If you’re in the market for a refrigerator, you’re going to have to do some research. While most of today’s refrigerators do their job well, they offer distinct designs and technology. Some have ice makers and water dispensers, while others have built-in screens and Wi-Fi connectivity.
1. GE Profile Series French Door Refrigerator
The GE Profile Series refrigerator with French doors comes with one of the following options:
- Door-in-door and hands-free autofill
- Keurig K-Cup brewing system
The door-in-door option is ideal for stashing taller items or easy-to-reach foods, like kids’ snacks. The autofill feature on the outside of the door shuts off automatically when your container is full.
If you choose the fridge with the Keurig K-Cup brewing system, you can dispense single servings of coffee as well as ice and water. This version also has built-in Wi-Fi connect and can connect with Alexa, IFTTT, or the Google Assistant, allowing you to heat water and set other controls with your voice.
Both have a pull-out freezer on the bottom and a Turbo Cool setting, which quickly restores the optimal temperature after the door has been opened frequently. Three interior drawers store fresh foods. The full-width drawer has adjustable temperature, and two smaller drawers feature adjustable humidity.
The 22.2-cubic-foot refrigerator has a capacity of 15 cubic feet in the fridge and 7.2 cubic feet in the freezer. It’s also designed to sit flush with your counters, with a depth of 31 1/4 inches, a width of 35 3/4 inches and a height of 69 7/8 inches.
The parts and labor limited warranty covers the entire appliance for one year and the sealed refrigerating system for five years.
The door-in-door stainless-steel version in the size indicated here costs $3,299, and all the models are Energy Star Certified. The estimated yearly energy cost is $88 for the door-in-door model with autofill.
2. Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator
The Samsung Family Hub refrigerator might just replace your TV as the focal point of your home. Its standout feature is the large screen that plays music and mirrors your Samsung TV. It also connects to the SmartThings app, which allows you to control other smart devices throughout your home.
This fridge helps you stay organized by letting you make shopping lists, order groceries, and see what’s inside without opening the door. You can control the refrigerator with your voice, which means that you don’t have to touch the screen with dirty hands while you’re cooking.
Choose from three door configurations, including:
- Four-Door Flex: French doors throughout with refrigerator on top, freezer on bottom left, option for freezer or refrigerator on bottom right
- Four-Door French: Refrigerator with French doors on top, freezer drawer on bottom, flex drawer at counter height can be set from chill to soft freeze
- Three-Door French: Refrigerator with French doors on top, freezer drawer on bottom
The 22-cubic-foot Four-Door Flex refrigerator has a capacity of 13.2 cubic feet in the fridge, 8.8 cubic feet in the freezer, and 4.4 cubic feet in the flex zone. It sits flush with your counters and has a depth of 38 7/8 inches, a width of 35 3/4 inches and a height of 71 7/8 inches.
The parts and labor limited warranty covers the entire appliance for one year and the sealed refrigerating system for five years. There is also a five-year labor and 10-year parts warranty on the digital inverter compressor.
The model described here costs $3,599, and all the models are Energy Star Certified. The estimated yearly energy cost is $85.
3. GE Café French Door Refrigerator
The GE Café French door refrigerator offers access to the fridge via French doors on top. The freezer is a separate drawer located at the bottom of the appliance. The Twin Chill evaporators control the freezer and refrigerator separately, so you can customize the level of cooling.
All units feature a water dispenser with a filter that removes pharmaceuticals. Other options include an exterior hot water dispenser, which also doles out water and ice, and a Keurig K-Cup brewing system. A Wi-Fi connection is optional unless you choose the version with the coffee brewing system. That refrigerator also connects to Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT.
The 22.2-cubic-foot refrigerator has a fridge capacity of 15.1 cubic feet and a freezer capacity of 7.2 cubic feet. You can streamline your kitchen’s appearance with this counter-depth fridge, which measures 31 1/4 inches deep, 35 3/4 inches wide and 69 7/8 inches tall.
The parts and labor limited warranty covers the entire appliance for one year and the sealed refrigerating system for five years.
The 22.2-cubic-foot model with a hot water dispenser costs $3,199, and all the models are Energy Star Certified. This appliance costs about $80 per year to operate.
4. LG InstaView Side-By-Side
The LG Instaview refrigerator features door-in-door technology that lets you see inside without wasting energy. When you knock twice on the tinted glass of the French door, the interior lights up.
This refrigerator also features a dispenser for cold water and ice that accommodates tall containers. If you need to make additional ice and you’re not home, you can use an app to control this Wi-Fi enabled fridge. The app also gives you notifications if the door is left open.
The appliance has French doors on top and a freezer drawer on the bottom. The 22-cubic-foot refrigerator has a fridge capacity of 14.6 cubic feet and a freezer capacity of 7.3 cubic feet. It’s also a counter-depth fridge, measuring 31 1/4 inches deep, 35 3/4 inches wide, and 69 3/4 inches tall.
The parts and labor limited warranty covers the entire appliance for one year and the sealed refrigerating system for five years. Parts and labor for the compressor are covered for five years, and parts for the linear compressor are covered for six to 10 years. This model costs about $3,149, and its estimated yearly energy cost is $80.
5. Maytag 36-Inch Wide French Door Refrigerator
The Maytag 36-inch wide French door refrigerator comes with French doors on top and a freezer drawer on the bottom. The four-door model features a separate counter-height drawer to help you manage your food storage.
Powercold technology quickly gets food back to optimal temperature after a trip to the grocery store. The interior ice maker and water dispenser are convenient for busy families.
The 20-cubic-foot refrigerator has a fridge capacity of 14.38 cubic feet and a freezer capacity of 5.62 cubic feet. It measures 29 1/2 inches deep, 35 5/8 inches wide and 70 1/8 inches tall.
The parts and labor limited warranty covers the entire appliance for one year. Parts for the compressor are covered for 10 years.
This model costs about $2,299, and it is Energy Star Certified. The estimated yearly operating cost is $68.
6. Kenmore Elite French Door Refrigerator
The Kenmore Elite French door refrigerators range from 19 to 26 cubic feet. The French doors encase the chilled compartment, and you can choose from a bottom freezer with one drawer or a two-drawer version with a custom chill area.
Some models have a Grab-N-Go door-in-door with or without tinted glass on the exterior. The water dispenser can be found inside or on the exterior of the door.
The 21.8-cubic-foot refrigerator with an external ice and water dispenser has a fridge capacity of 14.5 cubic feet and a freezer capacity of 7.3 cubic feet. It measures 35 1/2 inches deep, 29 3/4 inches wide and 68 1/2 inches tall.
The appliance comes with a one-year parts and labor warranty and a lifetime warranty on storage bins.
This model costs about $1,599, and it is Energy Star compliant. Its estimated yearly energy cost is $70.
7. Miele PerfectCool French Door Refrigerator
The Miele PerfectCool French door refrigerator features a sleek, panel-ready design so that it can be integrated seamlessly into your kitchen. You can tailor the chill and humidity zones for your needs. While this refrigerator doesn’t have Wi-Fi capabilities, it does feature an ice maker and plenty of room for storage.
The 18.9-cubic-foot refrigerator has a fridge capacity of 12.9 cubic feet and a freezer capacity of 6 cubic feet. It measures 24 inches deep, 35 13/16 inches wide and 79 13/16 inches tall.
The appliance comes with a one-year parts and labor warranty.
This model costs about $6,499, and it is Energy Star compliant. Its estimated yearly energy cost is $67.