American style fridge freezers are famous for their size. If you’re looking for a featured product for your kitchen, investing in this type of fridge freezer will more than do the trick.
But are you aware that not all models are the same size?
Just like any other white good, you must measure your space to make sure everything fits seamlessly with no corners poking out or unsightly gaps that will end up gathering dust.
How to measure what size American fridge freezer you need
The good news is that it’s really easy to figure out how big you can go. So whether there’s an integrated space you’re hoping to use or simply a wall where you’re planning to slot your white goods side by side, all you have to do is:
- Measure your space in millimetres from top to bottom to ascertain the maximum height your freezer can be (leave a bit of space at the top).
- Next, measure from the back of the wall to the front of the integrated space or another white good that will sit beside the American fridge freezer to get the maximum depth.
- Finally, measure your space from side to side to ascertain the available width.
Write all of these measurements down so you can refer to them when shopping for your new American style fridge freezer. Also, consider that all fridges require a little extra space around the sides for ventilation purposes.
Don’t forget to think about the doors opening and shutting, too. You don’t want them to bang against the wall or another white good.
Finally, we recommend measuring the width of any doors the fridge freezer will have to be carried through to get to the kitchen. You don’t want to get stuck at one of the final hurdles.
What is the standard width of a fridge freezer?
The width of an American fridge freezer can be anything between 830mm and 1,000mm, although the standard width tends to be 91cm. Just because you have less space to play with, that doesn’t mean that you can’t buy the model you want.
What depth is a fridge freezer?
Just as with the width, the height of American fridge freezers vary. The most common height is approximately 1,790mm, so if you have that much space available, there will be a range of options to choose from.
Buy your dream fridge freezer at Wellingtons Electrical
Whether you’re shopping for a freestanding or integrated American fridge freezer, we stock various models from brands like Bosh, Samsung, Hisense and more.
Filter your search by your height, depth and width requirements to narrow down your search and make the entire process as enjoyable and straightforward as possible.
When you shop with us, you can enjoy our price match promise and choose from a range of finance options to spread the cost and get your favourite kitchen appliance installed sooner rather than later.
