Bottom Freezer Refrigerators in Northeast Wisconsin

After seven decades selling refrigerators across the Fox Valley, our team will tell you the bottom freezer layout fits how most people actually use a kitchen: fresh food at eye level, frozen food in a drawer below. The harder part is the fit. These range from narrow 30-inch and apartment sizes to wide counter-depth models, and the right one depends on your opening, your capacity needs, and the features you'll use. 

Compare them at Van Vreede’s, then see them in person in Appleton, Green Bay, or Oshkosh. Family-owned since 1951, we back every refrigerator with our "We Won't Be Undersold" price guarantee and our own in-house delivery and installation team.

Shop Bottom Freezer Refrigerators by Size

Fit comes first, because a refrigerator that does not clear your cabinets or doorways is the wrong refrigerator at any price. Three things decide it: The width of your opening, how deep you want the unit to sit, and the door style. Measure your width, height, and depth before you shop, and check the path through any doorways the refrigerator has to pass. Finishes range from fingerprint-resistant stainless steel to classic white and black, so your new fridge blends in with the rest of your kitchen.

30-Inch and Apartment-Size Models

Compact footprints do not have to mean compromise. A 30-inch wide bottom freezer refrigerator slips into the most common kitchen cutout while still delivering 16 to 19 cubic feet of space, enough for a family of four. Need to go smaller? Narrow and apartment-size models trim the width further for condos, lake cabins, and in-law suites, without giving up the eye-level fresh food that makes this layout easy to live with.

Single-Door Configurations

The door setup matters as much as the width. A single-door bottom freezer refrigerator pairs one full-width fridge door over the freezer drawer, the tidiest profile for galley kitchens or any spot where an island or a wall sits close to the door swing. Because the freezer is a drawer rather than a second tall door, you get the streamlined look without sacrificing freezer access.

Understanding Bottom Freezer Capacity

Cubic feet tell you how much you can store, and the right number depends on your household. As a rule, plan on 4 to 6 cubic feet of total refrigerator space per adult. Smaller 10 to 11 cubic foot bottom freezer refrigerators suit apartments, garages, and second kitchens, while 18 to 22 cubic foot models handle weekly shopping for a busy family. Because the freezer sits below as a drawer rather than a tall door, frozen goods stack in clear view instead of disappearing to the back, which cuts food waste and makes the most of every cubic foot.

Bottom Freezer Refrigerators by Feature

Narrowing by the features that matter to you is the fastest way to the right model. Van Vreede's lets you filter the full bottom freezer selection by the options below, all stocked and serviced locally:

• Counter Depth: Models that sit nearly flush with cabinets for a built-in, custom-kitchen look.
• ENERGY STAR: Certified models use less electricity, trimming your WPS Energy bill year after year. Bottom freezer designs are inherently efficient because cold air settles and stays at the bottom.
• Includes Dispenser: In-door water and ice without opening the refrigerator, plus filtered drinking water on demand.
• Includes Icemaker: Automatic ice production so the drawer or bin stays stocked for entertaining.
• Sabbath Mode: A setting that disables interior lights and certain automatic functions to observe the Sabbath and major holidays, important to many of our Fox Valley customers.
• WIFI Enabled: Smart models connect to your phone for temperature alerts, door-ajar warnings, and diagnostics that our service team can read remotely.

Top Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Brands at Van Vreede's

Selection is one of the reasons families across Appleton, Green Bay, and Oshkosh shop with us. We carry bottom freezer refrigerators from the brands homeowners ask for by name, and our specialists can walk you through the real differences between them:

• Amana: A budget-friendly, no-fuss choice for dependable everyday cooling in a standard footprint.
• LG: Quiet inverter compressors and smart, WIFI-enabled controls paired with efficient cooling and flexible interior storage.
• Whirlpool: A practical, widely serviced choice with adaptive storage and ENERGY STAR options that fit most standard kitchen openings.
• Frigidaire: Value and even cooling, with EvenTemp technology that helps guard against the temperature swings that spoil food.

Why Buy Your Bottom Freezer Refrigerator at Van Vreede's

• Lowest price, guaranteed: our "We Won't Be Undersold" promise and hourly online price updates mean you get the best deal without the hunt.
• Local, in-stock selection: see and open models in person at our Appleton, Green Bay, and Oshkosh showrooms instead of guessing from a photo.
• In-house delivery and installation: our own teams handle exact-time delivery with a 2-hour window and live tracking, then install your new refrigerator and haul away the old one.
• Factory-trained service: the only installers backed by our own certified technicians at Howie Voigt's Appliance Service Center, serving Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh, and the surrounding Fox Valley.
• Trusted since 1951: three generations of Northeast Wisconsin families have shopped Van Vreede's, and we stand behind every appliance we sell.

Shop Bottom Freezer Refrigerators in Northeast Wisconsin

Get your kitchen upgrade started today. Browse the full bottom freezer selection above, then visit Van Vreede's appliance showroom in Appleton, Green Bay, or Oshkosh to compare models side by side. We proudly serve homeowners across the Fox Valley, including Menasha, Neenah, Kimberly, Kaukauna, De Pere, and Ashwaubenon, with expert advice, guaranteed pricing, and service that does not end at the sale. Contact us today to get started.

 

Frequently Asked Questions: Bottom Freezer Refrigerators

What is the most common width for a bottom freezer refrigerator?

Most bottom freezer refrigerators are built to fit a standard 30-inch or 33-inch kitchen opening. Narrow, single-door, and apartment-size options are available for tighter spaces. Always measure your width, height, and depth, plus the path through doorways, before you buy.

Are bottom freezer refrigerators energy efficient?

Yes. Cold air naturally settles at the bottom, so a bottom freezer design holds temperature efficiently, and many models are ENERGY STAR certified for lower electricity use. You can filter Van Vreede's selection by the ENERGY STAR feature to see qualifying models.

What size bottom freezer refrigerator do I need?

Plan on roughly 4 to 6 cubic feet of total capacity per adult in your household. Compact 10 to 11 cubic foot models suit apartments and garages, while 18 to 22 cubic foot models fit a family's weekly shopping. Our specialists in Appleton, Green Bay, and Oshkosh can help you right-size your choice.

How does a bottom freezer fridge compare with a french door or top freezer refrigerator?

A bottom freezer refrigerator gives you a single-door fridge up top and a drawer below, the simplest and often most affordable way to keep fresh food at eye level. A French door refrigerator splits the upper section into two narrower doors over the same bottom freezer drawer, which saves door-swing clearance and adds shelf width for platters. A top freezer refrigerator reverses the layout and usually costs the least, though it sends frozen food to eye level and fresh food lower down.

Where can I buy a bottom freezer refrigerator for a good price in the Fox Valley?

You can shop bottom freezer refrigerators at Van Vreede's showrooms in Appleton, Green Bay, and Oshkosh, Wisconsin. We offer in-house delivery and installation across the Fox Valley, and we will meet or beat any price.