Jenn-Air JCD2290HEB

The 22-cubic-foot Jenn-Air JCD2290HE is a full-featured, side-by-side counter-depth refrigerator that is well reviewed by one professional testing organization. It comes with a through-the-door ice and filtered-water dispenser, which reviews say is the extra feature that users desire most in a refrigerator. Users comment favorably on the beverage chiller compartment that keeps cans and bottles colder than the rest of the refrigerator, spill-proof elevator shelves that move up and down by turning a handle and better energy efficiency than most side-by-side refrigerators. Though expensive compared to most side-by-side refrigerators, it is cheaper than many counter-depth models and costs far less than built-in refrigerators. Note that this model has been recalled for an electrical problem. Owners can contact Maytag (which manufactures the Jenn-Air refrigerator) for a free repair at Maytag.com.

Both ConsumerReports.org and ConsumerGuide.com review the Jenn-Air JCD2290HE side-by-side counter-depth refrigerator, but the Jenn-Air isn't included in the ConsumerReports.org reliability survey. A few owners report on their experiences with the Jenn-Air at HomeDepot.com.