Rank #4 in Best Fridge Freezers 2026: 10 Ranked — and the Three Splits That Don't Add Up
Fridgemaster MC55251DE 256L Frost Free Fridge Freezer
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
Fridgemaster's MC55251DE sits at number four in this guide: a white freestanding frost-free fridge freezer with a non-plumbed cold water dispenser, listed at £329.00 and rated 4.4 out of 5 from 121 ratings. The title sells it as a 50/50 split with 256 litres of total capacity, and the first bullet turns that into 14 bags of food shopping.
Two numbers on the same listing do not sit together. The spec table gives the configuration as Freezer-on-Bottom, which is not what a 50/50 split means in the title. And those 256 litres come with dimensions of H182.4 x W55 x D55.7 cm — identical to another 256-litre frost-free machine in this guide whose listing credits it with 13 bags rather than 14. Everything here is taken from the Amazon listing for the MC55251DE; we have not tested the appliance ourselves.
How those 121 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £329.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5, from 121 ratings |
| Claimed total capacity | 256 litres |
| Claimed shopping capacity | 14 bags |
| Dimensions | H182.4 x W55 x D55.7 cm |
| Defrost system | Frost Free |
| Configuration | Freezer-on-Bottom (as listed) |
| Is Electric | No (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“After some deliberation from one of the drivers refusing to take my old fridge once I offered £20 he agreed. But the other driver sais no we will not take your money. This was because I had not unplugged it. But it was a frost free fridge so not sure what the issue was. The fridge itself is lovely though. Lots of space and the water dispenser is simple to use and great in thr hot weather. Would recommend. Just make sure everything is empty and your old item is off.”
Verified purchase“Great so far. Slightly narrower than previous unit, runs smoothly and quietly. Reasonable capacity”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Fridge Freezers 2026: 10 Ranked — and the Three Splits That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What split is the Fridgemaster MC55251DE?
The title says 50/50 and the listing gives 256 litres in total. The spec table on the same page lists the configuration as Freezer-on-Bottom, which is a different thing.
How much shopping does it hold?
The listing claims 14 bags for the 256 litres. The other 256-litre frost-free machine in this guide has the same H182.4 x W55 x D55.7 cm dimensions and is listed at 13 bags.
Does the water dispenser need plumbing?
No. A bullet states no plumbing is required, and the spec lists the dispensed type as cold.
What are the dimensions of the MC55251DE?
H182.4 x W55 x D55.7 cm, given in both the title and the dimensions bullet.
How is it rated and what does it cost?
The Fridgemaster MC55251DE is listed at £329.00 with 4.4 out of 5 from 121 ratings. Prices and ratings on Amazon change.
Can the doors open either way?
Yes. The bullet says reversible doors to suit your kitchen layout, and the spec gives the door orientation as Reversible.
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