How to Choose the Smallest American Fridge Freezer

American fridge freezers take up plenty of space, so it is important to take your time measuring your kitchen to ensure one will fit. There's no need to empty any space or be at risk of damaging other white goods by crashing into it.

Some manufacturers offer slim American refrigerator freezers designed specifically for the UK market. They measure 70cm in width and feature all the fashion storage capacity, design and cutting-edge technology you'd expect.

Size

If you're confined to space in your kitchen, and you want to add a statement Silver American Fridge Freezer - 637L Capacity fridge freezer, go for one of our slim models. They are smaller and offer more storage space than standard freestanding appliances. They look stunning when pushed back against a bank of kitchen cabinets for an elegant appearance.

American fridge freezers have larger footprints than their UK counterparts, so check the measurements carefully to make sure they fit. Make note of the height, too - some models can reach over 180cm, which could be too high for some homes. You can use our refrigerator sizes guide to evaluate the different models against one another or ask a sales representative in store to help.

It's important to look at the energy rating of any American fridge freezer you consider purchasing. The ratings are indicated with a letter and range from A to F with A being the most efficient. Select a model with an energy rating 'E or higher to cut down on your energy bills. It is also advisable to examine the annual running costs per kWh in product details, as this can provide you with an accurate estimate of the amount it will cost to operate your new appliance.

Capacity

American fridge freezers are massive inside, so you'll have plenty of space to store your shopping list. You'll want to search for models that have up to 700 litres, as this is plenty of space for most families. There's typically a separate freezer as well as an automatic dispenser, and digital displays allow you to monitor the energy usage of your home and make sure the door is closed properly.

If you're looking to reduce the running expenses, go for a model that has twin cooling systems that keep the freezer and fridge at separate temperatures. This prevents the dry, cold air out of the freezer from drying the food stored in the refrigerator, and also helps stop smells transferring. It can be as much as 10 percent more efficient than single-zone appliances, as well as reducing your annual electric bill.

If you're working with a smaller kitchen space, slimline American fridge freezers are available for smaller households. The Hisense RQ560N4WCF is an excellent choice, featuring a low-energy rating of 'E' as well as a holiday mode that lets you save energy even when the fridge isn't fully stocked. It's among the quietest-running American fridge freezers we've tested, and it's designed to fit in an existing cabinet making it ideal for small or awkwardly-shaped kitchens. Check your cupboards prior to buying any white goods to make sure that the new fridge freezer is a good fit. Also, be sure to allow ventilation on the sides, back and top.

Design

The beauty of a fridge american freezer in the American style is that it can be either pushed back to fit into the kitchen cabinet to give it a more modern look or left as a freestanding piece to create a statement piece. It's important to make sure that your new appliance fits the space, if you decide for a stand-alone design or one which is housed in cabinets. Make a note about the distance it is from the cooker in order to give enough space for opening and closing the doors.

This smaller version of full-size models integrates a refrigerator drawer and an upright model. This lets you quickly access your food items and reduces the energy usage since you only open the door one at a time. This is a great solution for smaller households. It also comes with a water dispenser that is not plumbed to give you instant refreshment.

If you'd like to be able to savour fresh-brewed coffee and crisp soda without ever leaving your home the American-style freezer from Beko is a good option. This model is elegant and offers plenty of storage space, allowing for 33 bags of groceries. It also has a non-plumbed instant drink ice maker and no-frost technology that keeps your food crisp and frost-free.

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American fridge freezers can do more than store drinks and food. They can also display smart screens that can be used to make shopping lists, recipes or inventories. They can also serve chilled water and ice. There are models equipped with ice makers that automatically make ice in a separate tray with crushed ice, or manual ones inside the freezer compartment where you just add water and turn an adjustment knob to release a cube.

You can choose from slim models around 70cm wide to larger ones that can be up to 90cm wide. Certain models are also taller with a height of 175cm or 180cm including the feet. This is important in the case of low ceilings in your kitchen, or if space for the fridge freezer is limited to an enclosed space with shelves above.

Many of the models in our top 10 small American refrigerator freezers are frost-free, or without frost, which makes them easier to clean and frydge maintain. This saves you time and money defrosting, and will help in reducing your energy bills as well.

There's a wide selection of fridge freezers with various features on our top American fridge freezer page, or use our filters to limit the options to your desired size price, brand or retailer. You can also narrow your search by colour, in order to get the most of your kitchen's design.