Replaced a Samsung that was nothing but problems with a Frigidaire after doing extensive research. The thing that made the most sense was: the more options and gadgets, the more things that can go wrong and buy an appliance from an appliance company not an electronic company trying to build appliances

I've had great success with Whirlpool.

Really depends on budget but I’m a big fan of Sub Zero and liebherr.

If you’re looking for something more budget friendly LGs dual French doors or Jenn air

DO NOT BUY HISENSE REFRIGERATOR!!! spent over £800 on mine and its complete garbage. The refrigerant pipes have rusted and rotted through, it’s leaked all its gas out and has now stopped working. It’s 2 years and 5 months old. Hisense ignore all communications, which reading other posts seems to be their whole business plan. What sort of cheap crap metal is used in the manufacture of this product?? It’s dangerous and absolutely terrible quality AVOID HISENSE!!

I hope it's good. I am having one delivered today.

Their products fail..tvs are the Worst

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I bought the 17 cubic ft bottom freezer and would like to know where the ice maker switch is.

I can tell you consumer reports has LG models in like 13 of the top 15 refrigerators in the size/category I was shopping for last year.

Look for a unit with as few “frills” as possible. The more frills, the greater the chance that one of them will break.

Don’t get water or ice in the door. That just turns into a place for heat to leak into the freezer and more parts to break.

I don’t know the best ever but don’t buy a Samsung. Every video and review I have read or seen say Samsung is an inferior product. It’s hard to find a decent new fridge these days, I hope you find the perfect one for you.

I know everyone is saying no ice/water dispenser, but damn I love that feature. They will break, but some won't break for a damn long time, so if you get a good one, imo it's worth it.

Agree. My parents’ is like 20 years old at this point, still works. I also rented a place where the fridge was about 5 years old and it was already broken when we moved in.

Same. I will never buy a Samsung product again.

I own samsung and love it. Best one I've ever owned. https://images.app.goo.gl/gSAzZuxBU6H3fqmM7

Subzero. But it will cost an arm and leg.

fisher paykel.

I think you got an idiot who wanted to find a reason not to deliver it. The up warning is for storing and transporting.

I have a GE French door counter depth with internal water dispenser. (Less parts to break, right?)

Honestly it's been fine. I've had it running for 2 years. Almost exactly. Anyways, my only complaint is the water filter. GE has an rfid tag on their filters and won't let a 3rd party work without it. There are 2 work arounds. Carefully remove the rfid tag from the first filter they give you. Or, (mine didn't come with it or perhaps I didn't see it when it was moved and installed for me) save or get a plug that tells the fridge no filter and use an external in line filter. They sell kits, was easy peasy and it claims to last 5 years.

Just my .02

I’m still baffled at the refusal to enter the front. We’re not talking about a full fridge, right? So just angle it??

Basically any fridge is fine if you don’t get one with an in-door ice maker or simply turn off the ice maker.

Well, except Samsung

I think the rule to not tilt the fridge has to do the compressor. If the fridge is titled too far, then the oil in the compressor could flow where it shouldn’t. Many years ago, when working for a moving company, crew were reminded to NOT plug in fridges. The owner would be told to wait 24 hours before plugging in the refrigerator.

I quick search online finds that this is still the case.

So bring that refrigerator up the stairs. And let it sit for a day.

That may have to do with their warranty claims mitigation. Maybe buy it and have someone else deliver? Good luck

I ended up doing KitchenAid, which is Whirlpool. They also own Maytag. I wanted a Whirlpool but didn't find one that fit my needs and the KitchenAid did. I'll let you know how it goes in 10 years!

Whirlpool is still on top. Possibly followed by Frigidaire. LG and Samsung have a 30% closed system failure rate in the first 5 years. They are popular, but crap really.

The more features in the door you get, the less dependable. Having recently bought a new fridge, I know it can be hard to not find all the bells and whistles in the door. Basically, old school freezer on top is the most reliable. Next would be water only in the door. Avoid the ice maker in the fridge/ door compartment if possible on any model. The techs I talked to when ours failed recently said nothing will last pike the older units (pre 2010).

I've had a Bosch fridge for the last 19 years: it's still going strong and never had any problems. Lately the light has gotten a bit slow to turn on, but that's it.

EDIT: of course, I have no idea if they still make them like they used to.

Not the direct answer you're looking for, but to maximize value see if there's a scratch and dent store near you. They sell brand new appliances with cosmetic defects for a discount. If your kitchen setup has your fridge boxed in on three sides, you might not even be able to see the damage once it's installed.

Not a Samsung. We’ve had terrible luck with ours, and some of my family with theirs.

You constantly complain about your stomach hurting even though you boast about being healthy not realizing that you keep sensitive perishables in the door of the fridge.

Well balanced adult. Possibly serial killer.

The note on the fridge broken down into meal -> protein -> veg/sides is very organized. Definitely taste that is a bit old fashioned, more "bland" and not overpowering flavors. I don't mean that in a bad way.

And I may be way off base here but this screams northern US to me, possibly New England, and maybe French or French Canadian background. But that's more of a shot in the dark than anything.

Get those tomatoes out of the fridge

Christmas Crack! That’s all the matters 😍

+Miele

Pay for a month of Consumer Reports to be shocked by the reliability ratings of most "high end" brands - and definitely negotiate/pay for an extended warrantee. I checked CR last year, Miele scored better than most brands for appliance reliability in most categories but you pay more and don't get flashy red dials or anything like that. There was one American brand that had good ratings in just refrigeration - I think Thermador.

EDIT - Thermador is also German hehehehe. No shocker.

• Does it make the food cold?

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Anything not labeled samsung is a good start

At those prices, I’d say look to be sure they actually make them. I think at least one of those is just a mainstream brand with some cosmetic changes and different branding.

idk what homestuck is at all and I found this on my feed but GLASSES MAN ON DA FRIDGEEEE!?!?

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The only real use of a smart fridge