You see them more and more often in modern kitchens: American refrigerators. Most American refrigerators are tall 2-door cabinets with a cooling section on the right and a – usually somewhat narrower – freezer section on the left. An ice cube dispenser is often built into the door of the freezer compartment.
We have looked at several American refrigerators and rated them on various features. Thus, we have compiled a Top 10 to help you choose the right American fridge freezer that suits your situation, preferences and budget.
They wondered the same thing at our house. After all, they are rather large appliances and required a lot of shifting in the kitchen to make room for them. But once it was there, the mood quickly changed. Everyone was happy with it. The children because of the ice cubes and the ice-cold water that came out. My wife because the space allowed her to make more use of all kinds of offers. So we soon earned back a good portion of the purchase price. “That daddy,” my youngest said the other day when she was making lemonade on the rocks, “he’s not so crazy.”
What is the best American fridge freezer for you?
You choose your American fridge freezer based on a number of starting points. How much space do you have in your kitchen? What about your budget? Does it need an ice-cube dispenser? Do you value luxury, do you want it to look nice or do you want a quiet appliance? All questions you need to answer for yourself. Based on those answers, you can choose the most suitable American fridge freezer from our Top 10.
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The best American fridge in the test
Samsung rs68a8842sl
The American fridge, designed in sleek stainless steel, is the best in the test as far as we are concerned. It has a large capacity, does not use too much energy and you never have to defrost it thanks to the No Frost system. Twin Cooling Plus technology keeps the contents of the fridge compartment fresh for longer. Of course, this American fridge also features an ice cube, crushed ice and cold water dispenser. Just keep in mind that you need to connect it to the water supply.
- Large capacity
- Never defrost
- Twin Cooling Plus
- Ice cube dispenser included
- No door-in-door
- Type: side-by-side without door-in-door
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 187 x 91 x 72 cm
- Refrigerator compartment capacity: 415 litres
- Freezer compartment capacity: 237 litres
- Includes ice cube and water dispenser
- Connection to water supply
- Energy class D
- Noise level: 37 dB
The American fridge freezer with the best value for money
LG GML844MCAE
The American fridge is a so-called French door fridge. That means the freezer compartment is at the bottom and the refrigerator compartment at the top, with double doors. This has the advantage that you can effortlessly put larger dishes inside and less energy is lost when you open the fridge. The ice cubes, crushed ice and cold water dispenser works with a reservoir, which you refill yourself. This American fridge has door cooling for an even temperature, a freshness zone for fruit and vegetables and, above all, a pleasant price.
- Vegetable preservation zone
- Door cooling
- Never defrost
- Ice cube dispenser included
- Bit noisy
- Relatively small refrigerator compartment
- Type: French doors
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 178.7 x 83.5 x 73.4 cm
- Refrigerator compartment capacity: 286 litres
- Freezer compartment capacity: 220 litres
- Includes ice cube and water dispenser
- With water tank
- Energy class D
- Noise level: 40 dB
The best American fridge freezer with dispenser for a limited budget
Haier HSR5918FIPB
The American fridge is affordable, yet complete. The side-by-side model has a dispenser for ice cubes and ice cold water, which you connect to the water supply. The fridge has a spacious cooling and freezing section, but lacks a freshness zone for fruit and vegetables. The purchase price of this American fridge is relatively low, which you do notice because of the somewhat lighter material, so the fridge is not very quiet. The low energy consumption, on the other hand, is a plus.
- Low purchase price
- Ice dispenser
- Low energy consumption
- Suitable for large families
- Light build quality
- Somewhat noisy
- Refrigerator type: side by side
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 177.5 x 90.8 x 65.9 cm
- Refrigerator compartment capacity: 333 litres
- Freezer compartment capacity: 178 litres
- Ice cube and water dispenser included
- Connection to water supply
- Energy class D
- Noise level: 40 dB
The best dispenser-less American fridge freezer for a limited budget
Veripart VPSBS177Z
The is one of the cheapest American refrigerators on the market, but certainly not one of the least. OK, you’re missing a dispenser for ice cubes and chilled water, but otherwise this is a complete American fridge. It is very spacious, with a total net capacity of 562 litres. Enough for a whole week’s worth of groceries. The temperature in the fridge compartment is evenly distributed and you never have to defrost the Veripart VPSBS177Z.
