Re: Refrigerator recommendations? in Home Repair & Improvement http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20881804 en Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:33:28 EDT Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:33:28 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20888951 sjprep06 :
said by mityfowl See Profile :

Its just that this guy's mother is looking for simple and cheap. $400-600 max.

fixed that for you ;)

personally, I would love to have something like this:
»www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp···50854343]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20888951 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:53:50 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20887415 russotto :
There are only about 3 manufacturers who make all the name brand appliances.


Three US-headquartered manufacturers (though they largely manufacture in Mexico). There's also the Korean manufacturers (LG, Samsung), the European ones (Bosch, Miele, etc), Chinese (Haier) and even New Zealand (Fisher & Paykell)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20887415 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:13:54 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20887385 mityfowl : Its just that this guys is looking for simple and cheap. $400-700 max.

My neighbor has a beautiful 26 Samsung but it doesn't meet this OP's objective.

Sorry. Didn't mean to sound bitchy. You know how easy it is to get off track. I'm guilty.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20887385 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:03:01 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20887370 mattmag :
said by mityfowl See Profile :

I'm pretty sure Samsung doesn't make a $400-600 unit fot the US unless its a bar unit.
That may be true, and I hadn't researched it. I was just mentioning it as a brand I was happy with. You are probably correct that it is not an appropriate choice in this instance.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20887370 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:56:28 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20887335 mityfowl : I'm pretty sure Samsung doesn't make a $400-600 unit fot the US unless its a bar unit.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20887335 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:44:47 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20887320 mattmag :

I have a Samsung side-by-side that I am very pleased with.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20887320 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:42:06 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886998 Candoo3 : Roper has always been a good name, as has Woods, at least the older stuff. Lots of ppl will dish out big bucks for the *looks*, and it isn't going to last any longer than the cheaper models. I had a Woods chest freezer that was close to 22 years old and it was still going when I ditched it. I would love to see that with the new stuff ;). ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886998 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:18:05 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886921 mityfowl : Hey, now after my long post I need to say I own a big Amana side by side and a 18 cu ft Roper in the garage.

My dad worked for Roper for 40+ years and GE bought out Roper for the factories and sold the name to Whirlpool. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886921 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:01:18 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886859 Candoo3 : Don't quote me, but I was told last year by a local repair depot, that the majority of all compressors now, are coming out of Mexico. It was also related that on an average, you may get 8-10 years tops, out of any appliance, whoesever brand it is.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886859 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:47:49 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886827 Candoo3 : If you are going for a budget fridge, go with a Roper as someone else suggested. I have 2 x 32 unit apartment bldgs that I maintain. Starting in 2003 we started swapping out the old fridges and went with Roper 15 cf'ers, based on price. I can honestly say that I haven't has a problem with any of them. They're not the fanciest, but they get the job done. If you check, you will find that Roper is made by Whirlpool.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886827 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:40:19 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886825 mityfowl : I'll take the Hotpoint for 1 reason.

Maybe 15 years a ago GE (which is Hotpoint then and now)made an incredible run of something like 2 million refrigerators with bad compressors that didn't fail right away.

For over 5 years they tracked down every owner and replaced the compressor. I'm not saying that they would do it now, but they did.

Any other company would have bankrupt them. Needless to say many guilty and innocent people were fired for that snafu.

I don't know who owns Frigidaire now. I think it's that Norwegian group (Electrolux?). Since the early '70's Frigidaire has been owned by more people than Madonna.

Hotpoint is the stripped down GE (cosmetically)and that sounds like what you're looking for. GE will be sold in the next year or so to someone because they want out of the appliance business. The appliance group no longer fits GE's business model. Still the #1 appliance seller in US but Whirlpool is neck and neck now.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886825 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:39:57 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886821 sjprep06 :
said by KoolMoe See Profile :

I don't know about brands specifically. I know when researching ours, Whirlpool had a lot of recent negative comments on their products. On the other hand, so did Maytag, and that's what we ended up with!

