How to Choose the Smallest American Fridge Freezer

American fridge freezers occupy a lot of space, which is why it's essential to measure your kitchen meticulously to ensure one can fit. You don't want to leave a gap in your kitchen or risk hitting it against other white items and damaging it.

Certain manufacturers offer slim American refrigerator freezers designed specifically for the UK market. These models are 70cm wide and come with the look storage capacity, modern technology you are used to.

Size

If you're limited in space in your kitchen and wish to make a statement with an American fridge freezer, opt for one of our slim models. With a width of less than 70cm, they're thinner than the standard freestanding fridge and provide more practical storage capacity as well. They look great when pushed back against a wall of kitchen cabinets for sleeker appearance.

Be sure to check the dimensions carefully to make sure they will be suitable for your home. Be sure to check the dimensions of the models as well. Some models can go upwards of 180cm, which is way too tall for many homes. You can use our refrigerator sizes guide to compare different models against each other or ask a sales associate in the store to assist.

You should also take into consideration the energy rating for any American fridge-freezer you are considering purchasing. The ratings are identified with an asterisk and range from A to F, with A being the most efficient. Choose a model that has an energy rating 'E or above to save money on utility bills. You might also want to take a look at the annual operating costs per kWh in information about the product, as this can give you an accurate estimate of the amount it will cost to run your new appliance.

Capacity

American fridge freezers offer a lot of space, so you can store your daily groceries. Look for models with up 700 litres of storage space - enough for the majority of families. There's often an additional freezer compartment as well as an automatic ice dispenser too and digital displays allow you to track your energy usage and make sure you've shut the door correctly.

If you're looking to reduce the running expenses, go for a model that has twin cooling systems that keep the fridge and freezer at different temperatures. This stops the dry, cold air out of the freezer from drying the food stored in the refrigerator, and also helps stop the transfer of smells. It can be up to 10 percent more efficient than single zone appliances, and reduce the annual cost of electricity.

If you're working with a tighter kitchen, slimline American fridge freezers are available for smaller homes. The Hisense RQ560N4WCF is a good choice, featuring a low-energy rating of 'E' and a holiday mode that helps to conserve energy when the fridge isn't fully stocked. It's also among the quietest American fridge freezers that we've ever tested. It can be put into a cabinet, making it ideal for kitchens with small or unusual shapes. Always measure your cupboards carefully prior frydge to purchasing any white goods to ensure that the new fridge freezer will fit. Make sure you have space for ventilation at the back, sides and the top as well.

Design

The great thing about a fridge freezer in the American style is that it can stand on its own as a freestanding statement piece, or be pushed back into a set of kitchen units to create a sleeker design. It's important to make sure that the appliance you choose to purchase is suitable for the space, regardless of whether you opt for a design that is stand-alone or one housed in a cabinet. Also note how far away it will be from your cooker so that you can consider the amount of clearance required to open and close the doors. All fridges and freezers need a certain space around them to allow air flow.

This slimmer version of the full-size models, combines a fridge drawer with an upright design. This allows you to have easy access to your food at an eye-level and reduces energy usage as you only open one door at a go and stops the cold air from entering. It's a great option for smaller households and comes with a non-plumbed drinking water dispenser that provides instant refreshment.

This American-style Beko freezer could be the thing you need if you're looking to enjoy freshly brewed coffee and refreshing sodas without leaving your home. It's Stylish Dark Silver Side by Side Fridge-Freezer - 631l and sleek, with plenty of storage space, allowing you to store 33 bags worth of groceries. It also features a non-plumbed ice maker for instant drinks as well as no-frost technology to ensure your food items remain fresh and frost-free.

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American fridge freezers can provide an array of features beyond food and drink storage - they can feature intelligent screens for making shopping lists inventory, recipes, or even recipes. They can even serve chilled water and ice cubes as well. There are also models with ice makers which automatically can fill an ice tray with crushed ice, or manual ones in the freezer compartment where you simply add water and turn an ice maker dial to release the cube.

You can pick from slim models that are around 70cm in width to larger ones that are up to 90cm wide. Some models are also taller - up to 175cm or 180cm with feet. This is important for kitchens with low ceilings or if the area for the fridge-freezer is restricted to a small area.

Many of the models featured in our list of best small American refrigerator freezers are frost-free, or without frost, which makes them much easier to clean and maintain. This can save time as well as money on defrosting, and reduce your energy bill.

There's a variety of fridge freezers featuring different features on our top American fridge freezer page. You can also use our filters to limit the choices to your desired size price, brand or retailer. You can also narrow down your choices by colour, so you can get the most out of your kitchen's décor scheme.