A How-To Guide For Best American Fridge Freezers From Beginning To End

Buying a Small American Fridge Freezer

An American fridge freezer is the ultimate in white goods for the home, with more storage space than your typical fridge and a host of additional features like full air circulation to keep freezer compartments frost-free and fancy fruit and veg drawers. For easy installation choose units without plumbing that don't require access to plumbing.

Storage

The good news is that there are many options when it comes to storage options for small American fridge freezers. There are models that have two large salad crispers, two drawers for freezers and zones that can change from freezer to refrigerator with the push of a button. They can also have an additional door for drinks to keep your favourite wine chilled and readily available.

Typically, you'll see American fridge freezers with long doors that resemble cupboards, with the fridge on the right and the freezer to the left, or side-by-side refrigerators and freezer units. You can also find French-style refrigerators, which have the fridge stacked on the top of one or more freezer drawers.

These models may take up some space in your kitchen however they'll provide more room for your groceries than a traditional freestanding model. There are slim American refrigerator freezers with only 70cm in width, perfect for small kitchens.

Look for a frost free freezer, no matter the size. This will save you from needing to defrost the freezer manually. Certain models come with the option of fast-freezing, which increases the freezing time to ensure that food stays fresher longer. You can find models that have adjustable shelves to make the most of your space. You'll also want to consider the energy efficiency rating of the appliance as it will let you know how efficient it is for the environment and what it will cost to operate.

Convertible zones

Some fridge freezers such as the Fridgemaster MS83430FFS are equipped with convertible zones that can be switched from fridge to freezer and back again at the touch of a button. This is a great way to store fresh beverages, wine and beer or even a huge batch of ice cream. This can be very useful for Christmas leftovers that you wish to freeze and reheat.

Samsung's FlexZone compartment is a great feature. It can be adjusted to accommodate different kinds of food. You can set it to Freeze or Soft Freeze. It can also be set to Chill or Refrigerate, or Freeze. This is an ideal way to keep all your frozen foods in order and ready for those big dinner celebrations.

Other useful features include door alarms that alert you if doors to the freezer or fridge were left open for too long, helping to keep food from spoiling. You can also find models with twin cooling systems that separate freezer and fridge compartments. This stops dry, cool freezer air from drying food items in the fridge, and helps cut down on energy costs.

Before buying be sure to check the energy rating. The higher the rating, the more efficient the model will be. You can also examine the yellow Energy Guide label for an estimate of operating costs.

Water and ice dispensers

Many American fridge freezers feature dispensers for water and ice so that you can drink chilled filtered water or cubes with the push of one button. They're great to keep drinks on hand for guests, or even the kids. There are also models with manual ice makers in the freezer section where you simply fill a removable tray and turn the dial to release crushed ice.

American refrigerator freezers that are plumbed require the mains water supply. They are only able to be installed in a kitchen that is already set up and has the space to accommodate them. If you're looking to save money, or don't have enough room for a refrigerator freezer with a plumbed connection there are alternatives. For example you can purchase refrigerators that have refillable water bottles that you fill yourself.

If you enjoy entertaining, then you must look for an American refrigerator freezer that comes with an integrated wine cooler that can accommodate up to 28 bottles and is designed for optimal cooling. There are also models with an intelligent door opener that lets you control and monitor your appliance remotely with Smart ThinQ technology via your smartphone or tablet. There are also models with an A+ energy rating, which will help you reduce your carbon footprint while also saving money on operating expenses.

Built-in cameras

Refrigerators with cameras are more of a 'nice-to-have rather than a necessity. However they can be useful for those looking to keep track and reduce their consumption of food. They let you know what's in your fridge without opening the door, which is especially useful for families with busy schedules. You can also use the camera to find out whether you've shut the fridge before heading out to shop, for example.

Samsung offers a range of fridge freezers equipped with cameras, such as the fashionable RS50N3513WW/EU. It features a large touchscreen display that allows you to look through the contents of your fridge, search for recipes and order groceries. It's powered by the company's own smart assistant Bixby and can work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant too. You can alter the temperature of your fridge remotely using your tablet or smartphone.

Hisense's fridge freezer FMN431W20C is an affordable choice. It can hold 550ltr in both the fridge and freezer. Front-mounted water and Ice american-style fridges dispensers are also included. It comes with no-frost, which will save you from the annual discomfort of chipping away ice by hand and LED lighting for easier interior navigation. It's frost-free and EnergyStar rated, which means it can be efficient and cheap to run. It doesn't have the flashy cameras of the aforementioned Samsung models however, it's able to keep you well-fed with less expense.