NWR: Help us find a fridge!

lizziemoopsc

FI and I are getting a fridge tonight, what do you have (brand, style) and what's your opinion? TIA!

goheels05

Honestly, I couldn't even tell you what we have.  I will say that you should go to the black Friday website--a ton of retailers are doing their sales early this year (i.e., right now).  If that doesn't work, go to Sears. 

aerinpegadrak

We got one on Craigslist.  Couldn't tell you what brand it is, honestly.  It's got the freezer on top, but we always run out of space in there.  When we go to buy a new fridge, I definitely want to get a side-by-side one.

AlexiaANDRobert

I'm a huge fan of Appliance Direct and Scratch/Dent places.  I have no problem buying something that has a huge scratch on the side or back. That being said, I like Whirlpool or GE. If you're going to Sears - Kenmore is a wonderful brand.

AlexiaANDRobert

Oh, I like side by side with ice-makers.  Bonus points if it has the door within the door on the fridge side so you can just grab milk/juice without opening the whole fridge.

goheels05

Kennmore!  That's what we have.  We like it, ours doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles but it's really easy on our power bill.Bonus points if it has the door within the door on the fridge side so you can just grab milk/juice without opening the whole fridge. Ok.  I've never heard of this, but I want it.

melissainabq

You should also check with your utility company to see if there are any rebates in place. Part of the stimulus funds went so states to help encourage energy efficient appliance purchases. Our state won't be launching the program until spring, but it's a $300 rebate on washers and fridges.

aerinpegadrak

Definitely make sure you get an Energy Star certified one.  They really are efficient, and like PP said, you can get tax breaks for them.

melissainabq

BTW someone mentioned buying off craiglist. While you can get good deals, be wary. If you get something too old that hasn't been Energy Star qualified, some of those can cost upwards of $165 a year to operate.

squirrly

You may already be gone shopping, but if not - the bottom freezer models are great.  However, do NOT get one that has an icemaker in what is actually a REFRIGERATOR door.  There are a number of reasons why - the biggest is that it's really hard to get enough insulation around it to keep it frozen without also freezing your refrigerator.  Water dispenser in the door is ok.  Ice is not.

AlexiaANDRobert

Heels, I'm trying to find a picture of one.My Aunt had one in her house... it was pretty sweet

spamstar3

It depends on your price range. We splurged on ours from Home Depot. It is a GE Profile-stainless steel french door style with double draw bottom freezer. Model # PGSS5PJYSS