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need new fridge...help asap...please!!!

17 years ago

Well, looks like we have to replace our 1980 Admiral fridge. We have definite space limitations, so please help me know which way to go.

Here's what we're working with:

Width: 31.5" (only have 1/4 - 1/2" of extra space)

Depth: We can maybe go up to 31" deep max (w/out handle)

Height: 68.5" max (not including hinges)

Are there any brands to avoid? I've heard that Whirlpool and Kenmore are good, but as with most appliances, I read mixed user reviews.

We've thought about bottom freezer, but they are more expensive.

Here's what I've narrowed it down to, but I haven't seen most of these in person:

Top Freezer:

Whirlpool W9RXEMMWS

Kenmore 7817

Kenmore 6893

Bottom Freezer:

Whirlpool EB9SHKXVQ

Kenmore 65932 or 75934

Amana ABB1921DEW or ABB1922FEQ

Decisions...decisions...

Comments (6)

  • 17 years ago

    If you haven't already done it, you might want to check the latest Consumer Reports ratings, which you can usually get hold of in your local public library. Although that's not the last word, it could help in giving you focus.

  • 17 years ago

    I am also having a hard time limiting my choices as well and read a phrase somewhere in here "analysis paralysis" that describes where I was at. I found a trip to physically look at the items helped refine my choices and if you can get to a brick and mortar store and look it may help as sometimes the decision making is really splitting hairs when you get down to a size, stye and price range.

    In general Whirlpool and Kenmore are very reputable. You probably wont go wrong with either. I haven't paid any real attention to Amana so dunno.

    Good luck.

  • 17 years ago

    We recently bought a Frigidaire Gallery about that size but a bit shorter. Unlike most smaller refrigerators, it has glass (vs. wire) shelves and a split shelf so it can accommodate something really tall if needed. It also has adjustable shelves on the door and an adjustable shelf that spans the width of the freezer. Unfortunately, the Frigidaire web site doesn't show the interiors so we had to visit several stores. The features I mentioned were important to us, and we couldn't find another fridge to fit the wimpy dimensions we have unless we were to remove some cabinet trim. In a perfect world, we would have bigger crispers, but that would mean the compressor would be elsewhere. Where? Also, I wish the fridge were a bit quieter.

    The one we replaced was a smallish 6 year old GE bottom mount freezer which never got cold enough and was starting to give us problems. The freezer door would bounce open any time the fridge door was slammed.

  • 17 years ago

    Don't forget Samsung, steadily rated well for refrigerators.

  • 17 years ago

    I think quite a few people here have recommended AJMadison's site for its excellent search capabilities. I don't know about buying from them but I have found it very useful in my various appliance searches.

  • 17 years ago

    You may have probably bought a new fridge already. But if you haven't yet, between Whirlpool and Kenmore, I'll go with Whirlpool. But what I have is a Panasonic. Working for 2 years now with no complaints.