Buying a Small American Fridge Freezer

The American fridge-freezer is the most popular of domestic white goods. It is more spacious than any other model, and offers a range of extra features such as air circulation that keeps freezer compartments free of frost, and fancy drawers that can be used for vegetables and fruit. For easy installation, look for non-plumbed units that don't require access to plumbing.

Storage

The good news is that there are many options for storage for small American fridge freezers. There are models that have two large salad crispers, two freezer drawers and zones that switch between freezer and refrigerator at a touch of a button. They also have an additional door for drinks, so you can keep your favourite wine chilled and on hand.

Most often, you'll come across American refrigerator freezers that feature long doors that look like cupboards, with the fridge on the right and the freezer to the left. You can also find side-by-side fridges and freezer units. There are also French-style refrigerators. They have refrigerators that are stacked on the top of one or more freezer drawers.

These models will take up more space in your home, but you'll have more room to store your groceries. You can find slim American refrigerator freezers measuring just 70cm in width, perfect for Frydge.Uk small kitchens.

No matter what size you select, look for a model with a frost-free freezer to save you the hassle of frequently defrosting it manually. Certain models come with an option for speed-freezing, which will increase the time of freezing so that food stays fresher longer. You can find models that have adjustable shelves to make the most of your space. The energy rating will reveal how efficient the appliance is and how much it costs to run.

Convertible zones

Certain fridge freezers, like the Fridgemaster MS83430FFS come with convertible zones which can be switched from freezer to fridge and back again at the touch of a button. This is ideal for storing fresh vegetables as well as keeping beer and wine chilled, or even just making a large batch of ice cream. It is also helpful during the holiday season when you have a lot of leftovers that you can freeze and then reheat.

Samsung's FlexZone compartment is another fantastic feature. You can set it to accommodate different kinds of food items - you can set it to Freeze or Soft Freeze. It can also be set to Chill as well as Refrigerate or Freeze. This is a great way to keep your frozen food in order and ready for big dinner parties.

Door alarms are another useful feature that can to prevent food spoilage by warning you when the door to your fridge or freezer has been open for too long. There are models with twin cooling systems that separate the fridge and freezer compartments. This prevents cool, dry freezer air from drying food in the fridge and can help to cut energy costs.

Make sure to check the energy rating of the model that you've chosen before purchasing. The higher the rating is, the more efficient it will be. It's also worth looking at the yellow Energy Guide label to get an estimate of the running costs.

Ice and water dispensers

Many American refrigerators come with water and ice dispensers that let you access chilled filtered ice cubes or water at the push of a button. They are ideal to ensure that drinks are readily available to guests or kids. You can find manual ice makers for the freezer section. Simply add ice to the tray on the removable tray ice and turn the dial.

Plumbed American fridge freezers need to be connected to the main water supply, so they're only appropriate if your kitchen is already installed and can be accommodated. If you're looking to save money, or don't have enough room for a plumbed fridge freezer, there are other options. For example you can purchase refrigerators that have refillable water bottles that you can fill yourself.

If you love to entertain it is best to choose an American fridge freezer that has a built-in wine chiller. It can hold up to 28 bottles of wine and is designed to provide optimal cooling. There are models that have an intelligent sensor that detects the moment that the door is opened. This lets you manage and monitor your appliance remotely via Smart ThinQ via your smartphone or tablet. Plus, you can find an energy-efficient model with low A+ rating that will allow you to cut your carbon footprint and save on operating costs.

Built-in cameras

The refrigerator freezers that come with cameras are a nice feature to have', not an essential feature however they are useful for people who like to keep track of food supplies and reduce over-consumption. You can view what's in your fridge without having to open the door. This is extremely helpful for busy families. You can also utilize the camera to see whether you've closed the fridge before leaving to shop, as an example.

Samsung offers a number of fridge freezers that have cameras, including the elegant RS50N3513WW/EU. It has a big touchscreen display that allows you to view the contents of your fridge, find recipes and place orders for groceries. It's powered by the brand's own smart assistant Bixby and is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant too. You can control it with your smartphone or tablet and also adjust the fridge's temperature settings remotely.

Hisense's fridge freezer FMN431W20C offers a low-cost option. It has a huge 550ltr capacity across the freezer and fridge as well as front-mounted water and ice dispensers. It comes with no-frost, which will save you from the discomfort of chipping away ice by hand and LED lighting to facilitate navigation within the interior. It's frost-free and EnergyStar rated so should be efficient to run. It doesn't have the fancy cameras of the aforementioned Samsung models however, it's still able to keep you well fed at a lower cost.