Buying a French Door Fridge Freezer With Ice Maker
A French door refrigerator freezer that has an ice maker can be a great choice for those who wish to keep their food fresh, organized and ready to eat. Make sure you measure the space you have before you purchase an French door refrigerator freezer that has an ice maker.
We sought out our design experts -- Anthony Hernandez of Ignite Luxury Appliances; Ladina Schopf of LS Projects; and Jeff Kaper who is a refrigeration dealer at The Home Depot -- to help us choose models that are fashionable smart and efficient.
Storage Options
French door refrigerators are stylish and spacious. They offer a lot of storage space within an attractive frame. The simple layout places your most-used ingredients in the middle and at chest height to make it easy to access freezer compartments are usually larger than in side by side fridges. Smart platforms and touchscreens are ideal for convenience. You can also add other features like adjustable shelves, bins, and temperature-flex drawers to expand the range of options.
The modern, sleek design of the sleek, modern design of a French door refrigerator works with a variety of kitchen designs and makes it a simple option for those who want to update their interior design. Browse our selection of models to find the one that is best suited to your needs. Frydge UK can also pick from a variety of configurations, including bottom freezers.
Our knowledgeable advisors can help you find the ideal refrigerator for your space and lifestyle. Our experts can assist you in finding the perfect french door refrigerator for your home, whether you're a foodie and want fresh food at all times or just want more storage.
Before buying, it's a good idea to ensure that the unit will fit into your existing space and it'll be easy to get to and from. "Check for doors that open both sides and that there's sufficient clearance so they don't impede cabinets, kitchen islands or other items within the space," says Kaper. Don't forget to consider the depth of your fridge: There are counter-depth and standard-depth models, which are designed to be a bit lower than traditional refrigerators. This can save space and also reduce clutter within cabinets.
Our selection includes models from a variety of top brands, so you're bound to find the French door refrigerator with ice maker that is perfect for your preferences and budget. Choose from stainless steel with high-end touchpoints and advanced features, or go for one with a bold color that makes a statement. We also offer a range of specialties to help you preserve and protect your most loved foods, including refrigerators that have ExtendFresh Technology that separately monitors the temperature of both the fridge as well as the freezer.
Water Dispenser
If you'd prefer to have your ice and water through the refrigerator, rather than via an external dispenser, consider the French door refrigerator freezer that has a built-in filtered water maker. They are available on standard and smart refrigerators (like our top model, the LG LRFLC2706S). The dispenser can be operated with just one hand and is triggered by sensors. It can produce a large amount of ice (3 1/2 lbs per day). Smart fridges also have a myriad of features that we enjoy. They have a temperature display which is more precise than dials and an alarm that warns you when the door of your fridge is left open for too long.
The pantry-style layout of a french-door refrigerator keeps food items at eye-level for easy access. A large refrigerator compartment stores fresh food on top, and frozen food in a pull-out drawer beneath. This makes it easier to store large platters and casserole dishes and allows you to have more ingredients on hand for your next recipe. This type of fridge tends to be larger than side-byside models.
A lot of people choose a French door refrigerator due to its spacious design and the way it opens up to let more storage space than a side-by-side model. But there are other reasons to invest in a smart french door fridge. They're generally quieter and more energy efficient, and feature advanced cooling technology that reduces temperature fluctuations. And they often come with useful convenience features such as the AutoFill pitcher that can be filled by hand as well as an ice maker and dispenser, as well as higher-end finishes.
Some models come with a useful feature called a door-in-door, which converts part of the refrigerator door into a smaller compartment which is ideal for snacks and beverages you want to reach without opening the main refrigerator. This feature is not mandatory, but people who have it say they use it regularly and it's more efficient than digging into the fridge.
A smart French-door fridge may come with more bells and whistles, like touchscreens that allow you to control the temperature with your smartphone or an app. It also lets you keep the track of your shopping list and create meals plans. And with LED lighting, it's easy to find what you're looking for.
Temperature Controls
Select models have touchscreen displays and smart platforms. These refrigerators let you connect your smartphone or tablet to manage the temperature, set alarms, check expiration dates, and much more. These refrigerators also come with convenient features like through-the-door dispensers of water and ice and dual auto-ice makers, slide-away shelves that can accommodate taller containers, and extra freezer space to store large platters.
French door fridge freezers are popular due to their pantry-style design. The spacious refrigerator compartment on top keeps fresh food items at eye level and makes them easier to locate. The freezer compartments of refrigerators on French door models are broader than those on side-by-side refrigerators, which allows them to hold wider items such as sheet pans pizza boxes, and casseroles.
A French door refrigerator is also known to include a separate freezer drawer. This gives you a dedicated place to store your most-wanted snacks and drinks or foods that are best stored at a cooler temperature than the other fridges (like wine). Certain refrigerators come with four doors, including our top pick, which integrates a custom drawer between the freezer and fridge.
For a simple installation the fridge comes with a built-in mounting kit which allows you to place the unit on the wall of your kitchen or cabinet cutout, as provided you have a flat surface with electrical and gas connections close to. A mounted kit for recessed mounting is available to install the fridge in a stud bay, without the need for cutting, rerouting, or drilling holes.
This fridge's water tubing starts at a valve or fitting near the bottom of the freezer. It runs through the back panel or under the front panel, to the fill spout in the upper right. This refrigerator uses an insulated tube that protects the line from freezing. It also helps to reduce the number of times you will have to replace the tubing in the course of your life.
This Bosch refrigerator is equipped with VitaFresh tech to keep foods fresh for up to three times longer than a comparable fridge without the system. It includes a FreshFlow air filter that helps to eliminate the odor of food items and a Produce Preservation System to prevent over-ripening of fruits and veggies. It also comes with the Smart HQ app, so you can manage your refrigerator from your smartphone.
Electronics
Melding style with functionality, French door refrigerators offer an elegant and user-friendly design with a full-width fridge section up the top and a freezer drawer down below. It's much easier to store and take fresh and frozen food items. They're ideal for narrower kitchens, as they take up less space. Choose between counter-depth and standard-depth refrigerators, based on your budget and the space available. Explore a wide range of sizes from top brands like Samsung, LG, Whirlpool(r), GE, and more. Look for features that are practical like adjustable shelves, crisper drawers that have humidity controls, as well as door-within-door compartments that allow easy access to beverages or snacks.
French-door refrigerators can be equipped with a water dispenser automatic on one of the doors outside. This lets you drink filtered water in a glass, without having to open the main fridge. This is a useful feature that our research and surveys have shown that many owners find useful particularly since it can reduce the amount of times they need to open up their fridge each day.
Depending on the manufacturer depending on the manufacturer, you might be able to connect your new refrigerator to smart home devices like Google Assistant or Alexa to control it hands-free from your tablet or phone. Some models that have integrated IQ control let you monitor your fridge's water filtration status and diagnostics using your smartphone.
If you're looking for a smarter fridge that can keep pace with your busy lifestyle take a look at one of the French door models that we carry with ActiveSmart food management technology. This feature learns how you use your fridge and automatically adjusts the temperature, airflow and humidity to keep your food fresher longer.
Whether you prefer a sleek stainless steel finish or a stylish black French-door fridge You can find a fridge that matches the decor of your kitchen at Conn's HomePlus. You can also pick a matching dishwasher or a selection of kitchen appliances from our extensive range. We also have a selection of kitchen accessories, such as bins and hampers to keep your fridge tidy.