American Fridge Freezer

A built-in refrigerator freezer in America is a popular choice for families and often comes with modern features. These sleek units are available as freestanding units, or they can be pushed into a bank kitchen to create an elegant look.

They have an average capacity of 390 litres, which is enough to hold 20 grocery bags of food. You can find models with water and ice dispensers that do not require plumbing.

Size

American fridge freezers are generally larger and deeper than UK models, and as such will take up more space in your kitchen. If you're replacing your old American fridge freezer or plan to add one to an open-plan kitchen design, make sure you take measurements to ensure it's a perfect fit without awkward corners or gaps that could collect dust.

The larger size of an American Fridge Freezer Plumbed Ice And Water fridge freezer means it can hold more than a standard UK model. This is ideal for those who have a large family, frequently host house guests or wish to store food items in freezers for quick meals.

This LG american-style fridges side by side refrigerator freezer comes with four shelves, two bins on the door and an ice maker. It also includes an ice and water dispenser that is plumbed in to make it easier.

Capacity

American fridge freezers american freezers can accommodate plenty of food into, and many models offer special compartments, as well as water and ice dispensers. They can also feature smart screens that allow you to make your shopping lists and browse recipes.

A standard side-by-side model will have storage capacity of approximately 600 litres, which is sufficient for most families. French door models with two full-length openings and access from the eye level can provide more storage space.

There are models that are smaller too and are made to fit inside cabinets and reduce energy consumption. You can opt for an integrated fridge/freezer that can be fully integrated into the cabinet. This allows you to put it away when not in use. They are great for smaller kitchens or when you do not want to be confronted with a refrigerator freezer that dominates the space.

Layout

American fridge freezers are more convenient and organised than traditional top-freezers that can be a bit unorganized with their "Joker" freezer compartments. The standard width is 90cm. However there are slimline models available, and they're typically deeper than that, ranging from 70cm to more.

If you're thinking of purchasing a fridge freezer with American design take a look at your kitchen prior to purchasing to ensure it's capable of accommodating this larger size. Remember that these appliances are freestanding and are not part of a white goods that extends from ceiling to floor. They'll need plenty of space.

There are two main layouts available, both of which have doors that are fully-length. The French door design has the fridge with a double door, and freezer drawers below, allowing the user to open only one of them at the same time, which minimizes the loss of cold air and also saves energy.

Features

American fridge freezers give you plenty of room to keep food and drinks in, but they also provide a wide range of features that help keep everything fresher for longer. There are models with filtered ice and water dispensers however these could increase the energy consumption. Look for a smart display on the front of the unit that allows you to access a myriad of apps such as shopping lists, recipes and messages.

There are also models that will remind you to cancel the milk delivery if you're not home, and others with the holiday mode which will keep the settings, but reduce the power consumption. Also look for models with twin cooling systems. This will prevent the dry, cold air from the freezer from affecting fresh food you keep in your fridge and also save money on energy bills.

You must look for an energy rating that is low on your brand new American refrigerator freezer. This will inform you how it will impact the environment and how expensive it will cost to operate. Check that it fits through any hallways or doors you may need to maneuver it through.

Water and ice dispensers

Many American refrigerator freezers come with an ice-water dispenser. This is an excellent way to help everyone to stay hydrated. This feature will require plumbing, which might restrict the place you can install your appliance. It could also come with a filter that must be changed every six months.

Ice cubes and crushed can also be dispensed from some models of American fridge freezer. This will usually be automatically filled, which means you don't need to worry about running out of the cold stuff.

Certain brands also have built-in SodaStreams, which let you drink carbonated water on demand. Look through the instruction manual of your appliance for more details on how this works.

Non-plumbed

If you don't have a plowed in water supply or don't need the additional expense to have one installed, an American fridge freezer with an ice dispenser is an excellent option. These models can provide regular cold aqua, as well as cubed or crushed ice with some models offering 144 ice cubes per day that's enough to keep the entire family well-hydrated.

The fridges are spacious and have four shelves in the fridge's cavity Two drawers for fruit and vegetables, and a couple of small shelves that are on the door for commonly used items. These appliances also feature a range of clever technology which includes a full air circulation that prevents frost as well as an easy to navigate flat-buttoned control panel.

LG provides a wide selection of American-style fridge freezers, which include water and ice dispensers. You're sure find one that will suit your family. Many models have also been certified as ENERGY STAR (r) certified. This means that they can provide superior performance without sacrificing the quality or usability.