What American Fridgefreezer Should Be Your Next Big Obsession
American Fridge Freezer
Built-in American fridge freezers are a popular choice for families. They often come with sophisticated features. These stylish units are available as stand-alone units or be pushed into a bank kitchen cabinet to create a sleeker look.
They provide on average 390 cubic litres of storage space, enough for around 20 grocery shopping bags of food items. You can find models with ice and water dispensers without plumbing.
Size
American fridge freezers are typically bigger and deeper than UK models, which means they are likely to take up more space in your kitchen. If you're replacing an American fridge freezer, or are planning to install one in a newly designed open-plan kitchen be sure to check your space to ensure it will fit seamlessly without awkward corners or gaps that could attract dust.
The larger size of an American fridge freezer also means it is able to hold more than the average UK model. This makes it ideal when you have a big family, frequently host house guests, or prefer to buy frozen food for quick meals.
This luxurious LG American-style side by side fridge freezer provides plenty of storage space for your fresh food. It has 4 shelves, two door bins, and a multi-functional salad crisper. It even includes a plumbed-in water and ice dispenser to provide convenience of a ready-to-use drink.
Capacity
American fridge freezers can hold a lot of food in many models, and they come with special compartments, as well as ice & water dispensers. They can also feature smart screens that allow you to make shopping lists, look up recipes and more.
A standard side by side model can hold 600 litres. This is sufficient for the majority of families. French door models that have two full-length openings as well as access at eye-level can provide more storage space.
There are models that are smaller designed to fit inside cabinets. These models also save energy costs. You can opt for an integrated fridge/freezer that can be fully integrated into the cabinet. This lets you keep it hidden when not in use. These are perfect for kitchens with smaller spaces, or if you don't want a fridge/freezer to take over the space.
Layout
Contrary to traditional top-freezers that can be an unorganized mess with their freezer compartments labelled 'Joker' (or so we've heard), American fridge freezers are more organized and provide easier access to storage. The standard width of American fridge freezers is 90cm. Slimline models are also available. They're generally larger, too, around 70cm.
If you're thinking about buying a fridge freezer with American design be sure to measure your kitchen before purchasing to ensure that it's able to accommodate this larger size. Remember that these are freestanding appliances that stand out more than being integrated into a run of floor-to-ceiling white kitchen appliances, so they'll require plenty of space.
There are two primary layouts available, both of which have doors that are fully-length. The French door design is made up of a double-door refrigerator section and freezer drawers below. You can open only one drawer at a. This minimizes cold air losses and saves energy.
Features
American fridge freezers provide plenty of space to keep food and drinks in, but they also offer a host of features that help keep food fresher longer. There are models with water dispensers and filtered ice however these can add to the energy consumption. Look for a smart display on the front fascia to access a raft of apps that include shopping lists, recipes and messages.
Certain models will remind you to stop your milk delivery while you're away, while some models have a holiday mode that will not alter settings, but decrease the amount of energy consumed. Also look for models that have twin cooling systems. This will stop the dry, cold air from the freezer from affecting fresh food you keep in your fridge, and will save you money on energy costs.
Find a low energy rating on your new american fridge freezer as this will indicate how good it is for the environment and how much it will cost to operate. Check that it fits through any doorways or hallways that you may need to maneuver it through.
Ice and water dispensers
Many American fridge freezers offer an automatic water dispenser, which is a great way to encourage everyone to drink plenty of water. This feature requires plumbing, which can limit where you can place the appliance. It is also likely to have a filter which is required to be changed every six months.
Some models of American refrigerator freezers are able to dispense crushed and cubed ice. It will be replenished automatically and you don't have to worry about running low on cold stuff.
Certain brands also have built-in SodaStreams that let you enjoy carbonated water on demand. Check your appliance's instruction manual to find out more about how this operates.
Non-plumbed
American refrigerator freezers with ice dispensers are a great option if you don't already have a water supply or you don't want for the additional expenses. These models offer regular cold aqua and cubed or crushed ice, with some offering daily 144 cubes of ice - that's enough to keep the entire family well-hydrated.
The fridges are spacious and have four shelves in the fridge's cavity Two drawers for fruit and vegetables, and some mini shelves on the door for more frequently used items. They also have various clever technology such as air circulation for full-time to prevent frost, as well as an easy-to-navigate flat-buttoned electronic control panel that looks both elegant and meaningful.
LG provides a wide selection of smallest american style fridge freezer-style fridge freezers which include ice and water dispensers. You're sure find one to fit your family. A lot of these models have also been certified as ENERGY STAR (r) certified. This means they deliver exceptional performance, without compromising on quality or functionality.