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Fridge With Ice Maker

When shopping for our big ticket items, like the humble refrigerator, looking for one that does it all, such as a fridge with ice maker, is usually front of mind.

While they store all our delicious goods inside – keeping them nice and cool – fridges can also offer an extra, refreshing touch with a convenient ice and water dispenser.

It’s perfect for entertaining or just everyday enjoyment, which is why you’d be smart to consider whether or not the fridge you’re after comes with an ice maker.

6 of the best fridges with ice makers in Australia 2024

There are a wide range of fridges to shop in Australia that have ice makers built in, making you truly spoiled for choice.

Electrolux 609L French Door Fridge With Ice Maker

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Electrolux 609L French Door refrigerator

$2717 (usually $4399) at Appliances Online

Conveniently located on the door exterior is the easy-to-use ice and water dispenser. Not only does it look good, but it’s engineered to be practical too.

It has over 1116 five-star reviews on Appliances Online, with one person writing: “We have had the fridge for several weeks, and love it more each day. The filtered water and ice-maker are used all the time. The shelf configuration gives us tons of scope for what we can place in the fridge and in the various door compartments. The full-width drawer is brilliant for putting a lot of things so the main fridge compartment doesn’t become messy or crowded.”

Key features:

  • Filtered ice and water dispenser
  • SmartSplit door design
  • SnackZone storage compartment
  • TasteLock vegetable crisper

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LG 508L slim French Door fridge

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LG 508L slim French Door fridge

$2938 (usually $3599) at Billy Guyatts

Chill out at home with the Craft Ice maker that comes with the LG French Door fridge, taking away the need to mess with fiddly and time-consuming moulds.

Key features:

  • Made to fit with slim width
  • Knock twice to see inside with InstaView Door-in-Door
  • Help keep the nozzle clean with the UVnano water dispenser
  • Remotely adjust fridge settings with app

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Westinghouse 609L French Door Refrigerator

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Westinghouse 609L French Door fridge

$2897 at The Good Guys

This fridge with ice maker boasts an ice and water door dispenser, providing fresh, filtered water as well as cubed or crushed ice at the touch of a button for all your family needs.

“I’m in love with the water and ice dispenser,” wrote a five-star reviewer. “I love the ability to choose either crushed or cubed ice. I’ve been using the convertible drawer to chill my drinks, including champagne, when entertaining. I am so happy I purchased this fridge.”

Key features:

  • FlexSpace fully convertible drawer
  • Dual freezer storage
  • Filtered ice and water dispenser
  • Internal automatic ice maker
  • SmartSplit door design

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Fisher & Paykel 569L ActiveSmart French Door Fridge With Ice Maker

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Fisher & Paykel 569L ActiveSmart French Door fridge

$2289 (usually $2499) at Appliances Online

Fresh ice is always available for you in a dedicated freezer bin. The slimline water dispenser on the front of the door also gives you cool water whenever you need it.

“The Fisher & Paykel refrigerator met all our expectations,” said a reviewer who left five stars. “The installation was simple including the plumbing and internal configuration. A feature that I really like is the ice maker where the individual pieces do not stick together. Very happy with all aspects of the product.”

Key features:

  • Internal ice maker
  • Easy one-touch control panel
  • Slimline water dispenser
  • Adjustable shelves
  • Two-year warranty

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Samsung 495L French Door refrigerator

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Samsung 495L French Door refrigerator

$1699 at The Good Guys

With its built-in water dispenser, the Samsung French Door refrigerator provides chilled water on tap, without extra plumbing costs.

Reviewers praise its size, look and features, with one person writing: “After years of using our previous fridge, we finally had the opportunity to upgrade to a fridge with a water dispenser and automatic ice-maker. We are very happy with this purchase as it is almost identical to the previous model, but includes the plumbed water and ice maker. Having the ice maker in the freezer has been working great and we don’t lose as much fridge space as we had seen on other models.”

Key features:

  • Auto ice maker for ice cubes on demand
  • Slim-fit design for Australian kitchens
  • Non-plumbed built-in water dispenser
  • Big bottle door bins
  • Big crispers
  • Anti-fingerprint finish

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Hisense 632L Side By Side Refrigerator - Black

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Hisense 632L side by side refrigerator

$1999 at Betta Home Living

The stunning flat design is just the beginning of this stylish refrigerator from Hisense. It features a non-plumbed water and ice dispenser, letting you enjoy chilled water and cubed or crushed ice on demand.

Key features:

  • Non-plumbed water and ice dispenser
  • Smart connectivity through WiFi
  • Large 632L capacity
  • Metal tech cooling
  • PureFlat Infinit design with modern flat doors
  • Three-year comprehensive refrigerator warranty and 11-year parts warranty on the compressor

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Are fridges with ice makers worth it?

If you value convenience, have the available space, and are willing to invest in a fridge with ice maker, it can be a worthwhile addition to your kitchen.

You’ll always have a steady supply of ice available, without the need to manually fill ice trays, and ice maker fridges generally produce ice faster and in larger quantities.

Do all ice making fridges need to be plumbed?

While most fridges with built in ice makers and water taps will need to be connected to your kitchen’s water supply, there are some that have no plumbing at all.

However, these plumbing-free fridges use a water tank to make their ice and water, which needs to be manually refilled.

How does a fridge with ice maker work?

Fridge ice makers work by using a water supply line that fills a mould with water. Once the water in the mould freezes, a heating element slightly warms the mould to loosen the ice. A motor then turns a set of arms or a rotating tray, pushing the ice cubes out of the mould and into a storage bin. The cycle repeats automatically, ensuring a steady supply of ice cubes.

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