TRENDING INNOVATION fridge tech

PRESERVING NUTRIENTS, HELPING WITH GROCERY LISTS, LOGGING EXPIRY DATES... THE LATEST FRIDGES ARE SUPER SMART

-  HUGH METCALF

A refrigerator is a purchase you don't need to make very often. If you're working on a kitchen remodel, you might choose to upgrade to a new appliance at that time but otherwise they have surprising longevity. Typically, the technology doesn't go wrong, which means refrigerators can have a shelflife of anywhere between 10 and 20 years.

However, if you are clinging on to a 10-year-old fridge, it might be time for an upgrade. Not only has technology come a long way in a short time, making these appliances much more energy efficient, but you're also missing out on some brilliant new features that can make all the difference in reducing food waste for a truly modern kitchen.