Is Technology Making American Freezer Fridge Better Or Worse

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American fridge freezers make a fantastic kitchen addition, offering a huge amount of space to store your food and drinks. They tend to be larger and larger than UK models making them a fantastic option for kitchens with open spaces.

Ice and water dispensers are available in many models, allowing you to always have a refreshing drink on hand. The plumbed-in models connect directly to your water supply while non-plumbed designs have an integrated tank that you can easily refill.

They're big

A large American fridge freezer is an impressive machine. Normally wider than a standard freestanding model (up to 85cm in average) and featuring two long doors that are the size of a cupboard they offer 390 litres of room - enough for 20 supermarket carrier bags of shopping!

These refrigerators also come with numerous features that can help keep your food fresh and cool for longer. Be on the lookout for features such as automated defrost, the latest air circulation technology to keep an even temperature and door-mounted water and ice dispensers.

Our low-cost American fridge freezers come with an energy efficiency rating of A, which means they are great value and will reduce your bills. They're also easy to purchase, with flexible payment options such as Klarna or PayPal Credit.

Remember that fridge freezers are bulky too - so be mindful when you measure up and don't forget to include the size of your front doorway as well as the doors inside. It's sometimes difficult to get one delivered to your home, so make sure you are able to fit it into the space prior to buying. If you're worried about accessibility, some models have mini bar doors that folds down for easy access, but does not let cold air escape. This feature is available on a few of our less expensive brands, like Hisense, Haier and Hotpoint.

They're bold

American-style fridge freezers come with two doors that open outwards from the middle. They're often referred to as side by side fridge freezers in the UK but certain American-style fridge freezers have a fridge above, and an open freezer drawer below (these are usually referred to as French door style).

These fridge freezers come with a variety of useful features aside from their dimensions. You should look for features such as doors that have water and an ice dispenser that will keep your drinks cold and hydrated, without taking up precious kitchen counter space, as well as an energy efficiency rating. It's becoming harder to find an A+fridge-freezer that is rated ++ because the new stricter system was implemented in 2021, however a good place to start is around the C-E mark.

Brand lovers may want to consider the Siemens IQ700 model, KA92DHXFP. It is a striking matte black. It boasts plenty of'meal estate' inside' with room for more than 540 litres. It is split into 173 litres of fridge and 367 litres of freezer. The model also boasts impressive energy efficiency with an A+++ rating thanks to the Inverter Linear Compressor. Additionally, it has a door-mounted ice maker as well as LED lighting to help find what you're looking for. Quiet Mark certified, it is also designed to be quiet. It's great for homes with open designs.

It's stylish

The main distinction between the American fridge freezer and the more traditional larder style fridge freezers that we have in the UK is size. American-Style Fridges models are significantly larger and have full length double doors. They're an excellent choice for families who want to buy food items in bulk for a less stressful shopping experience, and also for big family meals or Christmas gatherings.

Apart from their massive storage capacity, American fridge freezers also appear stylish, with sleek finishes and cutting-edge technology. Choose from a variety of colours to match your kitchen, such as black, white and silver. Look out for models with water and ice dispensers that can provide refreshing, filtered and instant cold drinks or ice cubes at the touch of a switch. Some models also have zones that are flexible that can be transformed from a freezer into a fridge, for example for storing leftovers or food items for parties.

One thing to keep in mind when buying American fridge freezers is that they can be quite heavy so you'll require a helper to move them in your kitchen. It's important that the doors can fully open so that you can easily access them. Many come with smart features, for instance OptimalFresh boxes that can be set at two different temperatures to meet the needs of different kinds of food items, or Dual Cooling, which prevents the dry air in the freezer from dehydrating frozen goods and preventing smells from spreading.

They're practical

With long, cupboard-style doors that sit over a freezer, American fridge freezers have distinct design and can create an interesting focal point within your kitchen. Models with an integrated ice maker as well as a cold-water dispensers can add a touch of luxury.

The appliances can be plugged into or not plumbed to fit your lifestyle and home Many of them come with an array of features that make them even more useful. This includes Total No Frost technology that removes ice build-up, which means you'll never need to manually defrost the appliance again, and LED display that provides an easy temperature control.

They also have a variety of additional storage options, including deep pockets that can be used to store milk and juice bottles. You can also choose models that has a convertible zone which lets you change the freezer into a refrigerator when needed. Pick a model with an internal reservoir that isn't plumbed. You can fill the reservoir from your faucet, and drink clean, filtered drinking water right from the dispenser.

With a capacity of 390 litres (which is enough to hold 33 bags of shopping), these fridge freezers are the perfect choice for those who want to add a touch of design and space in their kitchen. Comet offers a wide range of models from reliable household brands and reputable brands, with finishes that complement any interior design scheme.