The only difference between these two models is that the FPRU19F8WF has an internal water dispenser and no ice maker, while the FPFU19F8WF boasts of an internal ice maker but no water dispenser. Both models ensure your food items remain fresher longer with their Arctic King air circulation system. This model also has French doors, and its top-notch cooling system keeps the temperature of the refrigerator even at all times. The exterior water and ice dispenser means you do not have to open the refrigerator for a glass of water.
According to our reader survey, slightly fewer Whirlpool French-door owners said they were very or somewhat satisfied than their GE counterparts, and they trailed even further behind LG French-door owners. We don’t have great data on LG’s reputation for top-freezer models—we got too few survey responses regarding such models to reach statistical significance. And LG doesn’t sell as wide a variety of that type of fridge as other brands do.
This offers a more convenient and precise way to maintain the proper temperature. Many refrigerators by Frigidaire, especially larger ones, have a SpacePro shelving system designed to optimize the space available while still catering to food-specific storage needs. You may find a deli and cheese drawer, crispers for fruits and vegetables, and in-door bins designed to accommodate large jugs and cartons. Most Frigidaire refrigerators include some adjustable shelving units.
Other lesser-known or luxury and style-driven brands, such as Bosch and Café, are typically only available online. Online shopping often offers more flexibility on delivery and customization options that big-box stores may not. One of the perks of shopping in store is being able to experience the finish and features of certain models before deciding to take an appliance home with you.
A $2,000 French-door is not as nice,” said Richard Hughes of Appliance Factory. If you want something with lots of features, LG and GE (or the GE Profile sub-brand) are good choices. LG’s door-in-door and spherical-ice features (both found on the LRFVC2406S, among other models) and GE’s auto-fill dispenser (found on the PYE22KMKES and more) earn wide praise from their owners. Insignia is Best Buy’s house brand, and you can get some great deals on basic fridges. The customer ratings are solid, though we didn’t get enough info from our reader survey to understand how Insignia models compare to those of other brands. Beko and Blomberg are both made by one of Europe’s largest appliance companies (Arçelik) and have been nibbling at the fringes of the US market for about a decade.
It has been a big problem over the past decade, and although the company seems to have corrected the issue with most of its current models, there are still some side-by-side models with a really poor track record. We also read a slew of other refrigerator reviews, info about reliability, and guides on how to pick and install fridges. For previous versions of this guide, we also spoke to several industry experts, including brand representatives, dealers, and Arctic King repair technicians. The serial number of a top freezer refrigerator can be seen along the upper left side wall of the fresh food compartment and is visible when the door is opened. The serial number of a french door and side-by-side refrigerator can be seen along the upper right side of the fresh food compartment and is visible when the door is opened. Your range/stove’s serial number may vary, but is most commonly found in one of the following locations.
A standard depth fridge is deeper than the regular kitchen cabinets, but you get a lot more storage room. A Frigidaire refrigerator that is counter depth provides a more custom finished and sleek look. Below is a detailed breakdown of the winning and losing brands across the major refrigerator categories, along with some standouts in the areas of reliability and owner satisfaction.
Many of the complaints involve Samsung French-door refrigerators, which received a less-than-favorable rating for predicted reliability and a subpar rating for owner satisfaction in our survey results. Both the fridge and freezer sections of this refrigerator contain door bins. These bins greatly improve the storage space of this modern model. Frigidaire refrigerators come in a variety of different styles for every budget, design preference and kitchen size.