BUT don't only consider your ceiling height but if you have any width restrictions too...including space to open the door beyond 90 degrees if needed/possible.
KM
Width isn't a problem either. I have about a foot to play with and our current fridge is 28in wide. The two fridges that I saw were about the same width give or take a couple inches]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886821 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:39:09 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886731 KoolMoe : I don't know about brands specifically. I know when researching ours, Whirlpool had a lot of recent negative comments on their products. On the other hand, so did Maytag, and that's what we ended up with!

BUT don't only consider your ceiling height but if you have any width restrictions too...including space to open the door beyond 90 degrees if needed/possible.
KM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886731 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:20:17 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886713 sjprep06 : Alright, so we did a little in-store research at Home Depot and Best Buy and we found 2 possibles. One was a Hotpoint w/ 18.2 cu in of space (HUGE for our needs) for 450 and another was for a Frigidaire w/17.2 cu in of space for I think about the same price at BB. I didn't see any Whirlpools at HD and the ones at BB were top-of-the-line models.

As for space, that is not a concern as I have 10+ feet of ceiling where the new fridge is going.

We haven't bought anything yet and probably won't for at least another week or two so I'll keep looking but if it came down to it, is either of those brands that I listed better than the other?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886713 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:15:26 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883982 8744675 : There are only about 3 manufacturers who make all the name brand appliances. The same goes for hot water heaters.

Whirlpool and Roper are the same, just sold under different names. Kenmore brands are made by other major manufacturers. As stated, currently Whirlpool.

Magic Chef, Jenn-Air & Hotpoint are also made by the same manufacturer, just different names.

When you buy replacement parts, that's why 1 part fits many different brands and models. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883982 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:50:44 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883969 sawman : Good point.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883969 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:47:49 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883957 mityfowl : Actually I was going to say that 2 $3.00 CFL's would save you over a $100 during their lifespan.

Now that's an investment.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883957 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:45:46 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883929 sawman : My comparison was to show the range in efficiency, I should have spent more time looking for two apples to compare.

The OP's original unit lasted 40 years. The frig in our kitchen was made in Sept 1990. I just extended the life of an old range with a $30 heating element. Interesting that $100 is meaningless to you. CFL light bulbs and driving slower probably aren't worth the savings to you and the environment either, eh?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883929 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:41:21 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883855 cyclone_z : I have a whirlpool in my apartment and it is a real piece of sh*t. It makes all kinds of clanking and banging noises. It also causes electrical interference that, when I'm listening to music on headphones, makes me immediately take them off. zzzzzzzzzt.
Whirlpool sucks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883855 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:29:29 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883842 RockyBB : When everything else is equal, I always liked having Kenmore appliances because they include a blow-up parts listing of every single component part, and they are generally available (though not necessarily cheep) at the Sears parts outlets. this lets you do the minor stuff (broken handle, cracked shelf, etc) without having to engage a repair man.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883842 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:27:49 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883766 mityfowl : My example was for a price difference of about $300 and it wasn't apples to apples.

Now you also have to take into account the life span of a product. In this case 8-14 years. I think 8 years to get even for a $100 is meaningless in this example. »repair2000.com/lifespan.html Ya, I usually get a longer life out of my products too but this is what people think.

Basically I'm just saying it takes a long time to make up a big price difference just for some energy efficiency.

Edit. Here's a little different take on appliance life span that I put more stock in: »www.theinspector-home.com/life.html]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883766 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:17:20 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883596 sawman : I'm not counting on my cost of electricity staying the same in perpetuity. If one frig costs a hundred more but is that much more efficient the difference is paid in eight years or less and after that the savings are gravy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883596 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:46:35 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883587 james :
said by treetop1000 See Profile :

I do not like Sears. Six months back, [...] a refrigerator that has internet access??? What the hell?
So you dont like Sears because they offer a feature that you don't want? Yeah, it's a really stupid feature, but I think it's just as stupid as a TV on a fridge. It doesn't make me dislike the company though.

said by treetop1000 See Profile :

Someone tell me the reason for this.
It's probably pretty useless for now, but I could see it being used to alert you if the fridge stopped working, or keep track of groceries for you and order them automatically someday. You gotta start somewhere.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883587 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:45:01 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883554 russotto : IMO, GE and water don't mix. So if you're considering a fridge with icemaker or water dispenser, stay away from GE.

