We have an LG counterdepth fridge. It has to be close to 12 years old. I like it and would definitely get another counterdepth. But we also have a second fridge in our mechanical room. My warning would be do not get the ice in the door.

Lots of info via google. Do your search, then click Forums.

You can restrict your google search to houzz only by using this search:

site:houzz.com counter-depth fridge

Here is a direct link: https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=03d2c62caa774160&udm=18&fbs=ABfTbFVyMZGZf1hfvX9uKjN_-G8cqCQj_06QnZs315LoFmPf5bBLHMJ0vMQmTbuI72DM7jnxvATrUU2Yg9dwuUGnsUHcXPuOM0_k1dPPnMiKJgy16YDDqH-_iHFiQkOW8hi7RXw4hRo5fi73eIKSOx70x-sjPZ06hOCNlK-ozbXHneTOF87CzxJ8BXgBmwQobyZJ8FoagfsKHNBIM1xgUKz9ZpoQi-PLVA&q=counter-depth+fridge&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiG7-GFvIqWAxVCl-4BHZbKGcgQs6gLegQIFhAB&biw=1438&bih=895&dpr=1.44

Thanks, PPF! I didn’t think of using Google, just the search here.

BeverlyFLADeziner, we will have the old fridge and /or a small freezer three steps away in the garage.

clergychick, what's the climate where you live? It you have cold winters, and an unheated garage, a standard fridge or freezer won't work in the garage.

We had an old fridge in the garage when we lived in the northeast and it worked just fine 99.9% of the time. Garage walls had some insulation, but definitely not heated.

We've also had a spare fridge in hot garages in CA and FL, and never had an issue with those either.

When we remodeled about 6 years ago, we got a CD Fridge. It's a GE Profile. It's been great- but yes it really is smaller. We gave away our other fridge ( we probably should have kept it in the garage but it's a tight fit). Honestly the only time it's an issue is Thanksgiving. OTherwise it's really just DH and I . The freezer is more the issue but we mangage fine.

chispa, it's not the heat, it's the cold, though a hot garage will obviously make the appliance work a lot harder. Most fridges with a freezer operate on the temp in the fridge. If the garage gets below the fridge setting (say 30°), the fridge won't run - and neither will the freezer. If one doesn't use the freezer compartment, it should be okay.

The counter depth ones are usually (if not always?) taller so if you have low cabinets over your current fridge you’ll need to decide if you’re willing to raise them or modify them to accommodate the height of the new one. My hubby ended up doing a quick modification of the cabinets we had when we bought our first one.

Thanks, SKmom. This would be part of a total kitchen remodel, so we won’t need to alter existing ones, but now i know we will need to pick a model early enough to have the height requirements before the cabinets are ordered.

Counter depths fridges cost twice as much, but they do make a nice difference.

We’ve had a fisher paykel one for 11 years and I love it. So easy to organize and nothing gets lost in the back

Hi Clergychick,

I'm from the old Gardenweb days too! I was KOMPY.

I just purchased a very inexpensive French Door refrigerator (no ice in door!!!!)

So far, I love it. It's bare bones but works for me and DH. The freezer capacity is VERY small, but I don't mind. DH and I have been empty nesters since 2020. We pretty much go to the grocery store almost daily these days to get what we need for the day. We don't waste nearly as much food as we did before. We love it like this!

I got the following refrigerator. It was on sale at the time for $ 1,599 plus tax, including delivery and setup.

This refrigerator has a great icemaker! The shelving seems a bit skimpier than some....but for us....this refrigerator has been great. Like I said, smaller capacity freezer....but just enough for our Yasso Bars! LOL

https://www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-ENERGY-STAR-21-9-Cu-Ft-Fingerprint-Resistant-Counter-Depth-French-Door-Refrigerator-GWE22JYMFS

Hey KOMPY! I remember you!

Thanks for sharing your experience and the information. You had me at "great icemaker"! I do go through a lot of ice! We are empty nesters too, and eat out several times a week, so our needs are not huge. After a recent move we tried living with an old refrigerator in the basement rather than buying a freezer like the small one we left behind. We discovered that we needed the freezer space more than fridge space so we got another little one for this house. We won't start 'kicking the tires' on anything new for a while yet, but will look for that model when we do.

P.S. What's a Yasso Bar?

I’ve had a KitchenAid counter depth French door since 2014. My next refrigerator will also be a counter depth. I checked carefully to make sure that I would have the room in the refrigerator box that I needed for four people. I’ve always used a fair amount of fresh vegetables and fruit so those drawers were important to me. Mine has a deli drawer and I have found that to be invaluable. I understand that currently the Bosch 800 is probably the best on the market due to function and repairability. YouTube Harper & Knowles for his analysis. It’s a very recent review.

@clergychick, Yassos are frozen yogurt pops. Some flavors also come in pints. Low calorie. Minimal sugar. Made with real fruit. They’re delicious! Yasso

darbuka -- they sound wonderful! How have I missed them? Move over Breyers Chocolate!