- Large capacity
- Never defrost
- Even temperature distribution
- No door-in-door
- No ice cube dispenser
- Refrigerator type: side by side
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 177 x 91.2 x 70.4 cm
- Refrigerator compartment capacity: 359 litres
- Freezer compartment capacity: 203 litres
- No ice and water dispenser
- Energy class E
- Noise level: 39 dB
The most durable American fridge freezer
Samsung RS68A884CB1/EF
At energy class C, the is just about the most economical American fridge you can buy. This is partly due to the Metal Cooling technology, which keeps air in the fridge compartment when you open it. The ice cube maker has a connection to the water supply, so you never have to refill a water tank.
- Energy efficient
- Ice cube maker
- Water supply via water pipe
- build quality could be better
- Makes little noise
- Refrigerator type: side by side
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 178 x 91.2 x 71.6 cm
- Refrigerator compartment capacity: 409 litres
- Freezer compartment capacity: 226 litres
- Ice cube and water dispenser
- Energy class C
- Noise level: 39 dB
The best quiet American fridge
Samsung RS68A8531S9
The offers lots of convenience: you never have to defrost it, you can use the freezer compartment as a fridge and it has an ice cube maker. But surely the big plus is that you hardly hear it when it turns on.
- Makes little noise
- Never defrosts
- Freezer can also be used as a cooler
- Ice cube maker
- Fill water tank regularly
The best compact American fridge
Samsung RF50A5002B1/EG
The is a French door fridge, with a freezer drawer at the bottom and a two-door fridge above. At 81.7 cm wide, it is the most compact you can find. The black American fridge is specially treated so you won’t see any fingerprints on it. Unfortunately, it does make a lot of noise and lacks an ice cube maker.
- Compact model
- Never defrost
- Fast freezing and cooling
- Low purchase price
- Makes a lot of noise
- No ice cube maker
- Refrigerator type: French doors
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 178 x 81.7 x 71.5 cm
- Refrigerator compartment capacity: 331 litres
- Freezer compartment capacity: 100 litres
- No ice and water dispenser
- Energy class F
- Sound level: 42 dB
The best American fridge for large households
LG GSJV90MCAE
If you’re looking for an American fridge with plenty of space, check out the Which, with 416 litres of fridge space and a 219-litre freezer section, has enough capacity for a family of five or more. And that, while it also has an ice cube dispenser. Moreover, it is reasonably economical, thanks in part to the door-in-door, and makes little noise.
- Lots of space
- Includes ice cube dispenser
- Low energy consumption
- Makes little noise
- Door-in-door
- Construction not super solid
- Refrigerator type: Side-by-side with door-in-door
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 179 x 91.3 x 73.5 cm
- Refrigerator compartment capacity: 416 litres
- Freezer compartment capacity: 219 litres
- Ice cube and water dispenser
- Connection to water supply
- Energy class E
- Noise level: 36dB
The most luxurious American fridge
Bosch KAG93AIEP
Just say what functionality your fridge should have and this American fridge has it. Be it an ice cube dispenser, a handy door-in-door or a quick freeze and cool function. Doesn’t it have any drawbacks then? Yep, it’s fairly expensive, but that’s okay with such a complete fridge. And it does make a noticeable noise when it starts up.
