Buying a Small American Fridge Freezer

The american fridge freezer with ice machine fridge-freezer is the most popular of white goods that are made in the United States. It has more storage than any other model, and offers a range of additional features, including air circulation that keeps freezer compartments free of frost and fancy drawers with 0@ that are designed for vegetables and fruits. To make installation easy choose units without plumbing that don't require access to plumbing.

Storage

The good news is that there are many alternatives for storage for small American fridge freezers. There are models that have two freezer drawers, large salad crispers and zones that can change between freezer and fridge at the flick of a button. You can also choose an additional door for drinks to keep your wine chilled.

It is common to find American refrigerator-freezers with long, doors that resemble cupboards, a fridge on the left, and the freezer to the right, or a side-by-side fridge and freezer units. You can also find French-style refrigerators. They have an stacked fridge on the top of one or more freezer drawers.

These models could take up a little more space in your kitchen however, they'll offer more space to store your groceries as opposed to a standard freestanding model. You can also find slim American fridge freezers that are just 70cm wide - great for kitchens with smaller spaces.

Look for a frost free freezer, no matter the size. This will free you from having to manually defrost it. Some models have the option of speed-freezing which increases the freezing time so that food stays fresher longer. There are also models that have adjustable shelves, which will ensure that you're making the most of the available space. The energy rating will indicate how efficient the appliance is as well as what it costs to run.

Convertible zones

Certain fridge freezers, such as the Fridgemaster MS83430FFS, feature convertible zones. These zones can be changed between fridge and freezer with a single touch. This is great for storing fresh veg or keeping beer and wine chilled, or even an entire batch of frozen ice cream. This is especially useful for leftovers from Christmas that you would like to freeze and reheat.

For a different feature that is great, check out Samsung's FlexZone compartment that you can adjust to suit different food types. It can be set to Freeze, Soft Freeze, Chill or Refrigerate. This is a great way to keep all frozen food items in order and ready for big dinner parties.

Other useful features include door alarms that notify you if the doors to the fridge or freezer were left open for too long, which can help stop food spoilage. There are models with twin cooling systems that divide the fridge and freezer compartments. This prevents the cold, dry air that comes from the freezer from causing dehydration of food inside the fridge. It also helps to save energy.

Before purchasing be sure to check the energy rating. The higher the rating the more efficient the model will be. You can also examine the yellow Energy Guide label for an estimate of operating costs.

Ice and water dispensers

Many TCL American Style Fridge Freezer: Stainless Steel refrigerators have water and ice dispensers that allow you to get chilled frozen ice cubes or water at the touch of an button. These are great to ensure that drinks are readily available to guests or kids. There are also models with manual ice makers in the freezer section where you simply fill a removable tray and then turn the dial to release crushed ice.

American fridge freezers that can be plumbed must be connected to a mains water supply. They can only be installed in a kitchen already in place and has enough space to accommodate them. If you're looking to save money, or do not have enough space for a fridge freezer that is plumbed there are alternatives. For instance you can buy a fridge that comes with refillable water bottles that you fill yourself.

If you like to entertain, then look for an American fridge freezer that has built-in wine coolers that can hold up to 28 bottles. It is designed to ensure optimal cooling. It is also possible to find models that have a smart door open sensor so you can control and monitor your appliance remotely via Smart ThinQ technology via your smartphone or tablet. You can also find models with an A+ energy rating that can assist you in reducing your carbon footprint and save money on running expenses.

Built-in cameras

Refrigerators with cameras are more of a 'nice-to-have more than an essential feature. However they can be useful for those looking to keep track of their food and cut down on their food consumption. They let you see what's in your fridge without opening the door, which can be especially useful for families with busy schedules. You can also use the camera to determine what you've left out if it's not closed your fridge before going shopping, for instance.

Samsung has a range of fridge freezers with cameras, including the elegant RS50N3513WW/EU. It has a big touchscreen display that allows you to view the contents of your fridge, find recipes and place orders for groceries. It is powered by Bixby, the smart assistant of the brand. It can also be controlled by Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. You can alter the temperature of your fridge remotely using your smartphone or tablet.

Hisense's fridge freezer FMN431W20C is an affordable option. It has a 550ltr capacity in both the fridge and freezer. Front-mounted water and ice dispensers are also included. It has no-frost technology to alleviate the pain of slicing the ice by hand, and LED lighting to help you navigate through the interior space. It's frost-free as well as EnergyStar certified, so it is efficient to run. It doesn't have the fancy cameras of the aforementioned Samsung models however, it's still able to keep you full for less money.