How to Choose the Best American Style Fridge Freezer
American fridge freezers are available in king-sized sizes that are ideal for large families. They have huge capacity and top-quality technical specifications, including Ice dispensers.
If you’re looking to update your kitchen or just moved in, choosing the best American style fridge freezer is a Big And Bold: Black 539L American Fridge Freezer investment. How do you narrow down the options?
Larger storage space
American fridge freezers are equipped with large internal’meal space’, which is ideal for families with multiple members or people who love frozen food items. They’re also great when you need a two-in-one appliance. They’re typically larger than standard fridge freezers, measuring up to 90cm or more. This is compared to a standard 70cm model. They are not suitable for smaller UK homes, and you’ll have to ensure that you have enough space for them before making a purchase.
But the huge dimensions are not all bad as they often come with lots of innovative ideas designed to keep your food fresher for longer. A good air circulation system can reduce the accumulation of frost, and fancy 0@ drawers for fruit and vegetables can be utilized to keep chilled food at the right temperature to ensure lasting freshness. Refrigerator freezers can also include dispensers, such as water dispensers and ice cube machines for refreshing, cold drinks on demand.
This Hisense model might not boast the highest-rated energy efficiency of some of our more expensive options but it is an attractive and well-loved selection with plenty of storage in a slimline package. It boasts a massive 521-litre capacity which is equivalent to 28 bags of groceries and is more than enough for the entire family and the no-frost freezer means you’ll never need to waste the time defrosting manually. Adjustable shelves and LED lighting make for a comfortable interior.
Smart technology
This smart American fridge freezer is packed with smart features to keep your food fresher for longer. The LINEARCooling system ensures that the temperature is precise, whilst the Pure N Fresh feature gets rid of any odours that can cause vomiting. It also comes with a handy wine rack and four shelves in the door of the fridge – plenty of room for your weekly shopping! It’s also WiFi capable, which means you can control the American Fridge Freezer anywhere.
It might be a little too expensive however this Hisense American fridge freezer makes an impressive statement in your kitchen. It’s small, yet it comes with an impressive capacity of 431 litres that is enough to store 23 bags of food items! Total No Frost means you’ll never have to worry again about defrosting manually. It also features a MultiFlow Air cooling system that circulates cool air evenly throughout the fridge and freezer.
This refrigerator freezer has an impressive A+ energy rating, so it won’t cost the earth to run. In addition, it’s extremely quiet with a rating of 44dB. You won’t be disturbed when you’re drinking a glass of water from the dispenser that isn’t plumbed on the right-hand side of the door. The smart LED illumination in the fridge and freezer compartments is also a nice touch and you can alter the way that freezer compartments are organised to suit your needs.
Better airflow
American fridge freezers are a favourite of Mumsnet users and can be an impressive addition to any kitchen. These massive side-byside models offer oodles of space for food and drink, plus cutting-edge technology like dispensers for water and ice, as well as smart screens that can be used to plan shopping lists, consult recipes and keep track of inventory, among many other useful functions. They can be bulky, and typically 90cm wide. This means that you’ll need plenty of space around them. Thankfully, some manufacturers now offer slimmer 70cm models to be suitable for UK homes, which offer all the storage space and design of an American but are a more manageable size for smaller areas.
For example this model from LG comes with a ‘Multiflow Air Cooling’ system that circulates air throughout the fridge and freezer sections to prevent any accumulation of ice or water which means no more manual defrosting. It is also rated as energy efficient with an ‘E’ rating which will allow you to save money on your energy bills.
Like any major investment you should ensure that you buy an efficient model. Fridge-freezers run 24/7 and therefore you must ensure that yours will last. This is particularly important if it contains expensive frozen food items or fresh products. Make sure you choose a fridge freezer with a warranty that is extended or one that offers an unconditional replacement in the event that something goes wrong.
Easy to clean
Kenwood KSBSX20 has received a lot of positive reviews from both the owners and industry experts. Its huge capacity, which includes a separate MyZone drawer that can be set to -1C or +1C, means you can store fresh fruits and vegetables at the correct temperature and quickly chill drinks. It also features a Humidity Zone, which keeps the temperature inside the freezer at a constant 90 percent humidity. This is perfect for frozen fruits and vegetables.
With its stainless steel exterior with anti-fingerprint and recessed handles, www.Frydge.uk this fridge freezer is perfect for busy family kitchens. This fridge freezer is ideal for those with limited space, since it has a generous capacity of 521 litres. That’s 28 bags worth of groceries. It also includes a handy and efficient ice maker as well as Total No Frost technology that keeps icy layers from building up.
This American fridge-freezer is a great deal at this price. It’s an excellent value for the money. The generously sized salad crisper lets you easily keep track of your fresh vegetables. It also has LED lighting in the fridge compartment so it’s easy to find the last piece of food that is hidden in the drawers. It’s also energy efficient and has an E-rating, as well as a holiday mode that helps you save power.