American Fridge Freezer

Built-in American fridge freezers are a popular choice for families. They are usually equipped with sophisticated features. These stylish units are available as freestanding units, or they can be integrated into bank kitchen cabinet to create an attractive appearance.

They provide on average 390 litres of storage space, enough to store around 20 grocery shopping bags worth of food items. You can find models that have ice or water dispensers without plumbing.

Size

American fridge freezers are usually wider and deeper than UK models, and as such may take up more space in your kitchen. If you're replacing an older American fridge freezer or plan to add one into the kitchen of a new open-plan design take the time to determine the space you have to fill so that it's a perfect fit with no awkward corners or gaps that could collect dust.

The bigger size of an American fridge freezer also means that it can hold more than the typical UK model. This is ideal if you have a large family, often host guests or wish to purchase frozen food for quick meals.

This LG American-style side by side refrigerator freezer has 4 shelves, 2 bins on the door and an ice maker. It also includes an ice and water dispenser that's plumbed in to make it easier.

Capacity

American fridge freezers can hold many food items into many models, and they come with specialist compartments and plumbed-in water and ice dispensers. They can also be equipped with smart screens that allow you to prepare shopping lists, browse recipes and more.

A standard side by side model comes with a storage space of 600 litres. This is sufficient for most families. French door models with two full-length openings as well as access at eye-level may provide more storage space.

You can find models that are slimmer too that are designed to fit into a cabinet and can reduce energy consumption. You can also select an integrated fridge american/freezer which is fully integrated into the cupboard so you can store it away when not in use. These are ideal for smaller kitchens or if you don't want to be faced with a fridge freezer dominating the room.

Layout

Haier Platinum Inox: American Fridge-Freezer - Buy Now fridge freezers are easier to access and organised than traditional top-freezers and Frydge may be a bit disjointed with their 'Joker" freezer compartments. The standard width of American fridge freezers is 90cm. Slimline models are also available. They're usually deeper, and also about 70cm.

Before purchasing an American-style fridge freezer, ensure that your kitchen can accommodate the bigger size. Remember that these appliances are freestanding and are not part of a the white goods line that extends from floor to ceiling. They'll need plenty of room.

There are two major layouts available each with doors that are full length. The French door design is made up of a double-door refrigerator and freezer drawers below. It is possible to open only one at a time. This helps reduce loss of cold air and also saves energy.

Features

American fridge freezers offer plenty of space to store your food and drinks, but they also have a range of features that help keep everything fresher for longer. There are models that come with filtered water and ice dispensers, but be mindful that these can increase energy usage. You can get access to a range of apps, such as recipes and shopping lists by looking for an intelligent display on the front of the.

Some models will remind you to stop your milk delivery when you're on vacation, and other models come with the holiday mode, which will maintain settings but reduce energy consumption. Also consider models with twin cooling systems. This will prevent the dry, cold air from the freezer from affecting the fresh food you keep in your fridge and save you money on energy bills.

Check for a low-energy rating on your brand new american refrigerator freezer, as this will show how green it is for the environment as well as how much it will cost to run. Be sure that it is fit for any doors or hallways you may have to navigate it through.

Water and ice dispensers

Many American fridge freezers have an ice water dispenser, which is great for encouraging everyone in the family to drink plenty of water. This feature may need plumbing in, which may restrict the place you put your appliance. It will likely include a water filter that must be replaced every six months.

Cubed and crushed ice can also be taken out of certain models of American fridge freezer. It is usually automatically topped up, meaning that you won't need to fret about running out of cold stuff.

Certain brands provide SodaStreams that allow you to enjoy carbonated water whenever you want. You can find out more about this in the manual of your appliance.

Non-plumbed

If you don't have a plowed in water supply or don't want to pay the additional expense, an American refrigerator freezer that has an ice dispenser can still be a fantastic choice. These models can provide regular cold aqua, as well as cubed or crushed ice with some models offering daily 144 cubes of ice that's enough to keep your entire family hydrated.

The fridges are spacious with four shelves in the fridge's cavity and two drawers for fruits and vegetables, as well as mini shelves on the door for more frequently used items. They also have many clever features like air circulation that is fully encapsulated to avoid frost, and an easy-to-use electronic control panel that looks both sleek and meaningful.

LG offers a wide range of American style fridge freezers with ice and water dispenser features So you're bound to find one that is suitable for your family. Many models have also been ENERGY STAR (r) certified. This means that they offer outstanding performance, without compromising on quality or functionality.