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- Larger mini refrigerator GE Spacemaker GMR04BAN *Est. $200
- Best mini fridge for frozen foods Emerson CR500 *Est. $150
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Larger mini refrigerator
- Roomy freezer section
- Versatile shelving and storage
- Quiet
- Not Energy Star-rated
- Poor freezer performance
- Expensive
The 4.3-cubic-foot GE Spacemaker GMR04BAN mini fridge is a counter-height compact refrigerator with an enclosed freezer section in the refrigerator compartment. It comes in two finishes: white and black. Both models are otherwise identical and offer flexible shelving options, including three adjustable, removable shelves, in-door tall-bottle storage and a 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, consider the two-door Emerson CR500 (*Est. $150) ; owners say the small separate freezer works very well.
The GE Spacemaker GMR04 is included in ConsumerReports.org's refrigerator roundup, and it 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 rate seven counter-height 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
2. ABT.com
More than 20 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. This website incorrectly identifies the GMR04 as an Energy Star-rated appliance.
Review: GE Spacemaker Compact Refrigerator - GMR04BANWW, Contributors to ABT.com
More than a dozen owners rate and comment on the GE Spacemaker GMR04 at HomeDepot.com, giving this mini fridge a very high rating overall. Most owners say they are happy with the refrigerator.
Review: GE 4.2 Cubic Foot Compact Refrigerator with CleanSteel Appearance, Contributors to HomeDepot.com
In this 2009 review, 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. The list was updated in Nov. 2010, and this particular GE model is no longer included.
Review: GE Spacemaker GMR04HASCS Compact 4.3 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator, Mariette Mifflin, Nov. 23, 2009
One owner reviews the GE Spacemaker GMR04 compact refrigerator at online appliance retailer AJMadison.com and gives it a perfect rating. In the accompanying comment, the owner states that the mini fridge does a good job of keeping beverages cold in an office.
Review: GE Freestanding Top Freezer Refrigerator GMR04AAMWW, Contributors to AJMadison.com
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