20 Trailblazers Leading The Way In American Style Fridge Freezers
American Fridges Freezers
American refrigerators and freezers are a stylish feature piece for any kitchen. They're large, which means you can stockpile and shop less.
They also feature sleek and minimalist design. Look for a mini bar door on the fridge that folds down to provide easy access to your cold drinks.
Size
American fridge freezers can make an impact in your kitchen since they are bigger than their UK counterparts. They usually are freestanding and vary in size from 70cm up to over 91cm in width, with their huge capacity these fridges can meet the requirements of families with larger households.
They typically have two doors of full length that allow access to the fridge and freezer, and often have door shelves that are easy to reach items. This classic design is very popular with customers as it provides ample storage space along with an eye-level access to the contents without having to open the freezer or fridge multiple times. This saves energy.
These freezers can also be deeper than their UK counterparts, allowing you to accommodate more frozen foods and to reduce shopping trips. The additional storage space makes them a good option for large family dinners and party planning.
american style fridges come with frost-free technology that eliminate the need for manual defrosting and extend their service. They can also provide features such as water and ice dispensers to make chilled drinks available upon demand.
Consider the space you have before purchasing a new American refrigerator freezer. Also, consider the height so that you are able to fit it in the space and that you don't hit any doors or cabinets when opening. If you are buying a plumbed in model remember you'll have to ensure it is close to an water supply.
Style
The American-style fridge freezer is a broad term that refers to the large models popular with large families. They typically come with double doors that open at the size of a cupboard. This classic design lets you access your food at a glance without opening the whole appliance, allowing you to conserve energy by opening just one door at time and minimizing the loss of cold air which can help lower your energy bills.
If you're cooking for a large group of people or you prefer cooking in batches pick models that have extra storage space and many 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 that makes it easier for everyone to enjoy the refreshing drink of chilled water.
Some of the larger models also come with the option of converting the zone so that you can choose to use as an additional refrigerator compartment or freezer space. This allows you to have the flexibility that you need to accommodate your expanding family and the contents of your weekly grocery shopping.
The majority of our models are stand-alone, and can be positioned as a stylish piece of furniture, or placed into bank kitchen units to create a more streamlined appearance. Be aware that these units are usually deeper than traditional refrigerator freezers, so you'll want to be sure that you are able to make them work in your home.
Storage
If you have a large family to feed, American fridge freezers that can store more than 500 litres of food are ideal. This is enough space to fit around 40 bags of shopping into!
Check out models with glass panels that allow you a view of your food items without opening the door. You can then inspect your food before going shopping, and you'll not overlook that crucial block of cheese. You can also choose fridge-freezers with mini bar doors that fold down - perfect for popping open your beer. Some models include the option of a water, ice or crushed ice dispensers as well. That gives you chilled drinks at any time, with no need for an additional jug. They're easy to keep clean too.
Frost-free or no-frost technology can prolong the life span of your appliance by preventing the build-up of dust that could affect functionality. It also reduces time and effort as you'll need to defrost less often than traditional refrigerator freezers.
Many of our models have a holiday mode, which reduces the amount of energy your fridge makes use of while you're away. Be sure to empty the freezer prior to when you leave! We also have models that have energy efficiency ratings of A or higher. This is great for the environment and will keep your electricity costs low.
Energy
The fact that American fridge freezers are larger than UK models doesn't mean they cost more to run. Modern manufacturing techniques, as well as the demands of energy efficiency from customers are causing these large appliances consume less energy than you'd think.
It's generally believed that the larger refrigerator freezers, the higher the running cost. However, this isn't always the scenario. The compressor is often located close to a large vertical freezer compartment. This causes it to get hot and make it harder to keep the food items cool.
There are American fridge freezers that have A+ energy ratings and low noise levels. Look for features that will reduce your food expenses, such as the full flow of air to avoid condensation of frost, and fancy drawers 0@ of vegetables and fruits to ensure longevity of freshness.
Remember that kitchen appliances of a large size are usually quite heavy. It is important to make sure that they fit through the front and internal doors on delivery, especially when it's being delivered to an upper floor apartment. If you're worried, it's best to ask the retailer if they're able to remove (and attach) the fridge freezer doors after they have delivered it or engage a handyman to handle it for you.