American Fridges Freezers
American fridges freezers make a stunning accent piece for any kitchen. They are large in capacity so you can stockpile and shop less.
They are also sleek and minimalist in design. Check out the mini bar door on the fridge that folds down to provide ease of access to your cold drinks.
Size
American fridge freezers make an impact in your kitchen as they are more spacious than their UK counterparts. These fridges are usually freestanding and can be as big as 91cm. They can also range in size between 70cm and 91cm.
They typically have two full length doors that allow access to the fridge as well as freezer, usually with door shelves to store items. This classic design is very popular since it provides the full width of storage and provides easy access to the contents without opening the fridge or freezer more than one time.
These freezers can also be larger than their UK counterparts, which allows you to accommodate more frozen food and helping to reduce shopping trips. With the additional storage space, they're an ideal choice for large family meals and planning a party.
Some models have frost-free technologies that eliminate the need for manual defrosting, and prolong their lifespan. They can include features like water and ice dispensers to ensure chilled drinks are available on demand.
When selecting a brand new American fridge freezer, take the time to take a careful measurement of your space. Be aware of not only the width but the height too ensuring that you can fit it in without hitting doors or cabinets while opening. If you're purchasing a model with a plumbed-in plumbing system, remember that you'll have to ensure it can be placed close to an water supply.
Style
The term 'American-style refrigerator freezer is used to refer to the large models that are popular with families. These models usually have double doors that open up to the size of the size of a cupboard. This classic design permits 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 reduce loss of cold air.
If you cook for a large number of people or prefer batch cooking, look for models that offer additional storage space as well as useful features, such as no-frost and multi-flow settings. Many of the American-style models we have also come with a handy ice dispenser to make it easy for everyone to enjoy drinking chilled water.
Some models come with the option of converting the zone, which you can use as an additional freezer compartment or fridge. This allows you to have the flexibility that you need to accommodate your expanding family and the contents of your daily shopping.
The majority of the models in our collection are freestanding and can be placed as a stylish feature piece or pushed back into a bank of kitchen units to create an edgier look. But, keep in mind that these appliances are deeper than traditional fridge freezers and you'll need to determine the dimensions of your hallways and doors to ensure that you can fit it into your home in a comfortable way.
Storage
If you have a big family to feed, American fridge freezers that can store more than 500 litres of food are ideal. This is enough room to accommodate 40 shopping bags!
Look out for models with glass panels which give you an eye view of your food items without opening the door. This way you can look at the contents of your fridge before heading out for a shopping spree - no more missing that important block of cheese! You can also pick fridge freezers equipped with mini bar doors that fold down to pour your drink into. Some models include water, ice and crushed ice dispensers as well. That gives you chilled drinks at any time without the need of a separate jug and they're easy to keep clean too.
Frost-free or no frost technology helps to preserve the lifespan of your appliance by preventing build-ups that could compromise the functionality. You'll also save time and energy, as you will need to defrost your fridge freezer less frequently than conventional models.
Many of our models have an option for holiday use that reduces the amount of energy your fridge-freezer consumes while you're away. Make sure to empty the freezer before you leave! Our selection includes models that have an energy efficiency rating of A or better too. This is great for the environment and keeps your electricity costs low.
Energy
The fact that American fridge-freezers are larger than UK models doesn't mean that they're more expensive to operate. Modern manufacturing techniques, as well as energy efficiency demands by customers, mean that these large appliances consume less power than you may think.
It's a common belief that the bigger the freezer in the fridge, means higher the running cost. But this isn't always the reality. american style fridge freezers is usually situated near a large vertical freezer compartment. This causes it to heat up quickly and to work harder to keep the items cool.
But, this doesn't need to be the case. you can pick from a variety of American fridge freezers that are energy-efficient and A+ with low noise levels as well. You can also look for extra features to lower your grocery bill - such as full air circulation to prevent the accumulation of frost, and fancy fruits and vegetables with 0@ drawers for optimum long-lasting freshness.
Remember that large kitchen appliances tend to be very heavy. You'll need to be sure they can fit through the front and interior doors upon delivery, especially in the case of an upper-floor apartment. Request the retailer to take off and put back the door of the fridge freezer when they deliver the appliance if you are concerned. You could also engage the services of a handyman.