American Fridge Freezer

Built-in American fridge freezers are an option for families. They often come with modern features. These stylish units can be set up as a standalone feature or be put back into the kitchen's cabinets to create a minimalist design.

They provide an average of 390 litres, which is enough to store 20 supermarket bags of food items. You can get models equipped with ice and/or water dispensers without plumbing.

Size

American fridge freezers tend to be wider and deeper than UK models, so they consume more space in your kitchen. If you're replacing an old American fridge freezer, or if you're planning to install one in a newly designed open-plan kitchen ensure you determine the space you have to fill so that it's perfectly sized with no spaces or corners that can collect dust.

The bigger size of an American fridge freezer also means it is able to hold more than the standard UK model. This makes it ideal when you have a big family, regularly host guests or like to store food items in freezers to make quick meals.

This stately LG American-style side-by-side fridge freezer offers plenty of storage for all your fresh food items with 4 shelves, 2 door bins and a nifty salad crisper. It also includes an water and ice dispenser that is connected for ease of use.

Capacity

American fridge freezers can fit plenty of food into, and many models offer special compartments, as well as ice & water dispensers. They could also come with smart screens, which allow you to make the shopping list and even consult recipes.

A standard side-by-side model has a storage space of 600 litres. This is sufficient for the majority of families. French door models that have two full-length openings and access at eye-level can provide more storage space.

You can find models that are slimmer too and are designed to fit in cabinets and can help save on energy costs. You can also pick an integrated american style fridge freezers fridge/freezer that integrates perfectly into the cupboard so you can hide it away when not when not in use. They are ideal for smaller kitchens, or if you do not want a fridge-freezer that dominates the room.

Layout

Contrary to traditional top-freezers that can be a bit of an unorganized mess with their freezer compartments labelled 'Joker' (or according to reports), american fridge freezer 90cm wide fridge freezers provide more organized and easy storage. The typical width is 90cm. However slimline models are available and are usually deeper too - around 70cm or more.

Before you purchase an American-style refrigerator freezer, make sure your kitchen is able to accommodate the bigger size. Also, remember that they are freestanding appliances that stand out rather than being integrated american fridge freezer into an array of floor-to-ceiling white appliances, and will require plenty of space.

There are two major layouts available that both have doors that are fully-length. The French door design is comprised of a double-door refrigerator section and freezer drawers below. It is possible to open only one at a time. This can reduce the loss of cold air and conserves energy.

Features

American fridge freezers give you plenty of room to store your food and drinks, but they also provide a wide range of features that will keep food fresher longer. There are models that come with water dispensers and filtered ice however these can add to the amount of energy consumed. You can access a wide range of apps, including recipes and shopping lists by looking for an interactive display on the front fascia.

Certain models will remind you to cancel your milk delivery while you're away on vacation, and other models come with a holiday mode which will keep the settings, but reduce energy consumption. Also look for models with twin cooling systems. This will prevent the cold, dry air from the freezer from affecting fresh food you keep in your fridge, and will save you money on energy bills.

Check for a low-energy rating on the new American Style Fridge Freezer Plumbed (Chunjo.Kr) fridge freezer. This will indicate how good it is for the environment as well as how much it will cost to run. It is also important to ensure whether it can fit through any doors, hallways or corners that you may be required to maneuver it through.

Ice and water dispensers

Many American refrigerator freezers include the cool-water dispenser. This is a great way to encourage all family members to drink water. This feature will require plumbing, which might restrict where you can put the appliance. It could also have a filter that has to be replaced every six months.

Crushed and cubed ice can also be dispensed from some models of American fridge freezer. It will be automatically topped-up and you don't have to fret about running out on the cold stuff.

Certain brands also come with built-in SodaStreams which allow you to drink carbonated water on demand. You can find out more about this in the instruction manual of your appliance.

Non-plumbed

If you don't have a plumbed in water supply or don't want the extra cost for a new one, an American fridge freezer that comes with an ice dispenser can still be a fantastic choice. These models can provide regular cold water and cubed or crushed ice with some models offering daily 144 cubes of ice enough to keep the whole family well-hydrated.

The appliances are large and have four shelves in the fridge's cavity with two drawers that can be used for fruit and vegetables, and a couple of small shelves on the door for commonly used items. They also usually have various clever technology including air circulation to avoid frost, and an easy-to-use electronic control panel that appears slick and meaningful.

LG provides a wide selection of American style fridge freezers featuring ice and water dispenser features You're sure to find one that suits your home. A lot of these models have also been ENERGY STAR (r) certified. This means they offer exceptional performance without compromising quality or functionality.