Don't Buy Into These "Trends" Concerning American Style Fridge Freezers
American Fridges Freezers
American refrigerators and freezers can be stylish additions to any kitchen. They are large in capacity so you can stock up and visit the stores less often.
They also feature sleek, minimalist design. Look out for a mini bar door on the fridge that folds down to provide ease of access to your cold drinks.
Size
American fridge freezers are more spacious than their UK counterparts, and they make a statement in any kitchen. These fridges are usually freestanding and can be as big as 91cm. They can also range in size between 70cm and 91cm.
Usually, they come with two doors that fully lengthen to give access to both the fridge and freezer. They may also have shelves on the door to allow easy access to items. This classic design is popular with customers as it provides an ample amount of storage space and an eye-level access to the contents without opening the freezer or fridge several times - saving energy.
They can also be deeper than their UK counterparts enabling you to fit in more frozen food items and in reducing shopping trips. With the additional storage space they can be an ideal choice for large family meals and party planning.
Certain models come with frost-free technology that eliminate the need for manual defrosting and extend their performance. They can also provide new features like water and ice dispensers for chilled drinks on demand.
Make sure you measure your space prior to buying a new American refrigerator freezer. Also, consider the height so that you can fit it into your space, and to ensure it doesn't impact any doors or cabinets during opening. If you're purchasing a plumbed in model remember you'll need to ensure it can be placed close to an water supply.
Style
The term 'American-style refrigerator freezer' is used to refer to huge models that are popular with families. They typically have doors that are doubled and open up to the size of the size of a cupboard. This classic design permits you to see your food at eye-level, without having to open the entire appliance. You can cut down on energy by only opening one door at a given time, and reduce the loss of cold air.
If you cook for a large number of people or want to cook in batches make sure you choose models that offer more storage space and useful features, such as no-frost and multi-flow settings. Many of the American models we sell include an ice dispenser that is convenient to make it easier for all to enjoy a chilled glass of water.
Some of the more powerful models also feature convertible zones which you can use as an additional fridge compartment or freezer space. This gives you the flexibility you require for your growing family as well as the contents of your grocery store.
The majority of our models are stand-alone, and can be positioned in a chic piece of furniture or integrated into a bank kitchen units to create a more streamlined appearance. However, remember that these appliances may be more substantial than conventional refrigerator freezers. You'll need to take measurements of your hallways and doors to ensure that you can fit it in your home with ease.
Stores
If you've got a large household to feed, look for American fridge freezers that hold more than 500 litres of storage capacity. That's enough room to fit around 40 bags of groceries into!
Look for models that have glass panels that let you see your food items without having open the door. stay with me can check the contents of your fridge before heading out for a trip - no missing that important block of cheese! There are fridge freezers equipped with mini bar doors that fold down - perfect to pour your drink into. Some models come with an ice, water and crushed ice dispenser too. This lets you have chilled drinks available without the need for a separate container. They are also easy to clean.
Frost-free or no frost technology can prolong the life span of your appliance by preventing build-ups that could affect functionality. It also saves time and effort since you'll need to defrost less frequently than conventional fridge freezers.
A lot of our models come with a holiday mode that reduces the amount of energy your fridge-freezer consumes while you're away. Just make sure you empty the freezer prior to when you leave! We also have models that have energy efficiency ratings of A or better. 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're more expensive to operate. Modern manufacturing techniques and energy efficiency requirements from consumers mean that these big appliances use less power than you might think.
It is generally believed that the bigger refrigerator freezers, the higher the running costs. However, this isn't always scenario. The compressor is usually situated near a large vertical freezer compartment. This causes it to heat up quickly and work harder to keep the food items cold.
However, this doesn't have to be the case, and you can choose from a range of American fridge freezers that are energy-efficient and A+ with low noise levels as well. You can also search for additional features that will cut down on the cost of food shopping like air circulation that stops freezing and frost accumulation, as well as fancy fruits and vegetables with 0@ drawers for optimum long-lasting freshness.
It's important to remember that these large kitchen appliances can be quite heavy as well, so you'll have to make sure they can get through front and internal doorways when they are delivered, especially when you're having it delivered to a top floor flat. Request the retailer to take off and reconnect the refrigerator freezer door when they deliver the appliance if they are concerned. You can also employ an expert handyman.
