Samsung American Fridge Freezers
Samsung's American fridge freezers run from slimmer 833 mm builds to full-size 912 mm side-by-side, multi-door and French door layouts, with plumbed and non-plumbed water and ice options. Use the comparison to weigh capacity, finish and dispenser type against price across UK retailers.
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Side-by-side American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 583 L • Width: 912 mm
French door American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 649 L • Width: 912 mm
Side-by-side American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 634 L • Width: 912 mm
Multi‑door American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 646 L • Width: 912 mm
Multi-door American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 645 L • Width: 912 mm
Multi‑door American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 636 L • Width: 912 mm
Multi‑door American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 478 L • Width: 833 mm
Multi‑door American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 488 L • Width: 833 mm
Side-by-side American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 655 L • Width: 912 mm
French door American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 674 L • Width: 908 mm
Side-by-side American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 635 L • Width: 912 mm
Side-by-side American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 635 L • Width: 912 mm
Side-by-side American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 614 L • Width: 912 mm
Side-by-side American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 634 L • Width: 912 mm
Side-by-side American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 635 L • Width: 912 mm
Side-by-side American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 625 L • Width: 912 mm
Side-by-side American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 634 L • Width: 912 mm
Side-by-side American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 642 L • Width: 912 mm
Side-by-side American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 635 L • Width: 912 mm
Side-by-side American fridge freezer • Total capacity: 634 L • Width: 912 mm
Which layout actually fits how you shop?
The biggest decision is configuration. A side-by-side splits the cabinet vertically, giving tall narrow compartments that suit households who freeze a lot and want eye-level access to both sides. Multi-door and French door layouts put the fridge on top, full-width, with a freezer drawer (or two) underneath, which works better if your fresh food outweighs your frozen. Read More...
Side-by-side, multi-door or French door?
Side-by-side is the classic American format and the broadest choice across Samsung's range. Multi-door and French door models make pizza boxes, party platters and oven trays easier to slide in flat. If you batch cook and freeze less, the drawer-based freezer in a multi-door is friendlier than reaching into a tall narrow column.
How much fridge can your kitchen actually take?
American fridge freezers need width, depth and ventilation. Most Samsung models sit at 912 mm wide, with slimmer 833 mm options for tighter runs. Always measure the doorway path on delivery day, not just the final spot, and leave clearance at the back and sides for airflow.
Will it fit through the door?
833 mm builds are the safer bet for older terraces and flats with awkward hallways. 912 mm is fine for most modern kitchens but check pinch points: stair turns, internal door frames, and any fitted units that can't be removed. Samsung publishes product depth and hinge clearance, so cross-check before you commit.
Plumbed or non-plumbed water and ice?
Most Samsung American models carry a water and ice dispenser, and most need a mains water connection. Non-plumbed options use an internal tank you refill manually, useful if the kitchen has no nearby cold feed or you're renting and can't run pipework.
Worth paying more for an ice maker?
If you entertain or have teenagers who burn through ice, a built-in ice maker earns its keep. If you only use a tray a few times a year, water-only or no-dispenser versions are cheaper to buy, simpler to install and have one less thing to service.
Energy, noise and the running cost picture
Energy ratings across the Samsung American range typically span C to E, which is normal for the format because of the size and dispenser hardware involved. Noise sits in the low to high 30s dB, with the quietest models around 33 dB. If the fridge sits in an open-plan kitchen-diner, aim for the lower end.
Finishes that suit a real kitchen
Finish is more than aesthetic, fingerprints and cleaning effort vary. Stainless steel and Refined Inox look sharp but show marks. Black and Black stainless steel hide smudges better. Lighter Aluminium and Gloss grey sit between the two. If the units are matt, a matt finish reads tidier than a shiny one next to them.
Which Samsung features are actually worth paying for?
Samsung loads its American range with feature names that can blur together on a spec sheet, so it's worth knowing which ones change daily life and which are nice-to-haves. Twin Cooling keeps the fridge and freezer on separate circuits so smells don't drift and humidity stays higher in the fresh-food side, which matters if you buy a lot of unwrapped fruit and veg. SpaceMax insulation lets Samsung pack more usable litres into the same external footprint, useful when you're tight on width. SmartThings Wi-Fi connectivity is worth it if you'll genuinely use door-open alerts, holiday mode and filter reminders on your phone; if you won't, skip it and save the premium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both. Most Samsung American models need a mains water connection for the dispenser, but non-plumbed versions use an internal tank you top up manually. Non-plumbed is the practical choice if there's no cold feed within reach of the install spot.
Widths typically run 833 mm for slimmer builds and 912 mm for full-size models. Total capacities usually sit between roughly 478 and 674 litres, which puts them firmly in family-fridge territory rather than couple-sized.
Yes, though most Samsung American models include water and ice. A small number offer water only, ice only, or no dispenser at all, which keeps the install simpler and removes a part that can need servicing later.
Side-by-side splits the cabinet vertically into a fridge column and a freezer column. Multi-door and French door put a wide fridge on top and a freezer drawer underneath, making wide items like pizza boxes and platters easier to store flat.
Yes. Samsung American models come in Black, Black stainless steel and Clean Black, alongside lighter Stainless steel, Silver, Aluminium and Gloss grey finishes. Darker shades hide fingerprints noticeably better day to day.
Most sit in the C to E range, which is typical for American formats. The size of the cabinet, the dispenser hardware and the ice maker all add load, so don't expect the A or B ratings you see on smaller integrated fridge freezers.
Noise levels usually fall between the low 30s and low 40s dB. Around 33 to 36 dB is genuinely quiet and a sensible target if the appliance lives in an open-plan kitchen or near a living space.
Yes, on the Multi-door and French door layouts. The freezer sits as a wide pull-out drawer (or two stacked drawers) underneath a full-width fridge, which makes it easier to see and reach what's at the back than a tall freezer column. Side-by-side models keep the traditional vertical freezer compartment instead, which suits households who freeze a lot and want eye-level access.