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- Roomy freezer section
- Versatile shelving and storage
- Quiet
- Not Energy Star-rated
- Poor freezer performance
- Expensive
The 4.3-cubic-foot GE Spacemaker GMR04AAM mini fridge is a counter-height compact refrigerator with an enclosed freezer section in the refrigerator compartment. It comes in two finishes: white and the proprietary CleanSteel. Both models are otherwise identical and include a variety of shelving options, including three adjustable, removable shelves and in-door tall-bottle storage and can dispenser. The freezer compartment is a bit larger than in most mini fridges, and owners say it is roomy enough to hold three or four ice trays, but (as with all compact refrigerators) the freezer performs poorly in tests, so ice cubes will take a long time to freeze. This compact refrigerator is not Energy Star-rated and uses approximately 345 kWh per year. If you want a more effective freezer, the Sunpentown RF-320 (*Est. $260) is more expensive but includes a separate freezer that owners say works very well.
The GE Spacemaker GMR04 is included in ConsumerReports.org' refrigerators roundup, and is chosen as the best mini fridge for dorms by Bestcovery.com's Mariette Mifflin. We also found owner reviews for this model at ABT.com, HomeDepot.com and AJMadison.com.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Editors test and rate 15 compact refrigerators, among them the GE Spacemaker GMR04, as part of their annual refrigerator roundup. Reliability ratings for compact refrigerators are not included, as they are for many appliances, but a handy comparison chart is included.
Review: Refrigerators, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Sept. 2008
Self-described appliance enthusiast Mariette Mifflin discusses her picks for the best compact refrigerators for use in college dorms. The GE Spacemaker GMR04HASCS receives the highest rating of the five models discussed here, but there's no evidence that any of these models were tested, so we're not sure why Mifflin chose these fridges.
Review: Best Mini Fridge for Dorms, Mariette Mifflin
3. ABT.com
More than a dozen owners weigh in on the GE Spacemaker GMR04 mini fridge at appliance retailer ABT's website and give it a very high overall rating. Owners compliment this compact refrigerator for its quiet operation, adjustable shelving, attractive design and good refrigerator performance.
Review: GE Compact Refrigerator - GMR04CS, Contributors to ABT.com
About half a dozen owners rate and comment on the GE Spacemaker GMR04 at HomeDepot.com, giving this mini fridge an average rating of 4.1 stars (out of five). All but one owner, who complains that the finish doesn't match other stainless steel appliances, appear to be happy with the refrigerator.
Review: GE Compact CleanSteel Refrigerator: GMR04HASCS, Contributors to HomeDepot.com
One owner reviews the GE Spacemaker GMR04 compact refrigerator at online appliance retailer AJMadison.com and gives it a perfect rating. The accompanying comment states that the mini fridge does a good job keeping beverages cold in an office.
Review: AJ Madison GE Spacemaker GMR04AAMWW, Contributors to AJMadison.com
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