Fridge freezer
Refrigeration units are very important devices that allow you to keep food fresh for a long time. It does not do without freezers, which differ in size and power. Today, families of several people increasingly prefer the fridge-freezer. The design is distinguished by a balanced ratio of both chambers, which allows optimal use of their volume.
Basic concepts
Two-chamber refrigerators are one of the most common designs used in everyday life for food storage. This mechanism consists of several main parts:
- Compressor and cooling system. The kit also includes a pipeline filled with a special refrigerant.
- Freezer. This part is in most cases separated from the main compartment and well isolated.The freezer is used for long-term storage of food at low temperatures (from -5 to -18 degrees).
- Refrigerating chamber. A feature of this compartment is that a positive temperature is maintained here, close to zero. This makes it possible to keep food fresh for a certain time.
Classification
Household appliances of this type are being improved every day, which leads to the emergence of a large number of varieties. Refrigeration systems can be divided into several types (depending on the destination):
- Refrigerators. This technique is a special chamber inside which products are stored chilled.
- Freezers. Devices of this type are capable of lowering the temperature to negative values. The food here is kept completely frozen.
- Refrigerators, freezers. Systems of this type are combined designs. Freezing in these structures is carried out only in one of the chambers, while in the other the food is only cooled. A distinctive feature of this technique is the large volume of the freezer. But there are models with small capacities, which already depends on the specific manufacturer.
Refrigerators of this type can be divided into the following categories (depending on the type of frame):
- Outdoor. The equipment of this type is installed directly on the floor. It can be divided into refrigerators in the form of cabinets or tables.
- Embedded. Such refrigerators are placed inside special cabinets or niches formed in the wall. Many models are compact in size, so are perfect for any kitchen.
Popular manufacturers
Refrigerators with a large freezer are not such a rarity. Such a technique is quite easy to find on the market or to purchase on the Internet. Among all this diversity, there are several popular brands:
- Liebherr. Refrigerators of this German manufacturer are deservedly popular. A large number of models allows you to choose the best design option for any home. It should be noted that in these mechanisms, the refrigerator and freezer are not connected to each other. They are completely independent, which in some cases allows them to be separated and used as a stand-alone system.
In almost all cases, drip defrost is provided for the refrigerating chamber.This allows you to securely store products and minimize their drying.
- Sharp. Freezers of refrigerators of this brand are very often equipped with a double door, which allows to significantly increase their volume. This part of the structure in most cases is located under the refrigerator. At the same time the freezer is no different from other standard systems. It is also equipped with several drawers. Please note that one of the side compartments of the freezer can be used as a zone of freshness. Some models of this technology are equipped with a special technology of protection against bacteria, which is introduced directly into the freezer.
- Lg. The company produces refrigerators with two large compartments, which are located in a vertical plane relative to each other. This type of technology belongs to the format "Side-by-Side" and is of considerable size. The freezer located on the side can take from 100 to 300 liters depending on the product modification.
Refrigerators of this brand are made very high quality, which brought them so much popularity.
Quality at an affordable price.
The cost of a refrigerator is a minor indicator that affects its technical characteristics. In this price range there are pretty good models, among which are:
- Samsung "RL-17 MBSW". The refrigerator differs in the small sizes and low cost. The product is fully consistent with modern requirements. The total volume of the chambers reaches 155 liters, the freezer takes 55 liters. The device has a low noise level (up to 40 dB) and efficiency (class B). The freezer can reduce the temperature to -24 degrees, which makes it possible to quickly and accurately freeze food.
- "Atlant XM 4009-02." The model is popular in the domestic market, since at a relatively low cost it can serve for a long time. Among the positive characteristics of the design can be identified outweighed doors, drip defrosting system of the refrigeration compartment. The total volume of chambers reaches 205 liters, the freezer is 75 liters.
- DEXP "NF240D". Buyers say in the reviews that this model is one of the best. The design is equipped with the “No Frost” system and belongs to the energy class A +. The volume of the refrigerator reaches 222 liters, the freezer is 54 liters.
Models of the average price category
The cost of a refrigerator often affects its functionality and size. There are several popular models in this group:
- Samsung "RL-34 EC". The refrigerator is equipped with cameras with a total volume of 286 l. The freezer compartment is quite roomy and takes 85 l. The designers equipped the product with the “No Frost” system and a special function of super-freezing. Among the positive features are the Multi Flow system, which allows you to quickly restore the temperature inside the chambers with several air flows.
- Bosch "KGS 36X48". The refrigerator corresponds to the best German traditions. Inside the chambers you can find several shelves made of tempered glass. Here you can quickly cool foods using super-freezing or supercooling. It all depends on the compartment where you put them. The freezer is equipped with three separate containers. One of the drawbacks of this device can be considered more manual defrosting of the freezer compartment.
- Hansa "FK350HSW". The volume of the refrigerator reaches 286 liters, of which the freezer takes 76 liters. The product is equipped with a special air ventilation system “3-D Air System”, which evenly distributes its flows inside the chamber.The freezer can lower the temperature to -24 degrees, and its capacity reaches 8 kg / day.
When choosing a refrigerator-freezer, it is important to consider not only its functionality, but also customer reviews. This will allow you to purchase a quality product that will last as long as possible.
In this video you will learn how to choose a Liebherr fridge-freezer: