Ten Ways To Build Your American Fridgefreezer Empire

American Fridge Freezer

A built-in refrigerator freezer in America is a common choice for families, and usually comes with advanced features. These stylish units can stand as a standalone feature or be pushed back into the kitchen's units in a row for a streamlined appearance.

They provide on average 390 cubic litres of storage space, enough for around 20 supermarket shopping bags worth of food items. You can find models with water and ice dispensers which don't require plumbing.

Size

American fridge freezers are typically larger and deeper than UK models, and as such can take up more space in your kitchen. If you are replacing an old American refrigerator freezer or adding one to a newly designed open-plan kitchen, be sure to assess the space to ensure that it will fit without awkward gaps or corners.

The bigger size of the American fridge freezer means that it has a higher capacity than a standard UK model. This is ideal for those who have a large family, often host guests, or want to store food items in freezers to make quick meals.

This luxurious LG American-style side by side refrigerator freezer has plenty of storage for all your fresh food with 4 shelves, two door bins and a versatile salad crisper. It even includes a plumbed-in water and ice dispenser to provide convenience of a ready-to-use drink.

Capacity

American refrigerators can hold plenty of food and some models come with water and ice dispensers that are integrated into. They can also feature smart screens that let you plan shopping lists, consult recipes and more.

A typical side-by-side model has a storage capacity of around 600 litres. This is enough for most families. You can have more storage space by choosing a French door model, which has two full-length doors and a door that opens at eye level.

There are models that are smaller designed to fit into cabinets. These models can also reduce energy consumption. You can select an integrated fridge/freezer that is integrated into a cabinet. This lets you keep it hidden when not in use. They are great for smaller kitchens or when you do not want to be faced with a freezer that dominates the room.

Layout

In contrast to traditional top freezers, which can be a mess due to their freezer compartments labelled 'Joker' (or so we've heard), American fridge freezers offer more organised and accessible storage. The typical width of American fridge freezers is 90cm. Slimline models are also available. They're usually deeper, too, about 70cm.

Before purchasing american style fridges -style fridge freezer, ensure your kitchen is capable of accommodating the larger size. Remember that these are freestanding appliances that stand out rather than being part of the floor-to-ceiling collection of white appliances, and will require plenty of space.

There are two main layouts available with both having full-length doors. The French door design is two fridge sections with freezer drawers underneath. This allows the user to open only one of them at each time, which helps reduce the loss of cold air as well as saving energy.

Features

American fridge freezers have plenty of space to store food and beverages, but also a range of features that help keep things fresher longer. There are models that come with filtered ice and water dispensers, but these can increase the power consumption. Look for a smart display on the front fascia for access to a myriad of apps such as recipes, shopping lists and messages.

Some models will remind you to cancel your milk delivery while you're on vacation, and others have a holiday mode that will preserve settings but reduce the energy consumption. Check out twin cooling systems, to stop the cold, dry freezer air impacting fresh food items in the fridge, and help you save money on your energy costs.

Check for a low-energy rating on your new American refrigerator freezer, as this will show how efficient it is for the environment and how much it will cost to operate. Be sure that it is fit for any doors or hallways you may need to maneuver it through.

Ice and water dispensers

Many American refrigerator freezers come with water dispensers that cool. This is an excellent way to help all family members to drink water. This feature requires plumbing, which might restrict the location of the appliance. It may also include a filter that must be changed every six months.

Crushed and cubed ice can also be taken out of certain models of American fridge freezer. It will be replenished automatically, so you don't need to worry about running out on cold ice.

Certain brands also have built-in SodaStreams which allow you to enjoy carbonated drinking water on demand. Look through the instruction manual of your appliance for more details on how this operates.

Non-plumbed

American fridge freezers that have ice dispensers are an excellent alternative if you don't have a water supply installed or don't want to pay the extra costs. These freezers can be equipped to serve cold water, crushed or cubed and ice. Some even offer 144 ice-cubes a day.

These appliances provide plenty of storage space the fridge cavity, usually comprising four shelves, two fruit and veg drawers as well as some mini door shelves for oft-used items. They also have various clever technologies which includes a full air circulation that prevents frost and a simple to use flat-buttoned control panel.

LG offers an extensive range of American style fridge freezers with water dispensers and ice features So you're bound to find one that suits your household. Many of these models are energy STAR(r) certified as well. This means they provide exceptional performance without compromising quality or function.