The 10 Most Terrifying Things About American Style Fridge Freezers

American Fridges Freezers

American fridges and freezers are elegant additions to kitchens. They're large, which means you can stockpile and shop less.

They also have sleek and minimalist design. Look out for a mini bar door on the fridge that folds down to provide easy access to cold drinks.

Size

American fridge freezers are larger than their UK counterparts and are a striking addition to any kitchen. They usually are freestanding and be as large as 70cm up to over 91cm in width, with their huge capacity these fridges can suit the needs of larger families.

Usually, they come with two doors that fully lengthen to give access to both the fridge and freezer. They often also have shelves on the door for items that are easy to reach. This design is popular due to its the full width of storage and provides easy access to the contents of the fridge without opening it or freezer more than twice.

These freezers are also bigger than their UK counterparts, allowing you to store more frozen items. This reduces the number of shopping trips. With the added storage space, they're a great option for large family meals and party planning.

Certain models are equipped with frost-free technology that helps reduce the need for manual defrosting and keep their efficiency for longer. They can also offer exciting features such as water and ice dispensers that allow chilled drinks on demand.

When selecting a new American fridge freezer, take the time to measure your space carefully. Take into consideration not just the width but also the height to ensure that it is able to fit in without crashing into doors or cabinets during opening. If you purchase a model that is plugged in, you'll need ensure that it is placed near a source of water.

Style

The term 'American-style refrigerator freezer' is used to refer to huge models that are loved by families. These types typically come with double doors that can are able to open to the size of an entire cupboard. This classic design permits the user to view food items at eye-level without having to open the entire appliance. You can reduce energy consumption by opening only one door at a given moment, and reduce the loss of cold air.

If you're cooking for a large number of people or prefer batch cooking choose models with additional storage space as well as useful features such as no-frost or multi-flow settings. Many of the American fridge freezer with ice Machine-style models we have include a handy ice dispenser to make it easy for everyone to sip drinking chilled water.

Some models have the option of converting the zone, which could be used as a second fridge compartment or freezer space. This gives you the flexibility that you need to accommodate your growing family and the contents of your weekly grocery shopping.

The majority of our models are self-standing, and can be used as a stylish piece of furniture or even pushed into kitchen units at banks to give a sleeker appearance. But, keep in mind that these appliances can be deeper than traditional refrigerator freezers. You'll need to examine your hallways and doors to ensure that you can bring it into your home in a comfortable way.

Storage

If you have a big family to feed, American fridge freezers that can hold more than 500 litres are the best. That's enough space for around 40 bags of shopping into!

Find models with glass panels which give you an eye view of your food without opening the door. This way, you can see the contents of your fridge before heading out to shop - no more missing that important block of cheese! There are fridge-freezers available equipped with mini bar doors that fold out - perfect for opening up your beer. Certain models also come with the option of a water dispenser, an ice dispenser and crushed ice. This lets you have chilled drinks in your hand without the need of a separate jug. They are also easy to clean.

Frost-free technology or no frost can prolong the life of your appliance. It stops the build-up of dust that can impact the functioning of your appliance. It also saves time and effort since you'll have to defrost less frequently than conventional fridge freezers.

A lot of our models have a holiday option that reduces how much energy your fridge's freezer uses up while you are away. Be sure to empty the freezer before you leave! We also have models with energy efficiency ratings of A or better. This is a great thing for the environment, and it can also keep your electric bill at a low level.

Energy

Although 80cm american fridge freezer fridge freezers have a lot more space than UK models, that doesn't mean that they cost much to run. Modern manufacturing methods, along with the demand for energy efficiency by consumers have meant that these huge appliances consume less electricity than you think.

It is generally believed that the bigger the freezer in the fridge, means more expensive its running costs. However, this isn't always situation. The compressor is usually located close to a large vertical freezer compartment. This causes it to get hot and make it harder to keep the food items cold.

However, this doesn't have to be the case and you can pick from a range of American refrigerator freezers that are A+ energy rated with low levels of noise too. Find features that lower your food costs including full air flow to prevent condensation of frost, and fancy drawers that are 0@ in size for fruit and vegetables to ensure longevity of freshness.

It's important to note that these large kitchen appliances can be quite heavy as well, so you'll have to make sure they can pass through the doorways to the inside and front on delivery - especially in the event that you're getting it delivered to the top of a flat. If you have any concerns you should inquire with the retailer if they're able remove (and put back in place) the fridge freezer's doors at the time of delivery or employ a handyman to do it for you.