American Fridges Freezers
American refrigerators and freezers are a stylish feature piece for any kitchen. They are large in capacity which means you can buy more and visit the stores less often.
They also feature sleek, minimalist design. Mini-bars are available with a door that folds up on the fridge to make it easier to get access to your cold drinks.
Size
American fridge freezers make a real statement in your kitchen since they are bigger than their UK counterparts. They typically are freestanding models, and vary in size from 70cm to over 91cm wide, with their huge capacity refrigerators can meet the needs of larger families.
Usually, they come with two doors that fully lengthen to give you access to both the fridge and freezer. They may also include shelves on the door to make it easy to access items. This design is very popular with consumers due to the fact that it offers ample storage space along with easy access to the contents without opening the freezer or fridge several times. It also saves energy.
They also tend to be deeper than their UK counterparts, which allows you to fit in more frozen food and helping in reducing shopping trips. With the added storage space, they're a great option for large family meals as well as planning parties.
Some models come with frost-free technology to minimize manual defrosting and preserve their efficiency for longer. They also come with exciting features such as water and ice dispensers that allow chilled drinks on demand.
Consider the space you have before purchasing an American refrigerator freezer. You should also take into consideration the height to ensure that you are able to fit it in the space and that it doesn't impact any doors or cabinets when opening. If you're buying an item that is plumbed-in, keep in mind you'll need to ensure it is placed near an water supply.
Style
The term "American-style refrigerator freezer" is a catch-all term for the large models popular with larger families that typically feature double doors that open at the size of a cupboard. This design is timeless and allows you to reach your food at eye-level without having to open the entire appliance. You can save energy by only opening one door at a given time, and minimise cold air loss.
If you cook for a large group of people or prefer batch cooking pick models that have extra storage space and many useful features like no-frost and multi-flow settings. Many of the American-style models that we carry also include a handy ice dispenser to make it simple for everyone to sip refreshing water in a glass.
A few of the larger models also come with convertible zones which you can make into an additional fridge compartment or a freezer space. This gives you the flexibility that you need to accommodate your expanding family and the contents of your daily shopping.
Most of the models in our collection are freestanding and can be placed as a stunning feature piece or pushed back into a bank of kitchen units to create more sleek appearance. Be aware that these appliances are often deeper than traditional refrigerator freezers, so you'll need to ensure that you can integrate them into your home.
Storage
If you have a huge family to feed, search for American fridge freezers that have more than 500 litres of storage capacity. That's enough room to fit around 40 bags of shopping into!
Look for american fridge freezers with glass panels to let you see your food without having open the door. This way you can look at what's in your fridge prior to heading out shopping - no more not having that essential block of cheese! You can also choose fridge-freezers equipped with mini bar doors that fold down - perfect for popping open your beer. Some models have a water, ice and crushed ice dispensers as well. This lets you have chilled drinks available without the need for an additional jug. They are also easy to clean.
Frost-free or no frost technology helps prolong the lifespan of your appliance by preventing build-ups that could compromise the functionality. It also helps you reduce time and effort because you'll have to defrost your refrigerator freezer less often than conventional models.
Many of our models come with a holiday mode that reduces how much energy the fridge-freezer consumes when you are away. Make sure you empty the freezer before leaving! Our selection includes models with an energy efficiency rating of A or better too. That's great for the environment and will keep your electricity bills low.
Energy
The fact that American refrigerator freezers are bigger than UK models doesn't mean they are more expensive to run. Modern manufacturing techniques and the energy efficiency demands of customers mean that these massive appliances use less power than you might think.
It's commonly thought that bigger the fridge freezer, more expensive its running costs. This isn't always the situation. The compressor is usually located near a large vertical freezer compartment. This causes it to rapidly heat up and to work harder to keep the food items cold.
You can find American fridge freezers with A+ energy ratings and low noise levels. Find features that lower your food costs including full air flow to prevent condensation of frost, and fancy drawers 0@ of fruit and vegetables for maximum long-lasting freshness.
It's important to keep in mind that these large kitchen appliances can be heavy too so you'll need to check they can get through the doorways to the inside and front when they are delivered, especially when it's being delivered to a top floor flat. The retailer should remove and reconnect the refrigerator freezer door when they deliver the appliance if you are worried. You could also engage an expert handyman.