Wide fridge freezers often consist of a side by side fridge and freezer rather than the more typical fridge on the top, freezer on the bottom (or vice versa). These appliances come in many different shapes and sizes and are sought after appliances in many homes for the extra features they offer. However, it is only worth investing in a wide fridge freezer if you are certain you have room for the appliance.
There are two types of wide fridge freezer:
American style fridge freezer
French style fridge freezer
American fridge freezers typically consist of a full length fridge and a freezer stood side by side. They often have extra facilities such as an ice or water dispenser located in the door of the appliance. These wide fridge freezers offer a vast amount of food storage which is fantastic for a larger family but do ensure the appliance suits your requirements. American fridge freezers can scale up to more than 90cm wide, do you have enough space to cater for one?
The French style appliance has a fridge on top and a freezer on the bottom. The fridge is accessible by double doors whilst the freezer is built innovatively into two large separate drawers. This allows easy access to frozen food and means energy isn't wasted by having to open the entire freezer up to the elements. You food is less likely to be warmed by constant door opening and will therefore last longer.
One great looking French style wide fridge freezer is the Hotpoint Quadrio FF4DX. This model is available in a very classy black or stainless steel, depending on the colour scheme of your kitchen.
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Hotpoint FF4DX has an efficient A energy rating and frost free feature that maintains a constant flow of cold air through the appliance, preventing the build up of ice and frost on the inside of the freezer. This fridge freezer measures 70cm wide and has a fridge capacity of 300 litres. It is a good choice for a large family looking for a freestanding combined wide fridge freezer.
It also benefits from a full width bottle rack, two salad drawers and condiment shelves on each side of the appliance. It has anti-bacterial protection to prevent germs from breeding.
Wide fridge freezers provide a centrepiece for the modern kitchen as well as offering convenience and vast storage capacity which ever model you choose. But before you buy a wide fridge freezer look out for features on the fridge - does the water dispenser need to be plumbed in and can you place it near the water supply?
