Smeg FAB28LRD6UK 50's Style Freestanding 60cm Fridge With Ice Box Left Hand Hinge In Red Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg FAB28LRD6UK combines a vibrant red 1950s-inspired exterior with a 244-litre refrigerator compartment and 26-litre ice box. Multiflow cooling, bright LED lighting, automatic fridge defrost and a LifePlus 0°C drawer add practical convenience, while the inverter compressor is designed to reduce noise and vibration.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Distinctive red 1950s-inspired styling with chrome detailing
- ✓ Useful 244-litre fridge compartment alongside a 26-litre ice box
- ✓ Multiflow cooling and fan-assisted circulation are designed to distribute cold air evenly
- ✓ A dedicated chilled zone for perishable foods
- ✓ Left-hand hinge position and compact 601mm width are clearly stated
Key Specifications
- Width
- 601 mm
- Colour
- Red
- Height
- 1530 mm
- Lighting
- LED interior lighting
- Compressor
- Inverter compressor
- Defrosting
- Automatic fridge defrost
- Refrigerant
- R600a
- Product type
- Freestanding fridge with ice box
- Climate class
- SN-T
- Cooling system
- Multiflow cooling with fan-assisted air circulation
- Hinge position
- Left-hand hinge
- Total capacity
- 270 litres
- Ice box capacity
- 26 litres
- Fresh-food drawer
- LifePlus 0°C drawer with a stated range of -2°C to +3°C
- Refrigerator capacity
- 244 litres
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB28LRD6UK
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A strong fit for kitchens where retro styling and a bold colour are priorities.
- ✓ Suitable for households wanting substantial fresh-food storage with occasional frozen-food capacity.
- ✓ A practical option for open-plan spaces where lower noise and vibration are desirable.
- ✓ The left-hand hinge suits layouts designed around left-side door opening.
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Cooling and storage
The 244-litre refrigerator compartment provides the main storage area, supported by a separate 26-litre ice box. Multiflow cooling and fan-assisted circulation are intended to help maintain more even conditions throughout the cabinet.
The LifePlus drawer adds a dedicated low-temperature zone stated at between -2°C and +3°C, which is useful for storing foods such as meat, fish and cheese. Automatic fridge defrost should also reduce routine maintenance.
Design and everyday usability
The red finish, rounded styling and chrome details give this freestanding fridge a strong visual presence. LED lighting on both sides of the interior is designed to improve visibility across the shelves and storage areas.
A left-hand hinge, external handle and side thermostat provide useful layout and control information. The 601mm width and 1530mm height should be checked against the available space before purchase.
Noise, efficiency and suitability
The inverter compressor is designed to reduce noise and vibration, making the appliance potentially well suited to open-plan kitchens. R600a refrigerant and LED lighting are also specified as part of its design.
Its SN-T climate class indicates suitability for stated ambient temperatures from 10°C to 43°C. The available product information does not provide an annual energy-consumption figure, so efficiency comparisons should rely on the appliance’s official energy details when available.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.