Comparing American Fridge Freezers and Integrated Fridge Freezers

Domestic refrigerators date back to early 20th century, the initial practical fridge was introduced in 1915 in America. However it was just in the 30's that the refrigerators became a demanded domestic machine, it then took forty years for the instrument to accomplish the same degree of ingress in the UK. Side by Side, also know as American Style Fridge Freezers were imported by a company named Amana in 1949 and Integrated Refrigerators (top fridge/bottom freezer style) came later in the middle of the 1950's.that's the history lesson over, now lets glance at the differences between these two absolute domestic units. Initially when purchasing a refrigerator is its energy ability. When it comes down to energy efficiency both versions of refrigerator offer A+ energy ratings which demonstrates a nice concern to the environment by their makers. Gone were the days when Frost Free was something fridge freezer makers gobed about. so you are clear, both versions are frost free.DesignAn US Style Fridge Freezer has a more rugged design, first because the fridge needs to be on one side and the freezer on the other. Just for the record the fridge is always on the right hand side while the icebox is on the left. They come in a collection of colours: stainless steel, brushed steel, white and black.American style fridge freezers are also renowned to have incorporated in its doors, an ice and a water dispenser, two very handy utilities. Up-to-date models are equipped with LED touch to control temperature and top of the range models come with on-board computers and wi-fi connection.Integrated fridge freezers can be distinguished from the American Style Simply because the fridge stays above while the freezer section is at the base. The doors can only be equipped with water dispensers but they are also equipped with LED touch screens that allow you control temperature and other features.StorageUS style fridges overshadow Integrated ones when the issue is storage, there is no need for further analysis. just take a look at them and you can see.Room Space This is an important pre purchase consideration. The size of you kitchen is the deciding factor, for example i would not purchase an American style model for my tiny kitchen, it would take over the entire room.On the other hand if you have a full size kitchen that an American Style Fridge Freezer would fit, it could be the answer.CostAmerican style fridges are near 700-1000 pounds on average while Integrated refrigerators range from 300/800 pounds depending on the manufacturers.SummaryIf you have the space, go with an American Style Fridge Freezer but if Budgets are tight, even though you have the space an Integrated Fridge freezer will also satisfy your needs and provide good storage space for all your food.