The Fridgemaster MQ79394ES is a four-door American-style fridge freezer offering a generous 427 litres of space, wrapped in a smart silver finish. It aims to give you that big family-capacity feel without straying into premium price territory.
With Total No Frost, Multi Air Flow cooling and an inverter motor, it brings together the key modern features most households now expect, while keeping the controls straightforward. The E energy rating is typical for a full-size American model, and the relatively slim 64.3 cm depth makes it easier to slot into UK kitchens than some bulkier rivals.
Owner feedback is very strong: an average score of 4.8 out of 5 from over 500 reviews suggests buyers are overwhelmingly happy with how it performs day to day.
This model is best suited to medium to large households that want the look and space of an American fridge freezer, but don’t want to pay premium-brand money. With a total of 427 litres (around 23 bags of shopping), there’s ample room for a weekly family shop, batch cooking and frozen extras.
If you’re upgrading from a standard 60 cm fridge freezer and regularly run out of space, the wide shelves and generous door storage will feel like a real step up. The bottom-mounted freezer with six compartments is ideal if you like your frozen food organised rather than piled into one big chest.
It’s a good fit if you value low-maintenance ownership. Total No Frost, auto-defrost in the fridge and an inverter motor mean you can largely forget about defrosting, while still getting stable temperatures for fresh food.
It’s less suited to those chasing ultra-low running costs or lots of bells and whistles. There’s no plumbed water dispenser or ice maker, and the 1-year warranty is fairly basic, so tech enthusiasts and long-warranty hunters may prefer to spend more on a premium brand.
The 427-litre capacity is a real strength for family living, easily swallowing a big weekly shop across its wide shelves, deep door balconies and spacious freezer drawers. The multi-door layout makes it simple to see everything at a glance instead of digging through overfilled shelves.
Total No Frost and auto-defrost in the fridge take the hassle out of maintenance. Because cool air is circulated evenly via Multi Air Flow, you’re less likely to get icy build-up at the back or warm spots that spoil fresh food early.
The inverter motor is a welcome touch at this price level. It helps keep temperatures more stable and can be quieter and more efficient over time than older on/off compressors. At 42 dB, it should hum away quietly enough in an open-plan kitchen without being intrusive.
Owners clearly rate it highly, with an excellent 4.8/5 score from hundreds of reviews. That level of consistent feedback suggests the basic design, layout and reliability are all well judged for everyday family use.
The headline compromise is the feature set. There’s no water dispenser, no built-in ice maker and no smart connectivity, so if you like extra gadgets on your fridge freezer, this one keeps things simple.
Energy efficiency is only E rated, which is fairly standard for an American-style model but not outstanding. If you’re particularly focused on minimising running costs, a smaller or more efficient model could be worth considering.
You only get a 1-year manufacturer warranty, which is on the short side for a major household appliance. Some rivals in this category offer longer cover on parts or the compressor.
Inside, there are just three main fridge shelves and a single vegetable drawer. Most families will manage fine, but keen cooks who want multiple temperature zones or separate drawers for meat, fish and salad might find it a little basic.
Living with the Fridgemaster MQ79394ES should be pleasantly straightforward. The LED display and button controls are simple and easy to understand, so setting the temperature or turning on Super Freeze doesn’t require a manual every time.
The wide interior and clear LED lighting make it easy to see what you’ve got, even at the back. Four bottle balconies in the door provide practical storage for milk, juice and condiments, freeing up shelf space for bulkier items. The integrated handles give the doors a clean, modern look and avoid protruding bars that can catch on clothing in tighter kitchens.
Total No Frost and auto-defrost take care of the tedious jobs, so you won’t be chipping away at ice or emptying the freezer for a manual defrost. Shelves and drawers are adjustable to a degree, which helps when you need to fit in a tall cake or large joint of meat, and the adjustable feet make it easier to get the appliance level on uneven floors.
Noise levels are reasonable for this size of fridge freezer. At 42 dB it’s not silent, but the hum should blend into the background in most homes. With a depth of 64.3 cm and just 55 cm without handles, it’s also a bit easier to integrate into UK cabinetry lines than many deeper American models.
Cooling performance is at the heart of this model, and the Multi Air Flow system is key. Instead of relying on one cold spot, it circulates chilled air around the entire cavity, helping to keep a more consistent temperature across shelves. That means your salad in the crisper and leftovers on the top shelf should stay fresh for longer.
Total No Frost in the freezer maintains a steady, dry airflow to prevent ice forming on drawers and packaging. Combined with automatic defrosting in the fridge, this significantly reduces the need for manual intervention and keeps storage space usable.
The Super Freeze function is particularly handy after a big shop. It temporarily boosts freezing power to quickly pull down the temperature of newly added food, helping to lock in texture and flavour without letting the rest of the freezer warm up.
The inverter motor works more intelligently than a basic compressor, ramping up or down as needed rather than constantly switching on and off. This helps with consistent temperatures, can reduce noise, and should be kinder on the components over time.
On the layout side, the multi-door design gives you a wide fridge section at the top and a neatly divided bottom freezer. Six freezer compartments make it easy to separate meat, veg, ready meals and treats, while the single salad crisper keeps fruit and veg corralled. You don’t get luxury extras like a water dispenser, ice maker or special 0°C meat drawer, but the fundamentals are solid and well executed.
For an American-style fridge freezer with this capacity and feature set, the MQ79394ES sits firmly in the value-focused end of the market. You’re getting the key modern conveniences – Total No Frost, Multi Air Flow, Super Freeze and an inverter motor – without paying a premium-brand price for extras you may not use.
The E energy rating won’t win any awards, but it’s broadly in line with rivals of a similar size. Given the generous 427-litre capacity and the flexibility of a multi-door design, the running costs are a reasonable trade-off if you need plenty of storage.
The exceptionally strong user rating (4.8/5 from hundreds of reviews) further underlines the value proposition. When a budget-friendly appliance performs this reliably and keeps owners this happy, it’s hard to argue it doesn’t offer very good bang for your buck.
The Fridgemaster MQ79394ES is an excellent choice if you want big American-style storage without the premium price tag. It nails the basics – spacious interior, frost-free operation, stable cooling and a sensible layout – and backs them up with a quietly efficient inverter motor.
You don’t get the extras some top-end rivals offer, like a water dispenser, ice maker or extended warranty, and the interior layout is functional rather than luxurious. Energy efficiency is decent but not standout.
Overall, though, the combination of family-friendly space, low-maintenance design and superb owner satisfaction makes this a standout value option for busy households that care more about day-to-day practicality than flashy features.
