Best fridge freezer brands Miele fridge freezers
Miele fridge freezers
German brand Miele offers a wide range of fridge freezers, including the KDN9713iD, KFN12823SD, KFN12923SD and KFN12924SD models.
We’ve run extensive tests on these four Miele fridge freezers in our test lab – to find out how each model scored, visit the Which? fridge freezer reviews.
The Miele fridge freezers we’ve tested typically cost around £500 to £700. You can use our compare fridge freezers tool to find a fridge freezer that suits your budget.
Miele's KFN12823SD model
Miele fridge freezer reviews
Miele fridge freezers tend to score excellently in our lab tests for fridge temperature stability and for ease of defrosting. They generally also score well to excellent for freezer temperature stability and noise. Good temperature stability is important as it means if the room temperature changes you won’t have to adjust the thermostat.
Most Miele models we’ve tested score well for fridge power (how quickly the fridge cools to the correct temperature), but scores for freezer power (the amount of food it can freeze to -18°C in 24 hours) range from good to poor.
If you’re considering buying a specific Miele fridge freezer, check how well it scores for a variety of criteria, including annual running costs, by visiting our fridge freezer test results.
Fridge freezers typically account for 20% of electricity consumed by domestic appliances, so finding one that’s cheap to run could save you money. Annual running costs for the Miele fridge freezers we’ve tested vary from £25 to £47 a year – so make sure you check the specifications in our fridge freezer reviews to find an efficient model.
All the Miele models we’ve tested have a frost-free freezer which means they don’t need regular defrosting, and three of them come with a high-temperature warning light, which lets you know if food isn’t cool enough, saving food that would otherwise go off.
As well as testing fridge freezers in our lab, we also survey thousands of owners to find out whether they’ve had any problems with their fridge freezer. Check out our fridge freezer reliability page to find out how reliable Miele fridge freezers are.
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Read full reviews of each Miele fridge freezer, and find out whether any models have been awarded Best Buy or Don’t Buy status, in the Which? fridge freezer reviews.
All fridge freezers will cool and freeze food, but Which? Best Buys do it much better. They cool your fresh groceries quickly and freeze fast, and will maintain a stable internal temperature even when the room temperature fluctuates.
Miele contact details
You can contact Miele by calling its customer support line on 0845 365 6600 or through its website (www.miele.co.uk).
If you’re thinking about buying a new fridge freezer, see our guide on how to choose the best fridge freezer, which explains the key features of fridge freezers and can help you decide whether a freestanding, integrated or American-style model would suit you best.
Alternatively, watch our video guide to buying the best fridge freezer, for top tips on choosing the right model and a glimpse into the Which? testing process.
