Need Fridge advice

14 years ago

I'm starting to hunt for a new fridge and am overwhelmed at the choices. I would love to hear some suggestions.

I currently have a Whirlpool side by side that is 25.2 cu feet. Unlike everyone else on the planet, I've never had any problems fitting in a pizza box and I regularly store 1/2 sheet pans in there. They don't sit perfectly flat but that doesn't bother me at all. The problem I have is that with 5 kids, my fridge is always packed to the gills. I'm really looking for something with more fridge space.

We also like having a water dispenser with a filter as our city water is heavily chlorinated and doesn't taste so good. However, we use very little ice.

I've looked at the french door models but there is so many complaints about ice dispenser problems. I'm looking at Samsung, LG or Kenmore (which I think is just an LG) at the 29-31 cubit feet models. Could I turn off the ice and still use it for water and save myself the headaches and potentials problems from this? Is there models with a water dispenser inside the fridge?

I'm also considering the Whirlpool side by side that's 29.2 cu feet but it doesn't have as much fridge space as the french door models (although a couple of cubit feet more than my current one has)

Is one brand going to be more reliable than another? Any thing among my list that I should absolutely stay away from, others that I haven't considered?

Thanks so much for any advice you can share.

Stephanie

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chac_mool
14 years ago
I know you can turn off ice makers in my Samsung counter-depth FD; presumably also for other models -- but its best to check and look at the manuals (PDFs) for those specific fridges that seem the best candidates for you.

Certainly there are differences in reliability; this likely varies by brand and model, etc. Consumers Reports periodically publishes reliability information for fridges; many here don't give much credence to their results, but its a place to start. Seems like right now you need to narrow your choices down, first.

The A J Madison website is a quick way to compare features -- including size, color, water (inside or in-the-door), icemakers, etc. Presumably the information at any given company's website may be more current and accurate, so it may be worth checking those sites as well -- but AJ Madison is a good place to start narrowing down options.

Here is a link that might be useful: AJ Madison: fridges
Trav.isYeager
14 years ago
Most refrigerators allow you turn off the ice maker and still use the water dispenser. You have a lot of options if you're looking to keep the water dispenser inside the door, keep in mind though, every time you open the door to get water you're wasting a great deal of energy for the refrigerator to get itself back to the same temp again. If you take a look my company's site, Number1Direct, we have a pretty solid variety of different in door water french doors refrigerators. If you have more questions and want to talk with some more immediately give us a call at 1-888-768-1710.

Here is a link that might be useful: Number1Direct: French Door Refrigerators
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JPRain
14 years ago
If you're mainly concerned about taste, you could get either a tap filter or a filter pitcher for inside the fridge. Either one would allow you to skip the indoor which would give you more space. And is one less thing to break on the fridge.