American Fridges Freezers

American fridges and freezers are fashionable additions to any kitchen. They are large in capacity, so you can buy more and visit the shops less often.

They also come with sleek and minimalist design. Mini-bars are available with a door that folds up on your fridge, making it easier to access your cold drinks.

Size

American fridge freezers are bigger than their UK counterparts, and they make a statement in any kitchen. They are typically freestanding and can reach as high as 91cm. They can also vary in size between 70cm to 91cm.

They usually have two doors of full length giving you access to the fridge as well as freezer, often with door storage shelves for easy reach items. This design is well-liked because it has wide-width storage and provides easy access to the contents without opening the fridge or freezer more than one time.

These freezers are also deeper than their UK counterparts that allow you to store more frozen foods. This can reduce the amount of trips to the supermarket. The extra storage space makes them a great option for large family meals and planning parties.

Some models are equipped with frost-free technologies that eliminate the need for manual defrosting, and prolong their service. They may also include features such as water and ice dispensers that ensure chilled drinks are available upon demand.

Take measurements of your space prior to purchasing the new american style fridge freezer with ice maker (additional resources) refrigerator freezer. Think about not only the size but also the height to ensure you can get it in without hitting any cabinets or doors when opening. If you purchase one that is plumbed in, you'll need make sure it can be situated near a water source.

Style

The term 'small american fridge freezers-style refrigerator freezer' is used to refer to big models that are loved by families. These models typically have double doors that expand to the size of a cupboard. This classic design allows you to access your food at an eye level without opening the entire appliance. It allows you to conserve energy by only opening one door at a given time and minimizing the loss of cold air which can lower your energy costs.

If you have a large family to feed, or you like to cook in batches, look out for models that offer extra storage capacity and a variety of useful features such as no-frost technology and multi-flow settings. A lot of American models we sell include an efficient ice dispensing system to make it easier for everyone to enjoy a chilled glass of water.

Certain models come with an open-air zone that could be used as a second freezer or fridge compartment. This allows you to have the flexibility you require for your growing family and the contents of your weekly shop.

Most of our models are self-standing, and can be placed as a stylish piece of furniture or even pushed into a bank's kitchen units to create a more sleek appearance. Be aware that these units are usually larger than conventional refrigerator freezers, so you'll need to ensure that you can fit them into your home.

Storage

If you have a large household to feed, look for American refrigerator freezers that can hold more than 500 litres of storage capacity. This is enough space to carry 40 shopping bags!

Look out for models with glass panels that give you an overview of your food without opening the door. You can then look over your food prior to going shopping, and you'll never forget that important block of cheese. There are fridge freezers equipped with mini-bar doors which fold out - perfect to open your beer. Some models include water, ice and crushed ice dispenser too. You can enjoy chilled drinks whenever you want and without the need for a separate jug and they're easy to keep clean too.

Frost-free or no-frost technology helps to preserve the life of your appliance by preventing the build-up of dust that can impact on functionality. It also helps you save time and effort, because you'll have to defrost your fridge freezer less frequently than conventional models.

A lot of our models come with a holiday mode, which reduces the amount of energy the fridge consumes while you're away. Make sure to empty the freezer before you leave! Our selection includes models with an energy efficiency rating of A or higher. This is a good thing for the environment and helps keep your electric bill at a low level.

Energy

The fact that American fridge-freezers are larger than UK models doesn't mean they're more expensive to operate. Modern manufacturing techniques and energy efficiency demands from customers mean that these massive appliances consume less power than you'd think.

It's commonly thought that bigger the fridge freezer, more expensive the operating costs. But this isn't always the situation. The compressor is usually located close to a large, vertical freezer compartment. This causes it to rapidly heat up and make it harder to keep the items cool.

There are American fridge freezers with A+ energy ratings and low noise levels. Also, look out for additional features that will reduce the cost of food shopping for example, full air circulation to stop freezing and frost accumulation, as well as fancy 0@ fruit and veg drawers to ensure that they are fresh and long-lasting.

It's important to note that these huge kitchen appliances can be heavy, so you'll need to check they can be able to pass through the doorways to the inside and front upon delivery, especially in the event that you're getting it delivered up to a top floor flat. If you're worried you should inquire with the retailer if they're able to remove (and attach) the fridge freezer doors when they deliver it or get a handyman in to do it for you.