Update 11/20/24: This is the first iteration of this list for the 2024 deals season, and we’re off to a good start. The Samsung Bespoke line is discounted but still expensive (as expensive things that are discounted tend to still be) but it feels as good of a time as any to buy one. Meanwhile, we’ve found a refrigerator under $1,000 on the low end… and a sweet $70 mini fridge (that you can use any accumulated Best Buy credits on), in case that makes you interested. All in all, this is a great start to the deals season.
As you may know, Black Friday deals season is upon us even though the sales holiday isn’t officially here until November 29. While you may think of this as the time to spring, very specifically, on Black Friday TV deals — is there anything more ubiquitous than buying a TV on Black Friday? — other big dollar items go on sale now, too. And that includes big, important appliances. You can get nice Black Friday microwave deals on big brands like LG and Samsung, Black Friday vacuum deals and score both hand and robot vacs, and pick up any of Dyson’s premium products via Dyson’s Black Friday deals selection. And so, too, can you get excellent Black Friday refrigerator deals. We’ve searched through manufacturer’s sites and the listings of your favorite stores, such as through Best Buy’s Black Friday deals, to find these excellent refrigerators on sale.
Insignia Mini Fridge (1.7 cu. ft.) — $70 $110 36% off
We’ll let you get to regular fridges in a moment, but if you’re looking for just a tiny bit of refrigerator space or a refrigerator that’s close to your desk, this has got to be the best choice. And, with Insignia being a Best Buy brand and you being a Digital Trends reader, you just might have enough Best Buy credits to get this $70 fridge for free.
Frigidaire Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Refrigerator (25.6 cu. ft.) — $998 $1,399 29% off
This standard depth refrigerator has plenty of space and even an ice and water dispenser on the outside door. Its perfect for families where the youngsters or shorter family members have trouble getting up to the freezer. At just $998, it’s one of the best deals you can get at the moment.
LG Counter-Depth Max French Door Smart Refrigerator (26.5 cu. ft.) — $1,600 $2,500 36% off
The main deal with LG’s Counter-Depth Max refrigerators is that they don’t use as thick of insulation as other counter-depth refrigerators, giving you full-sized space with counter-depth convenience. You can also hook it up and with an LG app to get up to date diagnostics on it wherever you are.
KitchenAid Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator (27 cu. ft.) — $1,700 $3,400 50% off
This smart-looking KitchenAid refrigerator has an ice and water dispenser on the outside, and the water dispenser has programmable buttons for precision filling with no thinking required on your part to save time and convenience. This large refrigerator is surprisingly affordable at $1,700 while this deal is on.
Samsung Bespoke 4-Door Flex (29 cu. ft.) — $3,299 $4,999 34% off
This is Samsung’s major smart refrigerator, with AI Vision Inside and a smart family panel that gives a digital makeover to the classic magnets and paper bits that have adorned refrigerators for years. You can save $1,700 on this version, the full-depth style, but can easily switch to counter depth within the buy page (tap the button below) and save $800 on it.
How to pick a refrigerator deal on Black Friday
There are two main things to consider when buying a refrigerator: size and style.
For size, you can think large scale and consider a mini fridge versus a regular fridge, but more likely you are going to be thinking if it fits in the area you have, what depth to get, and the interior size. Counter-depth refrigerators are becoming increasingly popular as they are more flush with your “wall” (counters aren’t technically walls, but you get the point) and can reduce tripping hazards, which is especially important for the youngest and oldest members of your household. However, they often come with less interior space — though this is changing and some models have thinner walls with better insulation to increae space.
Then, consider style. Do you want smart features, is an external water and ice dispenser a necessity for you, and where should the freezer be? Ask yourself these questions (there are no right answers) but try to be flexible if you see something that’s the right price but isn’t perfect in every other way.
How we chose these refrigerator deals for Black Friday
First, we scoured every possible spot for Black Friday refrigerator deals, from Samsung to LG, from Amazon to Best Buy, and came up with a suitable list of candidates.
Then, we tried to get reasonable products off all major brands and styles represented, with a good array of (great) prices so that everyone can participate.
Finally, we looked for off-the-beaten path items (i.e. mini fridges) and searched for any decent deals in that category, as a surprising amount of problems that you’d usually need a fridge to solve can be fixed with a mini fridge, and at a fraction of the cost.