I searched on AJ Madison. GE, LG, Blomberg all make some fridges around 24 to under 26" deep that are reasonably priced but they are not full-sized. The search engine is decent but you may want to look at everything to see what your options are and sort by depth. I am not recommending them in particular as a retailer, I have no experience with them.

Here is a link that might be useful: 24-25 deep fridges

Is there a Sears Outlet near you? We went to look at one (basically a huge warehouse) a few weeks ago, about 40 minutes away from us. There were some great bargains... you just can't count on finding exactly what you want in one visit, because the inventory is constantly turning over. They get everything that gets scratched on delivery, etc. Sometimes the damage is really apparent, but other times it's just a little dent on the side panel that you won't even see once it is installed.

They also had some good bargains on vent hoods, but by far the biggest selection was of refrigerators.

You pay more for a counter depth and get less space  which totally sucks. I just want to make sure you are aware that many on this forum have recessed their standard depth refrigerators giving them the look of a counter depth but with more space and less costly.

pugrolls--go to Albert Lee. They have several 24" deep fridges, and some are not too too expensive. If you can use a smaller one, GE now makes one that is sized, shaped like the Leibehr's (might have spelled that wrong)and I think they might even be shallower than 24". If they don't have one on the floor at your closest Albert Lee, have them check the other stores--I think there are 3 or 4 stores in our area now (I'm in Seattle, too).

While I understand your wish to have your refrigerator's total depth no more than the cabinets...you need to be aware of a couple of things....

First, unless you're getting a built-in or "true counter-depth" refrigerator (both of which are generally even more expensive than a "standard" counter-depth refrigerator), then you will need to do one of two things to allow the doors to open fully without having to pull the refrigerator out...

(1) Install cabinets + counter no deeper than the carcass/box of the refrigerator (so if the carcass is 20" deep, you will need cabinets + counter to be no more than 20" deep...so custom cabinets needed)

(2) Install the refrigerator with 12" wide filler at the carcass depth b/w the refrigerator & cabs/counters on the side(s) of the refrigerator w/the hinges.

Second, keep in mind that even with 24" deep cabinets, your counters are really 25.5" deep.

To open fully, the doors of a non-built-in refrigerator (whether standard- or counter-depth) must extend out past the surrounding walls, appliances, cabinets, and counters. Most CD refrigerators have a carcass/box depth around 24". Then the doors + handles are around another 6"...for a total depth of 30" to 31". You may also have to leave room in the back for air flow, plug, and anti-tip device.

Yes, a standard-depth refrigerator can be recessed into the wall and, if needed, the room behind it, but it still cannot be recessed any more than what it takes to bring the carcass even with the walls/counters/cabinets next to it.

Yes, but not if you are looking at the smallest 24" deep x 24" wide GEs, Liebherrs, Blomberg, for example. They do not have deep bins on the doors or No bin where there is a pullout drawer so the drawer can be accessed with the door open at 90 (or ideally slightly over 90). The LG 24" x 24" does have a deeper bin on the door, but I believe the lower drawers are split --one may have limited access at 90 degrees. Slightly over 90 degrees can be accomplished with a small filler. Some of the Liebherrs hinge within the width of the carcass as well. These are made for small spaces. You still have to be concerned about the corner of the countertop at 25.5" IF there is countertop on the hinge side. If not you don't have to worry about it.

i have a Summit 24x24 inch fridge with a bottom freezer - I think we paid $1,000, but the list price is more like $1,200. It looks like the Liebherr one a bit. We bought the summit before GE made their version. We don't have anything on the hinge side. It IS small, but I'm used to it, although i have a friend who complains about it all the time. We love, love, love ours - here's a picture (sorry the angle is wierd!)

Hi! We bought a 24" Kitchenaid at a Sears outlet. It has the tiniest scratch you can't even see it & paid half of what they were selling it for in the Sears store. Around $1200. It's stainless, frenchdoors w/bottom freezer. Everyone who sees my fridge is envious. It is an excellent design for a counter depth fridge. Even my friend who has a 24" is jealous and says ours looks & feels bigger. You should be able to get a great deal tomorrow. Have fun shopping.

As mentioned above, you can build a recess into the wall so that you can push the fridge back further. That's what we're doing, but Buehl is correct that you have to think about how much you can open the door - what's on the side of the fridge. I noticed that the 24" fridge's are also wider too which we didn't want in our tiny kitchen. Good luck in your fridge hunt!