American Fridges Freezers
American refrigerators and freezers can be a stylish feature piece for any kitchen. They can hold a lot of food, so you can stock up and visit the stores less often.
They also have sleek and minimalist design. There's a mini bar door that folds down onto your fridge to make it easier to access your cold drinks.
Size
American fridge freezers are bigger than their UK counterparts, and they are a striking addition to any kitchen. They are typically freestanding and can reach as high as 91cm. They can also vary in size between 70cm to 91cm.
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fridge freezers american have two doors that fully lengthen to give you access to both the fridge and freezer. They also often have shelves on the door to allow easy access to items. This design is very popular with customers as it provides full width storage space and eye level access to contents without having to open the freezer or fridge many times. This saves energy.
These freezers are also deeper than their UK counterparts, allowing you to store more frozen items. This reduces the amount of trips to the supermarket. The additional storage space makes them a great choice for large family dinners and planning parties.
Some models feature frost-free technology which reduce the need for manual defrosting, and prolong their performance. They can also offer exciting features such as dispensers of water and ice for chilled drinks on demand.
Measure your space before buying an American refrigerator freezer. Also, consider the height to make sure you can fit it into the space and that you don't strike any cabinets or doors when opening. If you're buying an item that is plumbed-in, keep in mind you'll have to ensure it is located near a water supply.
Style
The American-style fridge freezer is a broad term that refers to the large models popular with larger families that typically feature double doors that open to cupboard-size. This classic design allows you to reach your food items at eye level without having to open the entire appliance. It allows you to conserve energy by opening just one door at time and minimizing the loss of cold air - which will help reduce the cost of energy.
If you have a large family to feed or prefer to batch-cook, look out for models with more storage capacity as well as useful features like no-frost technology and multi-flow settings. Many of the American-style models we stock also come with an ice dispenser to make it easier for everyone to enjoy the refreshing drink of chilled water.
A few of the larger models also feature an open-air zone that you can choose to make an additional refrigerator compartment or freezer space. This allows you to have the flexibility you require to accommodate your expanding family and the contents of your weekly shopping.
The majority of our models are stand-alone, and can be used as a stylish piece of furniture or integrated into bank kitchen units to give a sleeker appearance. Keep in mind that these appliances are often larger than conventional refrigerator freezers, which is why you'll want to make sure you can fit them into your home.
Stores
If you've got a large household to feed, look for American fridge freezers that have more than 500 litres of storage capacity. This is enough space to fit about 40 bags of shopping in!
Find models with glass panels that allow you an overview of your food without opening the door. This way you can look at what's inside before going out for a shopping spree - no more missing that important block of cheese! You can also select fridge-freezers equipped with mini bar doors that fold down for popping open your beer. Some models include the option of a water, ice or crushed ice dispensers, too. This lets you have chilled drinks on hand and without the need for an additional container. They are also easy to clean.
Frost-free technology, also known as no frost, helps extend the life of your appliance. It prevents build-ups which can affect its functionality. It also reduces time and effort as you'll have to defrost less frequently than traditional freezers for fridges.
Many of our models have an option for holiday use that reduces the amount of energy the fridge uses while you're away. Be sure to empty the freezer before you leave!
fridge freezers american includes models that have an energy efficiency rating of A or better. This is great for the environment and can also keep your electric bill low.
Energy
Although American fridge freezers can take up a lot more space than UK models, this does not mean they cost the same amount to run. Modern manufacturing techniques, as well as energy efficiency demands by customers make these large appliances consume less power than you may think.
The bigger the fridge freezer, the higher the operating costs. However, this isn't always the scenario. The compressor is often located near a large vertical freezer compartment. This causes it to heat up quickly and work harder to keep the items chilled.
There are American fridge freezers with A+ energy ratings and low noise levels. Look for features that will lower your food costs like a complete air flow to avoid frost build-up and fancy 0@ drawers of fruit and vegetables for maximum long-lasting freshness.
It's important to keep in mind that these large kitchen appliances can be heavy and therefore you'll need to confirm that they'll be able to pass through front and internal doorways when they are delivered, especially when it's being delivered up to the top of a flat. If you're worried you should ask the retailer if they're able remove (and put back in place) the fridge freezer doors when they deliver it or hire a handyman to do it for you.