American Fridge Freezer

Built-in American fridge freezers are an option for families. They usually come with sophisticated features. These stylish units are available as stand-alone units or be pushed into a bank kitchen cabinet to create more sleek appearance.

On average they offer 390 square litres of storage space. That's enough to store around 20 supermarket shopping bags worth of food items. You can get models with water and/or ice dispensers without plumbing.

Size

American fridge freezers are typically larger and deeper than UK models, so they 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, you must be sure to measure the space to ensure it will be able to fit without awkward corners or gaps.

The larger size of an American fridge freezer also means that it has a greater capacity than the average UK model. This is great if you are a large family or frequently have house guests.

This LG American-style side by side refrigerator freezer comes with four shelves, 2 bins on the door and a salad crisper. It also has a plumbed-in water and ice dispenser to provide the convenience of an on-demand drink.

Capacity

american fridge freezer with ice maker fridge freezers can accommodate lots of food and even have ice and water dispensers that are plumbed in. They might also have smart screens that let you to make your shopping lists and browse recipes.

A typical side-by-side model has the capacity to store around 600 litres, which will be enough for the majority of families. French door models with two full-length openings and access at eye-level may provide more storage space.

There are models that are smaller too that are designed to fit in cabinets and American-style fridge freezers can help save on energy costs. You can pick an integrated fridge/freezer that is fully integrated into the cabinet. This lets you hide it when not needed. These are perfect for smaller kitchens or if you don't want a fridge/freezer to take over the room.

Layout

In contrast to traditional top freezers, which can be a disjointed mess with their freezer compartments labelled 'Joker' (or so we've heard), American fridge freezers are more organized and provide easier access to storage. The standard size of American fridge freezers is 90cm. Slimline models are also available. They're usually deeper, as well, with a width of around 70cm.

Before buying an American-style refrigerator freezer, make sure your kitchen is able to accommodate the bigger size. Also, remember that these are freestanding appliances that stand out rather than being a part of an array of floor-to-ceiling white goods, which means they'll require plenty of space.

There are two main layouts you can pick from, both with access through doors that are fully-length. The French door design is an amalgamation of a double door refrigerator section and freezer drawers below. You can only open one drawer at a time. This helps reduce cold air losses and saves energy.

The following are some examples of

American fridge freezers provide ample space to store drinks and food however, they also have a variety of features to keep everything fresher longer. There are models with filtered ice and water dispensers however these could increase the energy consumption. You can get access to a range of apps, including recipes and shopping lists, by looking for an intelligent display on the front fascia.

Certain models will remind you to cancel your milk delivery while you're on holiday, and others come with the holiday mode, which will keep the settings, but reduce energy consumption. Also look for models that have twin cooling systems. This will stop the cold, dry air from the freezer from affecting fresh food you keep in your fridge and also save cash on energy bills.

You must look for an energy rating that is low on the new American refrigerator freezer. This will inform you how it affects the environment as well as how expensive it will cost to run. Make sure it is able to pass through any doorways or hallways that you might need to maneuver it through.

Ice and water dispensers

Many American fridge freezers offer an ice water dispenser, which is a great way to encourage everyone in the family to stay hydrated. This feature will require plumbing, which may restrict the place you can install the appliance. It will also likely come with a filter that has to be replaced every six months.

Crushed and cubed ice can also be taken out of certain models of American fridge freezer. This will usually be automatically replenished, which means you won't have to worry about running out of cold stuff.

Certain brands also include SodaStreams, which let you take advantage of carbonated water on-demand. Find out more about this in the manual of your appliance.

Non-plumbed

If you don't have a plowed in water supply or don't want the extra cost for a new one, an American refrigerator freezer that has an ice dispenser can still be a fantastic choice. These models offer regular cold aqua and cubed or crushed ice, with some offering the equivalent of 144 ice cubes daily which is enough to keep your entire family well-hydrated.

These appliances have plenty of space inside the fridge cavity, usually comprising four shelves with two fruit and vegetable drawers as well as some mini door shelves for oft-used items. These appliances also feature a range of clever technology with the full-blown air circulation system that helps prevent frost, and a simple to navigate flat-buttoned control panel.

LG offers a wide range of American-style fridge freezers which include ice and water dispensers. You're bound to find one to meet your needs and the needs of your family. A lot of these models have also been energy STAR (r) certified. This means that they can provide exceptional performance without compromising the quality or usability.