STACK #264 October 2026

FEATURE TECH

Bottom mount fridges Why choose a bottom mount fridge? If you reach for milk, leftovers, and fresh food far more often than frozen peas, a bottom mount puts the stuff you use most around eye level. That means less bending and rummaging through the fridge, while the freezer sits below in pull-out drawers.

Haier HRF650XC 666L 500 Series Side by Side Fridge + Freezer When fresh food is the go-to, Haier's 60:40 fridge-to-freezer split makes a lot of sense. Its 666L capacity splits 426L fridge to 240L freezer, giving fresh produce the bigger share without skimping on frozen storage. The Active Fresh Zone maintains high humidity to help fruit and veg stay crisp, while Metal Fresh Tech helps spread cool air more evenly. SmartHQ adds remote controls and door open alerts, while a 5-star energy rating helps keep that big capacity efficient. Best for: Produce-heavy households that want maximum capacity and a larger fridge share

Bottom mounts can also be a good fit for families that want generous storage without the width of a French door or side-by-side model. The trade-off? Freezer access isn't quite as immediate – but for fresh-food-first households, the layout works.

Westinghouse WBE5002SE-X 496L Bottom Mount Fridge If the fridge gets opened more often than the freezer, putting fresh food up top just makes sense. This 496L Westinghouse adds AutoSense, which adjusts cooling around how your household uses the fridge and can save energy when you're away. Cooling 360 helps maintain consistent temperatures, while the FreshSeal Crisper gives you humidity control for fruit and veg. The FresherAir carbon filter helps reduce any odour transfer, Twist Ice & Serve handles the drinks, while a 5-star energy rating ticks the efficiency box. Best for: Families wanting an efficient fridge that adapts to daily routines

Hisense HRBM503S 503L PureFlat Bottom Mount Fridge This 503L bottom mount keeps everyday food at eye level, with metal glide freezer drawers making frozen food easier to reach. Double vegetable crispers help organise fresh produce, while Super Cool and Super Freeze can quickly pull temperatures down after you've loaded new groceries. Total No Frost takes manual defrosting off the list, and the mark-resistant stainless-steel PureFlat finish helps reduce evidence of eager little hands. Best for: Families wanting easy freezer access and straightforward storage

Samsung SRS6100S 655L Smart Side by Side Fridge Samsung's party trick is making 655L feel even roomier. SpaceMax technology uses high-efficiency insulation to create thinner walls and more usable storage inside without bulking up the exterior. All-Around Cooling uses multiple vents to distribute cold air across the shelves, while the big Veggie Box corrals the fruit and veg in one easy-to-find spot. Wi-Fi adds Samsung SmartThings connectivity, while its 5-star energy rating is impressive for a fridge this size. Best for: Big households that want lots of usable space plus smart connectivity

Westinghouse WBE4302SE-X 425L Bottom Mount Fridge Want a fridge that does some of the thinking for you? AutoSense adapts cooling to how your household uses the fridge, responding to busy periods and shifting towards energy saving when you’re away. Cooling 360° circulates cold air throughout the fridge for consistent temperatures on every shelf, while the FreshSeal crisper lets you manually adjust humidity to suit fruit and vegetables. There’s also a FresherAir carbon filter, adjustable glass shelves for easier cleaning, and Twist Ice & Serve for drinks. Better still, its 5-star energy rating helps keep running costs in check. Best for: Smaller households wanting smart cooling and strong energy efficiency

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