- Large capacity
- Door-in-door
- Ice cube dispenser
- Never defrost
- Quick freeze and cool function
- Somewhat noisy
- High purchase price
- Refrigerator type: Side-by-side with door-in-door
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 179 x 91.3 x 73.5 cm
- Refrigerator compartment capacity: 369 litres
- Freezer compartment capacity: 191 litres
- Ice cube and water dispenser
- Connection to water supply
- Energy class E
- Noise level: 42 dB
The American fridge with the most beautiful design
SMEG FQ60NDF
If you want to buy an American fridge with a beautiful design, you will soon end up with a SMEG fridge. It may not look like the iconic retro fridge that SMEG is known for, but the sleek design still betrays the typical SMEG design. And with SMEG, it is never just about the looks, the quality and functionality are never lost sight of.
- Lots of space
- Beautiful design
- Very quiet
- Ease of use
- No ice cube maker
- Consumes a lot of energy
- Refrigerator type: French doors with double freezer drawer
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 182.5 x 84 x 74.5 cm
- Refrigerator compartment capacity: 387 litres
- Freezer compartment capacity: 152 litres
- No ice and water dispenser
- Energy class F
- Noise level: 35 dB
Overview with the 10 best American refrigerators from our test
They wondered the same thing at our house. After all, they are rather large appliances and required a lot of shifting in the kitchen to make room for them. But once it was there, the mood quickly changed. Everyone was happy with it. The children because of the ice cubes and the ice-cold water that came out. My wife because the space allowed her to make more use of all kinds of offers. So we soon earned back a good portion of the purchase price. “That daddy,” my youngest said the other day when she was making lemonade on the rocks, “he’s not so crazy.”
Buying an American fridge: how to choose the right American fridge freezer?
If you want to buy an American fridge, you need to answer a few questions for yourself:
- What’s your budget? American refrigerators are not cheap, although they are comparable in price to stand-alone fridges and freezers. Good and cheap products are the LG GML844MCAE and the Haier HSR5918FIPB American fridge.
- How big should your American fridge be? That depends on two things: how big your house is and how big your household is. American refrigerators are big, so you do need the space to place it and – what many people forget – to get it inside. In addition, the contents of the fridge and freezer compartment should be big enough for your family. For most products, a family size of 5 people is no problem.
- What kind of American fridge do you want? There are roughly three types of American refrigerators. The best-known variant is the side-by-side American fridge, with or without an ice and water dispenser. In this type, the fridge and freezer compartments sit side by side, with the door of the freezer compartment being narrower than that of the fridge compartment. Then there is the side-by-side refrigerator with door-in-door. This has an extra door is the door of the fridge section, which saves energy. Finally, there is the American fridge freezer with French doors. In these, the fridge sits above the freezer. So you have a wide refrigerator section with 2 doors.
- Water tank or mains connection? If you choose a fridge with a water and ice dispenser, you still have to choose between a product that connects to the mains water supply and one with a water reservoir. With the former, you never have to refill water, while with the latter you are free to place it wherever you want.
Conclusion: these are the best American refrigerators
There is a wide range of American refrigerators on the market. You have them in shapes and sizes, expensive and less expensive. On average, we think the Samsung RS68A8842SL American fridge freezer is the best. But if you have less to spend or specific requirements, check out our Top 10. There you can compare American fridge freezers to find out which one is the most suitable for you.
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Frequently asked questions
This is a fridge with two doors. Often a narrow door for the freezer compartment and a wider door for the refrigerator compartment.
In a door-in-door American fridge, there is an extra door in the fridge door. Behind it, you can put the most frequently used products, so you don’t have to open the big door every time you want to reach for them. That way, you save energy.
In an American fridge with French doors, the freezer is at the bottom and the fridge at the top. The fridge does have two doors. This makes it look a bit like the door of an old-fashioned French cottage. Hence the name.
Because they are basically two appliances in one. For practical reasons, the width and depth are limited, so space must be found in the height.
The larger kitchen specialty shops often have several models in their showroom, but the widest selection can be found online, at webshops like Bol.com and Coolblue.