American Fridge Freezer

Built-in American fridge freezers are a favorite choice for families. They often come with sophisticated features. These stylish units can stand as a stand-alone feature or be pushed back into the kitchen's units in a row to give a more modern design.

On average they offer 390 litres of storage space, enough to store around 20 grocery shopping bags worth of food. There are models that come with ice and water dispensers without plumbing.

Size

American fridge freezers tend to be larger and more deep than UK versions, and consequently take up more room in your kitchen. If you are replacing an old American refrigerator freezer or adding one to a new open-plan kitchen, make sure you determine the size of the room to ensure that it will fit without awkward corners or gaps.

The larger size of an American fridge freezer also means it can hold more than the typical UK model. This is ideal if are a large family or frequently host guests in your home.

This stately LG American-style side-by-side fridge freezer offers plenty of storage space for your fresh food. It comes with 4 shelves, 2 door bins, and a multi-functional salad crisper. It even includes a plumbed-in water and ice dispenser for the convenience of a drink on demand drink.

Capacity

American fridge-freezers can hold lots of food and some models include water and ice dispensers that are plugged into. They can also feature smart screens that let you create shopping lists, check out recipes and more.

A standard side by side model can hold a storage space of 600 litres. This is sufficient for the majority of families. You can have more storage space with the French door model that has two full-length doors that allow access at eye level.

There are models that are smaller, designed to fit in cabinets. These models can also help you save on energy costs. You can choose a built in fridge/freezer which is fully integrated into a cabinet. This allows you to keep it hidden when not in use. They are great for smaller kitchens, or if you do not want to be faced with a fridge freezer dominating the room.

Layout

Unlike traditional top-freezers which can be a bit of an unorganized mess with their 'Joker' freezer compartments (or according to what we've heard), American fridge freezers provide more organized and easy storage. The standard size is 90cm, but slimline models are also available and are usually deeper too - around 70cm or more.

Before you purchase an American-style refrigerator freezer, ensure that your kitchen can accommodate the larger size. Keep in mind that these appliances will be independent and not part of a a line of white goods that extend from floor to ceiling. They will need plenty of space.

There are two main layouts to choose from, both accessible via full-length doors. The French door design combines the fridge with a double door, and freezer drawers underneath. This allows the user to open only one of them at a time, which redes and crushed ice. It's usually automatically filled, which means you don't have to worry about running out of cold stuff.

Certain brands also come with built-in SodaStreams that let you take advantage of carbonated water on-demand. Check your appliance's instruction manual for the full explanation of how this works.

Non-plumbed

If you don't have a plumbed in water supply or don't desire the additional expense for a new one, an American fridge freezer with an ice dispenser can still be an excellent choice. These models offer regular cold water and crushed or cubed ice, with some models offering 144 ice cubes per day that's enough to keep your entire family hydrated.

They offer plenty of storage space, with the fridge cavity typically having four shelves with two fruit and vegetable drawers and some mini door shelves for oft-used items. They also have a range of clever technology which includes a full air circulation that prevents frost and a simple to navigate flat-buttoned control panel.

LG has a broad selection of American style fridge freezers that come with water dispensers and ice features You're sure to find one that will fit your family. A majority of these models are ENERGY STAR(r) certified as well. This means they offer exceptional performance, without compromising on quality and functionality.