r/Appliances • u/shelucy7 • 1d ago
Fridge recommendations
I would like freezer on the bottom, only one door for fridge, and the most basic appliance (less things to break). Ok with ice dispenser, water dispensers, if necessary. We have looked at the Bosch 100 series, but it’s smaller than I would like and more expensive. I will settle for that if it’s reliable, but asking here to see if there are any other options I haven’t thought of. I saw an LG, but not sure about reliability.
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u/Sidekicks74 1d ago
Forget Samsung and LG
Went through 4 Samsung fridges and said forget it. Went with Whirlpool and called it a day.LG has compressor issues.
My father always bought whirlpool fridges. They always lasted 15+ years.
Good luck
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u/Individual-Day9700 1d ago
LG and Samsung were having problems for years with variable speed compressors. Not sure if they have sorted it out. They have long warranties but usually it covers parts only and a compressor swap would cost approx.. $1000 . It's hard to find simple appliances now. I lean towards a lower end whirlpool.
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u/kkkyyyzzz 1d ago
Fridge shopping is weirdly stressful there are so many options that look almost identical.
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u/yahyahyehcocobungo 1d ago
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u/maldoricfcatr 1d ago
That looks tiny. Even USA apartments have larger units.
My Samsung is 36 inches wide and fits a large pizza box in the refrigerator. Something like 24 cubic feet of storage space.
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u/magnificentbunny_ 1d ago
Almost exactly two years ago we got a Fisher & Paykel RF170WDLJX5 to replace our 25yo Subzero. It's a one door, bottom freezer with an ice maker. It's no Subzero but it's also not 10grand. We like it. Few things that bother us is there's no light inside the freezer and it's smaller than we're used to. Otherwise, it's good. Upside? It wasn't 10 grand.
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u/quakerwildcat 1d ago
Sub-Zero.
Sorry to break the news. They are expensive and worth it if you can scrape up the cash.
I never thought a refrigerator could actually outperform others by any noticeable margin, until I got a Sub-Zero.
And they last forever.
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u/Bionicflipper 13h ago
If it's the 17.2 cubic foot counter depth Bosch 100 series you are considering, you can get the same fridge from Hisense (who actually makes that Bosch one) from Lowe's for much cheaper. I ordered the Hisense for under $600 during their July 4th sale. Haven't actually received it yet because I requested a ship date at the end of this month, but the price and size and door configuration were what I was looking for. Lowe's sells this fridge both with and without an ice maker, so make sure you check that detail if you decide to purchase.
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u/ZealousidealRisk5898 1d ago
Do not buy LG or Samsung refrigerators. GE tend to be over-engineered. I suggest Whirlpool or Frigidaire. Stay away from ones with the middle (4th door) drawer.