All our freezers will let you know in litres how big a capacity they have. A freezer with a capacity of 65L will store around 3 bags worth of shopping, which is fine for an individual or couple, while a 250L freezer can fit up to 13 bags worth of shopping - much more practical for larger households. Integrated: integrated fridge-freezers are designed to be fitted with the same panelling or design as the rest of your kitchen. They feature all the same specs as a freestanding model, but help to create a seamless appearance in the kitchen. Keep the top clear: as tempting as it is to pop your slow cooker or bag of bags on top of the fridge-freezer, keep this area clear. Excess heat is released out of the top, so storing items there traps the heat in, making the motor work harder. These are the most pricey models, with the largest capacity and the most high-end features. Many are frost-free and have several cooling zones in different areas. Chilled filtered water dispensers and ice-cube makers are often a standard too, so you may need to pay to get these plumbed in. Are frost free fridge freezers better? Many fridge-freezer brands shout about their various features, so navigating what’s important and what’s not can be a bit of minefield. These are the features to look out for when buying a new fridge-freezer:

Keep it at the right temperature: the fridge compartment should be between 3 - 5C and the freezer -18 to -22C.

Emma, David and Sophie all recommend LG and Samsung as making the best fridge-freezers on the market at the moment, but we sought their opinions on the full range of models to bring you this guide to this year’s best fridge-freezers.

Freestanding: these fridge-freezers can be slotted into place wherever there’s a mains plug. They’re finished on all sides and are the fridge-freezer to choose if you’re after a statement piece. Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room American-style side-by-side fridge freezers can make a real statement in the right style of kitchen. They’re wider than standard fridge freezers and have side-by-side doors that open outwards, with a fridge section on one side and freezer on the other. They range from 70cm to over 90cm in width. You’re going to want a fridge freezer that matches the décor of your kitchen. The easiest way to do this is by choosing an integrated fridge freezer that you install in a cupboard behind a kitchen door. Frost-free: defrosting your fridge-freezer is a laborious and messy task, so opt for a frost-free model to avoid the clean up. On a practical level, compacted ice not only takes up valuable freezer space but it also stops your freezer from working efficiently. These models tend to be more expensive upfront, but they’ll save you money on your electricity bills in the long run.Capacity: the capacity of a fridge-freezer is expressed in litres. Usefully, AO converts their fridge-freezer capacity into bags of shopping, making the size easier to visualise. Assess your family’s needs before deciding on the capacity. This is the smartest and the best fridge you can get right now,” says David. The price certainly reflects that, but there are enough premium features to just about justify it. One of the neatest is a Door-In-Door feature: a hidden button opens the top-right panel, allowing you to grab food and drink without letting too much cold air out. 'Door cooling' gives an interior blast of cold air after a door is closed, among other temperature- and humidity-regulating features. Which is the best fridge-freezer? It pays to choose the right one. An energy-efficient fridge freezer of exactly the right size for your family will help keep your bills down, while a big unit with eye-catching extras like water dispensers makes a statement and could improve the value of your home.