American Fridgefreezer
A spacious American fridgefreezer gives plenty of storage space and style. They’re a great choice for families with a large number of children or who regularly entertain guests.
The best American fridge freezers usually have impressive features, including: water and ice dispensers. Check for convertible zones which can be changed from fridge to freezer and back again, boosting the freshness of food and reducing energy consumption.
Energy efficiency
It is a well-known myth that American refrigerators consume more power than their predecessors due to their large capacity for storage. This isn’t the truth. They really use very little in comparison to other kitchen appliances that are similar in size, and are more efficient than older models you may be replacing.
If you’re trying to keep your energy bills as low as you can make sure you look up the appliance’s energy rating prior to you buy. Find appliances that have a letter grade on the new energy labels, which tell you what it will cost to run. The higher the grade, the lower the operating cost.
Many of our American fridge freezers are equipped with interesting features like water and ice dispensers, which means you can have a chilled glass of ice-cold water on tap at any time you require it. There are refrigerators with convertible zones, which let you convert a freezer area into a refrigerator when you want extra space for your Christmas celebrations or frozen drinks.
Be aware that American models are usually deeper than UK models. Take a look at your kitchen before purchasing. Some models are too deep to fit through the front or internal doors. If you are worried about this you can find slimmer 70cm American-style fridge freezers available which offer sought-after design, the latest technology, and additional capacity without taking up too much space.
Free of frost/free of frozen
A majority of American fridge freezers do not include frost/frost-free technologies, so you won’t have to manually defrost your appliance. This will help you save time and effort, Frydge as well as keeping your freezer running efficiently for a longer time.
A few American fridge freezers come with interesting features like water dispensers and ice. This is a fantastic feature to have especially during the summer months when you need a refreshing cold beverage at hand. The dispensers also help reduce consumption by dispense just the exact amount you need.
You can also find twin cooling systems on American fridge freezers. This feature will keep your food fresh and fresh by preventing cool, dry air from the freezer from affecting your food items in the refrigerator. It will also stop any unwanted odours from circulating between the freezer and fridge.
The huge storage capacity of American fridge freezers is one reason they’re generally bigger than UK fridge freezers. Some people might think this means they’ll are more expensive to run than the smaller fridge freezers, but this is not always the case. It is possible to find American fridge freezers with an energy rating of A or above that are actually relatively affordable in comparison to their size. This is great for your pocket and the environment as well.
Water/ice dispenser
An American fridge freezer that has an ice or water dispenser allows you to have immediate access to cold, filtered water on demand, which is ideal to keep everyone well-hydrated. You can choose between plumbed models that require plumbing in your home, or manual add models where you manually add the water into a reserve in the appliance.
Depending on the model you select the dispenser could have either an automatic ice maker that makes crushed or cubed ice or an ice tray with a removable lid that has to be filled manually and released by twisting a knob. Some models also have an ice box in the freezer to store additional frozen cubes.
You might think that an American fridge freezer with a water and ice dispenser is expensive to run however this isn’t always the situation. A lot of models come with energy ratings of A and above, and are therefore economical to run considering their size.
The LG GSLD50DSXM is an example of an American refrigerator freezer that has an impressive range of smart features. It is a huge capacity, cooling innovations and a slimline design. There are also drawers under the double doors to store items. The ice and bottled water dispensers are protected by LG’s UVnano Technology, which makes use of UV light to kill any germs that might get stuck in the nozzle. This ensures that your family will always have fresh, clean ice as well as the ability to bottle water.
Style
American fridge freezers will impress your guests and stand out in the kitchen. The primary benefit of UK models is the bigger storage space. They can store 30 supermarket bags of food.
You’ll also find a range of clever tech inside these massive white goods, Frydge ranging from full air circulation to ensure that your groceries stay fresh for longer and freezers that are frost-free. There are often freezer drawers on the bottom instead of doors and the possibility to only open one door at a given time to conserve energy and stop cold air from escaping.
Storage options are also more varied as many models have more than a fridge and freezer section. A lot of models have a dedicated salad crisper drawer and some come with useful door racks that can store bottles, jars and boxes. There are models that have a built-in drinks dispenser which is a major convenience feature.
American-style refrigerator freezers can be big and bulky. Be sure to take a careful measurement prior to purchasing. Be sure that it will fit through your doors and into your kitchen. This is especially important if you’ve chosen to get it delivered. Some retailers offer a service where they remove and reattach the fridge freezer doors to make it easier to transport.