Refrigerator Brands and Links

Refrigerators and energy efficiency

All of the refrigerators in this report also include freezers. In addition, there are a number of freezerless refrigerators on the market. While no professional review we found tests these, user reviews can be found at sites such as Sears.com. Full-size freezerless refrigerators have capacities of more than 16 cubic feet.

Small, compact refrigerators do include a small freezer and are typically offered in capacities of 6 cubic feet or less. These won't do in a typical kitchen, but are popular for use in dorm rooms and offices. This type of refrigerator is covered in our report on mini fridges.

Good Housekeeping refrigerator buyer's guide outlines several pros and cons of each type of refrigerator.

About.com has some articles on how to maximize the efficiency of a refrigerator. See "Steps to Reduce Your Refrigerator's Energy Cost" for helpful tips. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

"To Chill or Not to Chill" by Linda Larsen, the About.com guide for busy cooks, discusses how and when to refrigerate particular foods. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Consumers can find a list of current and recent rebates for Energy Star-rated refrigerators at the Energy Star website.

The Energy Star website also has some information on the recent removal of Energy Star ratings from LG and Kenmore refrigerators, including a list of the affected models.

Editors at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) offer some good information on buying more efficient refrigerators. http://aceee.org/consumerguide/refrigeration.htm

Refrigerator brands

Amana

Electrolux

Frigidaire

General Electric (GE)

Hotpoint

Jenn-Air

Kenmore

KitchenAid

LG

Liebherr

Maytag

Samsung

Sub-Zero

Sun Frost

Whirlpool