How to Choose the Smallest American Fridge Freezer

American fridge freezers can take up a lot of space, which is why it's important to measure your kitchen carefully to ensure that they can fit. You don't want to have to leave a gap in your kitchen or be at risk of hitting other white goods and damaging it.

Certain manufacturers offer slim American refrigerator freezers that are specifically designed for the UK market. These models measure 70cm wide and come with the look storage capacity, style and cutting-edge technology you'd expect.

Size

Choose one of our slim models if are limited in space and are looking to add an large american fridge freezers fridge freezer that stands out. They are smaller and offer more storage space than standard freestanding appliances. They look great when pushed back against a set of kitchen cabinets to create sleeker appearance.

Take a look at the dimensions carefully to make sure they will be suitable for your home. Make note of the height too - many models reach more than 180cm, which is too high for some homes. You can use our refrigerator sizes guide to compare different models against one another - or ask a sales representative in the store to assist.

You should also consider the energy efficiency rating of any American fridge-freezer you're thinking of purchasing. The ratings are indicated with letters and vary from A to A, with A being most efficient. Pick a model with an energy rating of 'E' or greater to save money on your utility bills. You might also want to examine the annual operating costs per kWh as listed in the product's specifications. This will give you an accurate estimate of what it will cost you to operate your new appliance.

Capacity

American fridge freezers are huge inside, meaning you'll have plenty of room to stash your daily purchases. Look for models with up 700 litres of storage space - enough for the majority of families. There's usually a separate freezer compartment and an automatic ice maker too and digital displays make it easy to monitor your energy use and ensure that you've shut the door correctly.

Choose a model with two cooling systems to keep the freezer and fridge at different temperatures. This stops the cold, dry air out of the freezer from drying the food items in the refrigerator and helps to stop smells transferring. It can also be more efficient than a single zone appliance, reducing your annual electricity bills by 10 percent.

Slimline American fridge freezers that are suited to smaller homes are available if you have a limited kitchen space. Hisense RQ560N4WCF has a low energy rating of "E" and a holiday setting that saves you energy when your fridge isn't fully stocked. It's among the most quiet running American fridge freezers we've tested, and it's designed to fit inside cabinets, making it ideal for kitchens that are small or have awkward shapes. Make sure you measure your cabinets before purchasing any white product to ensure that the new fridge freezer will fit. You should also allow space for ventilation at the sides, back and the top too.

Design

The beauty of a fridge freezer in the American style is that it can be pulled back to fit in an existing kitchen appliance to create a sleeker appearance or left standing as an accent piece. If you decide to go for a stand-alone design or one that sits within a cabinet, it's essential to measure the size of the space carefully so you can be sure your new appliance will be able to fit. Make a note of the distance the appliance will be from the cooker so that you can factor in the amount of clearance needed for opening and shutting the doors. All fridges and freezers require a little space around them for air circulation.

A slimmer option to full-size models, this fridge freezer from Hotpoint is a combination of an upright fridge Freezers american style with a freezer drawer-style. This allows easy access to your food at an eye-level and helps reduce energy consumption as you only open one door at a time to prevent the cold air from venting out. This is a great choice for smaller households. It comes with a non-plumbed dispenser that provides instant refreshment.

If you'd like to be able to savour fresh-brewed coffee and crisp soda at home without having to leave This American-style fridge from Beko is a good choice. This model is elegant and offers plenty of storage space, which is enough for 33 bags of groceries. It has a non-plumbed, instant drink ice maker and no-frost tech to keep your food crisp and frost-free.

Features

large american style fridge freezers fridge freezers provide many more options than storage for drinks and food, they can have smart screens for planning shopping lists inventory, recipes, or even recipes. They can dispense chilled water and ice cubes also. There are models that have automatic ice makers that fill a separate tray with crushed ice. Or manual ones where you add water to the freezer compartment and then turn a knob.

You can pick from slim models that are around 70cm in width to larger ones that are up to 90cm wide. Some models are taller at 175cm or 180cm, including feet. This is important in the case of low ceilings built in american fridge freezer your kitchen or space for fridge freezers is limited to an enclosed area with shelves above.

Many of the models we have on our top small American fridge freezer list have free of frost, or no-frost making it easier to keep clean and neat. This saves you time and money on defrosting and can help to reduce your energy costs as well.

There's a wide selection of fridge freezers with various features on our top American fridge freezer page. You can also filter our filters to limit the choices to your preferred size price, brand or retailer. You can also narrow down your choice by colour to maximize the kitchen's decor.