20 Fun Facts About Freezer

Integrated Fridge Freezers

In your dream kitchen, integrated fridge freezers play a quiet role in keeping your food fresh. Expect a spacious storage space with flexible shelves and handy features such as wine racks.

Look out for holiday mode that turns off your freezer, but leave the fridge running and for Super-cool settings that rapidly reduce the temperature in order to keep food frozen.

Space Saving

The fridge freezers that are integrated are typically a bit smaller than freestanding models, which means they require less space in your kitchen. Depending on the size you choose, they can hold up to 350 litres of storage - enough for around 19 bags of groceries. They are also available in different sizes, ranging from'midi models to 178cm tall models. Some models come with an automatic water dispenser that connects to the mains power supply, which means you can have cold water on demand.

Other convenient features to look for include HarvestFresh salad drawers and NeoFrost technology that keeps the freezer at a lower temperature, thereby helping to lower the cost of energy and reduce unpleasant smells. A Holiday Mode is also useful when you're away for a few 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 to keep the interior clean and at a higher standard of hygiene.

Convenience

Integrated freezers are a great choice for those looking to save space in the kitchen. These appliances combine a refrigerator and a freezer into one. They can be easily integrated into kitchen cabinets to give an elegant appearance. A freezer that is integrated is a great option for those looking to reduce their energy bills as they are often more efficient than freestanding models.

The ability to keep your freezer full is essential for energy efficiency. When you open your refrigerator the cold air escapes and warm air rushes into the freezer. This uses an enormous amount of energy. By keeping your freezer stocked, you will ensure that cold air stays in and that the warm air is taken up by the food items in it, this will reduce your energy bills. This can be achieved by moving your food items to the front and sides of the freezer, and then filling any spaces that are empty with shipping peanuts or newspaper (available in most supermarkets).

Another way to reduce your energy bills is by determining which items you use the most often and placing those in the easiest access position. You won't have to move items around as often in your freezer, which could cause freezer burn.

Many of the newest fridge and freezer models have the feature of "fast chill" or "fast freeze which allows you to quickly cool down your latest purchases to the perfect temperature. This is particularly useful when you are unloading an enormous grocery delivery and require to bring your chilled or frozen goods down to the right temperature as soon as it is possible.

Integrated Fridge Freezers can be installed as a 'Fixed' or 'Sliding model, based on the way the appliance is fitted to the cabinet as well as the fridge housing cabinet. The main distinction between these models is that 'Sliding' fridge  freezers  are able to be moved should you decide to renovate your kitchen since they can be detached from the cabinet.  Fixed fridge freezers cannot be removed as they are built into the cabinet and the door to the fridge is attached directly to the cabinet front.

Energy Efficiency

The latest models of fridge freezers with integrated refrigerators are more energy efficient and cool faster. This is both good for the environment and your energy bills. You can choose from low'midi' height models about 130cm tall, or extra tall freezers that are 170-180cm tall.

Many people are rushing to buy refrigerators that have been rated as energy efficient and has seen integrated freezers sporting a green label rocket up the sales charts. The energy efficiency of household appliances is crucial because they use a lot of power and are always on. Refrigerators and freezers are responsible for a significant proportion of household electricity bills so switching to one that's more energy efficient will save money on your energy bill.

The best energy ratings are A+A+ and A. Companies are now required to display this information on their websites so that consumers can compare their energy ratings when shopping. However, we found that only a few companies had alternatives that were better than A on their websites.

Spiral freezers that aren't fully integrated with process control and refrigeration systems can result in substantial energy loss in a production facility. The parameters of the spiral freezer do not get updated when changes to the product happen. This leads to warm products that cannot pass quality checks. This is often a result of a temporary change in setpoints in response to production issues, which are forgotten, causing loss of product and the use of energy. Integrating the spiral controls into the refrigeration systems and process systems allows for the system to automatically update parameters based on the product being produced. This helps save energy and helps reduce waste. VaCom Technologies can help plants to achieve this by working with them to set defined parameters for each product range and then by integrating the spiral freezer control with the plant control systems.