Fridgemaster American 4 Door Fridge Freezer 427L Silver Fridge Freezer

A built-in american fridge freezer is a popular option for families and comes with advanced features. These sleek units are available as freestanding units or can be pushed into a bank kitchen units to create an elegant look.

They can provide an average of 390 litres, which is enough to store 20 supermarket bags of food. You can get models equipped with ice and/or water dispensers without plumbing.

Size

American fridge freezers tend to be larger and more deep than UK models, which means they require more space in your kitchen. If you're replacing your old American fridge freezer or plan to add one to the kitchen of a new open-plan design, make sure you check your space to ensure it's perfectly sized without spaces or corners that could collect dust.

The larger size of an American fridge freezer also means that it has a greater capacity than the standard UK model. This is great if you are a family with a lot of children or have a lot of guests in your home.

This LG American-style side by side fridge freezer comes with four shelves, 2 bins along the door, and an ice maker. It even comes with a plumbed in ice and water dispenser for the convenience of an on-demand drink.

Capacity

small american style fridge freezer fridge freezers can accommodate a lot of food, and some models have water and ice dispensers that are plugged into. They can also be equipped with smart screens that allow you to create shopping lists, check out recipes and more.

A standard side-byside model will have the capacity to store around 600 litres. This is enough for the majority of families. French door models that have two full-length openings as well as access at eye level can offer more storage space.

You can find models that are slimmer and designed to fit inside cabinets and can help save energy costs. You can select an integrated fridge/freezer that is fully integrated into the cabinet. This allows you to conceal it when not in use. These are ideal for kitchens with smaller spaces or if you don't want to be faced with a fridge freezer dominating the room.

Layout

In contrast to traditional top freezers, which can be an unorganized mess with their 'Joker' freezer compartments (or according to reports), American fridge freezers offer more organised and accessible storage. Their standard width is 90cm, though they also have slimline models, and they're typically deeper too - around 70cm or more.

If you're thinking about buying a fridge freezer in the American style take a look at your kitchen prior to buying to make sure it can accommodate this larger size. Also, remember that these are freestanding appliances that stand out more than being a part of a set of floor-to ceiling white appliances, and will require plenty of space.

There are two main layouts to choose from with both having doors that are fully-length. The French door design is an amalgamation of a double door refrigerator section and freezer drawers below. You can only open one drawer at time. This minimizes the loss of cold air as well as saving energy.

Here are a few examples of

American fridge freezers are spacious and provide plenty of space for storage of drinks and food items, but also a range of features to keep everything fresher longer. You can find models with filtered water and ice dispensers, but remember that they can use more energy. You can access a variety of apps, such as recipes and shopping lists by looking for an interactive display on the front fascia.

Some models will remind you to stop your milk delivery if you're on holiday, and other models come with a holiday mode which will not alter settings, but decrease the amount of energy consumed. Look out for twin cooling systems, to stop the cold, dry freezer air impacting fresh food items in the fridge, and aid in saving money on your energy costs.

Look for a low energy rating on your new american fridge freezer as this will reveal how beneficial it is for the environment and how much it will cost to operate. You should also check that it will fit through any doorways, hallways or corners you might need to maneuver through.

Ice and water dispensers

Many American refrigerator freezers are equipped with a cool-water dispenser. This is a great way to encourage everyone to stay hydrated. This feature requires plumbing, which may restrict the location of the appliance. It will also likely include a filter that has to be replaced every six months.

Certain models of American refrigerator freezers can also disperse crushed and cubed ice. It is usually automatically replenished, which means you don't have to worry about running out of cold stuff.

Some brands provide SodaStreams which allow you to enjoy carbonated water at your convenience. Review the manual that comes with your appliance to find out more about how this works.

Non-plumbed

If you don't have a plowed in water supply or don't desire the additional expense to have one installed, an American fridge freezer with ice dispenser is an excellent option. These freezers can be equipped to serve cold water cubes, crushed or cubed ice. Some models even provide daily 144 ice cubes.

These appliances offer a lot of storage space, with the fridge cavity usually comprising four shelves as well as two fruit and vegetable drawers, and a few mini shelves to store frequently used items. They also come with an array of innovative technology including full air circulation to prevent frost, and an easy-to-navigate flat-buttoned electronic control panel that is both attractive and elegant.

LG offers a variety of American-style fridge freezers, which include water and ice dispensers. You're sure to find one that will suit your family. A majority of these models are Energy STAR(r) certified, too. This means they provide outstanding performance without sacrificing the quality or usability.