American Fridge Freezers - Buyers Guide

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American Fridge Freezers - Buyers Guide

Introduction

The coolest thing in home appliances at the moment has to be USA style fridge freezers. Americans have long been enjoying the luxury of these - and it’s easy to see why:

  • Fantastic amount of space

  • Chilled drinks on tap

  • Home bar

  • Instant ice cubes


  • This guide will help you with everything you need to consider when purchasing a USA style fridge freezer.

    Comet 94 American Fridge Freezer

    Important Considerations

    It is plain to see the advantages of USA style fridge freezers - but they are very different to the models we are used to in this country. Therefore there are a few things you need to consider when buying.

    1. Will It Fit In Your Kitchen?

  • Dimensions will be listed in the product features

  • Although they look much bigger they are in most cases only about 15 inches wider than traditional fridge freezers.

  • Comet 95 American Fridge Freezer

    2. Is The Access To Your Kitchen Big Enough?

    Make sure you walk the path that the delivery personnel will have to take to install your product. Take measurements of all gangways (doors can be removed if necessary - see the delivery & fitting section). Also USA style fridge freezers tend to be taller.

    Comet 96 American Fridge Freezer

    3. Where Will It Go In Your Kitchen?

  • Your new USA style fridge freezer will be the focus point of the kitchen so getting the correct position is important.

  • If you want a model with water on tap or ice making you will need the unit to be plumbed in. In order to do this the unit will need to be placed within 1m of a standard washing machine/dishwasher connector (cold fill only).

  • If in doubt please check with a qualified plumber who will confirm if your water supply is suitable.

  • It will also need to be within 1m of an electric socket


  • Features : Space & Accessibility

    USA style fridge freezers really do have an impact - there are many finishes to choose from to match your colour scheme. You may like the clean cut white, or high tech silver, or how about the latest aluminum designs.

    Larger than life and easy to clean.

    Comet 97 American Fridge Freezer
    Space

    Its easy to see one big advantage with USA style fridge freezers - their size. Some have over 20 cu ft gross capacity - double the size of a standard fridge freezer. With two doors you get double the amount of useful door storage space - great for taller items such as drink bottles. You can store up to a gallon size container in the fridge door.

    Accessibility

    When you open the door to a USA style fridge freezer you can see everything you have stored in there - this means everything is easy to get to and also makes for excellent access for easy cleaning.

    Features : Keeping Food Fresh & Healthy For Longer

    The air inside the cabinet ensures your food is in tip top condition, keeping food fresh and healthy for longer.

    Frost Free

  • Saves you having to defrost

  • Items stay separated e.g. remove one piece of bread at a time from a frozen sliced loaf

  • The packaging remains readable with no build up of frost


  • Air Blowing Cavities

  • Maintain more even temperatures

  • Samsung use the exclusive Multi-Flow air system - this directs cool air from a number of outlets to provide fast and even cooling throughout the cabinet, and adjusts for door opening.


  • Twin Cooling System

    Both the fridge and the freezer have separate cooling systems meaning the air in the two compartments never mix. There are 3 clear advantages to this:

    1. Humidity levels are maintained in the fridge to retain food freshness
    2. No mixing of odours between the two compartments
    3. Temperatures remain constant in both compartments to help improve efficiency

    Comet 98 American Fridge Freezer

    Features : Salad Draw Control & Cool Select Zone

    Salad draw humidity controls

    The salad drawer has a sliding control to vary the moisture of the air in the compartment - E.g. a moist environment to keep a lettuce fresh and crisp or a dryer environment to suit food such as mushrooms

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    Cool Select Zone

    This is an area within the fridge which has it’s own temperature control. Settings may include quick cool mode, thaw mode, soft freeze, chill mode and cool mode

    Comet 100 American Fridge Freezer

    Extra Special Features Found On Top Of The Range Models.

    Controlling Temperature

    With many electronically controlled models you can see at a glance if the correct internal temperatures are being maintained

    Chilled Drinks Dispenser

    Chilled drinks on tap 24 hours a day. For chilled water, why not use a plumbed in model taking fresh water straight from the mains. With plumbed in models, make sure the installation service includes fitting a filtration unit.

    Ice Dispensor

    Ice cubes on demand or why not crushed ice - great for kids drinks or putting the champagne on ice for those special occassions

    Home Bar

    The home bar gives instant access to your favourite drinks and provides a useful shelf whilst pouring. If you store regularly used items such as milk here it saves opening the door everytime you need it - keeping the cold air inside and reducing / cutting the running costs.

    Delivery and Fitting by Comet

    An extensive installation service.

    When you order:-

    You will be contacted at least 2 days before the delivery date to discuss the delivery of your new unit. You will need to provide the following information:

  • Is there an old appliance to be removed?

  • Is there easy access to the area that the appliance is being positioned?

  • Are there any steps?

  • What are the measurements of any doorways?

  • Is there enough room where the appliance is to be sited?

  • How near is the power source?

  • If your machine needs plumbing, how near is the water supply?


  • Physical Survey

    With Comet, If it is deemed necessary, a member of our delivery service may visit your premises to conduct a physical survey and, if after the survey, it is decided that the delivery is not achievable, then you will be refunded in full. There is no charge for the survey. However, if you require connection to your water supply and/or any doors removing, you will incur an additional cost. You will be charged this if and when this service is confirmed as necessary.

    Delivery

    At Comet they have one of the most flexible delivery services in the UK. There are various levels of service so you can specify the package that suits your needs. Not only can you choose the date of delivery when purchasing your product, you can also opt for an all day, morning or afternoon.

    Their delivery drivers are fully trained to provide a connection service on all USA style fridge freezers to ensure that your new product is fully functional when the driver leaves your home.

    Timings To Suit You

    Not only can you choose the date of delivery when purchasing your product, you can also opt for:

  • all day delivery

  • Morning or afternoon delivery


  • Removal Of An Old Appliance

    For a non-profit making charge Comet can arrange for your old refrigeration product to be removed and disposed of correctly.

    Please note that the Comet installation service is not available on those products delivered by the manufacturer direct. Where a product is delivered by the manufacturer you will be contacted by a member of staff to arrange delivery.

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    This Product Guide was provided by kind permmission of Comet.
    Comet checks competitors' prices, then lowers their own.

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