How to Choose the Best American Style Fridge Freezer

American fridge freezers are available in king-sized sizes, ideal for large families. They have huge capacity and advanced specifications, including Ice dispensers.

If you're looking to upgrade your kitchen, or have just moved into a new home, deciding on the most American-style fridge freezer is an important investment. So how do you whittle down your options?

Larger storage space

American fridge freezers feature large internal'meal space', which is ideal for families with a large number of members or those who like frozen food items. They are also great for those who want a dual-purpose appliance. They are typically larger than conventional fridge freezers - 90cm or more in comparison to 70cm for an average freestanding model and deeper too at 70cm in depth. They are not suitable for smaller UK homes. You must ensure you have the space before you purchase.

However, the extra-large dimensions aren't necessarily bad news since they are often packed with lots of clever ideas to keep your food fresher for longer. The air circulation in the fridge can help prevent the accumulation of frost, and fancy 0@ drawers for fruits and vegetables can be used to keep chilled food at the right temperature to ensure long-lasting freshness. Fridge freezers may also include dispensers, for instance water dispensers or ice cube makers for cold drinks at any time.

This Hisense model might not have the top energy efficiency rating as some of our more expensive choices but it's an attractive well-loved model that provides ample storage space in a slim package. It boasts a massive 521-litre capacity that is equivalent to 28 bags of food and is more than enough for a large family and the no-frost freezer means you'll never need to waste long removing it manually. Adjustable shelves and LED lighting complete the user-friendly interior.

Smart technology

This American refrigerator freezer is equipped with numerous clever features that will help keep your food fresher for longer. The LINEARCooling system ensures that the temperature is accurate, while the Pure N Fresh feature gets rid of any vomit-inducing odours. It also has a handy wine rack and four shelves inside the fridge door - plenty of space for your monthly shop! It's also WiFi capable, which means you can control the American Fridge Freezer anywhere.

This Hisense integrated american style fridge freezer refrigerator freezer is an excellent addition to your kitchen. It's a bit pricey however, it makes an impressive statement. It's slimline but offers the capacity of 431 litres which can store 23 bags of food items! It also comes with Total No Frost so you do not have to worry about defrosting manually and a smart MultiFlow Air Cooling system which evenly circulates cold air throughout the fridge and freezer.

This fridge freezer also boasts an impressive A+ energy rating which means it's not expensive to run. Additionally, it's quiet, at just 44dB, which means you will not be disturbed while taking a glass of water from the non-plumbed dispenser located on the right side of the door. The clever LED illumination in the fridge and freezer compartments is an additional nice touch and you can also alter the way freezer compartments are arranged to suit your needs.

Better airflow

A favorite of Mumsnet users, tall american fridge freezer fridge freezers can be an impressive addition to any kitchen. These huge side-by-side models offer plenty of space for food and drinks and feature cutting-edge technology, such as dispensers for water and ice, as well as smart screens that help you plan shopping lists, make notes on recipes, and track inventory, among other helpful functions. However, they can be heavy and generally 90cm wide. This means you'll need a fair amount of free space around them. Thankfully, some manufacturers now offer slimmer 70cm models to be suitable for UK homes that offer all the storage space and design of an American but are a more manageable size for smaller space.

For instance this model from LG boasts a 'Multiflow Air Cooling' system that circulates air through the fridge and freezer sections to prevent any accumulation of ice or water that means no more manual defrosting. It's also rated "E" for energy efficiency. So it will help you save on your energy costs, as well as having an elegant, modern design.

You must ensure you buy a model that is dependable like you would with any other major investment. Fridge-freezers run 24/7 and therefore you must ensure that the one you purchase will last for a long time. This is especially crucial especially if it is packed with expensive frozen food items or fresh products. Look out for a fridge freezer that has an extended warranty or one that offers no-cost replacements if something goes wrong.

Easy to clean

Kenwood KSBSX20 has received great reviews from both its owners and industry experts. The capacity is huge of the Kenwood KSBSX20 which comes with a MyZone drawer that has a temperature range of between -1C and +1C, allows you to keep fresh fruits and vegetables at the correct temperature and chill drinks quickly. It also has Humidity Zone that keeps the temperature inside the freezer at a constant 90 percent humidity. This is ideal for frozen fruits and vegetables.

This fridge freezer is ideal for kitchens with a lot of activity with its stainless steel exterior that is resistant to fingerprints, and the recessed handles. This fridge freezer is ideal for those with a limited space as it comes with a a generous capacity of 521 litres. That's 28 bags of groceries. It also comes with a handy ice maker as well as Total No Frost technology that prevents icy layers from building up.

This American fridge freezer is an excellent value at this price and is a great value for price. The large size salad crisper helps you keep track of fresh veg and it also has LED lighting throughout the fridge compartment so you'll be able to locate that last bit of food tucked away in the back of the drawers. It's also energy efficient with an E rating and an option for holiday time that lets you save even more energy.