Buying a Small American Fridge Freezer

The American fridge-freezer is considered to be the king of white goods that are made in the United States. It has more storage than any other model and comes with a variety of additional features like air circulation that keeps freezer compartments frosted and fancy 0@ drawers for vegetables and fruit. Look for models without plumbing that do not require access to your plumbing for a simple installation.

Stores

The good news is that there are plenty of options for storage options for small American fridge freezers. You can find models with two freezer drawers as well as large salad crispers, and zones that can switch from freezer to fridge at the flick of a button. They may also come with an additional door for drinks, so you can keep your wine chilled and available.

You'll usually find American fridge-freezers with long cupboard-like doorways, the fridge on the left and freezer on the right, or a side-by-side fridge and freezer units. There are models with a fridge on the top of a drawer for freezer or two, also known as French-style refrigerators.

These models will take up more space in your home however, you'll have more space to store your food items. You can find slim American refrigerator freezers measuring only 70cm in width which is ideal for kitchens with limited space.

Make sure you have a frost-free freezer, regardless of size. This will save you from having to defrost it manually. Some even have a speed-freeze setting that boosts freezing times which means food stays fresher for longer. There are also models with adjustable shelves, which will ensure that you're making the most of the available space. The energy rating can reveal how efficient the appliance is and the cost to run.

Convertible zones

Some fridge freezers like the Fridgemaster MS83430FFS have convertible zones. These zones can be changed between fridge and freezer at the touch a button. This can be ideal for storing fresh vegetables or keeping beer and wine chilled, or perhaps a big batch of frozen ice cream. It is also useful during the Christmas season when you have lots of leftovers that you can freeze and then reheat.

Another great feature is to look into Samsung's FlexZone compartment, which you can adjust to suit different food types - it can be set to Freeze or Soft Freeze chill, Refrigerate or Chill. This can be an ideal way to keep all your frozen food items organized and ready for big dinner gatherings.

Other useful features include door alarms that will notify you if the refrigerator or freezer doors are left open for too long, which can help stop food spoilage. You can also find models with twin cooling systems which separate the freezer and fridge compartments. This stops the dry, cold air from the freezer from drying food in the fridge. It also helps to save energy.

Be sure to take a look at the energy rating of your chosen model before purchasing. The higher the rating the more efficient it will be. It's also worth checking the yellow Energy Guide label to get an estimate of running costs.

Ice and water dispensers

Many Haier Platinum Inoxamera to check what you've left out if it's not closed your fridge prior to shopping, for example.

Samsung offers a variety of fridge freezers that have cameras, including the elegant RS50N3513WW/EU. It features a large touchscreen display that lets you see the contents of your fridge, find recipes, and even order groceries. It is powered by Bixby, the smart assistant of the brand. It can also be controlled by Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. It can be controlled via your smartphone or tablet and adjust the temperature settings of your fridge remotely.

For a budget-friendly alternative check out Hisense American Fridge: E-Class Stainless Steel 302L's FMN431W20C refrigerator freezer. It's got a huge 550ltr capacity across the freezer and fridge, plus front-mounted water and Ice dispensers. It comes with no-frost technology to alleviate the pain of breaking the ice manually and LED lighting to make it easier to navigate through the interior space. It's frost-free and EnergyStar rated, which means it can be economical and efficient to operate too. It may not come with the high-end cameras that the Samsung models do, but you can still find plenty of food for a lesser cost.