I had the kitchen cabinet problem as well; top-freezers and side-by-sides would fit but bottom-freezers would not. Fortunately I found one shorter than average LG (no, not the one with the TV!); they probably don't make it any more but they may make a similar model.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883554 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:38:54 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883481 N3OGH : First off, scratch & dent is the way to go.

I bought my current fridge (another Kenmore) at the Sears outlet off I-95 in Newark, De. The exit for SR 273. If you have access to a pickup truck, and you live south of Billy Penn's hat, I guarantee it's worth the trip.

The fridge I got is a nice stainless steel model with the filtered ice & water, electronic control, etc etc. I paid $1000 less for it because of a few scratches. It has held up well, and I am happy with it. I also have a Whirlpool in my basement that I've converted into a "Keg-orator" with brewmeister parts. My parents bought it in 1982 and it can still freeze water in cold box, let alone the freezer.

Also consider if you drive to the outlet in DE, you will pay NO SALES TAX. On a $1000 fridge, that's a cool $60. No pun intended.
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Then check the stores for floor models and returns and ask the salespeople when those are going on sale.

I got a really nice Samsung that was sold only at Best Buy about 2 years ago, but it was about $1,100. I might have gotten it on a sale price for a little less.

I would recommend freezer on the bottom. Side-by-sides are too narrow in each compartment. Having most of the fridge at eye-level instead of having to bend down is much more convenient.
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refrigerators have been growing in height. make sure you know the maximum height that will fit in your space before you shop.
i've been looking for a larger refrigerator, but mine has a short kitchen cabinet over it, and this severely limits the selection i can look at.
i'm considering chopping a couple inches off the bottom of the cabinet.
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Don't get me wrong, I thinks important to save as much energy as possible but sometimes the payback is negligable or non existant.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883416 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:12:22 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883363 Alakar : I've had good luck with Amana, Whirlpool and Roper. I would also suggest looking beyond the big box stores. All of my stuff has been bought from local or regional stores. What I've found is while the list price maybe cheaper at Home Depot or Sears, the smaller places usually have free delivery, hook up and haul away of the old appliance. Their delivery/hook up guys are usually better as well.

I found a bunch of places in Philly that fit this bill and alot seem to also sell scratch and dent.

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edit: The blue EnergyStar emblem shows it's better than most in it's class.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883314 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:54:10 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883248 sjprep06 :
said by Vathral See Profile :

said by rawgerz See Profile :

I have to ask,
do you know off hand what your power bill was (& $ per KWH) with that old thing?
Yeah. Wondering the same thing. Such old equipment can't be as energy efficient as things are now :o
No idea what the typical usage and charge was for it as I don't handle the bills. I'll ask her and see if she has a bill laying around somewhere.

said by Summit See Profile :

I work for Whirlpool Corp. Kenmore is made by us for Sears.
Thanks for that info. It seems like Sears charges a lot for just a badge and cosmetic changes. Also, their listings are the most expensive so far out of all the places I've checked.

So it looks like I'll be buying something Made by Whirlpool. So far, most of the recs have been for Whirlpool/Kenmores, Consumer Reports like Whirlpool/Kenmores and I haven't seen any reason why I shouldn't buy one...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883248 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:41:18 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883204 sawman : A new refrigerator will use well less than half the electricity your old one did. Check out the May 2008 Consumer Report issue. Whirlpool needs the fewest repairs with or without icemaker in top & bottom freezer models(and one tops the list for top freezers). GE Monogram & Whirlpool best in side by sides(although the Amana was their top pick in that category). If you really want the most efficient pay attention to the consumption number on the EnergyGuide label. You can compare a lot of Kenmores and Whirlpools on the Sears website. The savings should quickly pay for the new unit, I kind of wish our old frig would die;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883204 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:33:39 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883046 dennismurphy : I now have two Kenmore refrigerators, and I'm very happy with both of them. They're almost identical. (one in the basement, one in the kitchen)

Basic white, glass shelves, top freezer, the kitchen one has an icemaker, the basement one doesn't... that's about the only difference.

