10 Facts About American Style Fridge Freezers That Can Instantly Put You In A Positive Mood

American Fridges Freezers

American refrigerators and freezers are stylish additions to any kitchen. They are large in capacity so you can store up and go to the shops less often.

They also come with sleek and minimalist design. There is a mini-bar door that folds up on your fridge to make it easier to access your cold drinks.

Size

American fridge freezers are larger than their UK counterparts and look stunning in any kitchen. These fridges are usually freestanding and can have a size as large as 91cm. They can also range in size between 70cm to 91cm.

Usually, they come with two doors that are full length, giving access to both freezer and fridge. They also often include shelves on the door to make it easy to access items. This design is popular since it provides wide-width storage and allows for easy access to the contents of the fridge without opening it or freezer more than one time.

These freezers are also bigger than their UK counterparts that allow you to store more frozen food. This reduces the number of shopping trips. With the added extra storage space they can be a great option for large family meals as well as planning a party.

narrow american fridge freezer  come with frost-free technology which reduce the need for manual defrosting and extend their life. They can also provide new features like water and ice dispensers to serve chilled drinks on demand.

Take measurements of your space prior to purchasing a new American refrigerator freezer. Consider not only the width but the height too ensuring you are able to fit it inside and not hit doors or cabinets while opening. If you are buying an item that is plumbed-in, keep in mind you'll need to make sure it is placed near a water supply.

Style

The term "American-style refrigerator freezer is used to describe large models that are popular with families. They typically have doors that are doubled and extend to the size of an average cupboard. This classic design allows you to access your food at a glance without opening the entire appliance. It allows you to conserve energy by only opening one door at a time and minimising cold air loss - which will help reduce your energy costs.

If you are cooking for a large group of people or want to cook in batches choose models with more storage space and useful features, such as no-frost and multi-flow settings. A lot of American models we sell also include an ice dispenser that is convenient to make it easier for everyone to sip a chilled glass of water.

Some models have a convertible zone, which you can use as a second refrigerator compartment or freezer space. This gives you the flexibility you require for your growing family and the contents of your daily shopping.

Most of the models in our range are freestanding, and can be set up as a striking feature piece or put back into a set of kitchen units for an edgier look. However, remember that these appliances are deeper than traditional fridge freezers and you'll need to take measurements of your hallways and doors to ensure that you can fit it into your home easily.

Storage

If you have a big household to feed, look for American refrigerator freezers that can hold more than 500 litres of storage capacity. This is enough space to fit about 40 bags of shopping in!

Look for models with glass panels so you can see your food without having open the door. You can then look over your food items prior to going shopping, and you'll not overlook that crucial block of cheese. There are fridge freezers with mini bar doors that fold down - perfect to pour your drink into. Some models come with a water, ice and crushed ice dispenser too. This lets you drink chilled drinks as you need them and without the need for an additional jug. They're easy to keep clean too.

Frost-free technology, also known as no frost, helps extend the lifespan of your appliance. It helps prevent build-ups that can impact the functioning of your appliance. It also helps save time and effort as you'll need to defrost less frequently than traditional freezers for fridges.

A lot of our models come with a holiday mode too that reduces the amount of energy that your fridge uses while you're away. Make sure you empty your freezer before leaving! Our selection includes models that have an energy efficiency rating of A or higher. This is good for the environment and helps keep your electric bill to a minimum.

Energy

The fact that American refrigerator freezers are bigger than UK models doesn't mean they cost more to run. Modern manufacturing techniques, and the demands of energy efficiency from customers have meant that these huge appliances consume less power than you think.

The bigger the fridge freezer, the higher the operating expenses. But this isn't the case. The compressor is typically located near a large vertical freezer compartment. This causes it to get hot and work harder to keep the items cold.

There are American refrigerator freezers that have A+ energy ratings and low noise levels. Also, look out for extra features to reduce the cost of food shopping for example, air circulation that stops freezing and frost accumulation, as well as fancy fruit and vegetable drawers that will last for years.

It's worth remembering that these large kitchen appliances can be heavy, so you'll need to make sure they can be able to pass through the doorways to the inside and front upon delivery, especially when it's being delivered to a top floor flat. If you have any concerns you should ask the retailer if they can take off (and put back in place) the fridge freezer doors at the time of delivery or engage a handyman to handle it for you.