Best American-style fridge freezers for 2020

If you're reading this and firstly wondering what on earth an American-style fridge freezer is and what sets it apart from an English or let's say a Spanish fridge freezer - size is the best answer.

American fridge freezers are usually much bigger in size, mainly so they can store more options at once, you know how they like to do things bigger in the states.

Instead of a fridge and freezer unit with one below the other (like we're more accustomed to in the UK) American style fridge freezers opt for a side by side approach; giving you much more room to store the monthly shop.

We found some of the best deals from electrical retailers like AO and Currys.

If you still have no idea what you've just read - we've rounded up 10 of the best fridge freezer models available to buy now.

 

Best American-style fridge freezers for 2020

1. KENWOOD KMD70X19 Fridge Freezer

© Currys KENWOOD KMD70X19 Fridge Freezer

With just under 400 litres of capacity between the fridge and freezer, this appliance from Kenwood is perfect for a small to medium sized family.

There's the added bonus of two large freezer drawers, allowing you to freeze larger items and your veg with enough room for it all. There's also no need to worry about ever defrosting the fridge freezer, thanks to frost free technology.

At under £600 it's one of the most affordable models out there well worth considering for your kitchen.

Price: £599.99, Currys - buy here now

2. Haier HRF-522IG6 Freestanding American Fridge Freezer

The Haier American fridge freezer is stylish, sleek and boasts a generous 500 litre capacity, or 27 bags of food shopping - which is perfect with if you've got a big family.

Total No Frost technology stops ice building up inside, meaning you'll never have to defrost the freezer manually again; win, win.

A water dispenser offers you crisp, filtered water on tap and there's a handy ice maker to chill your favourite drinks whenever you want.

Price: £730, Amazon - buy here now

3. Samsung No Frost Side-by-Side Fridge Freezer

© Appliances direct Samsung No Frost Side-by-Side Fridge Freezer

With just under 400 litres of storing capacity combined in this stylish unit, you'll have more than enough room for all of your shopping, as well as some added bonuses - like the integrated wine rack.

Ensure your food is kept as fresh as can be for as long as possible, a 'Power Freeze' mode rapidly lowers the temperature of the freezer to accommodate newly added items.

An A+ rating means you're saving on energy bills as well as your monthly shopping bills, but an extra nifty feature is the 'vacation mode' function, which keeps your fridge running efficiently in low mode so it uses less energy.

Price: £949.97, Appliances Direct - buy here now

4. Russell Hobbs American Style Fridge Freezer

© Amazon Russell Hobbs American Style Fridge Freezer

This fridge freezer from Russell Hobbs has a stylish design with some great features, priced just under £800 it's also not too bad an ask for this style of appliance.

The rear panel of the unit is flame retardant giving you full piece of mind with your new appliance. You'll also get just over 500 litres of combined space between your fridge and freezer.

As well as a non plumbed water dispenser, inside you'll have the added convenience of four door racks, four shelves, a wine rack for four bottles and two drawers.

Price: £787.49, Amazon - buy here now

5. LG American-Style Smart Fridge Freezer

© Currys LG American-Style Smart Fridge Freezer

As far as looks go, this model from LG is super futuristic looking with some cool techy features you're bound to love if you love smart appliance.

Undoubtedly, one of the coolest features of this unit is the InstaView door. Simply tap on the door twice to light up the easy-access compartment. Using the LG SmartThinQ app, you'll also be able to easily adjust the temperature settings, or start the Express Freeze function to rapidly freeze your food.

The fridge freezer has a whopping 601 litre capacity which is superb for large families.

Price: £1499.99, Currys - buy here now

6. Hisense RS694N4TB1 American Fridge Freezer

© Argos Hisense RS694N4TB1 American Fridge Freezer

This American fridge freezer is super convenient and has the affordable price tag to compliment it. The no fuss appliance operates with a self-sufficient plumbing system, meaning that you can install it anywhere in your kitchen without worrying about anything.

There's 535 litres of space, ideal for families with more mouths to feed. Thanks to an easy to navigate LED touch control panel, you're able to quickly select the desired settings for each compartment - keeping your veg and you meat fresh to the optimal temperatures.

Price: £699.99, Argos - buy here now

7. Fisher & Paykel 4-Door American Style Freestanding 70/30 Fridge Freezer

© John Lewis Fisher & Paykel 4-Door American Style Freestanding 70/30 Fridge Freezer

It's a bit of a pricey one, but it's not hard to see why. Firstly, in the looks department, this 4-door fridge freezer has a stylish and almost futuristic design, adding a touch of elegance to any modern kitchen space.

Perfect for large households, the appliance offers plenty of room with 337 litres of fridge capacity and 159 litres of freezer capacity; there's a 70/30 split between the two sections, providing enough room for all of the essentials.

The premium option features ActiveSmart Technology to keep food fresher for longer, as well as variable temperature settings for each individual compartment.

Price: £2499, John Lewis - buy here now

8. Samsung Freestanding American Style Fridge Freezer

© John Lewis Samsung Freestanding American Style Fridge Freezer

The Samsung Freestanding American Style Fridge Freezer has a generous 593 litre capacity, which is equivalent to around 37 shopping bags - no need to worry about how you're going to store everything.

An internal camera within the fridge allows you to view contents, check expiry dates and even set yourself reminders for what's running low. Control your fridge from your smart phone so you'll never have to wonder what's in there, ever.

Play music or watch your favourite show on the fridges large display screen. Thanks to bluetooth connectivity, you can even connect to smart speakers in your home. 

Price: £1999, John Lewis - buy here now

9. AEG American Style Fridge Freezer

© John Lewis AEG American Style Fridge Freezer

AEG’s fridge freezer offers you a more scenic view of your food, thanks to French-door design.

As well as being able to hold around 33 bags of shopping at a time, a fully integrated water dispenser provides fresh, chilled water direct from an internal tap, so no need for extra plumbing.

An A+ energy rating ensures you'll be saving money in more ways than one.

Price: £1949, AO - buy here now

10. Beko American Fridge Freezer

© AO Beko American Fridge Freezer

The Beko American-style fridge freezer is ideal for medium to large sized families. It has a sleek and slimline design that will compliment any modern kitchen setting, it's also got some amazing features and is priced very desirably.

The fridge freezer has an impressive 554 litre capacity, which is around 30 bags of shopping. It also has multiple cooling vents within that ensure lasting freshness for your food.

It boasts a non-plumbed water dispenser, so you can enjoy refreshing drinks whenever you like.

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Price: £629, AO - buy here now

 

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