The Best Refrigerators for *All* of Your Kitchen Needs
Jul 03, 2018
If food is the heart of your kitchen, then refrigerators are the oh-so-expensive bodies that house all the deliciousness. And with so many options out there to choose from, picking a fridge that meets your culinary and budgetary needs can be tricky. Given that it's one BIG purchase, this edition of The Buy hones in on six top-of-the-line appliances that'll make everything from meal prep to holiday hosting a breeze. Scroll through to pick the *ideal* one for you.
Best Compact: If you don’t have extra space to spare, go with the SMEG Mini Refrigerator ($999). It's a small but mighty appliance that'll fit all of your bite-sized needs.
Why We Love It: Quiet operation, retro style, compact design
The Downside: Tiny inside
Best Family Friendly: With several hungry mouths to feed, you'll need the Samsung French Door Food Showcase Refrigerator ($3,900) to keep all of those bellies happy. The four French door options (including one that the little one can reach) will have you wondering why you didn’t invest in a multi-functional fridge sooner.
Why We Love It: Ample space, kid-friendly door access, compartmentalized cooling design
The Downside: Runs on the noisy side
Best Techie: Upgrade your appliance with a product that has all the amenities. The LG Electronics Smart Refrigerator
($3,999) is decked out in features like a see-through glass door panel, smart cooling technology, and a high-tech water filter.
Why We Love It: Energy efficient, electronic display dispenser, InstaView glass panel
The Downside: Reported small food capacity
Best Bargain: If you’re looking to get some bang for your buck, the GE Appliances Top-Freezer Refrigerator
($680) will be your best bet. Since it’s loaded with all the perks you’re looking for (like that easy-access snack drawer), you'll still experience quality *without* breaking your piggybank.
Why We Love It: Easy-to-use, spacious, great value
The Downside: No fancy features
Best Storage: The Maytag Wide French Door Refrigerator
($2,899) is one large-and-in-charge commodity. With 36 inches of width spanning its dual French doors, there’s no such thing as squeezing "too much" in here.
Why We Love It: Fingerprint-resistant exterior, LED-lit inside
The Downside: Bulky
Best All-Around: You want a product that does it all — and who can blame you? With a roomy inside, built-in bonuses, and a price point that isn't too shabby either, the Whirlpool French Door Refrigerator ($1,699) is your jack-of-all trades option.
Why We Love It: Affordable, temperature-controlled drawers, sleek style
The Downside: Reported occasionally glitchy ice maker
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