American Style Fridge Freezers
A fridge freezer that is designed in the American style makes a statement. They are much bigger than the traditional models, and can hold a great deal of food items. Some even have more advanced features, like holiday modes and intelligent displays.
Some of these dispensers also include water and ice dispensers that can be plumbed in or non-plumbed, and have a tank integrated.
Large capacity
An American fridge freezer can be a stunning design statement in your kitchen and offers much more space than traditional British ones. This lets you store larger families' shopping or even more food if you're catering for lots of guests.
There are models with double doors, or designs with two doors over a pull out drawer (also known as French style American fridge freezers). These are mostly freestanding, however you can choose to purchase integrated versions that are positioned flush against the cabinetry.
Alongside having a large capacity of storage These large models usually have additional features that will make life easier and add a bit of luxury to your kitchen. You could, for example opt for a door-mounted cool water dispenser and crushed ice maker that will provide unlimited chilled water.
These additional items will take up place and make the fridge freezer larger than a standard one. This can limit the place you can put it or when you're having it delivered or delivered, how easily you'll bring it into your home! Before you buy it's a good idea to determine the doorways and other areas where the refrigerator freezer will have to fit. This includes your front entrance as well as any internal doors it'll have to manoeuvre through.
Convertible zones
In addition to offering an abundance of storage space, American fridge freezers have numerous features to keep your food at its best. Models with convertible zones will allow you to move the freezer compartment between fridge and freeze depending on your requirements. This is ideal for Christmas, when you need more space to store wine. You can also find energy efficient models that have an E rating such as the Hisense RQ560N4WCF, our top pick from this range due to its holiday mode and dual cooling system that separates fridge and freezer to stop dry freezer air from affecting your chilled food items.
You can also find American fridge freezers with ice and water dispensers which are built into the doors, which saves space. They are usually plumbed into and will require to be located near your water supply so consider where this is in your kitchen before buying. The majority of American fridge freezers are freestanding and may be a bit difficult to access through doors and into your home so be sure to measure precisely and think about any staircases, hallways or corners you'll need traverse before purchasing one. It's best to have someone sturdy assist you in the event of a need.
Water & ice dispensers
Most American refrigerator freezers include an integrated water dispenser that can serve crushed chilled, filtered, or filtered frozen ice at the touch of an button. It's a great way to get everyone in your family to drink water and adds to the fun particularly for children.
Depending on the model, this feature might require plumbing or restrict the space you can place the appliance. Also, you'll need an water filter that requires changing every six months.
A dispenser that is able to disperse ice and water is not only useful, but it can also help prevent beverages and food from getting cold or rotting. It's also a lot easier to clean than having to empty and refill ice cube trays regularly.
Elegant and innovative, these freestanding models are a favourite on the Mumsnet forums, where there are a lot of enthusiastic recommendations. The Russell Hobbs RH90FF176B-WD has a sleek digital LED display to control the temperature and features a child lock for security. The freezer american fridge freezer uk section is divided by shelves instead of drawers, giving it a sleek design. With an A+ energy rating, this refrigerator is also a good value to run. This refrigerator is covered by a two-year warranty.
Aesthetics
There's no denying that these huge kitchens are stunningly beautiful. They're designed to create a focal point in your kitchen, and will certainly turn heads. It is easy to access your freezer drawers without having to dig into your cold storage. There's also an ice and filtered water dispenser, so you'll always have chilled, crystal clear water and ice.
American-style refrigerator freezers work well for families with a large number of members or those who require storage for lots of food. However, that doesn't mean that they aren't suitable for other households, with a variety of models available in a variety of finishes and with flexible options like doors that can be reversible and alarms to alert you when the door is left open.
For those who need an extra helping hand when it comes to keeping their food fresh, look out for models with a glass panel on the door to the freezer which lights up when you knock. This lets you observe what's inside the fridge without opening the door, preventing the air from escaping and helping you save money on your energy bills. There are fridges that have a salad crisper drawer to keep your veggies neatly separated and fresh.