Top 5 Best Bottom Freezer Refrigerators in 2024

Posted on 03.27.24

As easy as it may seem when shopping for home appliances, choosing the best refrigerator for your home or workspace can be challenging. When shopping for a new fridge, you have to consider several essential factors, like the size, weight, cost, product quality, and how fast it can make your food items cold or iced.

Bottom Freezer Refrigerators are ideal for anyone who wants to save on space, cost, and electricity consumption. The freezer is at the lower part, and the fridge is at the upper part of the refrigerator. They are ideal for homes, offices, and medium-sized restaurants.

To help you have a fun and exciting journey in choosing the best bottom freezer refrigerators, we have put it upon ourselves to browse through our collections to present the best five fridges with freezers.

What Are the Advantages of Buying a Fridge With a Freezer on the Bottom?

• Accessibility: With the freezer located at the bottom, the refrigerator compartment is typically at eye level, making it easier to access frequently used items without bending down. Some models feature a water dispenser in this compartment.

• Efficiency: Bottom freezer refrigerators tend to be more energy-efficient than top freezer models. The compressor doesn't have to work as hard to maintain cool temperatures in the refrigerator compartment.

• Storage Capacity: These fridges often feature spacious refrigerator compartments with wide shelves and ample door storage.

• Convenient Access: The freezer compartment typically pulls out like a drawer, providing easy access to frozen foods. Many models feature an ice maker within this compartment.

• Enhanced Design: Bottom freezer refrigerators often have a sleek and modern appearance.

Choosing the Right Bottom Freezer Refrigerator in 2024

GE ®ENERGY STAR® 24.8 Cu. Ft. Bottom-Freezer Drawer Refrigerator (GDE25EYKFS)

Why We Like It:

Introducing the GE GDE25EYKFS, designed to keep your kitchen looking pristine with its easy-to-clean surface that easily wipes away stains and fingerprints. With its 33" width, this compact yet spacious French-door refrigerator fits perfectly into smaller spaces while providing ample storage capacity. Illuminate your groceries with clarity using the crisp LED lighting, ensuring you find what you need at a glance.

The sliding snack drawer moves across the entire width of the fresh food section, giving you flexibility where it matters most. Plus, enjoy the convenience of a factory-installed icemaker that automatically keeps your drinks cool. For added peace of mind, the GE advanced water filtration system removes chemical traces from both water and ice.

LG 26 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer Refrigerator (LRDCS2603S)

Why We Like It:

With a spacious capacity of 26 cubic feet, this LG bottom freezer model offers ample storage for all your groceries. Experience superior food preservation with its Smart Cooling system, featuring a linear compressor that reacts to temperature changes, ensuring your food stays fresher for longer periods.

The strategically placed vents in every section maintain consistent temperatures throughout. Enjoy focused freshness with Door Cooling+, delivering a steady flow of cold air to keep door contents at optimal freshness levels. Finally, the LG's PrintProof fingerprint and smudge-resistant finish provide easy maintenance with just a soft, dry cloth.

Whirlpool 24-inch Wide Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator - 12.9 cu. Ft. (WRB543CMJV)

Why We Like It:

Designed to thrive in various environments, this Whirlpool refrigerator features an electronic damper, ensuring durability in temperatures ranging from 38 to 110°F. Its auto hibernate mode adjusts temperatures based on door activity for efficient operation during absences. Enjoy ample storage with a gallon door bin and a large freezer drawer.

Quick-chill drinks with the Fast Drink option, and rapidly cool groceries with the Fast Cool feature. Store deli items in the dedicated drawer. Adaptive defrost conserves energy by monitoring freezer conditions, and Control Lock mode prevents unintended use. Enjoy greater storage flexibility with frameless glass shelves, and choose your preferred door hinge direction with reversible doors.

Samsung Appliances 23 cu. ft. Smart Counter Depth BESPOKE 4-Door Flex™ Refrigerator with Customizable Panel Colors (RF23A9675AP)

Why We Like It:

This Samsung Refrigerator features a capacity of 23 cubic feet. Crafted with convenience in mind, it offers flexibility and organization to store and access all your preferred foods. To maintain freshness, it incorporates a built-in deodorizing filter that effectively reduces odors within the fridge, while its UV technology ensures continuous cleaning of the filter. With a premium cooling system featuring three evaporators, it guarantees ultimate freshness by precisely controlling temperature and humidity in all three zones, prolonging the shelf life of your groceries.

Our favorite part, you can customize the lower-right storage space to function as either a refrigerator or freezer, with five adjustable settings catering to a variety of food items, from fruits and vegetables to your favorite ice cream.

Bosch 800 Series Freestanding Bottom Freezer Refrigerator 24" Easy clean stainless steel (B24CB80ESS)

Why We Like It:

Coming at a higher price tag, we have the Bosch B24CB80ESS. Utilize the Home Connect app to remotely monitor and manage your Bosch refrigerator from your smartphone, enabling you to control temperature settings, adjust lighting, and run diagnostics. The MultiAirFlow system maintains consistent temperatures by evenly circulating cool air throughout the unit.

Experience superior food preservation with the large VitaFresh drawer, which offers adjustable humidity levels for optimal storage of fruits and vegetables. For added convenience, receive Door Ajar Notifications on your phone in case the refrigerator door is accidentally left open for an extended period of time.

Get Your Next Bottom Freezer Fridge at DeWaard & Bode

Regardless of your budget, preferences, or style, you can be sure we have you covered. At DeWaard & Bode, we have appliance financing and discount options to ensure you and your family get the best bottom freezer refrigerator of your choice. So go ahead and contact our experts today, or visit our appliance store locations in Bellingham or Burlington, WA.

If you would like to explore more refrigerator options, make sure to check out our French door models, top freezer refrigerators, side-by-side refrigerators, built-in refrigerators, compact refrigerators, and more! What are you waiting for? Shop the best refrigerators for sale at DeWaard & Bode.

Commonly Asked Questions: Bottom Freezers

Are bottom freezers Energy Star certified?

Yes, many bottom freezer refrigerators are ENERGY STAR certified. However, this depends on the specific model.

Do bottom freezer refrigerators come with ice and water dispensers?

Bottom freezer refrigerators typically do not come with built-in ice and water dispensers on the exterior of the door. However, some bottom freezer models may offer an internal ice maker and water dispenser.

What is the life expectancy of a bottom freezer refrigerator?

The life expectancy of a bottom freezer refrigerator can vary depending on factors such as brand, maintenance, and environmental conditions. On average, bottom freezer refrigerators are expected to last approximately 10 to 15 years. With proper care, some models might last even longer.