What Is Samsung Twin Cooling Plus?
Samsung Twin Cooling Plus (sometimes written as TwinCool or Twin Cooling) is a refrigeration technology found in Samsung's mid-range and premium fridge models. It uses two separate cooling systems — one for the fridge compartment and one for the freezer compartment — instead of a single shared cooling system that serves both.
How Standard Fridge Cooling Works
In a conventional fridge/freezer, a single compressor, single evaporator and single fan system cools both the fridge and freezer compartments. Air circulates through both spaces in a connected loop. This is effective and reliable but has two drawbacks:
- Odours from the freezer can transfer to the fridge (and vice versa)
- The fridge and freezer cannot be independently humidity- and temperature-controlled
How Samsung Twin Cooling Plus Works
Samsung Twin Cooling Plus uses two separate evaporators and two separate airflow systems — one dedicated to the fridge compartment and one dedicated to the freezer compartment. The two systems share a single compressor but operate independently.
This means:
- The fridge and freezer airflows are completely separate — no air moves between them
- Odours from meat or fish in the freezer do not transfer to the fridge
- Fridge humidity can be maintained at a higher level (up to 70%), which is better for fresh fruit and vegetables
- The freezer maintains a dry environment, which is better for ice cream and frozen goods
Benefits of Samsung Twin Cooling Plus
No Odour Transfer
Because the air systems are separate, strong-smelling freezer items (fish, durian, prawns) cannot affect the taste or smell of fresh food in the fridge section.
Higher Fridge Humidity
Conventional cooling dries out the fridge atmosphere, causing fruit and vegetables to wilt faster. Twin Cooling Plus maintains higher humidity in the fridge, extending the freshness of produce.
Independent Temperature Control
The fridge and freezer temperatures can be set and adjusted independently without affecting each other.
No Frost Operation
Samsung Twin Cooling Plus models are also No Frost, meaning ice does not build up in either compartment.
Which Samsung Fridges Have Twin Cooling Plus?
Twin Cooling Plus is available on Samsung's French door, side-by-side and some bottom mount models. It is a mid-range to premium feature. Look for "Twin Cooling Plus" in the product specification to confirm.
Is Twin Cooling Plus Worth It?
Yes, for most households. The elimination of odour transfer alone is worth it for kitchens where fish, strong-smelling food or durian is stored in the freezer. The improved humidity for fresh produce is an added benefit that many Australian families notice immediately in extended produce freshness.
Shop Samsung Twin Cooling Fridges
Oceania Appliances stocks the Samsung Twin Cooling Plus range 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