5 Reasons Fridge Freezers Retro Is Actually A Great Thing

5 Reasons Fridge Freezers Retro Is Actually A Great Thing

Retro Fridge Freezers

Retro refrigerators are a great option to add a retro look to your kitchen. They blend the colors of the 1950s with contemporary technology. Reversible door hinges, an alarm for open doors and reversible hinges are some of the features that offer convenience without making a sacrifice in style.

Get easy access to food and beverages by having a refrigerator with short racks for butter sticks, tall racks for water jugs and much more. Frost-free freezers eliminate the need to manually defrost.

Classic Retro Bottom-Mount Refrigerator

This bottom-mount refrigerator from Unique Appliances transports you back to the 1950s thanks to its eye-catching retro design and chrome-finished accents. It is ENERGY STAR certified for energy efficiency. This makes it the perfect choice for smaller spaces or as a second fridge in the garage or basement. Bottom-mounted refrigerators are easier to reach than those that have freezers on top. This makes them a perfect option for elderly people or those with mobility issues.

With a capacity of 12 cubic feet this retro fridge is able to store both fresh and frozen foods. It's available in bright glossy colors like blue and cherry red and "milkshake" white and black vinyl -- and it's affordable compared to some other retro models on this list. Online reviewers are raving about its chic design and compact and sleek design. They also say that the refrigerator cools quickly and quietly.

Another bonus This model also has an additional drawer for vegetables that's adjustable to different temperatures than the main fridge. This allows you to keep the freshness of your produce, while minimizing food wastage. Plus, it's ideal for vegans and vegetarians who want to avoid consuming any animal products.

A major drawback is that since the freezer is situated on the bottom, removing heavy frozen food items can take more effort than with a fridge with the freezer on top. This could be a problem if suffer from back or neck pain. It could also be the risk of injury to children who might try to reach the frozen turkey.

This retro fridge does not have any smart features like Wi-Fi or touchscreens that could be a deal-breaker for some consumers. The fridge has LED lighting and a lock on the door which allows you to create a password for access. It's also ADA-compliant. This means that the handles are lower than the ground and are easy to use for people who have mobility issues or limited hand strength. The doors of the freezer are protected by insulation, and come with an anti-bacterial lining to help keep microorganisms from growing.

Classic Retro Bottom-Mount Freezer

The Classic Retro bottom mount freezer will transport you back to the 1950s in its iconic throwback style. It is a perfect blend of modern convenience and clever storage, storing fresh and frozen foods in an easy-to-access configuration. Energy STAR certified for energy efficiency year-round, it's designed to help you save on energy costs while enjoying dependable use.

Top Freezer Refrigerators

If you're looking for a big fridge to store your most-loved canned food, meat, veggies and other fresh items look through our selection of the top freezer refrigerators from Maytag. These refrigerators can be used in a variety of ways and let you store fresh foods at eye-level to make it easy to access them while maximizing storage space for items you don't often use. Our top freezer fridges are available in various sizes and styles. Some models include options such as an EvenAir cooling system and gallon door storage bins, which provide more storage space for your groceries. They are also smaller than side-by-side models, which makes them ideal for smaller spaces. You can also choose models with drawer-style or cabinet style freezer drawers that can accommodate your preferences for storage options.

Classic Retro Solar Refrigerator

The Classic Retro solar fridge brings a touch of style to your off-grid kitchen. This eco-friendly, off-grid fridge will transport you back to simpler times with its sleek design influenced by the 50s, chrome accents, and plenty of storage space in the freezer and refrigerator. It also offers maximum energy efficiency, simple, reliable use, and a dependable user-friendly operation. This Unique 385L fridge/freezer powered with DC is ideal for your home away, whether it's a cabin in the woods or campsite, lake house or even an off grid vacation property.

The spacious fridge-on-top, freezer-at-the-bottom design makes food storage quick and convenient with heavy-duty glass shelves, bottom crispers and plenty of space for your family's needs. The fridge is designed with the most reliable compact DC cooling system, a high-efficiency insulation throughout and simple effortless controls.

Please note this is a specialized solar DC appliance and does not work with regular household AC plugs.  Frydge  can only work with a solar array compatible. The complete set includes a refrigerator with capacity of 385L, a solar panel of 10W and an inverter.

This is a special-order product and may take longer to ship.

Classic Retro Solar Freezer


Unique's Classic Retro solar freezer takes you back in style with this sleek, chrome finished, off-grid refrigerator/freezer. Ideal for your cottage, cabin or boat, or even your second home, this stylish refrigerator/freezer provides the highest energy efficiency and a simple, reliable use (note this particular solar DC appliance does not work on the standard household AC plug). It has the most reliable compact DC cooling system, a powerful insulation throughout, high-quality glass shelves as well as bottom crispers, and easy controls.

This gorgeous 10 cu/ft unique Retro Solar Upright Freezer is powered by the sun! It's the perfect accessory to your lake house or camp site, or even your cabin. This refrigerator/freezer off grid combines classic design and modern features and delivers the highest energy savings with its compact DC compressor by Danfoss/Secop and a highly efficient insulation.