13 Things You Should Know About American Style Fridge Freezers That Yo…

American Fridges Freezers

American refrigerators and freezers can be stylish additions to any kitchen. They're large, so you can stockpile food and shop less.

They also feature sleek, minimalist design. Mini-bars are available with a door that folds down onto your fridge to make it easier to access your cold drinks.

Size

American fridge freezers can make an impressive display in your kitchen, as they are much larger than their UK counterparts. They usually are freestanding and be as large as 70cm to more than 91cm wide With their huge capacity, these fridges can suit the requirements of families with larger households.

They usually have two full length doors giving you access to the fridge and freezer, often with door shelves to store items. This classic design is popular with customers due to its ample storage space along with an eye-level access to the contents without having to open the freezer or fridge several times. This saves energy.

These freezers are also bigger than their UK counterparts, allowing you to store more frozen foods. This reduces the number of shopping trips. The extra storage space makes them an ideal choice for large family dinners and planning parties.

Certain models are equipped with frost-free technology that helps reduce the need for manual defrosting and keep their effectiveness for longer. They can offer features like water and ice dispensers that provide chilled drinks upon demand.

When selecting a brand new American refrigerator freezer, take the time to carefully measure your space. It is also important to consider the height to ensure you can fit it into the space and to ensure you don't strike any doors or cabinets during opening. If you are buying an item that is plumbed-in, keep in mind you'll need to make sure it can be placed close to an water supply.

Style

The term 'American-style refrigerator freezer is used to describe large models that are popular with families. They typically have doors that are doubled and expand to the size of an entire cupboard. This traditional design lets you access your food at a glance without opening the entire appliance. This allows you to save energy by opening just one door at a given time and reducing the loss of cold air which can help lower your energy consumption.

If you are cooking for a large number of people or prefer batch cooking pick models that provide extra storage space and many useful features such as no-frost or multi-flow settings. A lot of the American-style models we stock also come with a handy ice dispenser to make it simple for everyone to sip the refreshing drink of chilled water.

Some models feature convertible zones, which you can use as a second freezer or fridge compartment. This allows you to have the flexibility you require to accommodate your growing family and the contents of your daily shopping.

The majority of the models in our range are freestanding, and can be set up as a striking design element or placed in a bank of kitchen units to create sleeker appearance. However, remember that these appliances may be larger than traditional fridge freezers and you'll need to measure your doors and hallways to ensure you can get it into your home comfortably.

Stores

If you have a large family to feed, search for American fridge freezers that have more than 500 litres of storage capacity. That's enough room to fit around 40 bags of shopping into!

Be sure to look for models with glass panels that allow you a view of your food items without opening the door. This way, you can see what's in your fridge prior to heading out for a shopping spree - no more being caught without that essential block of cheese! There are fridge freezers equipped with mini bar doors that fold down - perfect to open your bottle of beer. Some models include a water, ice and crushed ice dispenser too. That gives you chilled drinks at any time without the need for an additional jug. They're easy to keep clean too.

Frost-free or no frost technology helps to preserve the life of your appliance by preventing build-ups that can impact on functionality. It also reduces time and effort since you'll have to defrost less often than conventional refrigerator freezers.

A lot of our models have a holiday option that reduces how much energy the fridge-freezer consumes when you're away. Make sure you empty your freezer before leaving! Our selection includes models that have an energy efficiency rating of A or higher. This is great for frydge the planet and will help keep your electricity bills at a minimum.

Energy

The fact that American refrigerator freezers are bigger than UK models doesn't mean they are more expensive to run. Modern manufacturing techniques and the energy efficiency demands of customers mean that these large appliances consume less power than you'd think.

It is generally believed that the bigger refrigerator freezers, the more expensive its running costs. This isn't always the scenario. It's usually due to the compressor placement which sits close to the larger vertical freezer compartment. It can become hot quickly, meaning it has to work harder to keep things cool.

But, this doesn't need to be the case, and you can pick from a range of Haier American Style Fridge: Sleek and Spacious fridge freezers that are A+ energy rated with low noise levels as well. You can also look for extra features to cut down on your food shopping bills - such as full air circulation to stop frost building up and fancy 0@ fruit and veg drawers to ensure long-lasting freshness.

Be aware that large kitchen appliances are often very heavy. You'll want to make sure they can fit through the front and internal doors when it arrives, particularly when it's delivered to an upper floor apartment. Ask the retailer to remove and reattach the fridge freezer door when they deliver the appliance if you are worried. You could also engage the services of a handyman.