Fridges

Fridges in South Africa: what they cost and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

A fridge in South Africa costs from about R 2,199 for a bar model, R 4,699 to R 10,999 for a fridge-freezer of 230 to 350 litres, and R 10,999 to R 19,999 for a side-by-side. Built-in and premium models start at about R 17,999 and reach R 61,999. For current offers, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Local rules and warranty terms

Appliances sold in South Africa must meet Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), so look for the energy label before you buy. Warranty terms differ between makers. One listed standard warranty runs 12 months and must be activated by registering within 30 days. Some makers give 2 years on 220 V mains models and 3 years on 12 V units, and a 5-year warranty on a bottom-mount model is a 3-year extension of a 2-year standard. A consumer is also entitled to goods of good quality that are reasonably suitable for their purpose.

Summer heat and timing

Summer runs from December to February, when a fridge works hardest, so a unit that is struggling now is worth replacing before the hottest weeks. Order in November if you want it in place before December.

Size, delivery and how prices are quoted

Measure the space in centimetres, including the door swing and the gap at the back for airflow, and check capacity in litres, which is how listings show it. Ask whether delivery to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban or Gqeberha is included, and whether the price shown includes tax. Built-in models need a fitted opening, so ask about installation separately.

What to write in your request

Give the type (bar, top freezer, bottom freezer, side-by-side, French door or built-in), a model if you know one, whether you accept used, your budget, the volume and dimensions, the features you need, the colour and your city. Say whether you need delivery and installation, so sellers quote the full cost.

Send your request on BlaBlaPrice in your own words, and add a photo if you have one. BlaBlaPrice reads it, asks about what is missing, and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa before showing the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offer, price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. You can also browse freezers or kitchen appliances, and read how BlaBlaPrice works.