Stylish French Style Fridge Freezers
The sleek french door fridge freezers have a large refrigerator compartment on top, and a spacious freezing compartment below. These fridge freezers also have some of highest capacities available.
Our top picks include customizable features such as doors with bins, shelves that can be adjusted and a full-width wine rack. Other features that set our top choices apart include:
Aesthetics
Stylish french door fridge freezers can make an elegant kitchen stand out. They are made of sleek stainless steel that will blend into a modern home and a range of kitchen decors. They also have exterior water filters, ice makers and temperature control options. Some of our french-style fridge freezers have a special finish that conceals fingerprints and other dirt marks. This makes them less likely to break over time.
What sets these refrigerators apart is the fact that they have doors that open in the middle, rather than swinging left or right on hinges, like traditional refrigerators. This makes them more accessible and ideal for people with physical disabilities or restricted mobility. The top compartment of the refrigerator has more space for refrigerated items and the bottom compartment provides more space for frozen goods and Ice-cream.
French door refrigerators look more attractive than side-by-side models. They also feature an easier to use design. The double doors provide an impression of dimension and depth, making it appear more spacious. They have built-in storage for snacks, condiments and smaller containers. This is a great feature for people who want to keep their food organized.
Another bonus of the French-style fridge is that it can easily accommodate larger platters and large food items. This is especially beneficial for families with large families or who host guests frequently. They also have doors and shelves that can be adjusted that allow for more flexible storage. This allows you to store items of various sizes without opening the entire fridge, thus reducing the energy usage.
There are many people who do not want a French-style fridge in their kitchen. There are a variety of other refrigerator styles available that will suit your needs and will fit within your budget if prefer a more practical setup. We recommend looking at our side-by-side refrigerators, bottom freezer refrigerators and compact French door refrigerators to find the ideal solution for your kitchen. Our appliance experts can assist you if you're not sure. They will be able to answer all your questions, and help you choose the perfect refrigerator to suit your lifestyle.
Space
French-door refrigerator freezers provide ample freezer and refrigerator storage. There are models that have a third drawer in the bottom. This is helpful for extra storage or foods that aren't well-suited to freezing. These additional sections are a great option for larger families, and can help keep food items organized and easily accessible.
The large fridge compartments that are built into these French door refrigerators are great to store items are frequently used, such as fresh fruits and drinks. Alternatively, you can choose a model that has an entire width pantry drawer that allows you to store bulk items and meal preps without opening the doors of the fridge. It's also a great storage space for fresh meat, poultry or fish to prevent cross-contamination.
Certain models come with a second medium-sized drawer on the bottom, which can be used to store anything from icecream to frozen seafood. The temperature of this drawer is adjustable, depending on the needs of your family. The freezer space isn't as big as the other options however, it's sufficient to meet the needs of many households.
Find models with adjustable shelves or storage options if you want to maximize your French door refrigerator's freezer space. This will let you maximize the space according to your needs and ensure that the freezer is fully filled to capacity in order to maintain the ideal temperature for freezing.
Another way to help keep your French door fridge freezer running at its peak is to clean it regularly. This involves wiping down shelves and drawers with mild soap and thoroughly drying them before inserting them. You should also wipe down the exterior of the fridge to remove fingerprints. This will keep your fridge looking clean. If you have a stainless steel model think about using a stainless steel cleaner to help keep it in tip-top shape. In addition to regular cleaning, you should defrost the freezer periodically (every few months) to prevent the buildup of ice crystals, which can hinder the operation of your refrigerator and reduce the efficiency of the refrigerator.
Convenience
The unique design of french door refrigerator freezers means that the items you store is much easier to access than with other refrigerator models. This makes it easier to grab the items you need throughout the day. For instance instead of having to juggle containers, glasses and other things when reaching for food from drawers that are crisper at the bottom of your refrigerator, you can open up the french doors and reach it more quickly without a lot of clutter or having to bend down to locate the items you require.
French door refrigerators are constructed with large compartments and wide shelves. This allows you to keep your fresh ingredients at eye-level, while also you can store less frequently consumed frozen food in a pull out freezer drawer. This is a great layout for people who want to cook more often at home and need to store more fresh produce, meats, and seafood in their refrigerator. You can find models that have advanced features like outdoor or indoor water and ice, temperature zones specialized for each model, and spill-proof shelves.
On the other hand of convenience, French door fridge freezers generally don't have as much space in the freezer, and aren't the best choice for those who use their freezer space to store items for the long term. They might also not have the flexibility of a side-byside in the way of organizing their freezer, and it's not easy to store larger items like bags of frozen vegetables and boxes of pizza leftovers.
Certain models with French doors have a door inside the door' feature that allows you to store and access snacks or drinks without opening the main refrigerator door. This is a great option for families who need quick access to snacks and drinks without having to access the main fridge each time, but it's something which isn't offered on all models of french door refrigerators.
Energy efficiency
The addition of an insulated freezer drawer can keep fresh food items in a convenient location and is more accessible than a conventional top-mounted refrigerator. This can make it less likely that you'll forget to use the produce or let it spoil, which is a major reason why millions of people in the UK have unplugged their refrigerators this year.
The dual doors of a French-style refrigerator can also aid in keeping cool air inside and warm air out. When you open a standard refrigerator door, cold air is forced to be pumped back into each time. This takes up a lot of energy. With a french-door refrigerator freezer, you only open the door to half the fridge at once, so much less cold air escapes and the refrigerator doesn't have to regulate its temperature as frequently.
When shopping for a french-style fridge freezer, be sure to compare kWh usage figures on Energy Star labels. This will give an idea of the amount of energy that the model consumes in a given year. You can then ensure that you are buying an efficient appliance.
You can also look for features that will reduce the energy usage of your refrigerator, such as the hands-free AutoFill water dispenser or advanced water filtering. These features will decrease the amount your fridge needs to do, keeping it at peak efficiency and lowering costs for energy in the long term.
French-style fridge freezers are also known to have wider shelves and more door bins than standard models. This maximizes storage space for a wealth of food items at any given moment. This means that you don't have to keep rearranging your containers for storage or pitchers to find the things you need, which could save you time and stress.
While French-style fridge freezers are an excellent option for those who wish to benefit from top-mounted refrigerators with an option for a bottom freezer, there are plenty of options on the market with a variety of other features that cater to every kitchen. They include water through the door and ice dispensers. Other options include higher-end ice makers, custom-temperature flexible drawers, smart platforms, and touchscreen displays that are built-in. Take a look at all the options and choose one that best suits your needs.