American Fridges Freezers
American refrigerators and freezers are elegant additions to kitchens. They're large, which means you can stockpile and shop less.
They also have a sleek, minimalist design. There's a mini bar door that folds away on your fridge to make it easier to get access to your cold drinks.
Size
American fridge freezers are larger than their UK counterparts and are a striking addition to any kitchen. Typically freestanding models they can be as large as 70cm to over 91cm wide and with their massive capacity refrigerators can meet the needs of larger families.
Usually, they come with two doors that are full length, giving access to both the fridge and freezer. They may also include shelves on the door to make it easy to access items. This classic design is popular with customers as it provides an ample amount of storage space and eye level access to contents without opening the freezer or fridge many times. It also saves energy.
They are also more deep than their UK counterparts and allow you to store more frozen food. This helps to reduce the amount of shopping trips. The extra storage space makes them an ideal choice for large family dinners and planning parties.
Some models come with frost-free technology to minimise manual defrosting and maintain their efficiency for longer. They also have exciting features such as water and ice dispensers that allow chilled drinks on demand.
Measure your space before buying the new American refrigerator freezer. You should also consider the height to ensure you can fit it into your space and that you don't knock into any doors or cabinets during opening. If you buy a model that is plumbed, you will need to ensure it is located near a water source.
Style
The term "American-style refrigerator freezer is used to refer to big models that are loved by families. These models typically have double doors that open up to the size of the size of a cupboard. This classic design allows you to reach your food at an eye level without having to open the entire appliance, allowing you to save energy by only opening one door at a given time and minimising cold air loss - which will help reduce the cost of energy.
If you have a big family to feed, or you like to cook in batches, look out for models with extra storage capacity, as well as useful features, such as no-frost technology, multi-flow settings and so on. Many of the American-style models available also include a handy ice dispenser to make it easier for everyone to sip the refreshing drink of chilled water.
A few of the larger models also have a convertible zone that you could use as an extra refrigerator compartment or freezer space. This gives you the flexibility you need for your growing family as well as the contents of your grocery store.
The majority of the models in our selection are freestanding and can be positioned to create a chic accent piece or placed in a bank of kitchen units for an edgier look. Be aware that these appliances can be larger than traditional fridge freezers and you'll need to determine the dimensions of your hallways and doors to ensure you can get it into your home easily.
Storage
If you have a large household to feed, look for American fridge freezers with more than 500 litres of storage capacity. This will accommodate 40 shopping bags!
Look for models with glass panels so that you can see your food without having open the door. You can then examine your food before going shopping, and you'll never forget that important block of cheese. You can also select fridge-freezers with mini bar doors that fold down to pour your drink into. Some models include an ice, water and crushed ice dispenser too. It allows you to drink chilled drinks whenever you want without the need of a separate jug and they're easy to keep clean too.
Frost-free technology, also known as no frost, will extend the lifespan of your appliance. It helps prevent build-ups that could affect the functionality of your appliance. It also saves you time and effort as you'll have to defrost less often than conventional fridge freezers.
A lot of our models come with a holiday mode, which reduces the amount of energy that your fridge uses when you're away. Make sure you empty the freezer before leaving! We also have models that have energy efficiency ratings of A or better. Frydge is a great thing for the environment and can also keep your electric bill to a minimum.
Energy
Although American fridge freezers are larger and have plenty of space compared to UK models, that doesn't mean they're an arm and a leg to run. Modern manufacturing techniques and the energy efficiency demands of customers mean that these massive appliances use less power than you think.
It's generally believed that the larger the freezer in the fridge, means more expensive the operating costs. But this isn't always the reality. It's usually due to compressor placement which sits close to the freezer's vertical compartment. This can get hot quickly, which means it has to work harder to ensure that things stay cool.
However, this doesn't have to be the case. you can pick from a selection of American refrigerator freezers that are A+ energy-rated with low noise levels too. You should look for features that can reduce your food expenses by allowing for the full flow of air to avoid the accumulation of frost and fancy drawers 0@ of vegetables and fruits to ensure longevity and freshness.
Be aware that large kitchen appliances are usually very heavy. You'll need to be sure that they're able to fit through the front and internal doors when it arrives, particularly if it's being delivered to an upper floor apartment. If you're worried then you should ask the retailer if they're able take off (and attach) the doors to the fridge freezer when they deliver it or hire a handyman to do it for you.