Whether you’re good enough to be on Master Chef - or you can barely boil an egg - we’ve got plenty of advice on choosing the right kitchen appliance. Use the drop-down menu on the left to get some handy tips.

Refrigerators

The first step to choosing a new fridge – get your measuring tape out! Most kitchens are built with a dedicated space for the fridge. So the first step is to get a measuring tape and see how much room you have (i.e the height, width and depth of the space). Unless you’re prepared to re-do your cabinetry, you’ll need to choose a fridge that fits your existing space. 100% Appliances has a wide range of models available – of all shapes & sizes!

All the bells & whistles: ice and water makers for your fridge Side-by-side models are very popular and their ice and water makers are particularly appealing. With a constant supply of ice, you’ll never have to worry about refilling those ice-cube trays again! The filtered water is also great for encouraging healthy drinking habits in kids, and keeping hydrated during the day. If you don’t have room for a side-by-side model, there are now smaller format fridge/freezers that offer automatic ice and/or filtered water through the door so ask in store if one of these may suit your home.

The pros and cons: top mount, bottom mount, or side-by-side fridges When you’re choosing a combined fridge/freezer, you can choose one with a freezer mounted at the top, at the bottom or on one side. Models with a top-mounted freezer are generally a little more energy efficient while those with a bottom-mounted freezer are more ergonomic since we tend to go to the fridge more often than the freezer. Side-by-side models are a larger format, 90cm wide or more, and provide plenty of storage space. The fridge compartment tends to feature a range of handy drawers and shelves and let you store the most often used items in easy reach. The freezer capacity tends to be more than a typical fridge/freezer but has quite narrow shelves and large families may still need more room.