American Fridge Freezer

A built-in american fridge freezer is a favorite choice for families and comes with advanced features. These sleek units are available as standalone units or be pushed into a bank kitchen cabinet to create an attractive appearance.

On average, they provide 390 cubic litres of storage space, enough to store around 20 grocery shopping bags of food items. You can find models with water and ice dispensers that don't need plumbing.

Size

American fridge freezers are generally larger and deeper than UK models, which means they are larger and take up more space in Upgrade Your Kitchen with Black Hisense American Fridge kitchen. If you're replacing your old American fridge freezer or planning to add one into an open-plan kitchen design take the time to check your space to ensure it will fit seamlessly without gap or corners that can collect dust.

The bigger size of an American fridge freezer also means that it has a greater capacity than the average UK model. This makes it ideal if you have a Premium USA-Designed Large Appliance for Cold Storage family, frequently host house guests or like to purchase frozen food to make quick meals.

This LG American-style side by side fridge freezer has four shelves, two bins at the door and a salad crisper. It also includes an water and ice dispenser that is plumbed in to make it easier.

Capacity

American fridge freezers can hold plenty of food into the freezer, and some models come with distinct compartments and water and ice dispensers. They can also come with smart screens that let you plan shopping lists, consult recipes, and much more.

A standard side-byside model will have the capacity to store around 600 litres. This is enough for most families. You can add more storage space by purchasing a French door model that has two full-length doors and allows access at eye level.

There are models that are slimmer designed to fit inside cabinets. These models also reduce energy consumption. You can opt for a built in fridge/freezer which is integrated into a cupboard. This allows you to conceal it when not in use. These are ideal for smaller kitchens or if you do not want to be confronted by a freezer fridge that dominates the space.

Layout

Contrary to traditional top-freezers that can be a bit of an unorganized mess with their 'Joker' freezer compartments (or as we've heard), American fridge freezers are more organized and provide easier access to storage. The standard width is 90cm. However, slimline models are available as well. They're usually wider too - around 70cm or more.

Before you purchase an American-style refrigerator freezer, ensure that your kitchen can handle the larger size. Also, keep in mind that these are freestanding appliances that stand out more than being incorporated into the floor-to-ceiling collection of white appliances, and will require plenty of space.

There are two main layouts available each with full-length doors. The French door design combines a double-door fridge section with freezer drawers below, allowing the user to open only one at each time, which helps reduce the loss of cold air and also saves energy.

Features

American fridge freezers have plenty of storage space for beverages and food items However, they also come with a variety of features to keep everything fresher longer. You can find models with filtered water or ice dispensers, but be mindful that they can use more energy. You can access a wide range of apps, such as recipes and shopping lists by looking for an intelligent display on the front fascia.

There are models that will remind you to cancel the milk delivery when you're not home, Frydge and others with the holiday mode which will preserve the settings but reduce the power consumption. Also look for models with twin cooling systems. This will prevent the dry, cold air from the freezer from affecting fresh food items in your fridge and save you cash on energy bills.

You must look for an energy rating that is low on the new American fridge freezer. This will inform you how it will impact the environment as well as how expensive it will cost to run. You should also check that it fits through any doorways, hallways or corners you might need to maneuver through.

Water and ice dispensers

Many American fridge freezers offer an automatic water dispenser, which is great for encouraging all family members to stay hydrated. This feature will require plumbing, which can restrict the location of the appliance. It will also likely include a filter that is required to be changed every six months.

Cubed and crushed ice can also be dispensed from some models of American refrigerator freezer. It is usually automatically replenished, which means you don't have to worry about running out of the cold stuff.

Certain brands also come with built-in SodaStreams which allow you to enjoy carbonated drinking water on demand. Find out more about this in the instruction manual for your appliance.

Non-plumbed

American refrigerator freezers that come with ice dispensers are a great option if you don't already have a water supply installed or don't want to incur the extra costs. These models can provide regular cold aqua as well as cubed or crushed ice with some offering daily 144 cubes of ice that's enough to keep the entire family hydrated.

These appliances provide plenty of space inside the fridge cavity, typically having four shelves, two fruit and veg drawers as well as some mini doors for commonly used items. They also have various clever technology like air circulation that is fully encapsulated to prevent frost, as well as an easy-to-use electronic control panel that looks both attractive and elegant.

LG has a broad selection of American style fridge freezers, complete with water dispensers and ice You're sure to find one that will fit your family. A lot of these models have been certified as ENERGY STAR (r) certified. This means they offer excellent performance, without compromising quality or functionality.