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Counterdepth bottom freezer fridge?

18 years ago

Found these boards last night and would like to pick your collective brains...I would like a counter/cabinet depth bottom freezer fridge. No water/ice in the door. French door or single doesn't matter. I looked at a jenn-air jfc2089hep but thought the freezer basket seemed real small. I looked at kitchenaid kbfs20etss & kbls20etss but thought that the sliding drawer in the freezer didn't move very smoothly. Looking at a GE. Either PGCSINFXSS or PGCSINFWSS. Would love opinions on these or suggestions on ones you think I should consider. Thanks in advance.

Comments (5)

  • 18 years ago

    Fisher Paykel has a new 36" and there is Liebherr as well. Might try the search.

  • 18 years ago

    I have a GE Profile 36" cd fd--got it in November. No water or ice in door. It does have an ice maker, but not hooked up. I like it very much--very quiet, too. The bottom freezer is fairly spacious (I have a full freezer in the laundry room) & the pullout in the drawer is handy for things I use frequently. The only thing I wish was different is larger fruit & vegetable bins, since we use a lot of those things.

  • 18 years ago

    I've ordered a KitchenAid counter-depth, bottom freezer, single top door, hinge on the left. No ice or water in the door; however, it does have a water dispenser inside the door. Model KBLS20ETSS. Cost was $2,051 from my local appliance store, but I got a builder's discount since I'm buying all my other appliances from them, too. Should be installed around April 8.

    You mention that the sliding door in the freezer didn't move very smoothly but that wasn't a concern for us because (1) we have a full-size freezer in our garage where we store all our frozen foods; (2) the small number of frozen foods that we will store in the refrigerator's freezer will be easy to reach - a box of waffles, toaster streudel, and maybe a small container of ice cream; (3) we rarely use ice - maybe one glass worth per week.

    I really wanted an all-refrigerator but didn't find anything in my budget and with the necessary measurements.

    Good luck,
    try_hard

    Here is a link that might be useful: try_hard's refrigerator

  • 18 years ago

    We are thinking of getting 2 Fisher & Paykels so that we have lots of fridge space and some freezer space. Also have big freezer in laundry room. We use lots of veggies, etc. and live out in the boonies so no quick run to the store. We'd like to put them on a platform with wheels so they're raised up 6 or 8 inches (easier to access freezer stuff) and anchor that in place with a removable false drawer front. Might even glue wood on the front to blend with cabinets but that's just an idea at this point. Don't need them until Fall. New models come out soon so maybe some sales??

  • 18 years ago

    I have an LG FD CD fridge - no ice or water on the door - and I am very happy with it. We've had it about six months. I have absolutely no complaints.

    The layout is good, I LOVE the huge meat drawer, plus it is quiet.

    It does take a little getting used to a CD when you are used to a full depth. However it's true that we have less science experiments going on in there because things don't get forgotten in the rear! We have another fridge a few steps away in the garage, which is a good thing. The LG really isn't big enough for our family of four that likes to entertain.

    I was looking at the KA and JA models as well. I ultimately chose the LG because the other two (and all rebadged Amanas) have this lip on the inside of the freezer drawer that extends a few inches over the freezer space. I thought it would impede my access to the freezer, but so far I am the only person to be bothered by this.

    Nicole