American Fridge Freezer

Built-in American fridge freezers are an option for families. They often come with advanced features. These fashionable units are available as freestanding units, or they can be pushed into a bank kitchen unit to give it an elegant look.

On average they offer 390 litres of storage space, enough for around 20 supermarket shopping bags worth of food items. You can find models with water and ice dispensers that do not require plumbing.

Size

American fridge freezers are usually more spacious and deep than UK models, so they will take up more space in your kitchen. If you're replacing an American fridge freezer or plan to add one into an open-plan kitchen that has been designed take the time to measure your space to ensure it's fit perfectly without any spaces or corners that could attract dust.

The bigger size of the American fridge freezer means that it can hold more than a typical UK model. This is ideal if you have a large family, frequently host house guests or like to stock up on frozen food to make quick meals.

This impressive Buy LG GSB760PZXV American Style Fridge Freezer Now American-style side-byside fridge freezer offers plenty of storage for all your fresh food. It has 4 shelves, two doors, and a flexible salad crisper. It also comes with an water and ice dispenser that is plugged in to make it easier.

Capacity

American fridge-freezers can hold plenty of food and even have ice and water dispensers that are connected to. They can also feature smart screens that let you to organize grocery lists and look up recipes.

A standard side-byside model will have the capacity to store around 600 litres. This is enough for most families. You can get more storage space by choosing the French door model that has two full length doors and allows access at eye level.

There are models that are smaller and designed to fit into cabinets. These models can also help you save on energy costs. You can also choose a built-in fridge/freezer that integrates perfectly into the cabinet so that you can put it away when not in use. They are great for smaller kitchens or if you don't want to be greeted with a freezer that dominates the room.

Layout

American fridge freezers are easier to access and organized than traditional top-freezers however they may be a bit disjointed with their 'Joker" freezer compartments. The typical size of American fridge freezers is 90cm. Slimline models are also available. They're generally larger, too, around 70cm.

Before purchasing an American-style refrigerator freezer, make sure your kitchen can accommodate the bigger size. Also, remember that these are freestanding appliances that stand out rather than being incorporated into the floor-to-ceiling collection of white goods so they'll need plenty of space.

There are two primary layouts available, both of which have full-length doors. The French door design combines an open-air fridge with freezer drawers below, allowing you to open just one drawer at each time, which helps reduce the loss of cold air as well as saving energy.

Features

American fridge freezers offer plenty of space for storage of food and beverages and also offer a variety of features to keep everything fresher longer. There are models that have water dispensers and filtered ice however these could increase the amount of energy consumed. Look for a smart screen on the front of the unit to access a raft of apps, including recipes, shopping lists and messages.

Some models will remind you to stop your milk delivery if you're on holiday, and others have an option for holidays that will maintain settings but reduce the energy consumption. You should look out for twin cooling systems too to stop the cold, dry freezer air damaging fresh food items in the fridge, and help you save money on your energy bills.

You must look for an energy rating that is low on your new American fridge freezer. This will let you know how it will impact the environment and how much it will cost to operate. Check that it fits through any doorways or hallways that you may have to navigate it through.

Ice and water dispensers

Many American refrigerator freezers come with water dispensers that cool. This is an excellent way to help the whole family stay hydrated. This feature will require plumbing, which can restrict the location of your appliance. It will also likely have a filter that is required to be changed every six months.

Some models of American refrigerator freezers also disperse crushed and cubed ice. It will be replenished automatically and you don't have to worry about running low on the cold stuff.

Certain brands also include SodaStreams, which let you enjoy carbonated water on demand. Find out more about this in the instruction manual for your appliance.

Non-plumbed

small american fridge freezer refrigerator freezers that come with ice dispensers are a great alternative if you don't have a water supply installed or don't want to incur the extra costs. These models can provide regular cold water and cubed or crushed ice with some models offering the equivalent of 144 ice cubes daily - that's enough to keep your entire family hydrated.

They offer plenty of space inside, with the fridge cavity usually comprising four shelves along with two fruit and veg drawers, and a few mini doors for commonly used items. These appliances also feature several innovative features which includes a the full-blown air circulation system that helps prevent frost and a simple to use control panel with a flat buttone.

LG offers a broad selection of American-style fridge freezers that include water and ice dispensers. You're sure to find one to fit your family. A lot of these models have been certified as ENERGY STAR (r) certified. This means that they offer outstanding performance, without compromising on the quality and efficiency.