Best fridge freezer deals for 2021

Deals updated: 1 May 2021

Whether you’re redesigning your kitchen or shopping for a new appliance because your old one has broken down, a little research could save you hundreds of pounds on a new fridge freezer.

With new integrated, freestanding and American-style fridge freezer models coming into the market every month, there's plenty of competition between retailers and some good discounts to be had as they clear stock to make way for newer models.

But how do you spot a genuinely good deal? Not all price cuts are as attractive as they appear. Read on for our experts’ round-up of the best fridge freezer deals to be had this month – and how to root out your own.

Not sure what fridge freezer features to look out for? Read our guide on how to buy the best fridge freezer.

Best fridge freezer deals for May 2021

We’ve scrutinised popular retailers’ offers to bring you this shortlist of the best deals around this month. Note that the fridge freezers we’ve selected aren’t necessarily the best we’ve tested, but they're all decent models and available at a discount. It's also worth bearing in mind that many electrical appliance retailers are currently experiencing supply issues and that recent fridge freezer energy label changes mean that you won't see many fridges with an A rating anymore.

A 2020 Which? investigation into Currys PC World suggests the firm has an issue with how it handles complaints about faulty products. So do consider this before making a purchase.

1. LG GBB72PZEFN fridge freezer, £679

• We like: very efficient, quiet, flame-retardant backing
• We didn’t like: some ease-of-use niggles

Normally selling for around £730, this fridge freezer, which was already being discounted in April, has seen a further price drop this month and can now be had for £679. The fridge contains 213 litres of usable space – enough to hold around 11 supermarket carrier bags of shopping. In the freezer, three transparent plastic drawers provide 75 litres of usable space. 

Read our full LG GBB72PZEFN review to see if it made the grade as a Best Buy.

Buy it now for £679 from John Lewis

2. Haier HB20FPAAA American-style fridge freezer, £700

• We like: LED lighting, Humidity Zone drawer for fruit and veg
• We didn't like: limited shelf positions

Currently priced at £899 at some retailers, this smart Haier fridge freezer is a great deal at £700. With a generous 338-litre capacity overall, it would be a good choice for a larger household, who will make good use of its 90 litres of freezer drawer space. This fridge freezer also has a Super Cool function to chill newly added items rapidly, and it all runs very quietly.

Read our full Haier HB20FPAAA review to see if it's worth the money.

Buy it now for £700 from Appliances Direct

3. Hoover HMN7182BK freestanding fridge freezer in black, £673

• We like: the door alarm and child lock
• We didn’t like: the fridge is a bit awkward to clean

This Hoover fridge freezer looks a bit like an American-style fridge freezer, but it’s actually a multi-door model with two side-by-side fridge doors and two freezer drawers. The stainless steel version of this fridge freezer is selling for £780 on Amazon, so this black version is a great deal at £673. It looks like it's end of line now, as it's out of stock at most other retailers.

Read our full Hoover HMN7182BK fridge freezer review to find out.

Buy it now for £673 at Amazon.

How to get the best deals on specific fridge freezer brands

Big high street and online retailers, such as John Lewis, Currys PC World, AO, Argos and Amazon, tend to offer better deals than the manufacturers themselves.

To ensure you choose a fridge freezer you’re happy with, read our fridge freezer reviews. That way, you’ll avoid picking up a ‘bargain’ that later turns out to be a dud.

Haier fridge freezer deals

If you’ve got your heart set on a multi-door or American fridge freezer, Haier makes a good selection and is widely stocked at stores including Currys PC World, John Lewis and AO. A bigger fridge freezer means a bigger price though, so be sure to check all the major retailers’ websites to make sure you’re getting a competitive price.

Read our Haier fridge freezer reviews

Beko fridge freezer deals

Beko’s range of budget-friendly fridge freezers is widely stocked at both high street and online-only retailers, including John Lewis, Currys PC World and AO. You can’t currently buy direct from the Beko website, but if you do buy a Beko fridge freezer elsewhere, it’s worth registering your purchase on the Beko site within 90 days to extend your standard one-year guarantee to two years.

Read our Beko fridge freezer reviews

Fridgemaster fridge freezer deals

Fridgemaster fridge freezers are already pretty good value, so you’ll need to look hard to find a big discount. You’ll find the brand at cheaper retailers including AO, Appliances Direct and Argos. 

Read our Fridgemaster fridge freezer reviews

Samsung fridge freezer deals

It’s a brand more associated with TVs than refrigeration, but Samsung’s extensive range of fridge freezers is available at high street and online-only stores including John Lewis, AO, Amazon and Argos. You can also buy Samsung fridge freezers from the brand’s own website but this is often the most expensive route.

Read our Samsung fridge freezer reviews

When and where are the best fridge freezers on sale?

When investing in a new fridge freezer, you don’t always have to wait for the traditional sales periods to find a bargain. Some retailers have dedicated online deals pages where you can find year-round great prices on selected fridge freezers and other electricals. Try these pages for starters...

• John Lewis fridge freezer deals
• AO fridge freezer deals
• Amazon fridge freezer deals
• Very fridge freezer deals

Black Friday: the best time to find a fridge freezer deal?

If you aren’t in a hurry and can’t find what you’re looking for on a retailer’s deals page, it could be worth waiting until the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales period in November to get a good price.

However, just because an appliance is in the Black Friday sales don’t assume that it’s being offered at a brilliant discount. Keeping an eye on any models of particular interest in the run-up to November will help you to understand how prices change so you can make a judgement on whether a deal is really as good as it looks. Using price-tracking websites such as PriceSpy and Camel Camel Camel (for Amazon) will also help you to work out what the best price is for the item you have in mind.

Which fridge freezer features are worth paying extra for?

Beyond the basics, there are a few fridge freezer features that are well worth investing in. These include:

• frost-free freezer – stops ice building up in your freezer compartment so you never need to defrost it
• alarms – some models come with alarms to let you know if the door's been left open, or the temperature has dropped
• quick-chill and fast-freeze functions – chills and freezes food faster, locking in the nutrients and helping it to stay fresher for longer
• adjustable door racks – helps you to arrange your door storage space to maximise every inch
• holiday mode – saves energy when you aren’t using your fridge for storing a lot of fresh foods.

Read fridge freezer features explained to work out which fridge freezer features you’ll actually use.