American Fridges Freezers
American refrigerators and freezers are elegant additions to kitchens. They're big enough so you can stockpile and shop less.
They are also sleek and minimalist in design. Look for a mini bar door on the fridge that folds down to provide easy access to your cold drinks.
Size
American fridge freezers can make an impressive statement in your kitchen, as they are more spacious than their UK counterparts. These fridges are usually freestanding and can reach as high as 91cm. They can also range in size from 70cm to 91cm.
Usually, they come with two doors that fully lengthen to give you access to both the fridge and freezer. They also usually have shelves at the door to make it easy to access items. This classic design is popular because it offers ample storage space and provides easy access to the contents without opening the fridge or freezer more than twice.
They also tend to be deeper than their UK counterparts, which allows you to accommodate more frozen food items and to reduce the number of trips to the supermarket. With the added extra storage space they can be ideal for large family meals and party planning.
Some models are equipped with frost-free technologies that make it less necessary to perform manual defrosting, and prolong their performance. They can also provide features such as water and ice dispensers to provide chilled drinks on demand.
When you are choosing a new American fridge freezer take the time to take a careful measurement of your space. You should also take into consideration the height so that you can fit it into the space, and to ensure you don't hit the doors or cabinets while opening. If you buy an item that is plumbed in, you'll need ensure that it is situated near a water source.
Style
The term "American-style refrigerator freezer" is a catch-all term for the larger models that are popular with large families. They typically come with double doors that open at cupboard-size. fridge freezers american allows you to access your food at eye-level without having to open the entire appliance. You can cut down on energy by opening only one door at a time, and minimize loss of cold air.
If you have a large family to feed, or you like to cook in batches, look for models that have extra storage capacity, as well as useful features such as no-frost technology and multi-flow settings. Many of the American-style models we have include a handy Ice dispenser that makes it easier for everyone to sip drinking chilled water.
Some of the more powerful models also feature a convertible zone that you could use as an extra refrigerator compartment or freezer space. This gives you the flexibility you require to accommodate your growing family as well as the contents of your grocery list.
Most of the models in our selection are freestanding and can be positioned as a striking statement piece or put back into a set of kitchen units for a more streamlined look. But be aware that these appliances can be deeper than traditional fridge freezers. You'll have to measure your doors and hallways to ensure you can get it into your home in a comfortable way.
Stores
If you have a huge family to feed, look for American refrigerator freezers that can hold more than 500 litres of storage capacity. This will hold 40 shopping bags!
Find models with glass panels, which allow you a view of your food items without opening the door. You can then examine your food prior to going to the market, and you won't overlook that crucial block of cheese. There are fridge-freezers available with mini-bar doors that fold out - perfect to open your beer. Certain models also come with the option of a water dispenser, an ice dispenser and crushed ice. This lets you have chilled drinks at your fingertips, without the need for an additional container. They are also easy to clean.
Frost-free technology or no frost helps extend the lifespan of your appliance. It stops the build-up of dust that can affect its functionality. It also helps you save time and energy, since you'll need to defrost your refrigerator freezer less often than standard models.
A lot of our models have a holiday option which reduces the amount of energy your fridge's freezer uses up while you are away. Make sure to empty the freezer before leaving! Our selection includes models that have an energy efficiency rating of A or better. This is great for the planet and helps keep your electric bills at a minimum.
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 the demand for energy efficiency by consumers have meant that these huge appliances use less electricity than you think.
The bigger the fridge freezer the higher the operating expenses. However, this isn't always situation. The compressor is usually located near a large vertical freezer compartment. This causes it to get hot and make it harder to keep the food items cool.
You can find American fridge freezers with A+ energy ratings and low noise levels. You can also search for additional features that will reduce your food shopping bills for example, full air circulation to stop frost building up and fancy fruit and vegetable drawers to ensure long-lasting freshness.
It's important to note that these kitchen appliances can be heavy as well, so you'll have to confirm that they'll be able to pass through the doorways of the front and inside when they are delivered, especially if you're having it delivered to the top of a flat. The retailer should remove and put back the door of the fridge freezer when they deliver the appliance if you are concerned. You can also employ an expert handyman.