This Week's Top Stories About American Style Fridge Freezers
American Fridges Freezers American fridges and freezers from the United States are fashionable additions to any kitchen. They offer huge capacity and allow you to buy more and visit the shops less often. They are also sleek and minimalist in design. Look out for a mini bar door on the fridge that folds down to provide ease of access to your cold drinks. Size American fridge freezers are larger than their UK counterparts, and they look stunning in any kitchen. These fridges are usually freestanding and can reach as high as 91cm. They can also vary in size from 70cm to 91cm. Usually, they come with two doors that fully lengthen to give you access to both the fridge and freezer. They may also have shelves on the door to make it easy to access items. This classic design is well-liked because it has the full width of storage and gives easy access to the contents without opening the fridge or freezer more than one time. These freezers can also be deeper than their UK counterparts, which allows you to pack in more frozen food items and in reducing shopping trips. The additional storage space makes them a great option for large family dinners and party planning. Certain models come with frost-free technology that reduce the need for manual defrosting and extend their service. They also come with interesting features, such as water and ice dispensers for chilled drinks on demand. Measure your space before buying the latest American refrigerator freezer. You should also consider the height to make sure you can fit it into your space and that you don't strike the doors or cabinets while opening. If you purchase an item that is plumbed for water, you'll need to ensure it is placed near a water source. Style The term “American-style refrigerator freezer” is a catch-all name for the large models popular with larger families. fridge freezers american style have double doors that open to cupboard-size. This traditional design lets you access your food at an eye level without having to open the whole appliance, allowing you to conserve energy by only opening one door at a go and minimizing the loss of cold air which can help lower your energy costs. If you have a big family to feed or like to cook in batches, look out for models with extra storage capacity and a variety of useful features such as no-frost technology as well as multi-flow settings. A lot of American models we sell come with an efficient ice dispensing system to allow everyone to enjoy a refreshing glass of water. Some of the larger models also have a convertible zone that you can choose to use as an additional fridge compartment or freezer space. This allows you to have the flexibility you require for your growing family as well as the contents of your weekly shop. Most of our models are stand-alone, and can be placed as a beautiful piece of furniture or even pushed into kitchen units at banks to create a more sleek appearance. Be aware that these appliances are often larger than conventional refrigerator freezers, so you'll want to be sure that you are able to make them work in your home. Stores If you have a large family to feed, American fridge freezers that can hold more than 500 litres are the best. This will be enough space to carry 40 shopping bags! It is recommended to look for models with glass panels so you can see your food items without having to open the door. You can then look over your food before going shopping, and you'll not overlook that crucial block of cheese. There are fridge freezers equipped with mini-bar doors which fold up – ideal to open your bottle. Some models come with the option of a water, ice or crushed ice dispensers too. That gives you chilled drinks as you need them and without the need for a separate jug and they're easy to keep clean too. Frost-free or no frost technology can help prolong the lifespan of your appliance by preventing the build-up of dust which can affect the performance of your appliance. It also saves you time and effort since you'll have to defrost less often than standard refrigerator freezers. Many of our models also have a holiday setting which reduces the amount of energy your fridge's freezer uses up while you are away. Make sure you empty your freezer before leaving! We also have models that have energy efficiency ratings of A or higher. This is great for the planet and keeps your electricity costs low. Energy Although American fridge freezers can take up much more space than UK models, it doesn't mean they're a fortune to run. Modern manufacturing techniques and the energy efficiency demands of customers mean that these huge appliances consume less power than you might think. The bigger the fridge freezer the higher the operating costs. This isn't always the case. It's often down to the compressor placement which sits close to the larger vertical freezer compartment. It gets hot quickly, meaning it will need to work harder to ensure that things stay cool. However, this doesn't have to be the case, and you can pick from a range of American fridge freezers that are energy-efficient and A+ with low levels of noise too. You can also search for additional features that will lower the cost of food shopping like full air circulation to stop the build-up of frost and fancy 0@ fruit and veg drawers to ensure long-lasting freshness. Remember that kitchen appliances of a large size are typically very heavy. You'll need to make sure they're able to pass through the front and internal doors upon delivery, especially when it's being delivered to an upper floor apartment. Ask the retailer to remove and reattach the fridge freezer door when they deliver the appliance if they are worried. You could also engage an expert handyman.