fridge freezers

mummyroysof3

would like some help and advice please on buying a new fridge freezer. would really like and american style one as ours is just not big enough.

had a look around internet but would love to hear some coments about them to make my mind up, does anyone have one? what do you think of it? does anyone hate them and if so why

many thanks x

MaggieBaking

My brother and his family have one and they love it. Got a new "scuffed" one on eBay for a good price and they're pleased. If I had the room I'd go for it.

zebredy

Sorry if you have already made a purchase.

Try to go with an American fridge freezer with no ice/water maker in the freezer side as it takes up a lot of room, plus you have to take into account changing the water filter every 6month which can cost around £50-80 depending on what make of machine you have, though there are sites out there that sell cheaper versions of the filters for around £20 which work just fine..

Also remember that not all sites take into account the doors and the door handles when giving the measurements of the FF. I spoke to someone yesterday at Currys (as we need to replace ours) and there measurements do take the door and door handles into account in there measurements which was really handy to know..

Innys

I have a Bosch FF and I have to disagree with the last comment.

The ice/chilled water dispenser is one of the best features, if not THE best. During the hot weather a few weeks back it was a godsend. Yes, it does reduce the freezer space, but that's a small price to pay, IMHO.

I have only had it a couple of months so I can't comment on the water filter.

It does make annoying buzzing noises from time to time but, according to the instruction manual, that's entirely normal.

richardw

Hotpoint do this one http://www.hotpoint.co.uk/appliances_hp/Refrigerator_Combi_FF4D_X_/pid_54163UK.do not sure if it would be big enough.

John Lewis have their own brand ones http://www.johnlewis.com/Electricals/Fridges+and+Freezers/Fridges+and+Freezers/Fridge+Freezers/513/ProductCategory.aspx#&&/wEXAgURU2VhcmNoRXZlbnRUYXJnZXQFH1NlYXJjaFJlc3VsdHNHcmlkMV9VcGRhdGVQYW5lbDEFE1NlYXJjaEV2ZW50QXJndW1lbnQFbVNSVC9FbGVjdHJpY2Fscy9GcmlkZ2VzK18yNitGcmVlemVycy9GcmlkZ2VzK18yNitGcmVlemVycy9GcmlkZ2UrRnJlZXplcnMvNTEzLzEvMS9Qcm9kdWN0Q2F0ZWdvcnkuYXNweD9hPTI0Mzfx57Mmh/9+YMEe5anbSJ7ORqInWg==

Might be worth considering if there are any restrictions in your home to getting a large freezer into the kitchen.