How to Choose the Best American Style Fridge Freezer

American fridge freezers are king-sized beasts, ideal for families with a lot of mouths to feed. They come with advanced specifications and a large capacity, which includes Ice dispensers.

If you're looking to improve your kitchen or recently moved in, selecting the most American-style fridge freezer is a significant investment. How do you narrow down the options?

Larger storage space

American fridge freezers have plenty of interior space for meals which is ideal for large families, enjoy frozen food or desire the ultimate dual-purpose kitchen appliance. They are typically larger than traditional fridge freezers - 90cm or more, usually compared to 70cm for the standard freestanding model and deeper too at 70cm in depth. They are not suited to smaller UK homes, and you'll have to ensure that you have enough space to accommodate them prior to purchasing.

But the huge dimensions are not the only bad thing as they usually include a lot of clever ideas to keep your food fresher longer. For instance, a full air circulation helps prevent frost from building up and fancy fruit and vegetable drawers can be used to store chilled food at a temperature that is optimal to maintain freshness for a long time. Refrigerator freezers can also include dispensers, such as water dispensers and ice cube makers for fresh, cold drinks upon demand.

This Hisense model might not boast the top-rated energy efficiency rating of some of our more expensive picks but it's an elegant and well-loved model that provides plenty of storage space in a slimline package. Its capacity is 521 litres which is roughly 28 bags of food. This is enough to meet the needs of any family. The feature that does not freeze means that you won't have to defrost the unit manually. The interior Frydge is user-friendly with adjustable shelves as well as LED lighting.

Smart technology

This clever American fridge freezer is packed with clever features that keep your food fresher for longer. The LINEARCooling feature ensures that the temperature is precise, while the Pure N Fresh feature eliminates any smells that make you vomit. The fridge's door also features a wine rack and four shelves to store your daily shopping. Additionally, it's WiFi compatible so you can control your American Fridge Freezer from anywhere.

It's a expensive however this 485L Hisense Silver Fridge Freezer - No Frost Shop American Style Fridge Freezers Online fridge freezer makes an impact in your kitchen. It is slim but has the capacity of 431 litres. It can hold 23 bags worth of food. Total No Frost means you'll never have to think about defrosting manually. It also comes with a MultiFlow Air cooling system that distributes cool air evenly throughout the freezer and fridge.

This fridge freezer boasts a very impressive A+ energy rating, so it won't cost you a fortune to run. It's also extremely quiet at just 44dB. This means you won't get disturbed when you take an ice-cold glass from the dispenser that isn't plumbed at the right hand side of the door. The LED lighting in the fridge and freezer compartments add an attractive extra. You can also change the way the freezer compartments are organized.

Better airflow

A favorite appliance of Mumsnet users, American fridge freezers can be an amazing addition to any kitchen. These huge models with side-by-side doors offer oodles of space for food and drinks and also feature cutting-edge technology such as dispensers for water and ice, as well as smart screens to plan shopping lists, consult recipes, and track inventory, among other useful functions. They can be quite bulky and typically 90cm wide. This means that you'll need a lot of space around them. Fortunately, some manufacturers have smaller models of 70cm to suit UK homes that give you all the storage space and style of an American but are a more manageable size for smaller space.

For instance this model from LG has a 'MultiflowAir Cooling' system that circulates air throughout the fridge and freezer sections to prevent the build-up of water and ice that means no more manual defrosting. It's also classified as "E" for energy efficiency, meaning it's going to help you cut down on those energy bills, as well as having modern, sleek design.

You must ensure you purchase a model that is reliable, just as you would with any other major purchase. Refrigerators run all the time and so you have to make sure that yours will last for a long time. This is crucial especially if it is packed with expensive frozen foods or fresh produce. If you are looking for a refrigerator that comes with an extended warranty or one that gives an instant replacement if something goes wrong, look out for those.

Easy to clean

Kenwood KSBSX20 has received excellent reviews from both the owners and industry experts. Its massive capacity, which includes a separate MyZone drawer that can be set to +1C or -1C, means you can store fresh vegetables and fruits at the right temperature, and swiftly chill drinks. It also features a Humidity Zone, which maintains the air inside the freezer at a constant 90 percent humidity. This is ideal for frozen vegetables and fruits.

This fridge freezer is great for busy family kitchens due to its stainless steel exterior that is resistant to fingerprints and recessed handles. This fridge freezer is perfect for those with limited space, as it has large capacity of 521 litres. This is 28 bags worth of shopping. It also comes with a handy ice maker as well as Total No Frost technology that stops ice layers from building up.

This American fridge-freezer is an excellent bargain at this price. It is a great value for the money. Its large salad crisper makes it easy to keep track of fresh veg and it comes with LED lighting throughout the fridge compartment, so you'll be able to find the last piece of food in the drawers to the back. It's also energy efficient, with an E rating and a holiday mode that helps you save even more energy.