American Fridge Freezer

Built-in American fridge freezers are a popular choice for families. They usually come with the latest features. These fashionable units are available as stand-alone units or American Style Fridges be integrated into bank kitchen unit to give it a sleeker look.

They provide an average of 390 cubic litres, which is sufficient to hold 20 grocery bags of food items. There are models that come with water and/or ice dispensers without plumbing.

Size

American fridge freezers are generally larger and more deep than UK models, which means they are larger and take up more space in your kitchen. If you're replacing an American fridge freezer or planning to add one into an open-plan kitchen that has been designed be sure to determine the space you have to fill so that it's perfectly sized without gaps or corners that can collect dust.

The bigger size of an American fridge freezer also means it is able to hold more over the average UK model. This is great if you are a large family or have a lot of guests in your home.

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

Capacity

American fridge freezers can hold a lot of food in many models, and they come with specialist compartments and plumbed-in water and ice dispensers. They might also have smart screens, which let you to organize the shopping list and even consult recipes.

A standard side by side model comes with a storage space of 600 litres. This is sufficient for most families. You can get more storage space with a French door model that has two full length doors and a door that opens at eye level.

There are models that are slimmer designed to fit into the cabinet. These models can also save energy costs. You can pick an integrated fridge/freezer that is integrated into a cabinet. This lets you keep it hidden when not in use. These are perfect for smaller kitchens, or if you do not want a fridge-freezer to dominate the room.

Layout

Contrary to traditional top-freezers that can be an unorganized mess with their 'Joker' freezer compartments (or according to what we've heard), American fridge freezers offer more organised and accessible storage. The typical size of American Style fridges fridge freezers is 90cm. Slimline models are also available. They're generally larger, as well, with a width of around 70cm.

Before purchasing an American-style fridge freezer, ensure your kitchen is able to accommodate the larger size. Remember that these appliances are freestanding and are not part of a an array of white goods that extends from ceiling to floor. They will need plenty of room.

There are two main layouts that you can choose from, both accessible through doors that are full-length. The French door design is a combination of a double-door refrigerator section and freezer drawers below. You can only open one drawer at a time. This helps reduce the loss of cold air as well as saving energy.

Features

American fridge freezers give you plenty of room to store food and drinks, but they also come with a variety of features to keep everything fresher for longer. There are models that have filtered ice and water dispensers however these could increase the energy consumption. Look for a screen with a smart interface on the front of the unit to allow access to a variety of apps including recipes, shopping lists and messages.

There are models that remind you to cancel the milk delivery when you're away and others with a holiday mode that will preserve the settings but decrease power consumption. Check out twin cooling systems, as this will stop the dry, cold freezer air affects fresh food in the fridge and assist you in saving money on your energy costs.

Find a low energy rating on your new American fridge freezer as this will show how efficient it is for the environment as well as how much it will cost to operate. You should also check that it is able to pass through any doorways, hallways or corners you might need to maneuver it through.

Ice and water dispensers

Many American refrigerator freezers come with a cool water dispenser, which is great for encouraging everyone to drink plenty of water. This feature might require plumbing in, which may limit where you can place your appliance, and it is likely to include a filter for water which needs to be replaced every six months.

Crushed and cubed ice can also be dispensed from some models of American refrigerator freezer. It will be automatically topped-up so you don't have to worry about running out on cold ice.

Certain brands also include SodaStreams that let you enjoy carbonated water on demand. Review the manual that comes with your appliance for full details of how this operates.

Non-plumbed

American refrigerator freezers that come with ice dispensers are an excellent alternative if you don't have a water supply or don't want to pay for the additional expenses. These models dispense regular cold aqua as well as crushed or cubed ice, with some offering daily 144 cubes of ice that's enough to keep the entire family well-hydrated.

These appliances are spacious and have four shelves in the fridge cavity Two drawers for fruit and vegetables, and some mini shelves in the door for frequently used items. They also tend to feature many clever features including air circulation to avoid frost, an easy-to-use electronic control panel that looks both slick and meaningful.

LG offers an extensive range of American style fridge freezers featuring water dispensers and ice features so you're certain to find one that will fit your household. Many of these models are ENERGY STAR(r) certified, too. This means they offer superior performance without sacrificing quality or performance.