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American fridges and freezers from the United States are stylish additions to any kitchen. They are large in capacity which means you can shop for groceries and visit the stores less often.

They also come with sleek and minimalist design. Look out for a mini bar door on the fridge that folds down for easy access to your cold drinks.

Size

American fridge freezers can make an impressive display in your kitchen, as they are larger than their UK counterparts. These fridges are usually freestanding and can have a size as large as 91cm. They can also range in size from 70cm to 91cm.

Usually, they come with two doors that fully lengthen to give access to both the fridge and freezer. They also often have shelves at the door to allow easy access to items. This classic design is popular because it offers wide-width storage and gives easy access to the contents without opening the fridge or freezer more than once.

They can also be more spacious than their UK counterparts enabling you to store more frozen food items and to cut down on shopping trips. The extra storage space makes them an ideal option for large family meals and party planning.

Certain models come with frost-free technology that make it less necessary to perform manual defrosting, and prolong their life. They also have new features like dispensers of water and ice for chilled drinks on demand.

When choosing a new American refrigerator freezer, take the time to take a careful measurement of your space. You should also consider the height so that you can fit it in the space, and to ensure you don't hit any doors or cabinets during opening. If you're buying an item that is plumbed-in, keep in mind you'll need to ensure that it is placed near an water supply.

Style

The 'American-style ' fridge freezer is a broad term that refers to the large models popular with larger families. They typically have double doors that open to cupboard-size. This classic design lets you access your food at a glance without having to open the whole appliance, allowing you to save energy by opening only one door at a time and minimizing the loss of cold air - which will help reduce your energy bills.

If you cook for a large number of people or want to cook in batches make sure you choose models that offer extra storage space, as well as useful features, such as no-frost and multi-flow settings. Many of the American-style models we stock include a handy ice dispenser that makes it easier for everyone to enjoy a glass of chilled water.

Some of the bigger models also have a convertible zone that you can choose to make into an additional refrigerator compartment or freezer space. This allows you to have the flexibility you require to accommodate your growing family and the contents of your daily shopping.

Most of our models are self-standing, and can be positioned as a fashionable piece of furniture, or placed into a bank's kitchen units to create a sleeker appearance. However, remember that these appliances may be more substantial than conventional fridge freezers and you'll need to examine your hallways and doors to ensure you can fit it in your home with ease.

Stores

If you have a big family to feed, american style fridge freezer integrated fridge freezers that can store more than 500 litres are the best. This is enough space to fit 40 shopping bags!

Look out for models with glass panels that allow you the view of your food items without opening the door. You can then check your food before you go shopping, and you won't overlook that crucial block of cheese. There are fridge freezers with mini bar doors that fold down to pour your drink into. Certain models also come with water dispensers, an ice dispenser and crushed ice. This allows you to have chilled drinks at your fingertips without the need for an additional jug. They are also easy to clean.

Frost-free or no-frost technology helps prolong the lifespan of your appliance by preventing build-ups which can affect the performance of your appliance. You'll also reduce time and effort because you'll have to defrost your refrigerator freezer less frequently than standard models.

A number of our models include a holiday setting which reduces the amount of energy your fridge's freezer uses up while you're away. Just make sure you empty the freezer prior to when you leave! Our selection includes models that have an energy efficiency rating of A or better. That's great for the environment and will keep your electricity costs low.

Energy

The fact that American fridge-freezers are more powerful than UK models doesn't mean that they cost more to run. Modern manufacturing techniques and energy efficiency requirements from customers mean that these huge appliances consume less electricity than you think.

The bigger the fridge freezer, the higher the operating expenses. However, this isn't always situation. The compressor is typically located close to a large, vertical freezer compartment. This causes it to heat up quickly and work harder to keep the items chilled.

There are American fridge freezers with A+ energy ratings and low noise levels. Look for features that lower your food costs, such as the full flow of air to avoid frost build-up and fancy drawers with 0@ for vegetables and fruits for long-lasting freshness.

Remember that kitchen appliances of a large size are usually quite heavy. It is important to make sure that they fit through the front and interior doors when it arrives, particularly when it's being delivered to an upper-floor apartment. Ask the retailer to remove and put back the door of the fridge freezer when they deliver the appliance if they are worried. You could also engage an electrician.