Integrated Fridge Freezers
In your dream kitchen, integrated fridge freezers play a quiet role in keeping your food fresh. Flexible shelves and useful features like wine racks will give you the illusion of a large storage space.
Look for the holiday mode, which will turn off your freezer, while leaving the fridge running. Also, look for the Super-cool setting that reduces the temperature quickly, helping you 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. Based on the size you choose, they can hold up to 350 litres of space which is enough to hold around 19 bags of groceries. You can find them at different heights, ranging from the smallest midi's to extra tall models with 178cm heights. Some models have a water dispensing system that connects to the mains power supply, which means you can access cold water at any time.
Other convenient features to look for include HarvestFresh salad drawers as well as NeoFrost technology that 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 for those who are away for several weeks and need your frozen food to be secure and safe. There are also models with the full glass lid which is easy to wipe clean and helps keep the interior at an even higher standard of hygiene.
Convenience
Integrated freezers are an excellent option for those who prefer to save space in their kitchens. These appliances combine a refrigerator and freezer into one appliance. They are a perfect fit in kitchen cabinets to give a seamless look. The option of integrating a freezer is a good option for those looking to reduce their energy bills since they are usually more efficient than freestanding models.
Keep your freezer stocked to get the most energy efficient use. Each when you open your freezer, cold air escapes, and warm air rushes into the freezer, which consumes lots of energy. Keep your freezer full to ensure the cold air is kept in and the warm air is absorbent by the items. This will decrease the energy consumption. This can be achieved by moving your food items to the front and sides of the freezer, then stuffed any spaces that are empty with shipping peanuts or newspaper (available in the majority of supermarkets).
You can also lower your energy usage by placing the items you use most often in the area which is easiest to reach. This will make them easier to access which means you won't have to move items around in your freezer as often, which could cause freezer burn.
Many of the latest fridges and freezers come with fast chill and 'fast freeze' feature which allows you to quickly bring your fresh purchases to the optimum temperature. This is particularly useful when you have a large grocery delivery to unload and need to get the frozen or chilled products to the correct temperature quickly.
Integrated Fridge Freezers can be installed in a 'Fixed' or 'Sliding' model depending on how the appliance is inserted to the cabinet as well as the fridge housing cabinet. The primary difference between these two models is that 'Sliding' integrated fridge freezers can be moved should you decide to renovate your kitchen, as they can be removed from the cabinet. Fixed integrated fridge freezers cannot be taken out as they are built into the cabinet, and the fridge is attached directly to it.
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficient integrated fridge freezers cool faster and use less electricity than older models. This is beneficial for the environment as well as your energy bill. You can choose from models that are low'mid' in height that are around 130cm tall or tall freezers that are 170-180cm tall.
The green label has caused a surge in sales of integrated freezers. Energy efficiency is a major aspect for appliances in the home because they consume a significant amount of energy and are in operation all hours of the day. Refrigerators and freezers make up a significant proportion of household electric bills. Therefore, changing to one that is more energy efficient will save money on your energy bills.
The most efficient energy ratings are A+A+ and A. Businesses are now required to display this on their websites to ensure that customers can compare their energy ratings when shopping. However, we found that only a few companies had options that were more than A on their websites.
Spiral freezers that aren't fully integrated with the processes control and refrigeration systems can cause huge energy losses in a manufacturing facility. The spiral freezer parameters do not get changed when changes in the product occur. This results in warm products that are unable to pass quality checks. This is often a result of temporary setpoint changes in response to production issues. These changes are not remembered, resulting in loss of product and the use of energy. Integrating freezer for sale into the refrigeration systems and process systems allows for the system to automatically update parameters based on the product being manufactured. This reduces energy consumption and reduces the amount of waste. VaCom Technologies can help plants in this process by working with them to create the parameters for each range of products and then integrating the spiral freezer controls with the plant control systems.