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Shop your perfect mini fridge at Appliances Online and experience the ease of buying online. We offer a diverse range of mini fridges, including Bar Fridges and Beverage Centres, from leading brands like Esatto, ChiQ, Westinghouse, Haier, Schmick, and Hisense. Whether you're a student needing a compact fridge for your dorm, a professional looking for office convenience, or a host wanting to keep beverages cool for gatherings, our mini fridges cater to every need. Explore our refrigeration, small kitchen appliances, and even our ice maker sections to find more great products. With exclusive deals, next day free delivery, price matching, and expert customer service, Appliances Online is your trusted source for all your appliance needs. Buy now and enhance your space with a mini fridge from Appliances Online!
Why a mini fridge is perfect for your office or dorm room
Compact, efficient, and versatile, a mini fridge is the perfect addition to your office, college dorm room or even studio apartment. Here's why.
- Space-saver: When you’re short on space, a mini fridge is a handy little chiller that doesn't compromise on functionality. Its compact size allows it to fit into any small spaces, even under desks (just make sure there’s a few cm gap around all sides for ventilation). Despite their small stature, the streamlined design of today’s mini fridges enables them to offer ample storage space for everyday essentials.
- Energy efficient: Some modern mini fridges have impressive energy-efficiency credentials, with many having 3.5 Energy Stars and some models from Smeg having a 5 energy star rating. In addition to reducing your carbon footprint, energy efficient mini fridges will have lower running costs compared to lower starred models.
- Convenient: Having a mini fridge in your dorm or office means you can keep snacks, drinks, and even meals within arm's reach. When you’re under the pump working or studying, this saves you from having to leave your room or workspace to head to the communal fridge - and can also do away with the contentious issue of people ‘sharing’ your food and condiments without asking.
- Adjustable: A lot of mini fridges have reversible doors, so you can adjust the direction they open to suit the space they’re in. Adjustable shelves in many models also allow you to change the configuration of the interior, so you can make the most of the space. Naturally, adjustable thermostats give you full temperature control so you can set the chiller to suit your preferences.
- Personalised style: With so many styles of compact fridge now available, you can choose one that suits both your needs and preferences. Whether you want a black, white or stainless steel finish to blend in with office desks and cabinets, or a colourful retro mini fridge from Smeg, Linarie or Husky to add character to your room, you’ll find your perfect match at Appliances Online.
- Freezer option: A mini fridge is great for keeping food and drinks cool, but if you also want to keep everything from ice cubes to ice cream within easy reach, you have that option as well. Some two-door mini fridges have a separate freezer compartment, accessible via its own door, while others have the freezer as a small compartment within the interior of the fridge.
- Cost effective: Their compact size makes compact refrigerators an affordable refrigeration option. Appliances Online offers a wide range of mini fridges to suit every price point, ensuring you can find the perfect one without breaking the bank. Most come with at least 2 years’ warranty.
With its compact size, energy efficiency and convenience, a mini fridge can be a practical, efficient, and cost-effective solution for your dorm room, office or sharehouse. Appliances Online has a huge range of mini refrigerators to choose from, from leading brands including Husky, Westinghouse, Schmick and Esatto.
How To Integrate A Mini Fridge Into Your Decor
Whether you want to make a little snack bar in your apartment or add a convenient chiller for your drinks and snacks in your home office, a mini fridge can be both a practical and stylish addition to your space.
Here at Appliances Online, we’ll walk you through selecting a mini fridge that not only meets your cold storage needs but also complements your space’s aesthetics, ensuring your choice enhances your living area’s overall feel and functionality.
The Charm of Retro and Modern Finishes
Who doesn’t love a touch of nostalgia? A retro mini fridge, with its fun colours and unique finishes, can add a whole lot of personality to your space. It’s sure to be the one piece that gets all your friends talking. Whether it’s a shiny red that catches the eye or a sleek green that whispers cool, retro fridges are all about making a statement that’s as unique as you are.
And if retro’s not your thing, no worries. There are plenty of modern mini cooler options out there that keep things cool and lowkey. With colours like simple black, crisp white, or the uber-classic stainless steel, they’re perfect for keeping things chic and lowkey.
And for an extra touch of cool, how about a beverage cooler with double-glazed glass doors that allow you to see when it is time to restock without having to open the fridge?
Whether you’re showcasing a collection of craft beers or keeping your healthy snacks in close proximity, these modern fridges blend in so smoothly that they’re practically a part of the furniture.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here’s what to keep an eye out for:
- Cooling System: There are three main types – absorption for quietness, compressor for energy efficiency, and thermoelectric for an eco-friendly option. Your choice depends on what's most important to you.
- Storage Options: Look for a compact refrigerator that makes the most of its space. Some have special racks for bottles, holders for cans, and even space for wine bottles standing up. These designs help you fit in all your favourites.
- Additional Features: Features like reversible doors can make your fridge fit any space perfectly, while LED lighting and removable shelves make using and cleaning your fridge a breeze.
- Energy Efficiency: Be sure to check your small refrigerator’s Energy Star ratings. Higher ratings mean the appliance meets strict energy efficiency guidelines, saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint.
A typical single mini fridge can usually fit around 23 to 104 litres of food and beverages, depending on the specific model and design of the mini fridge.
These can be great for a variety of lifestyles, whether it’s keeping late-night snacks and beverages within reach in a dorm fridge or storing daily essentials in a personal refrigerator for the studio apartment.
For instance, a 50 L mini fridge might perfectly accommodate a week’s worth of breakfast items, cold drinks, and a few snack options for a busy professional who often dines out. Alternatively, a larger 100 L model could serve a small family’s additional refrigeration needs, holding extra milk, fruits, and meal prep items, ensuring their main fridge remains uncluttered.
Picking the perfect mini fridge for a snug apartment really comes down to what you need and how much room you’ve got.
If you need to save space and keep things efficient, a slim under-counter or countertop fridge is your best bet. It fits right into small kitchens without eating up precious space, making it ideal for whipping up meals in a compact kitchen.
On the other hand, a model with a separate small freezer compartment might appeal to someone who likes to stock up on frozen meals for busy weeknights, ensuring they always have something quick and easy to prepare.
At Appliances Online, we carry models from brands like CHiQ, Haier, and Westinghouse that are champions at creating mini fridges that give you both function and fit without forcing you to compromise on either.
We also understand the hassle of dealing with old appliances, which is why we offer free removal and recycling of old appliances. Just tick the Removal option in the shopping cart during checkout when ordering for a hassle-free and eco-friendly disposal.
At Appliances Online, we’re dedicated to more than just selling appliances like mini fridges; we’re about enriching your daily life with our legendary service.
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