Counter-depth French door fridge experience?

9 years ago

Hi, we're looking for new appliances for our kitchen renovation. We want a stainless counter-depth french door fridge but I'm getting more confused as I read reviews. Makes it very hard to decide! I know consumer reviews are more likely to be negative but am still worried about how many are bad. I would appreciate any of your experiences re: LG, Samsung, GE Profile, or Kenmore elite for a counter depth french door fridge.. Thanks!!

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charon70

9 years ago

Have you checked out the GE cafe counter depth French door fridge? We bought it three years ago and it works very well! My only issue is the words on the hot water button have rubbed off. Other than that we have had no issues.

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Kristine Wong
9 years ago
What exactly are you "confused" about counter depth french door fridges?
Donna Penn
Original Author
9 years ago
Just confused about which one to purchase, so asking if anyone has any experience with any of these? Thx!
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Amanda DRo
9 years ago
We went with Fisher and Paykel, primarily for the simple lines in design. It is fantastic!
Amanda DRo
9 years ago
To elaborate, I wanted something white as I am over stainless. I needed something smaller scale because our space is, well small, so not matter what I wanted counter depth. I also dont do once-a-week grocery trips, so I do not need a giant cu feet unit. To hold mega groceries on Sunday for the entire week, I do a few smaller runs. This is my personal thing with fresh fruit and veggies, and the fact that growing up I never liked that we had nice berries and fresh veggies on Sunday and by the time Saturday rolled around it was creamed corn and apples. But I digress.

Fisher and Paykel makes units in many cubic feet that are counter depth. they run nice and cold, their cripster humindity covers for the veggie bins are great. And did I say bottle chill feature?
jesslake
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Another vote for Fisher Paykel. My favourite fridge ever. Something about their design makes them look "petite" but the simple streamlined interior can hold a ton.

Once you narrow down your choices, pay close attention to the hinges on the doors. Hopefully someone else can chime in with a more technical description of the different types, but in a nutshell, some allow the edge door to tuck into itself while others swing out in a way that ends up requiring the fridge to be pulled out a few inches, or have a gap on either side, to avoid getting dented by the edge of the surrounding cabinetry or any corners of counter top sticking out nearby. We have an Electrolux french door right now that is like this. It is advertised as counter depth and should fit within our ample 30" lower cabs with room to spare, but in reality is has to be pulled out several inches. Looks terrible. If the corners of counter top next to the fridge were rounded off, it would be a bit better, but they're not. The Fisher Paykel did not have this problem and it tucked right in beautifully (sadly left behind in a previous house). It was dreamy for many other reasons as well.