Integrated Fridge Freezers
In your dream kitchen, integrated fridge freezers are a great way of keeping your food fresh. Expect a spacious storage space with flexible shelves and handy features such as wine racks.
Check for holiday mode that will switch off your freezer, but leave the fridge running. Also, look for Super-cool settings that quickly reduce the temperature in order to keep food frozen.
Space Saving
Refrigerators with integrated freezers are generally a bit smaller than freestanding models, which means they are smaller and take less space in your kitchen. Depending on the size that you select, they can accommodate up to 350 litres of storage which is enough to hold around 19 bags of food. You can find them at different heights, ranging from midi-level models to taller models with 178cm heights. Some models have an automatic water dispenser which is connected to your mains, so you can get cold water at any time.
Look out for other convenient features, such as HarvestFresh Salad Drawers and NeoFrost Technology which maintains the freezer at a low-temperature which reduces energy costs and reducing unpleasant odours. Plus, a Holiday Mode is handy if you're going away for a couple of weeks and want to ensure that your frozen food safe and secure. There are also models with a glass lid, which is easy to clean and helps keep the interior at a higher standard of cleanliness.
Integrated freezers are an excellent option for those who want to reduce space in the kitchen. Combining a fridge and a freezer into one unit They fit perfectly into kitchen cabinets, making it simple to maintain a seamless look. A freezer integrated into the fridge is a great option for those who want to save money on energy bills, since they are more efficient than freestanding models.
Keep your freezer stocked to get the most energy efficient use. Every time you open your freezer cold air escapes, and warm air rushes in, this uses up a lot of energy. Keep your freezer stocked to ensure that the cold air stays in and the warm air is taken up by the food items. This will lower your energy usage. You can achieve this by moving your food to the front and side of the freezer, and then stuffing any spaces that are empty with newspaper or shipping peanuts (available at most supermarkets).
You can also reduce your energy consumption by putting those items that you use most in the position that is easiest to reach. You won't need to move things around in your freezer, which could cause freezer burn.
A lot of the most modern fridge and freezer technologies have the 'fast chill' feature and a 'fast freeze' feature which allow you to quickly bring your new shopping down to the right temperature. This is especially useful when you're unloading the bulk of your grocery shopping and require to bring your frozen or chilled items down to the right temperature as soon as it is possible.
The integrated fridge freezer can be mounted as a 'fixed' or a'sliding' model dependent on the manner in which the appliance is mounted within the cabinet. The main difference is that sliding fridge freezers can be moved in the event that you decide to remodel your home. Fixed fridge freezers are unable to be removed since they are built into the cabinet, and the door of the fridge is fixed directly to the cabinet's front.
Energy Efficiency
The newer models of integrated fridge freezers are more efficient in terms of energy efficiency and are able to cool faster. This is good for both the environment and your energy costs. Choose from low-mid-height models that are around 130cm high or extra-tall freezers that measure 170-180cm high.
The green label has led to an increase in sales for integrated freezers. Energy efficiency is an essential issue for household appliances as they consume a large amount of energy and are on all the time. Fridges and freezers account for a significant proportion of household electricity bills so switching to one that's more efficient in energy use will save you money on your energy bills.
The highest energy ratings are A+A+ and A. Businesses are now required to show this on their websites to ensure that customers can compare energy ratings while shopping. However, we discovered that only a few companies had options that were rated higher than A on their websites.
Spiral freezers that aren't fully integrated into the refrigeration and process control system may cause significant energy consumption. When product changeovers occur, the spiral freezer parameters are not updated and result in warm products that do not pass quality tests. This is usually the result of temporary setpoint changes in response to production issues. These changes are often forgotten, leading to loss of product and a waste of energy. Integrating the spiral control system with the refrigeration systems and process systems allows the system to automatically update parameters based on the product being produced. This reduces energy consumption and reduces the amount of waste. VaCom Technologies can help plants to achieve this by working with them to create specific parameters for each product line and then integrating the spiral freezer controls with the plant control systems.