Integrated Fridge Freezers
Integrated fridge freezers quietly perform an invisible role in your dream kitchen, with smart technology that helps keep your food fresh. Expect spacious storage that looks like a cave with adjustable shelves and useful features such as wine racks.
Check for the holiday mode which will turn off your freezer but leave the fridge running. Also, look for Super-cool settings that quickly reduce the temperature to help keep food frozen.
Space Saving
Refrigerators with integrated freezers tend to be smaller than freestanding freezers and therefore require less space in your kitchen. They can accommodate up to 350 litres of space, which is enough to store 19 bags of food items. They are also available in a variety of sizes, from'midi' models to 178cm tall models. Some models come with water dispensers that connect to the mains supply so that you can have chilled water on demand.
Other convenient features to look for include HarvestFresh salad drawers as well as NeoFrost technology, which keeps the freezer at a moderate temperature, which helps to lower the cost of energy and reduce unpleasant smells. Plus the Holiday Mode is handy if you're away for a couple of weeks and want to keep your frozen food secure and safe. You'll also find models with the full glass lid which is easy to clean and keeps the interior at an even better hygiene level.
Convenience
The integrated freezer is ideal for those who want to reduce space in the kitchen. Combining a fridge and freezer into one appliance, these appliances fit perfectly into kitchen cabinets, making it easy to maintain a smooth finish. A freezer that is integrated is a good option for those looking to cut down on energy costs as they are often more efficient than freestanding models.
Keep your freezer full to maximize efficiency. When you open your refrigerator, cold air escapes while warm air rushes into the freezer. This requires an enormous amount of energy. Keep your freezer filled to ensure that the cold air stays in and the warm air is absorbed by the items. This will decrease your energy bill. You can accomplish this by moving your food items to the front and side of the freezer, then stuffed any spaces that are empty with newspaper or shipping peanuts (available in the majority of supermarkets).
Another method to reduce your energy bills is to determine which items you use the most often and placing those in the most convenient position for access. This will make them easier to reach, meaning you won't need to move things around in your freezer as often - which could lead to freezer burn.
A lot of the most modern fridges and freezers come with fast chill and a 'fast freeze' option which allow you to quickly bring your new shopping down to the right temperature. This is especially helpful when you have a large grocery delivery to unload and need to get the frozen or chilled items to the right temperature quickly.
The integrated fridge freezer can be installed in a fixed or a'sliding' model dependent on the manner in which the appliance is mounted into the cabinet. The primary difference is that sliding integrated fridge freezers can be moved if you decide to renovate your home. Fixed fridge freezers cannot be removed since they are built into the cabinet, and the door of the fridge is fixed directly to the cabinet front.
Energy Efficiency
The newer models of fridge freezers with integrated refrigerators are more efficient in energy use and can cooler faster. This is beneficial to the environment as well as your energy bills. Pick from low-mid-height models that are around 130cm high or extra-tall freezers that measure 170-180cm tall.
The green label has sparked an increase in sales for integrated freezers. Energy efficiency is a major aspect for appliances in the home because they consume a significant amount of energy and are on all hours of the day. The fridge and freezer are responsible for a large portion of your household's electricity bill. Switching to a more efficient model will help you save money.
The highest energy ratings are A+++ and A. Businesses are now required to display this information on their websites to ensure that customers can compare their energy ratings when shopping. However, we found that only a few companies had options more than A on their sites.
Spiral freezers that aren't fully integrated with processes control and refrigeration systems can result in substantial energy loss in a production facility. The spiral freezer parameters are not changed when changes in the product occur. This leads to warm products that are unable to pass quality tests. This is typically caused by temporary setpoints changes made in response to production problems, which are later forgotten, leading to an unintentional loss of products and energy waste. Integrating the spiral control system with the refrigeration systems and process systems allows the system to automatically update parameters based on the product being manufactured. This helps save energy and helps reduce waste. VaCom Technologies can help plants achieve this by working with them to create specific parameters for each range of products and then integrating the spiral freezer controls with the plant control systems.