American Fridge Freezer - The King of Domestic White Goods

Whether in shimmering silver, minimal white or sophisticated black, American fridge freezers promise culinary acclaim. They also offer practicality by incorporating innovative features, including air circulation and fancy drawers for vegetables and fruits to ensure maximum freshness for a long time.

Some have water and ice dispensers that are plumbed into while others have jugs equipped with refillable ice. Remember to measure your doors and spaces before buying.

Size

The name implies that American fridge freezers can hold more than regular UK models. This can be a big selling point if you live in a home that is shared by a lot of people who are known to bring food or drinks over or are keen on entertaining. They can also be stylish and sophisticated, with flat fronts and recessed handles to match a run of kitchen appliances for a unified look. Some models include built-in cube makers and water dispensers which let you enjoy instant chilled and clean drinking water.

They can be bulky and take up a lot of space in the kitchen. Good news! Manufacturers are now producing smaller 70cm American refrigerator freezers that are suited to the UK market. You can still enjoy the sleek design and the latest features without having an appliance taking up a lot of space in your kitchen.

It's a good idea for you to have a quick measuring session before you buy to ensure you'll be equipped to fit a refrigerator that fits, and remember that the doorframe needs a clearance of 60cm. It's then just a matter of finding the right location for your American refrigerator freezer so that you don't have to scramble around the back or sides of your new purchase to squeeze everything.

Style

The king of domestic white products, American fridge freezers offer enormous capacity, enough to hold up to 38 shopping bags of groceries. The shiny silver finish makes them appear sleek and stylish and will impress friends and family. In addition, with innovative technology like full air circulation to avoid frost and fancy fruit and vegetable drawers to ensure freshness, they're brimming with additional features.

There are slimline models that are perfect for smaller spaces if you don't want to buy a two-door American fridge freezer, but want it. Many manufacturers now offer 70cm American fridge freezers that are specifically made for the UK market, providing the sought-after look and cutting-edge technology of an American without taking up too much space.

If you're looking for a low-cost model with plenty of storage space, look into this Haier American refrigerator freezer. It's capacity is huge of 521 litres which can hold 28 bags of food. The model has Total No Frost Technology, which means you'll never need to defrost it manually again. It also comes with an ice maker to keep chilled drinks at Upgrade Your Kitchen with a USA-Style Fridge Freezer fingertips. The LED light makes it easy to locate your items in the dark.

Technology

American fridge freezers are stocked with the latest technology to ensure they work at their best. Look out for smart screens that let you create a shopping list or consult recipes, and handy dispensers that can serve chilled water or cubes of ice.

There are models that have convertible zones that can switch between fridge and freezer, a great feature at the time of Christmas or when you have food to store. Twin Cooling technology stops the warm air in the freezer from drying out fresh food and no-frost is a further smart feature.

Certain models have automatic ice makers that provide fresh, filtered cubes at the push of a button, and you can also get plumbed-in options that connect to your mains water system and provide refreshingly chilled water or instant ice. You can also add an automatic or manual ice maker to the refrigerator if you prefer.

Efficiency in energy use is an important factor to consider. The Energy Saving Trust recommends that you look for models with A-G ratings, with either 'E' or 'F" being particularly efficient. The new E-F energy label replaces the previous plus sign and A-D rating. It will show the estimated annual operating cost in kWh.

Energy

Refrigerator freezers that have a large capacity are the ideal choice for those looking to buy more and save money by not making frequent trips to the market. Large appliances consume more energy. Therefore, it is important to select appliances with high energy efficiency ratings. New UK energy labels are more logical and include a rating for energy from A to G as well as annual energy consumption in kilowatts.

There are some fridge freezers that have higher energy ratings. A lower-rated appliance may be more affordable based on your household's consumption and electricity rate.

Many models also have No Frost technology, preventing the build-up of ice and frost that impedes storage space and requires manual defrosting. The models that are plumbed-in connect directly to the water supply. Non-plumbed models draw their water from an integral tank, which is fast and easy for refilling.

Some people are concerned about the dimensions of an American refrigerator freezer, as they are typically 90cm in width and 178cm in height. Manufacturers have responded by creating smaller 70cm versions which offer the sought-after design, extra storage and cutting-edge technology without the bulk. Measure your front and interior doors before purchasing one of these slimline versions to ensure you can fit it in your home.