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Best top-freezer refrigerator
Pros: energy Star-qualified, good temperature performance, roomy, good reliability record
Cons: average noise level, poor crisper performance, only one temperature control
not avail.
883049230290
20.6
410
Top-freezer
Single knob
Frost-free
Cubed ice
Reversible
Yes
White
Black, bisque, stainless steel
Automatic moisture control
6.2
2 humidity-controlled crispers, 1 deli bin, 1 dairy bin, 1 fixed door bin, 3 half-width adjustable door bins
14.5
Yes
Freestanding
Yes
32 5/8
66 ¼
32 ½
Glass
1 fixed, 2 adjustable
1 year
M1TXEGMYW
Maytag
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Best bottom-freezer refrigerator
Pros: energy Star-qualified, excellent temperature control, spacious, quiet
Cons: mediocre reliability record, ice maker spills cubes
not avail.
048231782579
22.4
465
Bottom-freezer
Electronic
Frost-free
Cubed ice
Reversible
Yes
White
Stainless steel
Accelerated freezing function, door alarm
6.9
2 humidity-controlled crispers, 1 deli bin, 5 door bins
15.5
Yes
Freestanding
Yes
34 ¼
68 ½
32 7/8
Glass
4 split
1 year parts and labor, 7 years sealed system
LDC22720SW
LG
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Best French-door refrigerator
Pros: energy Star-qualified, excellent temperature control, lots of features, spacious, quiet
Cons: ice maker clogs up, limited ice production, water dispenser awkward to use, door shelf unstable
048231783514
24.7
479
French-door
Electronic
Frost-free
Filtered water and ice
French doors
Yes
White
Black, stainless steel
Child lock, door alarm, accelerated freezing function
7.1
3 sliding shelves, 1 folding shelf, 2 humidity-controlled crispers, 1 bonus drawer, full-width bottom drawer
17.6
Yes
Freestanding
LED
34 ¼
69 ¾
35 ¾
Glass
4 split
1 year parts and labor, 7 years sealed system
LFX25976SW
LG
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Best side-by-side refrigerator
Pros: energy Star-qualified, good temperature control, lots of features, spacious, quiet
Cons: insufficient lighting, problems with ice maker, shelves can be unstable
036725569553
26
502
Side-by-side
External digital display
Frost-free
Filtered water and ice
Double doors
Yes
White
Black, stainless steel, stainless platinum
Twin cooling system, door alarm, accelerated freezing function
9.7
2 gallon door bins, 2 clear door bins, 2 humidity-controlled crispers, dairy compartment
15.8
Yes
Freestanding
LED
36 ½
69 7/8
35 ¾
Glass
4
1 year parts and labor, 5 years sealed system
RS265TDWP
Samsung