American Fridges Freezers

american fridge freezer 70cm wide refrigerators and freezers are elegant additions to kitchens. They have a huge capacity and allow you to store up and go to the shops less often.

They also feature sleek, minimalist design. Look for a mini bar door on the fridge that folds down for easy access to your cold drinks.

Size

American fridge freezers can make a real statement in the kitchen because they are much larger than their UK counterparts. They are typically freestanding and can be as big as 91cm. They can also vary in size between 70cm and 91cm.

They usually have two full length doors that allow access to the fridge and freezer, often with door shelves that are easy to reach items. This classic design is very popular among customers because it offers an ample amount of storage space and eye level access to contents without having to open the freezer or fridge multiple times - saving energy.

These freezers can also be larger than their UK counterparts enabling you to accommodate more frozen food and helping to reduce the number of trips to the supermarket. With the additional storage space, they are perfect for large family meals and planning a party.

Some models come with frost-free technology, which helps reduce the need for manual defrosting and keep their efficiency for longer. They may also include features such as water and ice dispensers that provide chilled drinks on demand.

Make sure you measure your space prior to buying an integrated american fridge freezers refrigerator freezer. Be aware of not only the width but the height too ensuring that you can fit it in and don't run into doors or cabinets while opening. If you're purchasing a model that is plumbed in, remember that you'll need to ensure it can be placed close to an water supply.

Style

The term 'American-style refrigerator freezer' is used to refer to large models that are loved by families. These types typically have double doors that are able to open to the size of a cupboard. This classic design allows you to reach your food at eye level without having to open the entire appliance. You can reduce energy consumption by opening only one door at a given time, and minimise the loss of cold air.

If you have a big family to feed or you prefer to cook in batches, check out for models with extra storage capacity, as well as useful features like no-frost technology and multi-flow settings. A lot of american fridge freezer 90cm wide models we sell include an ice dispenser that is convenient to make it easier for everyone to sip a chilled glass of water.

Certain models come with convertible zones, which can be used as an additional freezer compartment or fridge. This allows you to have the flexibility you require to accommodate your growing family and the contents of your weekly shopping.

Most of the models in our collection are freestanding, and can be set up as a stylish feature piece or moved back into a row of kitchen units to create more sleek appearance. Keep in mind that these appliances are typically deeper than traditional refrigerator freezers, so you'll need to ensure that you can incorporate them into your space.

Storage

If you have a large family to feed, search for American fridge freezers with more than 500 litres of storage capacity. This is enough space to fit around 40 bags of shopping into!

You should look for models that have glass panels that let you see your food without having open the door. You can then examine your food items prior to going shopping, and you'll not overlook that crucial block of cheese. You can also choose fridge freezer american-freezers equipped with mini bar doors that fold down - perfect to open your bottle of beer. Certain models have water, ice and crushed ice dispensers as well. You can enjoy chilled drinks on demand without the need of a separate jug and they're easy to clean.

Frost-free technology or no frost will extend the longevity 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 standard refrigerator freezers.

A lot of our models have a holiday setting which reduces the amount of energy your fridge-freezer consumes while you are away. Be sure to empty the freezer prior to when you leave! We also have models that have energy efficiency ratings of A or better. This is a great thing for the environment and can also keep your electric bill to a minimum.

Energy

The fact that american style fridges fridge-freezers are more powerful than UK models doesn't mean that they're more expensive to operate. Modern manufacturing techniques and the energy efficiency demands of customers mean that these large appliances use less power than you'd think.

It is generally believed that the bigger refrigerator freezers, the higher the running cost. However, this isn't always scenario. The compressor is usually situated close to a large vertical freezer compartment. This causes it to rapidly heat up and to work harder to keep the food items cold.

But, this doesn't need to be the case, and you can pick from a variety of American refrigerator freezers that are A+ energy-rated with low levels of noise too. You can also look for additional features that will lower the cost of food shopping for example, the ability to circulate air to stop the build-up of frost and fancy fruit and vegetable drawers for optimum long-lasting freshness.

It's worth remembering that these big kitchen appliances can be heavy too so you'll need to make sure they can pass through front and internal doorways when they are delivered, especially in the event that you're getting it delivered up to a top floor flat. If you're worried it's best to ask the retailer if they're able to remove (and attach) the doors to the fridge freezer when they deliver it or employ a handyman to do it for you.