Freezers

Freezers in South Africa: prices in rand

Updated 31 October 2026

A chest freezer in South Africa costs roughly R 2,500 to R 5,700, and an upright or integrated model roughly R 13,500 to R 20,000. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites, October 2026, and they change with size and brand. For current offers in your city, create a free request on BlaBlaPrice.

Warranty and energy rules to check

Warranty periods differ by brand. In the sources we found, one retailer's standard warranty runs 12 months from purchase, Hisense lists 24 months for freezers, and some Bosch models carry 3 years. Keep your proof of purchase, which manufacturers such as Samsung require before they honour a warranty claim.

South Africa requires appliances sold here to meet Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), so ask the seller for the energy rating of the model you want. Also note that the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) does not apply to products bought abroad, so check the warranty before you import a freezer.

Season and when to buy

October is spring here. Summer runs from December to February, and that is when a freezer works hardest. A freezer bought now is in place before the hottest weeks and leaves time for delivery and a check of the warranty.

How freezers are bought and delivered here

Sizes are quoted in litres (L) and dimensions in centimetres, so measure the space before you buy. Prices are listed per appliance. Ask each seller whether the price includes delivery and installation to your city, whether that is Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, so that you compare the total cost and not only the listed price.

What to write in the request

Describe the freezer in your own words and name the type (chest or upright), the volume in litres, the maximum width, height and depth in cm, the features you need, and whether a new or used unit is fine for you. Add your city, your budget in rand (for example R 4,000), and whether you need delivery and installation. The more precise the request, the fewer questions the AI has to ask you.

Get offers through BlaBlaPrice. Creating a request is free for buyers. BlaBlaPrice's AI reads your request, asks for any missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to share them. For nearby appliances see Fridges or Kitchen appliances, or create a request.