How to Choose the Best American Style Fridge Freezer

American fridge freezers come in king-sized sizes, ideal for large families. They boast huge capacity and advanced technical specifications, such as ice dispensers.

Whether you're looking to upgrade your kitchen or recently moved in, selecting the most American-style fridge freezer is an important investment. How do you narrow down your choices?

Larger storage space

American fridge freezers have large internal'meal space' which is great for families with multiple members or people who love frozen food items. They're also ideal to have a double-sided appliance. They're typically larger than standard fridge freezers with a size of 90cm or more. This is in contrast to a 70cm standard model. They are not suitable for smaller UK homes. You must be sure that you have the space before you purchase.

But the oversized dimensions aren't necessarily bad news since they often come with lots of clever ideas to keep your food fresher for longer. For instance, air circulation stops the build-up of frost up, and fancy fruit and vegetable drawers can be used to store chilled food at the ideal temperature for a long-lasting freshness. Refrigerator freezers can also include features that are dispensed, like water dispensers and ice cube machineries for fresh, cold drinks upon demand.

This Hisense model might not have the highest energy efficiency rating like some of our more expensive options, but it's a stylish and well-loved model that offers plenty of storage space in a compact package. Its capacity is 521 litres which is equivalent to about 28 bags of groceries. This is more than enough to satisfy any family. The no-frost feature ensures that you don't need to manually defrost it again. The interior is a breeze to use with adjustable shelves and LED lighting.

Smart technology

This smart American fridge freezer is packed full of clever features to keep your food fresher for longer. The LINEARCooling system ensures that the temperature is exact, while the Pure N Fresh feature gets rid of any vomit-inducing odours. It also has an attractive wine rack and four shelves in the fridge door - plenty of room for your weekly shopping! It's also WiFi capable, which means you can control the American Fridge Freezer anywhere.

This Hisense american Style integrated Fridge Freezer refrigerator freezer is a great addition to your kitchen. It's pricey however it makes an impression. It is slim but has the capacity of 431 litres. It can hold 23 bags worth of food items. Total No Frost means you'll not have to worry about manual defrosting. It also has a MultiFlow Air cooling system that circulates cold air evenly throughout the freezer and fridge.

This refrigerator freezer has an impressive A+ energy rating, meaning it won't cost you a fortune to run. It's also super quiet, at 44dB, so you won't get disturbed when you take a glass of ice water from the nonplumbed dispenser located on the right side of the door. The LED lighting in the fridge and the freezer compartments is a nice extra. You can also change the way the freezer compartments have been organized.

Better airflow

A favourite appliance of Mumsnet users, American fridge freezers can be an impressive addition to any kitchen. These huge side-by-side models offer oodles of space for food and drinks, plus cutting-edge technology like dispensers for water and ice, as well as smart screens to plan shopping lists, look up recipes, and track inventory, among other useful functions. However they can be a little heavy and generally 90cm wide american fridge freezer, which means you need to have a fair amount of free space around them. Some manufacturers offer smaller 70cm versions that can be adapted to UK homes. These models have all the features and style of the American but are more manageable for smaller spaces.

For example this model from LG comes with a 'Multiflow Air Cooling' system that circulates air through the freezer and fridge sections to prevent any build-up of ice and water and also eliminates manual defrosting. It's also rated energy efficient with an 'E' rating which will allow you to save money on your energy bills.

Like any major purchase you should make sure you buy a reliable model. Refrigerators run 24/7, so you must be sure that it will last particularly if it's full of expensive frozen meals and fresh produce. Look out for a fridge freezer that comes with a longer warranty or one that provides an immediate replacement if something goes wrong.

Easy to clean

The Kenwood KSBSX20 is a grand refrigerator-freezer that has received excellent reviews from users and experts in the industry alike. Its capacity is huge, and includes a separate MyZone drawer that can be set to -1C or +1C that means you can keep fresh fruit and vegetables in the right temperature and quickly chill drinks. In addition, with a clever Humidity Zone that keeps the air inside the freezer at 90 percent humidity, it's ideal to keep frozen food items and vegetables in top condition.

This fridge freezer is perfect for busy kitchens with families thanks to its stainless-steel exterior that is resistant to fingerprints, and recessed handles. This fridge freezer is perfect for those who have limited space, since it has the capacity of 521 litres. This is equivalent to 28 bags of shopping. It also has a handy ice maker as well as Total No Frost technology that prevents icy layers from building up.

This American fridge freezer is an absolute bargain at this price and provides excellent value for money. The large size salad crisper makes it easy to keep track of fresh veg, and it has LED lighting throughout the fridge compartment so it is easy to find the last remnant of food lurking in the drawers in the back. It's also energy efficient with an E-rating as well as a holiday mode that can help you save power.