Buying a French Door Fridge Freezer With Ice Maker
A French door refrigerator freezer with an ice maker is a great choice for those looking to keep their food fresh, organized, and ready to eat. Before buying one, be sure to determine the width, height and the depth of your space to ensure it fits.
We asked our design experts -the Anthony Hernandez, of Ignite Luxury Appliances, Ladina Schopf, of LS Projects, and Jeff Kaper a refrigeration merchant for The Home Depot -- to assist us in selecting models that are fashionable and sophisticated.
Storage Options
Elegant and spacious The french door refrigerators are spacious and stylish. They provide plenty of storage space in an attractive frame. The layout is designed to make it easy to get your favorite food items. The freezer compartments tend to be larger than those in side-by-side fridges. Find smart platforms and built-in touchscreens for added convenience, or choose elevated extras like adjustable shelves, door bins and temperature-flex drawers that are custom for added versatility.
The sleek, modern style of the sleek, modern design of a French door refrigerator works with a variety of kitchen designs and makes it a simple option for those seeking to improve their interior design. Explore our entire range of models to find one that is suited to your requirements and matches the other kitchen appliances, or browse our vast selection of configurations including bottom freezer options.
Our knowledgeable advisors can assist you in finding the ideal refrigerator for your lifestyle and space. Our experts can help you choose the right french door refrigerator for your home, whether you're a foodie and need fresh foods available in all times or simply want more storage space.
It's crucial to make sure that the unit is able to fit in your space and will be easily accessible and removed. "Check for doors that open both sides and ensure there's enough space so that they don't impede cabinets and kitchen islands or anything else in the room," says Kaper. Make sure to consider the depth of your refrigerator there are standard-depth models and counter-depth models designed to sit a bit lower than traditional fridges and can help you save space and reduce clutter in your cabinets.
Our range of models includes models from a range of top brands, so you're sure to find the French door refrigerator with ice maker that is perfect for your preferences and budget. Choose stainless steel that has innovative features and premium touchpoints, or choose a bold color that stands out. We also carry a variety of options that can aid in the preservation and protection of your most loved foods, including refrigerators that have ExtendFresh Technology that separately monitors the temperature of both the fridge and freezer.
Water Dispenser
You can purchase filtered water and ice in the French-door refrigerator freezer with a built-in dispenser. These are available in both conventional and smart fridges (like the LG LRFLC2706S, our top choice). The internal dispenser is controlled by sensors and can be operated by one hand; it makes lots of Ice (3 1/2 pounds per day). Smart fridges come with a variety of features that we enjoy. They have a temperature display which is more precise than a dial and an alarm that alerts you if the refrigerator's door is left open for too long.
A french-door refrigerator's pantry-style layout keeps groceries at eye level to make it easy to access. A wide refrigerator compartment holds fresh food on top, and frozen food in a drawer that can be pulled out below. This allows you to store large casserole dishes and platters, and also allows you to have more ingredients on hand for your next meal. The refrigerators with this design are more spacious than models with side-by-side doors.
A French-door refrigerator is well-known due to its large design. It also opens to reveal a lot more storage space than a side by side model. However, there are other benefits to invest in a smart french door refrigerator: they're generally quieter and more energy efficient, featuring advanced cooling technology that helps reduce temperature fluctuations. They usually come with useful convenience features, such as the AutoFill dispenser that can be operated by hand, an icemaker and dispenser or a more expensive finish.
Some models have a handy feature known as a door-in-door which transforms a portion of the refrigerator door into a small storage space that is perfect for snacks and beverages you'd like to access without opening the main fridge. This option is optional but those who have it use it regularly and it's more practical than having to go around inside the fridge.
A smart French-door fridge may come with more bells and whistles, for instance a touchscreen which allows you to control the temperature via your smartphone or app. It can also let you keep the track of your shopping lists and create meal plans. With LED lighting, it's easy to find what you're searching for.
Temperature Controls
If you're looking to upgrade your refrigerator to the latest technology, make sure you choose models that have smart platforms and built-in touchscreen displays. These refrigerators let you connect your tablet or phone to control the temperature and set alarms and schedules, monitor the expiration dates of food items and more. These refrigerators offer convenient features such as through-the-door ice and water dispensers, two automatic ice makers and sliding shelves that can accommodate larger containers, or additional freezer space for large platters.
French door refrigerators and freezers are well-known for their pantry-style designs. The wide refrigerator compartment on top keeps fresh food items at eye level and makes them easier to locate. The freezer compartments of refrigerators on French door models are broader than those on side by side fridges, which allows them to store larger items such as sheet pans pizza boxes, and casseroles.
A French door refrigerator can also have an additional freezer drawer. This lets you store high-demand drinks and snacks or food items that are best stored at a slightly lower temperature (like wine) than the other. Certain refrigerators, like our top pick, feature a four-door design that integrates a customizable drawer between the freezer and fridge.
This refrigerator comes with a built-in kit for easy installation. It lets you mount the unit into your kitchen cabinet or wall cutout as long as there is a flat surface, and close gas and electrical connections. A recessed mounting kit is also available to install the fridge into a stud bay without the requirement to cut, reroute or drill holes.
The water tubing of this refrigerator starts at a shutoff valve, or an opening near the bottom left of the freezer, and runs up through the back of the freezer, or under the freezer front panel to the fill spout on the upper right. This refrigerator uses an insulated tube that protects the line from freezing. It also helps minimize the number times you will have to replace the tube in your lifetime.
This Bosch refrigerator comes with VitaFresh technology to keep food fresh for three times longer than comparable fridges that do not have the system. It has a FreshFlow filter to eliminate odors, and a Produce preserver that stops overripening. The Smart HQ app allows you to manage your fridge using your smartphone.
Electronics
Combining style and functionality, French door refrigerators offer an elegant and user-friendly design with a full-width refrigerator section on top and a freezer drawer down below. It's easier to store and access fresh and frozen foods. They're ideal for kitchens that are smaller, as they require less space. You can choose between standard-depth and counter-depth refrigerators, based on your budget and space. Explore a variety of sizes from top brands including Samsung, LG, Whirlpool(r), GE, and more. Look for features that are practical like adjustable shelves, crisper drawers with humidity controls, as well as door-within-door compartments that make it easy to access drinks or snacks.
You can also find French-door fridges that include an automatic water dispenser in one of the exterior doors, so you can drink a glass of cool, filtered water without opening up the main fridge. Our research and surveys have shown that a majority of owners appreciate this feature especially since it can cut down on the amount of time they open their fridge every day.
Depending on french style fridge freezer may also be able connect your fridge to smart home devices like Google Assistant or Alexa for hands-free control using your phone or tablet. Certain models with integrated IQ control let you monitor your fridge's water filtration status and diagnostics through your mobile device.
If you're in search of a fridge that can keep pace with your busy life, then consider one of our French door models with ActiveSmart technology for food management. This feature will learn how you use your fridge and then automatically adjusts the temperature, airflow, and humidity to keep your food fresher longer.
Conn's HomePlus offers a variety of models that will fit your kitchen's decor whether you opt for a sleek stainless-steel look or a chic French-door black fridge. You can also pick an appropriate dishwasher, or a range of kitchen appliances from our vast collection. We also have a range of kitchen accessories, like bins and baskets for keeping your fridge in order.