American Fridge Freezer

A built-in freezer for the American fridge is a popular choice for families, and usually comes with the latest features. These stylish units are available as standalone units or be integrated into bank kitchen cabinet to create an attractive appearance.

On average, they provide 390 litres of storage space, enough to hold around 20 grocery shopping bags of food items. You can find models equipped with ice and/or water dispensers that do not require plumbing.

Size

American fridge freezers tend to be bigger and deeper than UK models, so they can take up more space in your kitchen. If you're replacing an old American fridge freezer or planning to install one in the kitchen of a new open-plan design be sure to measure your space to ensure it's fit perfectly with no gap or corners that could collect dust.

The larger size of the American fridge freezer means it has a larger capacity than a standard UK model. This is ideal for households with a large family, often host guests or like to stock up on frozen food to make quick meals.

This LG American-style side by side fridge freezer comes with four shelves, two bins on the door and an ice maker. It also has an water and ice dispenser that is plugged in for convenience.

Capacity

small american style fridge freezer fridge freezers can fit plenty of food into the freezer, and some models come with specialist compartments and plumbed-in water and ice dispensers. They can also come with smart screens that allow you to make shopping lists, look up recipes and more.

A standard side by side model can hold a storage space of 600 litres. This is sufficient for most families. French door models with two full-length openings and access from the eye level can provide more storage space.

There are models that are slimmer, designed to fit in the cabinet. These models can also reduce energy consumption. You can select an integrated fridge/freezer that can be fully integrated into the cabinet. This lets you put it away when not in use. These are great 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 a mess due to their freezer compartments labelled 'Joker' (or so we've heard), American fridge freezers offer more organised and accessible storage. The standard width is 90cm. However there are slimline models available as well. They're usually wider as well, around 70cm or more.

If you're thinking of purchasing a fridge freezer in the American style, measure your kitchen before buying to ensure that it's able to accommodate this larger size. Also, keep in mind that these are freestanding appliances that stand out more than being integrated into a run of floor-to-ceiling white appliances, and will require plenty of space.

There are two main layouts that you can choose from, both accessible via full-length doors. The French door design is comprised of a double-door refrigerator section and freezer drawers below. You can only open one drawer at time. This minimizes cold air losses and saves energy.

Features

best american fridge freezers fridge freezers are spacious and provide plenty of space to store food and beverages, but also a range of features that help keep things fresher for longer. There are models that come equipped with filtered water and ice dispensers, but be mindful that these can result in increased energy consumption. Find a smart screen on the front of the unit to allow access to a variety of apps such as shopping lists, recipes and messages.

There are also models that remind you to cancel your milk delivery if you're away, and some with holiday mode that will keep 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 the fresh food items in your fridge and help you save cash on energy bills.

You should look for an energy rating that is low on your new American fridge freezer. This will let you know how it affects the environment and how much it will cost to operate. Also, make sure that it fits through any doors, hallways or corners that you may need to maneuver through.

Water and ice dispensers

Many American refrigerator freezers come with a cool water dispenser, which is great for encouraging everyone to drink plenty of water. This feature requires plumbing, which might restrict the place you can install the appliance. It is also likely to come with a filter that needs to be changed every six months.

Some models of american side by side fridge freezer refrigerator freezers can also dispense crushed and cubed ice. It is usually automatically filled, which means you don't have to worry about running out of cold stuff.

Certain brands also include SodaStreams that let you drink carbonated water on demand. Look through the instruction manual of your appliance for the full explanation of how this operates.

Non-plumbed

If you don't have a plowed in water supply or don't want to pay the additional expense or the expense of a plumbed in water supply, an American fridge freezer with ice dispenser can still be an excellent choice. These models can provide cold water, crushed or cubed and ice. Some models even provide the option of 144 ice-cubes per day.

These appliances provide plenty of storage space the fridge cavity, usually comprising four shelves as well as two fruit and vegetable drawers and a couple of mini shelves to store frequently used items. They also have various clever technologies, including full air circulation that prevents frost as well as an easy to use flat-buttoned control panel.

LG offers a wide range of american-style fridge freezers (click to find out more) that include ice and water dispensers. You're sure find one to meet your needs and the needs of your family. Many models have also been Energy STAR (r) certified. This means that they offer outstanding performance without compromising quality or functionality.