American Fridges Freezers
American fridges and freezers are elegant additions to kitchens. They have a huge capacity, so you can stock up and visit the shops less often.
They also have a sleek minimalist design. There's a mini bar door that folds up on your fridge, making 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. american style fridge freezer are freestanding and vary in size from 70cm to more than 91cm wide With their huge capacity, these fridges can meet the needs of larger families.
Usually, they have two doors that fully lengthen to give access to both the fridge and freezer. They may also feature shelves on the doors to allow easy access to items. This design is very popular with customers due to its an ample amount of storage space and eye level access to contents without having to open the fridge or freezer multiple times - saving energy.
They are also more deep than their UK counterparts, allowing you to store more frozen food. This can reduce the amount of trips to the store. With the added extra storage space, they are an ideal choice for large family meals and party planning.
Some models come with frost-free technology that helps reduce manual defrosting while maintaining their effectiveness for a longer period of time. They can include features like water and ice dispensers that make chilled drinks available on demand.
Take measurements of your space prior to purchasing the new American refrigerator freezer. It is also important to consider the height to ensure you can fit it into your space and that it doesn't impact any cabinets or doors when opening. If you buy a model that is plugged in, you'll need make sure it can be placed near a water source.
Style
The American-style fridge freezer is a catch-all term for the larger models that are popular with larger families. They typically have double doors that open at the size of a cupboard. This classic design lets you access your food items at eye level without opening the whole appliance, allowing you to save energy by opening just one door at a go and minimising cold air loss - which will help reduce your energy consumption.
If you have a big family to feed, or you prefer cooking in batches, look out for models with more storage capacity, as well as useful features like no-frost technology and multi-flow settings. A lot of the American-style models we have also include a handy ice dispenser to make it easy for everyone to drink a glass of chilled water.
A few of the larger models also come with an open-air zone which you can make an additional fridge compartment or a freezer space. This gives you the flexibility you require to accommodate your expanding family and the contents of your daily shopping.
The majority of our models are freestanding and can be positioned as a beautiful piece of furniture or integrated into a bank kitchen units to create a more streamlined appearance. But be aware that these units can be deeper than traditional refrigerator freezers. You'll need to examine your hallways and doors to ensure you can fit it in your home with ease.
Storage
If you have a big family to feed, American fridge freezers that can store more than 500 litres are the best. This is enough space to carry 40 shopping bags!
You should look for models that have glass panels so that you can see your food without having open the door. You can then examine your food before you go shopping, and you won't overlook that crucial block of cheese. You can also select fridge-freezers equipped with mini bar doors that fold down - perfect for opening your beer. Some models also have a water dispenser, ice dispenser and crushed ice. This lets you drink chilled drinks at any time, with no need for a separate jug and they're easy to clean.
Frost-free or no frost technology can help prolong the life span of your appliance by preventing the build-up of dust that could affect functionality. It also saves you time and effort as you'll need to defrost less often than traditional fridge freezers.
Many of our models also have a holiday setting which can cut down on the amount of power your fridge-freezer uses when you are away. Be sure to empty the freezer before leaving! Our collection includes models with an energy efficiency rating of A or better too. This is a good thing for the environment, and can also keep your electric cost low.
Energy
Although American fridge freezers can take up larger capacities than UK models, this doesn't mean they cost much to run. Modern manufacturing techniques and energy efficiency demands from customers mean that these huge appliances consume less electricity than you think.
The bigger the fridge freezer, the higher the operating expenses. This is not always the situation. It's usually due the compressor's location, which is close to an even larger vertical freezer compartment. It gets hot quickly, meaning it needs to work harder to ensure that things stay cool.
You can find American refrigerator freezers that have A+ energy ratings and low noise levels. Also, look out for additional features that will cut down on the cost of grocery shopping including the ability to circulate air to stop the accumulation of frost, and fancy fruit and vegetable drawers for optimum long-lasting freshness.
Be aware that large kitchen appliances are usually very heavy. You'll need to make sure that they fit through the front and internal doors on delivery, especially if it's being delivered to an upper floor apartment. The retailer should remove and reattach the fridge freezer door when they deliver the appliance if you are concerned. You can also hire a handyman.