Refrigerators: Reviews

Top-freezer refrigerators make good use of space and perform well temperature-wise. They are also generally less expensive and more reliable than other types. The 21.6-cubic-foot Kenmore 78222, which comes in white,… black, bisque and stainless steel ($200 more), performs very well and is Energy Star-rated (which may earn you a rebate from your utility company). This standard refrigerator is feature-packed, including an interior water dispenser and an ice maker. The freezer floor pulls out, making it easier to get to items in the rear. The refrigerator has slide-out, spill-proof glass shelves, humidity-controlled crisper compartments and more.

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This inexpensive GE refrigerator has just an 18.2-cubic-foot capacity and is only 28 inches wide (most refrigerators are 32 or 34 inches wide), making it a good choice for apartment kitchens or other small spaces. While… it doesn't have many extra features, like ice and water dispensers, you can store gallon jugs in the door. It has two crisper drawers and a snack drawer, but the wire shelves aren't spill-proof. Although this inexpensive refrigerator isn't included in professional tests, it receives many positive owner reviews. It's available in white and bisque only.

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This configuration has the same advantages as top-freezer refrigerators. Some people find them more convenient, since the often-accessed refrigerator compartment is at eye level. The 21.9-cubic-foot Kenmore 76252 gets… great reviews. It is feature-packed -- including electronic controls and a factory-installed ice maker -- and is Energy Star-qualified so it is less expensive than many other refrigerators to operate. This Kenmore refrigerator comes in white, black, bisque or stainless steel (for $300 more).

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Side-by-side refrigerators are a good choice for narrow kitchens where door clearance is an issue, but they are the most repair-prone type of refrigerators, mainly because most have through-the-door ice and water… dispensers that can be problematic. The well-regarded Hotpoint HSS25GFTWW is a reliable performer according to most reports, and is a bargain as well. There aren't many extra features, but a through-the-door water and ice dispenser is included. The 25-cubic-foot Hotpoint comes in white, black and bisque. A silver-metallic version costs $100 more.

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French-door models have two side-by-side refrigerator doors atop a pull-out freezer drawer. Unlike a side-by-side refrigerator, the interior shelving is the full width of the unit. This top-rated Amana French-door… refrigerator costs less than most. It has pull-out shelves/bins, a temperature-controlled meat/deli bin, an interior ice maker and internal filtered water dispenser (but no through-the-door dispenser). In addition to white, it is available in black and bisque. The Amana AFD2535FES (*est. $1,800) is a stainless-steel version.

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