How to Choose the Best American Style Fridge Freezer

American fridge freezers are king-sized beasts, ideal for families with a lot of mouths to feed. They come with advanced specifications and large capacity, with Ice dispensers.

If you're looking to upgrade your kitchen or just moved into your new home, selecting the most American-style refrigerator freezer can be a major investment. So how do you whittle down the options?

Larger storage space

shallow american fridge freezer fridge freezers feature a large interior'meal space' that is perfect for families with a large number of members or people who love frozen food items. They're also great for those who want a dual-purpose appliance. They are usually wider than standard fridge freezers, measuring 90cm or even more. This is in contrast to a 70cm standard model. They are not suitable for smaller UK homes, and you'll need to make sure you have enough space for them before making a purchase.

But the oversized dimensions are not all bad news as they usually come with a variety of innovative features designed to keep your food fresher for longer. For instance, air circulation stops the build-up of frost up and fancy fruit and vegetable drawers can be used to keep chilled food at the ideal temperature to maintain freshness for a long time. Fridge freezers can also feature features that are dispensed, like water dispensers and ice cube makers for refreshing cold drinks on demand.

This Hisense model might not have the top energy efficiency ratings as some of our more expensive choices but it's an attractive well-loved model that provides plenty of storage space in a compact package. Its capacity is 521 litres which is roughly 28 bags of food. This is more than enough to fill the needs of a family. The no-frost feature means that you will never have to defrost the unit manually. The interior is user-friendly, with adjustable shelves and LED lighting.

Smart technology

This American fridge freezer has many clever features that will help keep your food fresher longer. The LINEARCooling feature keeps the temperature exact, and the Pure N Fresh feature eliminates any vomit-inducing odours. It also boasts a handy wine rack and four shelves in the refrigerator's door, providing plenty of space to store your weekly shopping! It's also WiFi capable, which means you can manage the American Fridge Freezer anywhere.

It's expensive however this Hisense American fridge freezer makes an impressive statement in your kitchen. It's slim, but has a massive 431 litre capacity that can store 23 bags of food items! It also comes with Total No Frost so you don't have to worry about manual defrosting and a sophisticated MultiFlow Air Cooling system that evenly circulates cold air throughout the freezer and fridge.

This fridge freezer comes with an impressive A+ energy rating, which means it won't cost you an exorbitant amount to run. It's also super quiet, at 44dB, meaning you won't get disturbed when you take the glass of ice water from the non-plumbed dispenser on the right side of the door. The clever LED illumination in the freezer and fridge compartments is also a nice touch and you can also alter the way that freezer compartments are organized to suit your needs.

Better airflow

American fridge freezers are a favorite of Mumsnet users and are an impressive addition to any kitchen. These side-by-side models are huge and provide ample space for drinks and food. They also come with cutting-edge technology, like ice and water dispensers, smart screens that let you plan shopping lists, consult recipes and keep track of inventory, among other useful features. However they can be a little bulky and are generally 90cm wide. This means you need to have a fair amount of free space around them. Some manufacturers offer slimmer 70cm versions to fit UK homes. These models have all the style and storage of an American however, they are more easily adapted to smaller spaces.

For instance, this model by LG has a 'MultiflowAir Cooling system that circulates air throughout the freezer and fridge sections to prevent the build-up of water and ice, so no more manual defrosting. It's also rated energy efficient, 'E which can help you save money on your energy bills.

Like any major investment, you want to make sure you buy a reliable model. Refrigerators run all the time and frydge therefore you must ensure that the one you purchase will last for a long time. This is particularly important if it contains expensive frozen food items or fresh products. Be sure to choose a refrigerator freezer that has an extended warranty or one that offers an unconditional replacement in the event that something goes wrong.

Easy to clean

Kenwood KSBSX20 has received great reviews from both the owners and industry experts. The capacity is huge of the Kenwood KSBSX20 which comes with a MyZone drawer that has temperatures that range from 1C to +1C, lets you to keep fresh vegetables and fruits at the ideal temperature, and chill drinks swiftly. There is also Humidity Zone that maintains the temperature inside the freezer at a constant 90 percent humidity. This is perfect for frozen vegetables and fruits.

This refrigerator freezer is ideal for busy kitchens of families, with its stainless steel exterior that resists fingerprints and its recessed handles. It's a great choice for those who have space limitations because it boasts the capacity of 521 litres - or 28 bags of shopping! It comes with an ice maker, as well as Total No Frost Technology that stops the buildup of ice layers.

This American fridge freezer is a steal at this price and offers great value for price. Its large salad cooler helps you keep track of fresh vegetables and it also has LED lighting throughout the fridge compartment so you can easily find that last bit of food that's hidden in the drawers to the back. It's also energy efficient, with an E-rating and an option for holiday mode to help you save on power.