How Do You Explain American Style Fridge Freezers To A 5-Year-Old

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American fridges freezers make a stunning statement piece in any kitchen. They can hold a lot of food and allow you to store up and go to the stores less often.

They also have a sleek, minimalist design. Look out for a mini bar door on the fridge that folds down for quick access to your cold drinks.

Size

American fridge freezers are larger than their UK counterparts and look stunning in any kitchen. They usually are freestanding and be as large as 70cm up to over 91cm in width With their huge capacity, they can accommodate the needs of larger families.

They usually come with two doors that are full length giving you access to the fridge as well as freezer, often with door storage shelves for easy reach items. This classic design is popular since it provides full width storage and provides easy access to the contents of the fridge without opening it or freezer more than once.

These freezers can also be deeper than their UK counterparts, which allows you to fit in more frozen foods, and also helping to reduce the number of trips to the supermarket. With the added storage space they are ideal for large family meals and planning a party.

Some models are equipped with frost-free technologies that make it less necessary to perform manual defrosting, and prolong their lifespan. They may also include features such as water and ice dispensers that offer chilled drinks upon demand.

Consider the space you have before purchasing a new American refrigerator freezer. Think about not only the size but the height too ensuring you can get it in without crashing into doors or cabinets during opening. If you buy a model that is plugged for water, you'll need to ensure that it is situated near a water source.

Style

The 'American-style ' fridge freezer is a catch-all name for the large models popular with large families. They typically come with double doors that open at the size of a cupboard. This classic design lets you access your food at a glance without opening the entire appliance, allowing you to save energy by opening just one door at a time and reducing the loss of cold air which can help lower the cost of energy.

If you have a big family to feed or you prefer to cook built in american fridge freezer batches, check out for models that offer extra storage capacity and plenty of useful features like no-frost technology as well as multi-flow settings. Many of the American models we sell come with an efficient ice dispensing system to allow everyone to enjoy a chilled glass of water.

Some models feature the option of converting the zone, which can be used as a second fridge compartment or freezer space. This gives you the flexibility you need for your growing family as well as the contents of your daily shopping.

Most of our models are self-standing, and can be placed as a beautiful piece of furniture, or placed into a bank kitchen units to give a sleeker appearance. Be aware that these units are typically deeper than traditional refrigerator freezers, and you'll need to make sure you can fit them into your home.

Storage

If you've got a large household to feed, look for American fridge freezers that hold more than 500 litres of storage capacity. That's enough space for around 40 shopping bags into!

It is recommended to look for models that have glass panels so you can see your food without having to open the door. You can then examine your food before going to the market, and you won't forget that important block of cheese. There are fridge-freezers available equipped with mini bar doors that can fold out - ideal for opening your beer. Some models include a water, ice and crushed ice dispensers, too. This lets you have chilled drinks on hand without the need for an additional container. They are also easy to clean.

Frost-free technology or no frost will extend the longevity of your appliance. It stops the build-up of dust that can impact the functioning of your appliance. It also helps save time and effort as you'll need to defrost less frequently than standard refrigerator freezers.

Many of our models come with a holiday mode which reduces the amount of energy the fridge-freezer consumes when you are away. Make sure you empty the freezer before you leave! Our collection includes models with an energy efficiency rating of A or higher. This is great for the environment and will also keep your electricity bill to a minimum.

Energy

Although American refrigerator freezers have larger capacities than UK models, this doesn't mean they're a fortune to run. Modern manufacturing techniques and the energy efficiency demands of customers mean that these large appliances consume less power than you'd think.

It's commonly thought that bigger refrigerator freezers, the more expensive the operating costs. But this isn't the case. It's often down to the compressor's location, which is close to a larger vertical freezer compartment. This can get hot quickly, which means it has to work harder to keep things suitably chilled.

You can find American fridge freezers that have A+ energy ratings and low noise levels. Also, look out for extra features to reduce the cost of food shopping including full air circulation to prevent the accumulation of frost, and fancy fruits and vegetables with 0@ drawers to ensure that they are fresh and long-lasting.

It's important to remember that these large kitchen appliances can be quite heavy too so you'll need to check they can be able to pass through the front and interior doors during delivery, particularly when it's being delivered up to a top floor flat. If you're worried you should inquire with the retailer if they can take off (and put back in place) the fridge freezer's doors at the time of delivery or engage a handyman to handle it for you.