This Week s Top Stories About American Style Fridge Freezers American Style Fridge Freezers

American Fridges Freezers

American refrigerators and freezers are elegant additions to kitchens. They're big enough so you can stockpile food and shop less.

They also have a sleek, minimalist design. Mini-bars are available with a door that folds away on the fridge to make it easier to access your cold drinks.

Size

American fridge freezers are bigger than their UK counterparts, and they are a striking addition to any kitchen. They are typically freestanding and can be as large as 91cm. They can also vary in size between 70cm to 91cm.

Usually, they have two doors that fully lengthen to give access to both freezer and fridge. They also often have shelves at the door to allow easy access to items. This classic design is popular among customers because it offers the space for storage to be full width and accessible at eye level to contents without opening the fridge or freezer multiple times. It also saves energy.

They are also more deep than their UK counterparts, allowing you to store more frozen food. This can help reduce the number of shopping trips. The additional storage space makes them a great option for large family meals and for planning parties.

Some models come with frost-free technology which helps to minimise manual defrosting and maintain their performance for a longer time. They can include features like water and ice dispensers that provide chilled drinks on demand.

When choosing a new American fridge freezer take the time to measure your space carefully. You should also take into consideration the height to ensure that you can fit it into the space and to ensure you don't strike the doors or cabinets while opening. If you buy an item that is plumbed in, you'll need ensure it is situated near a water source.

Style

The 'American-style fridge freezer' is a generic term used to describe the larger models that are popular with large families. They usually have double doors that open to the size of a cupboard. This classic design allows you to access your food at a glance without opening the entire appliance. It allows you to conserve energy by only opening one door at time and minimising cold air loss - which will help reduce the cost of energy.

If you're cooking for a large number of people or prefer batch cooking choose models that have extra storage space, as well as useful features like no-frost and multi-flow settings. A lot of the American-style models we have also include a handy ice maker to make it easy for everyone to sip a glass of chilled water.

Some models feature convertible zones, which you can use as an additional freezer compartment or fridge. This gives you the flexibility you require for your growing family as well as the contents of your weekly shopping.

The majority of our models are stand-alone, and can be positioned in a chic piece of furniture or integrated into kitchen units at banks to create a more streamlined appearance. Keep in mind that these appliances tend to be larger than conventional refrigerator freezers, which is why you'll want to ensure you can incorporate them into your space.

Storage

If you have a huge family to feed, search for American refrigerator freezers that can hold more than 500 litres of storage capacity. This is enough room to carry 40 shopping bags!

Be sure to look for models with glass panels that allow you a view of your food without opening the door. You can then examine your food before you go shopping, and you'll never overlook that crucial block of cheese. There are fridge freezers with mini bar doors that fold down - perfect to open your bottle of beer. Some models have water, ice and crushed ice dispenser too. This lets you enjoy chilled drinks available and without the need for an additional jug. They are also easy to clean.

Frost-free technology or no frost can prolong the life of your appliance. It stops the build-up of dust that could affect the functionality of your appliance. It also helps you save time and energy, because you'll have to defrost your refrigerator freezer less frequently than standard models.

A lot of our models come with a holiday mode, which reduces the amount of energy that your fridge makes use of while you're away. Be sure to empty the freezer before you leave! Our selection includes models that have an energy efficiency rating of A or better. This is great for the planet and will keep your electricity bills low.

Energy

Although American refrigerator freezers have larger capacities than UK models, it doesn't mean they cost the same amount to run. Modern manufacturing methods, along with energy efficiency requirements from customers are causing these large appliances consume less energy than you think.

The larger the fridge freezer the greater the operating cost. However, this isn't always case. It's often down to the location of the compressor - which is next to the larger vertical freezer compartment. It gets hot quickly, which means it requires more effort to ensure that things stay cool.

But, this doesn't need to be the case. you can pick from a range of American fridge freezers that are A+ energy rated with low levels of noise too. Also, look out for additional features that will lower the cost of food shopping for example, the ability to circulate air to stop the build-up of frost and fancy fruits and vegetables with 0@ drawers for optimum long-lasting freshness.

It's important to note that these kitchen appliances can be heavy as well, so you'll have to make sure they can get through the doorways to the inside and front when they are delivered, especially when it's being delivered up to a top floor flat. Request the retailer to take off and attach the fridge freezer door when they deliver the appliance if they are concerned. You can also hire the services of a handyman.