Integrated Fridge Freezers
The fridge freezers that are integrated play an invisible role in your dream kitchen, with clever tech helping to keep your food fresh. Flexible shelves and useful features like wine racks will provide the illusion of having a huge storage space.
Look out for holiday mode that turns off your freezer but leave the fridge running and for Super-cool settings that quickly reduce the temperature to help keep food frozen.
Space Saving
The fridge freezers that are integrated tend to be smaller than freestanding freezers and therefore take up less room in your kitchen. They can accommodate up to 350 litres of space, which is enough for 19 bags of food. They are also available in a variety of sizes, from'midi' models to 178cm tall models. Some models have a water dispensing system that connects to your mains, so you can access cold water on demand.
Other useful features to look out for include HarvestFresh salad drawers and NeoFrost technology which keeps the freezer at a low temperature, which helps to lower the cost of energy and reduce unpleasant smells. A Holiday Mode is also useful if you are going away for a few weeks and want your frozen food to be safe and secure. There are models that have the full glass lid which is easy to wipe clean and helps to keep the interior at an even better hygiene level.
Convenience
Integrated freezers can be ideal for those looking to reduce space in the kitchen. These appliances combine a refrigerator and freezer into one. They are a perfect fit in kitchen cabinets to create an elegant appearance. A freezer that is integrated is also an excellent choice for those looking to save on energy costs as they are often more efficient than freestanding models.
Keep your freezer stocked to maximize efficiency. Each time you open your freezer cold air escapes, and warm air swells in, this uses up lots of energy. Keep your freezer stocked to ensure that cold air stays inside and the warm air is absorbed by the items. This will reduce the energy consumption. You can accomplish this by moving your food to the front and side of the freezer, then stuffed any spaces that are empty with newspaper or shipping peanuts (available in most supermarkets).
You can also reduce your energy usage by placing the items you use most in the position that is easiest to access. This will make them easier to reach and you won't have to move things around in your freezer as often - which could cause freezer burn.
Many of the newest refrigerators and freezers have a feature called 'fast chill' or 'fast freeze which allows you to quickly cool down your latest purchases to the right temperature. This is especially helpful when you have a huge grocery delivery to unload and need to get the frozen or chilled items to the right temperature quickly.
The integrated fridge freezer can be mounted as a 'fixed' or a'sliding' model depending on how the appliance is installed within the cabinet. The main difference is that sliding fridge freezers can be moved if you decide to make changes to your home. 'Fixed' integrated fridge freezers can't be removed since they are built into the cabinet, and the door to the fridge is attached directly to the cabinet's front.
Energy Efficiency
The latest models of integrated fridge freezers are more efficient in terms of energy efficiency and are able to cool faster. This is beneficial for the environment as well as your energy bills. You can choose from low'midi' height models about 130cm tall, or extra tall freezers at 170-180cm tall.
Many people are rushing to buy refrigerators that are rated as energy efficient this trend has seen integrated freezers sporting green labels rocket up the sales charts. The energy efficiency of household appliances is important because they use a lot of power and are always running. freezer sale and fridge are responsible for a large part of the household's electricity bill. Moving to a more efficient model will help you save money.
The most efficient energy ratings are A+A++ and A. Companies are now required by law to display the energy rating on their websites to allow customers to compare ratings when shopping. We found that very few companies offered options rated higher than an A on their website.
Spiral freezers that are not fully integrated into the refrigeration and process control system can result in significant energy loss. When there is a change in the product and the parameters of the spiral freezer are not adjusted, resulting in warm product that will not pass quality tests. This is usually the result of temporary setpoint changes in response to production issues, which are not remembered, resulting in a loss of product and a loss of energy. Integrating the spiral controls into the refrigeration systems and process systems allows for the system to automatically update parameters based on the product being manufactured. This helps save energy and helps reduce the amount of waste. VaCom Technologies can assist plants in achieving this by working with the plant to determine the parameters for each line of product and then adding spiral freezer controls to the plant control system.