American Fridge Freezer

Built-in American fridge freezers are a popular option for families. They often come with sophisticated features. These stylish units can stand as a standalone feature or be pushed back into an array of kitchen units for a streamlined look.

They provide an average of 390 litres, which is enough to hold 20 grocery bags of food items. There are models that come equipped with ice and/or water dispensers that do not require plumbing.

Size

American fridge freezers tend to be bigger and deeper than UK versions, so they take up more room in your kitchen. If you're replacing an older American fridge freezer or planning to add one into the kitchen of a new open-plan design take the time to measure your space to ensure it's a perfect fit without any gap or corners that could collect dust.

The larger size of the American fridge freezer means that it has a larger capacity than a typical UK model. This is great if you have a large family or frequently host guests in your home.

This LG American-style side-by-side fridge freezer comes with 4 shelves, two bins on the door, and an ice maker. It also has an ice and water dispenser that is connected for ease of use.

Capacity

american fridgefreezer refrigerator-freezers can store many food items and some models include ice and water dispensers that are plumbed in. They might also have smart screens that let you to create the shopping list and even consult recipes.

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

There are models that are smaller and designed to fit into a cabinet. These models can also save you money on energy. You can opt for an integrated fridge/freezer that is fully integrated into a cabinet. This lets you put it away when not in use. These are great for kitchens with smaller spaces, or if you don't want a fridge-freezer to dominate the space.

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 well-organized and accessible storage. The standard width is 90cm. However, there are slimline models available and generally deeper than that, ranging from 70cm to more.

If you're thinking of purchasing a fridge freezer in the American style take a look at your kitchen prior to buying to ensure that it's big enough to accommodate this size. Remember that these are freestanding appliances that stand out rather than being part of an array of floor-to-ceiling white goods so they'll need plenty of space.

There are two main layouts available that both have doors that are fully-length. The French door design has the fridge with a double door, and freezer drawers underneath, allowing you to open just one at a time, which reduces the loss of cold air and also saves energy.

Features

American fridge freezers provide plenty of room to store your food and drinks, but they also offer a host of features that will keep your food fresher for longer. There are models that have water dispensers and filtered ice however these can add to the power consumption. Find a smart screen on the front fascia to access a raft of apps such as recipes, shopping lists, and messages.

There are also models that will remind you to cancel your milk delivery when you're away, and some with an option for holiday mode that will not alter the settings but reduce power consumption. Also look for models with twin cooling systems. This will stop the dry, cold air from the freezer from affecting fresh food in your fridge and save you money on energy bills.

You should look for an energy rating that is low on your new American refrigerator freezer. This will tell you how it will affect the environment and how costly it will cost to run. Check that it can fit through any entrances or hallways you may have to navigate it through.

Water and ice dispensers

Many American refrigerator freezers have an ice-water dispenser. This is ideal for helping everyone in the family to stay hydrated. The feature may require plumbing in, which could limit the location of your appliance, and it is likely to include a water filter that has to be replaced every six months.

Some models of American refrigerator freezers also dispense crushed and cubed ice. This will usually be automatically replenished, so you don't need to worry about running out of cold stuff.

Certain brands also come with built-in SodaStreams that allow you to drink carbonated water on demand. Look through the instruction manual of your appliance for more details on how this operates.

Non-plumbed

American refrigerator freezers with Ice dispensers are a good alternative if you don't have a water supply installed or you don't want the additional costs. These models provide regular cold aqua and cubed or American crushed ice, with some models offering up to 144 cubes of ice per day - that's enough to keep your entire family well-hydrated.

These appliances are spacious with four shelves in the fridge's cavity, two drawers for fruit and vegetables, and a couple of small shelves that are on the door for frequently used items. These appliances also feature a range of clever technology that includes complete air circulation, which prevents 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 sure to find one that will suit your family. Many of these models are Energy STAR(r) certified also. This means they deliver exceptional performance without compromising on the quality and efficiency.