What you should keep in mind with affordable fridges
Fridges up to € 250
If you want a fridge of up to € 250, you'll end up with a compact fridge or mini fridge. Fridges in this price range are suitable for 1 or 2 people. Don't expect too much from the cooling performance, because an affordable fridge generally has a basic cooling quality.
A list of what to expect:
- Compact fridge or mini fridge
- No anti-ice buildup (defrost 5 to 6 times per year)
- Basic cooling quality
- Mechanical temperature control (no exact storage temperature)
Fridges from € 250 to € 350
If you're looking for an affordable fridge for 3 to 4 people, you should start your search in this price range. Here, you'll find regular-sized fridge freezer combination and the affordable single-door fridges. You'll also find a couple of models with Low Frost, so you only need to defrost them 1 or 2 times per year.
A list of what to expect:
- Compact fridge, fridge freezer combination, single-door fridge
- No anti-ice buildup (defrost 5 to 6 times per year)
- Basic cooling quality
- Mechanical temperature control (no exact storage temperature)
Fridges from € 350 to € 500
If you want a fridge with anti-ice buildup, you'll end up in this price range. The fridges generally have Low Frost, but there are also some models with No Frost. This is useful, because either you won't have to defrost them at all or just 1 or 2 times per year. For an affordable American fridge, you should start your search at € 500.
A list of what to expect:
- Compact fridge, fridge freezer combination, single-door fridge
- Low Frost (defrost 1 or 2 times per year)
- Basic and mid-range cooling quality
- Digital temperature control with temperature options
Fridges from € 500 to € 700
From € 500, you can start looking at American fridges. In this price range, you can expect a fridge freezer combination with a mid-range or high-end cooling quality. When you set the temperature, you have complete freedom thanks to the digital temperature control.
A list of what to expect:
- Large fridge freezer combination, single-door fridge, American fridge
- No Frost (never defrost again)
- Mid-range and high-end cooling quality
- Digital temperature control with temperature selection
Second Chance
If you're looking for an affordable fridge, have a look at the Second Chance fridges. Here, you can find new fridges that are in excellent technical shape, but their packaging is torn or they show some marks. It's also possible that the fridge was used to take photos. Since we can't sell the product as brand-new, you get a discount and warranty.
Fridge subscriptions
Do you prefer to pay a small amount each month? Have a look at the fridge subscriptions from Coolblue. For a fixed amount per month, you get an energy-efficient fridge. Does the appliance malfunction? We'll replace it within 48 hours. If you're moving, that's not a problem either. We'll move the fridge for you free of charge.