Bosch freestanding American fridge freezers run from Series 4 to Series 8 and come in two layouts. One is the classic side-by-side, with the fridge and freezer next to each other behind tall doors. The other is multi-door French-door styles, with a wide fridge on top and freezer drawers below. Every model defrosts automatically, and with fridge space of roughly 370 to 405 litres and freezers of about 170 to 200 litres, they suit families who shop in bulk or need room for party platters.

Your water supply is the biggest choice. Some models have a plumbed-in ice and water dispenser with a built-in ice maker, which needs a mains water connection close to where the appliance will stand. Non-plumbed models skip the dispenser, so you can put them anywhere there's room and a socket. Several models also offer Home Connect, which lets you check and adjust settings from a smartphone app. Noise levels are around 38 to 42 dB, which is worth comparing if your kitchen is open-plan. Finishes include stainless steel, brushed steel with an anti-fingerprint coating and metallic silver doors, and one model sits on wheels so it's easier to pull out for cleaning.

To narrow things down, decide first whether you can plumb in a water supply. Then choose between side-by-side and French-door, and check whether app control matters to you. Where widths are listed they're about 90 cm, so measure your space and allow room for the doors to open. You can also browse all Bosch American fridge freezers or the full range of Bosch kitchen appliances.