Integrated Fridge Freezers

In your dream kitchen, integrated fridge freezers play a quiet role in keeping your food fresh. Flexible shelves and useful features such as wine racks give you the illusion of having lots of storage space.

Look for the holiday mode which will turn off your freezer, while leaving the fridge running. Also, look for the Super-cool setting that reduces the temperature rapidly to help keep food frozen.

Space Saving

The fridge freezers that are integrated are typically smaller than freestanding models, which means they require less space in your kitchen. Depending on the size that you choose, they can hold up to 350 litres of space - enough for around 19 bags of food. You can also find them in different heights, from'midi' models to taller models of 178cm. Some models come with an automatic water dispenser which is connected to your mains, so you can have cold water at any time.

Look out for other convenient features like HarvestFresh Salad Drawers and NeoFrost Technology which keeps the freezer specifications at a low-temperature which reduces energy costs and reducing unpleasant smells. A Holiday Mode is also useful when you're away for a long period of time and need your frozen food items to be safe and secure. There are models that have an entire glass lid that's easy to clean and helps keep the interior clean and at a better hygiene level.

Convenience

Integrated freezers are a great choice for Freezer units those who prefer to save space in their kitchens. These appliances combine a refrigerator and freezer Units into one. They are a perfect fit in kitchen cabinets to give an elegant look. A freezer integrated into the fridge is an ideal option for those who want to save money on their energy bills, since they are more efficient than freestanding models.

Keep your freezer full to maximize efficiency. When you open your refrigerator the cold air escapes, while warm air rushes into the freezer. This consumes an enormous amount of energy. Keep your freezer filled to ensure that cold air is kept in and the warm air is absorbent by the items. This will decrease your energy usage. This can be achieved by moving your food to the front and sides of the freezer, and then filling the empty spaces with newspaper or shipping peanuts (available in most supermarkets).

Another way to cut down on your energy bill is by determining which items you most frequently use and placing those in the most convenient position for access. This will make them easier to get to, meaning you won't need to move things around in your freezer as often - which could lead to freezer burn.

A lot of the latest refrigerators and freezers have the feature of 'fast chill' or 'fast freeze which allows you to quickly cool down your latest purchases to the perfect temperature. This is especially helpful when you are unloading the bulk of your grocery shopping and require to bring the frozen or chilled goods down to the right temperature as soon as it is possible.

The fridge freezer integrated can be installed in a fixed or a sliding model depending on how the appliance is mounted to the cabinet. The main difference is that sliding fridge freezers can be moved if you decide to renovate your home. 'Fixed' integrated fridge freezers can't be removed because they are built into the cabinet and the fridge door is attached directly to the cabinet's front.

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficient integrated fridge upright vs. chest freezers cool rapidly and use less electricity than older models. This is beneficial for the environment and your energy bills. Select from models with low-mid-height that measure around 130cm in height or extra-tall freezers that are 170-180cm tall.

The green label has led to an increase in sales for Freezer units integrated freezers. Energy efficiency is an essential issue for household appliances since they consume a huge amount of energy and operate all hours of the day. Refrigerators and freezers make up an important portion of household electricity bills so switching to one that's more energy efficient will save money on your energy bills.

The energy rating of the appliance is vital, with the best being A+++ or A. Companies are now required to display this information on their websites so that consumers can compare energy ratings while shopping. However, we found that only a few companies had alternatives that were more than A on their sites.

Spiral freezers that aren't fully integrated with process control and refrigeration systems can cause significant energy waste in a production facility. When there is a change of product in the spiral freezer, the parameters are not updated and result in a warm product that does not pass the quality test. This is typically caused by temporary changes to setpoints caused by production issues, but later forgotten, leading to an unintentional loss of products and energy waste. Integrating the spiral controls with the refrigeration systems and process systems allows for the system to automatically update parameters based on the product being produced. This saves energy and reduces waste. VaCom Technologies can assist plants in achieving this by working with the plant to define the parameters for each line of product and then integrating spiral freezer controls into the plant control system.