What Is a Bottom Mount Fridge?
A bottom mount fridge (also called a bottom freezer fridge) is a refrigerator where the freezer compartment is located at the bottom of the unit and the fridge section is at the top. This is the reverse of a traditional top mount fridge, where the freezer is on top.
How Is a Bottom Mount Fridge Different?
In a bottom mount fridge, the freezer is typically a pull-out drawer or a hinged door at the bottom. The fridge section forms the main upper compartment and usually has two full-width shelves, a large door storage section and a crisper drawer at the bottom of the fridge section.
Some models have the freezer as a full door that opens like the fridge; others have a drawer-style freezer that pulls out like a filing cabinet.
Advantages of a Bottom Mount Fridge
Easier Access to Fresh Food
Most people access their fridge section far more frequently than their freezer. In a bottom mount design, the fridge section is at eye and arm level, making it much easier to see and reach all your food without bending. This is the most commonly cited reason buyers choose bottom mount.
Better Fridge Interior Organisation
With the full fridge section at a natural height, it is easier to organise shelves, see what's at the back, and arrange items ergonomically. No more kneeling to find the yoghurt.
Energy Efficiency
Cold air sinks naturally. With the freezer at the bottom, the natural flow of cold air into the fridge section above is more efficient, which can reduce energy consumption slightly compared to a top mount.
Disadvantages of a Bottom Mount Fridge
Bending for the Freezer
The freezer is at the bottom, which means you need to bend down to access frozen goods. If you use the freezer frequently throughout the day (for ice cream, ice, or heavily frozen-food reliant cooking), this can become inconvenient.
Price
Bottom mount fridges tend to cost slightly more than equivalent top mount models from the same brand, as the drawer mechanism for the freezer adds to manufacturing cost.
Bottom Mount vs Top Mount vs French Door
| Style | Fridge position | Freezer position | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Mount | Bottom | Top | Budget buyers; frequent freezer users |
| Bottom Mount | Top | Bottom (drawer/door) | Frequent fridge users; ergonomic preference |
| French Door | Top (two doors) | Bottom (drawer) | Large households; premium feature buyers |
Who Should Buy a Bottom Mount Fridge?
- People who access the fridge section constantly but don't go to the freezer as often
- Taller households who find bending to a low fridge section uncomfortable
- Buyers who want better ergonomics and easier access to fresh food
Shop Bottom Mount Fridges at Oceania Appliances
We stock bottom mount fridges from Fisher & Paykel, Samsung, LG, Westinghouse and Electrolux at our Wetherill Park showroom with delivery across Sydney.
- Showroom: 2/14 Centre Place, Wetherill Park NSW 2164
- Phone / WhatsApp: 0422 489 492
- Email: support@oceaniaappliances.com.au