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American Fridges Freezers

American refrigerators and freezers can be elegant additions to kitchens. They're big enough which means you can stockpile and shop less.

They also have a 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 are more spacious than their UK counterparts and look stunning in any kitchen. These fridges are usually freestanding and can be as big as 91cm. They can also range in size from 70cm to 91cm.

Usually, they come with two doors that are full length, giving you access to both freezer and fridge. They often also feature shelves on the doors to allow easy access to items. This classic design is a favorite with consumers due to the fact that it offers full width storage space and easy access to the contents without opening the freezer or fridge many times, thereby saving energy.

These freezers also tend to be deeper than their UK counterparts, which allows you to fit in more frozen foods, and also helping to cut down on shopping trips. The additional storage space makes them an ideal option for large family dinners and party planning.

Some models come with frost-free technology which helps to minimize manual defrosting and preserve their effectiveness for a longer period of time. They can include features like water and ice dispensers that ensure chilled drinks are available on demand.

When choosing a new American fridge freezer take the time to carefully measure your space. It is also important to consider the height to make sure you can fit it in the space and to ensure you don't hit the doors or cabinets while opening. If you're buying a model with a plumbed-in plumbing system, remember that you'll need to ensure that it can be placed close to an water supply.

Style

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

If you have a large family to feed or you prefer to batch-cook, look out for models with more storage capacity as well as useful features like no-frost technology, multi-flow settings and so on. A lot of the American-style models we stock also include a handy ice dispenser that makes it easier for everyone to enjoy the refreshing drink of chilled water.

Certain models come with the option of converting the zone, which can be used as an additional refrigerator compartment or freezer space. This gives you the flexibility you require to accommodate your expanding family and the contents of your weekly shopping.

Most of the models in our selection are freestanding and can be placed as a stunning design element or pushed back into a bank of kitchen units for a more streamlined look. Keep in mind that these appliances tend to be more substantial than traditional refrigerator freezers, so you'll need to be sure that you are able to fit them into your home.

Storage

If you have a big family to feed, American fridge freezers that can hold more than 500 litres are the best. That's enough space for around 40 bags of groceries into!

Check out models with glass panels that give you a view of your food items without opening the door. This way you can look at what's in your fridge prior to heading out to shop - no more forgetting that crucial block of cheese! You can also choose fridge-freezers equipped with mini bar doors that fold down to open your bottle of beer. Some models come with water, ice and crushed ice dispenser too. This allows you to have chilled drinks at your fingertips and without the need for a separate container. They are also easy to clean.

Frost-free or no frost technology can prolong the longevity of your appliance by preventing build-ups that could affect functionality. It also reduces time and effort since you'll need to defrost less often than standard freezers in the fridge.

A lot of our models come with an option for holiday use that reduces the amount of energy that your fridge uses while you're away. Be sure to empty the freezer before you leave! We also have models that have energy efficiency ratings of A or better. This is a great thing for the environment, and it will also help keep your electricity bill low.

Energy

The fact that American fridge-freezers are more powerful than UK models doesn't mean that they're more expensive to operate.  american fridge freezer sale frydge.uk  manufacturing techniques and energy efficiency requirements from customers mean that these massive appliances consume less electricity than you might think.

The bigger the fridge freezer the higher the operating expenses. This is not always the situation. It's usually due to compressor's position, which is situated close to a larger vertical freezer compartment. This can get hot fast, meaning it has to work harder to keep things suitably chilled.

But, this doesn't need to be the case and you can pick from a selection of American fridge freezers that are energy-efficient and A+ with low levels of noise too. You should look for features that can reduce your food bills by allowing for an airflow system that prevents condensation of frost, and fancy drawers that are 0@ in size for vegetables and fruits for longevity of freshness.

It's important to remember that these big kitchen appliances can be quite heavy as well, so you'll have to check they can pass through front and internal doorways upon delivery, especially when you're having it delivered to the top of a flat. If you're worried you should ask the retailer if they can remove (and attach) the fridge freezer's doors at the time of delivery or hire a handyman to do it for you.