American Fridges Freezers

small american fridge freezer refrigerators and freezers are elegant additions to kitchens. They are large in capacity so you can stockpile them and shop less.

They also have a sleek, minimalist design. Mini-bars are available with a door that folds down onto your fridge to make it easier to get access to your cold drinks.

Size

american Style fridge fridge freezers are larger than their UK counterparts, and they look stunning in any kitchen. Typically freestanding models they can be as large as 70cm to over 91cm wide and with their massive capacity they can accommodate the requirements of families with larger households.

Usually, they have two doors with full length that allow access to both the fridge and freezer. They may also include shelves on the door to make it easy to access items. This classic design is very popular with customers due to its the space for storage to be full width and an eye-level access to the contents without having to open the freezer or fridge multiple times, thereby saving energy.

These freezers can also be deeper than their UK counterparts, allowing you to pack in more frozen food and American Style Fridge helping in reducing shopping trips. The extra storage space makes them an ideal option for large family dinners and for planning parties.

Some models have frost-free technology to reduce manual defrosting while maintaining their effectiveness for longer. They can offer features like water and ice dispensers that ensure chilled drinks are available on demand.

When selecting a new American fridge freezer take the time to measure your space carefully. Be aware of not only the width but the height too ensuring you can get it in and don't run into doors or cabinets during opening. If you purchase one that is plumbed for water, you'll need to make sure it can be situated near a water source.

Style

The term 'American-style refrigerator freezer is used to describe the large models that are popular with families. These models usually have doors that are doubled and extend to the size of an entire cupboard. This classic design permits you to see your food at eye level without having to open the entire appliance. You can save energy by opening only one door at a given time, and minimize loss of cold air.

If you have a large family to feed, or you prefer to batch-cook, look out for models with extra storage capacity as well as useful features, such as no-frost technology and multi-flow settings. Many of the American-style models we have also come with an Ice dispenser that makes it easier for everyone to drink a glass of chilled water.

Some of the larger models also have convertible zones that you can choose to make into an additional refrigerator compartment or freezer space. This allows you to have the flexibility that you need to accommodate your growing family as well as the contents of your daily shopping.

The majority of the models in our collection are freestanding and can be positioned as a stunning accent piece or placed in a bank of kitchen units to create more sleek appearance. But be aware that these appliances are deeper than traditional fridge freezers and you'll need to examine your hallways and doors to ensure that you can fit it into your home in a comfortable way.

Stores

If you have a large family to feed, American fridge freezers that can hold more than 500 litres are the best. This is enough room to fit 40 shopping bags!

It is recommended to look for models with glass panels so that you can see your food without having open the door. This way, you can see the contents of your fridge before heading out shopping - no more forgetting that crucial block of cheese! You can select fridge-freezers equipped with mini bar doors that fold up - ideal for opening your beer. Certain models also come with the option of a water dispenser, an ice dispenser and crushed ice. That gives you chilled drinks at any time without the need for a separate jug and they're easy to clean.

Frost-free or no-frost technology can prolong the lifespan of your appliance by preventing the build-up of dust which can affect the performance of your appliance. It also reduces time and effort since you'll have to defrost less often than traditional refrigerator freezers.

A lot of our models have a holiday option that cuts down on the amount of energy the fridge-freezer consumes when you're away. Make sure to 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 helps keep your electric bills low.

Energy

The fact that American fridge-freezers are larger than UK models doesn't mean that they cost more to run. Modern manufacturing techniques, and energy efficiency requirements from customers have meant that these huge appliances consume less energy than you think.

It is generally believed that the bigger the fridge freezer, higher the running cost. However, this isn't always situation. It's often down to the compressor placement which sits close to a larger vertical freezer compartment. It can become hot quickly, meaning it needs to work harder to keep things cool.

But, this doesn't need to be the case, and you can choose from a variety of American fridge freezers that are energy-efficient and A+ with low noise levels as well. You can also look for additional features that will lower your food shopping bills like the ability to circulate air to stop the accumulation of frost, and fancy fruit and vegetable drawers to ensure that they are fresh and long-lasting.

Make sure to consider that large kitchen appliances are often very heavy. You'll need to make sure they can fit through the front and internal doors during delivery, particularly in the case of an upper-floor apartment. If you're worried then you should ask the retailer if they can remove (and reattach) the doors to the fridge freezer when they deliver it, or get a handyman in to do it for you.