In the Reviewed lab, Michael regularly tests refrigerators, dishwashers, and laundry large appliances, as well as all types of science-based activities. His 5 years as a behavioral technician has given him a strong appreciation for data collection and research. Michael has a variety of different passions outside of testing appliances including volleyball, snowboarding, and video games. You can also find him nerding out about EDC gear, custom keyboards, and Warhammer 40k. Beckett Dubay is a product tester at Reviewed, regularly using science-based protocol to test refrigerators, dishwashers, and laundry large appliances, and photographing the process in the lab from start to finish. Before Reviewed, working as a lighting designer for several years has left him with strong opinions about overhead lighting.
Counter-depth, in the strictest sense, means that a refrigerator is shallow enough to sit flush with typical cabinets or countertops, so roughly 24 inches from the front edge to the back wall. These “true” counter-depth models are almost Frigidaire fridge always very expensive built-in units. If you’re looking for a fridge that works for the lowest possible price, get a top-freezer model. It’s okay to pick the cheapest model that’s readily available and fits your size requirements.
The results are the basis for CR’s predicted reliability and owner satisfaction ratings in our refrigerator ratings charts. They’re grouped by refrigerator type—top-freezers, bottom-freezers, French-doors, side-by-sides, and built-ins. The refrigerator brands in the survey are Frigidaire, GE, Kenmore, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Samsung, Whirlpool, and others.
If you’re looking to maximize your fridge storage space (and don’t mind a slightly smaller freezer), the Frigidaire FRSS2623AS is one of the roomier side-by-sides we’ve reviewed. The average side-by-side refrigerator provides 10.92 cubic feet of storage in its fridge. The Frigidaire FRSS2623AS manages to provide an impressive 12.39 cubic feet. That extra 1.47-cubic-foot difference equates to a lot of extra space—about 10gallons of milk worth. The Frigidaire FRSS2623AS features a clean stainless steel exterior with two robust handles along its middle, with its through-the-door dispenser to the left.
The Whirlpool WRS321SDHZ 21.4-cubic-foot Side-by-Side Refrigerator is a more budget-friendly option for someone looking for a similar look to a French door refrigerator without the extremely high price tag. When you’re trying to decide what’s right for you, first consider the amount of space you Arctic King have in your kitchen. Where in the kitchen will the Frigidaire refrigerator work best? Take a look for an existing waterline which you’ll need if the fridge you’re planning on getting has an ice dispenser or water dispenser. A refrigerator is a kitchen appliance you just can’t do without.