Buying a Small American Fridge Freezer

The American fridge-freezer is the top model of white goods that are made in the United States. It offers more storage than any other model and comes with a variety of additional features like air circulation that keeps freezer compartments frost free and fancy 0@ drawers for vegetables and fruit. To make it easy to install choose units without plumbing that don't need access to plumbing.

Storage

The good news is that there are lots of alternatives for storage for small American fridge freezers. There are models with two large salad crispers, two drawers for freezers and zones that are able to switch from freezer to refrigerator with a touch of a button. You can also purchase an additional drink door to keep your favorite wine chilled.

It is common to find fridges american style fridge-freezers that have long cupboard-like doorways, the fridge on the left and the freezer on right, or side by side fridge and freezer units. There are also French-style refrigerators, with refrigerators that are stacked on top of one or more freezer drawers.

These models might take up a little more space in your kitchen however they'll provide more space to store your groceries than a conventional freestanding model. You can find slim American refrigerator freezers that measure just 70cm wide and are ideal for small kitchens.

Find a frost-free freezer, no matter the size. This will spare you from having to defrost it manually. Some even have a speed-freeze setting that increases the time to freeze and ensures that food stays fresher for a longer period of time. There are also models that have adjustable shelves to ensure that you're making the most of the available space. The energy rating can show you how efficient the appliance is as well as how much it will cost to run.

Convertible zones

Some fridge freezers, such as the Fridgemaster MS83430FFS have convertible zones. These zones can be switched between freezer and fridge at the touch a button. This can be useful for storing fresh vegetables or keeping beer and wine chilled, or even a big batch of Ice cream. This is a great idea to store leftovers from Christmas that you wish to freeze and reheat.

For another great feature, look into Samsung's FlexZone compartment, which you can adjust to suit different food types - it can be set to Freeze or Soft Freeze or chill before storing in a refrigerator. This is a great way to keep all your frozen food organized and ready for big dinner parties.

Door alarms are another useful feature that can help you keep food from spoiling by alerting you when the door to your fridge or freezer is open for too long. There are models with two cooling systems that separate freezer and fridge compartments. This keeps the cold, dry air in the freezer from causing drying of food in the fridge. It can also help to save energy.

Don't forget to look at the energy efficiency rating of the model you're considering before you buy. The higher the rating is, the more efficient it is. It's also worthwhile to check the yellow Energy Guide label to get an estimate of the running costs.

Water and ice dispensers

Many American refrigerators feature water and dispensers for ice that allow you to get chilled purified ice cubes and water at the push of the button. They're great to have drinks available for guests, or even the kids. You can also find models with manual ice makers in the freezer section, where you fill up a removable tray and then turn the dial to release crushed ice.

Plumbed American fridge freezers have to be connected to the mains water supply, so they're only suitable for use if your kitchen is already set up with plumbing that can accommodate them. If you want to save money, or you do not have enough space for a fridge freezer that is plumbed there are alternatives. For instance you can purchase a fridge with refillable water bottles that you can fill yourself.

If you are a fan of entertaining it is best to choose an American refrigerator freezer with a built-in wine chiller. It can accommodate up to 28 bottles of wine and is designed to provide the best cooling. It is also possible to find models that have an intelligent door sensor to allow you to control and monitor your appliance remotely via Smart ThinQ technology via your smartphone or tablet. You can also find an energy-efficient model with low A+ rating, allowing you to reduce your carbon footprint and save on operating costs.

Built-in cameras

Refrigerators with cameras are more of a 'nice to have rather than a necessity. However they can be useful for those who want to track their food intake and reduce their consumption of food. You can see what is in your fridge without opening the door. This is extremely helpful for small American fridge freezers busy families. You can also use the camera to find out whether you've shut the fridge before going out to shop, for instance.

Samsung offers a few fridge freezers with cameras, including the fashionable model RS50N3513WW/EU. It features a 29-inch touchscreen display that you can use to browse the contents of your fridge, find recipes and place orders for groceries. It is powered by Bixby which is the smart assistant of the brand. It can also be controlled by Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. You can adjust the temperature of your fridge via your smartphone or tablet.

If you're looking for a less expensive option, look at Hisense's FMN431W20C refrigerator freezer. It can hold 550 litres in both the fridge and freezer. Front-mounted water and Ice dispensers are also available. It comes with no-frost, which will save you from the daily pain of chipping ice away by hand and LED lighting for easier navigation inside. It is frost-free and EnergyStar accredited, which means it will be efficient to run. It may not feature the top-quality cameras that the Samsung models do however, you can get a lot of food for less money.