I like that I can fit a gallon of milk on the door. I also like that the doors have "half shelves" (1/2 the width of the door) that are adjustable up-and-down.

I'm pretty easy to please... it keeps food cold, and frozen stuff colder. That's about all I can ask. :-)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883046 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:58:41 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883008 Summit : I work for Whirlpool Corp. Kenmore is made by us for Sears.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883008 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:50:14 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20882746 KickMe : Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Kenmore and GE all make respectable lower end units according to "Consumer Reports". Be aware that at that price range you will find some cheaper plastic shelves etc. and perhaps some noise as well, so that is something you might want to check.
I would shop for the best price at Lowes, Sears or Home Depot (don't forget delivery charge if applicable). And personally, I have never found a good deal on anything at BestBuy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20882746 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:00:39 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20882738 wave_sailor : Consumer Reports last issue had a review of appliances as well as retailers like Sears/Lowes etc.. If you have login to website, you can see more.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20882738 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:59:42 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20882721 KoolMoe : For such large appliances, we generally shop HD, Lowes, Best Buy, and Sears, find what models are in our price range. Do a websearch on those models for customer ratings, see if there are any coupons or specials for those we like, then make the buy.
That's usually a week-long process ;-)

We bought our last side-by-side from HD, a Maytag I think. Works just fine so far! But, it is still in the warranty period. Will see how well it works in about 6 months...

Looking for a traditional fridge will definitely help keep your costs down.

Check the stores, find models you like, spend an hour looking at sites with customer reviews.
KM
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Mind you there was nothing wrong with the old unit, just needed a bigger one (family size had increased).
First stop, Sears.
Lots and lots of different units, all kinds of options. Wait a minute, there's a refrigerator that has internet access??? What the hell?
Yep, I could surf the net while digging for a beer.
Someone tell me the reason for this.
I could see a tv mounted on the door, but a net-enabled fridge?

BEWARE of pricing changes on the same model with different exterior finishes, like pricing structure that says black paint is higher in cost than the white paint. Or that the stainless steel model is 20% more expensive than the no-mark plastic for the same model...
Sears has started using the value added marketing, that's the one where the attractive units cost much more (as much as $100-150 more) than the same unit in plain old white.
I said no thanks... and went over to Lowes. Better selection and the same price for different finishes/same model.
Mind you, I'm -not- pimping for Lowes, but any place that doesn't have pressurized salesmen running to meet you is a plus in my book. I'd rather take my time to check out the display, rather than play 20 questions with a guy trying to sell me more than I need.

I'm sorry, I do go on sometimes...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20882576 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:33:12 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20882457 beck : I like whirlpool. It seems to me that over the years as friends and relatives have purchased new fridges, the ones with the whirlpool brand have been happiest. At least none of them have had to get new ones. But only a couple of them have bought ones with ice/water in them either.

We've purchased 5 in the last 3 years for the resort. Not a problem with any of them so far.

I like BB to purchase major appliances. Just watch for a sale on what you want. If you decide to get an extended warranty, they are the cheapest.
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said by rawgerz See Profile :

I have to ask,
do you know off hand what your power bill was (& $ per KWH) with that old thing?
Yeah. Wondering the same thing. Such old equipment can't be as energy efficient as things are now :o
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do you know off hand what your power bill was (& $ per KWH) with that old thing?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881787 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:32:17 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881730 sjprep06 :
said by robbin See Profile :

said by sjprep06 See Profile :

Thanks for the replies so far. It seems that both Home Depot and Best Buy don't carry Kenmores :o. Any reviews on GEs,Frigidaires or Whirlpools?
You should have stated up front that you were only interested in buying from Home Depot or Best Buy. Sears does sell GEs, Frigidaires and Whirlpools. One of them may even be labeled as Kenmore.

Point being -- if you go to Sears and ask, they will tell you who made the Kenmore. If you have some obsession not to buy from them that's OK -- but Sears is a good place to buy appliances -- whether they are labeled as Kenmore or the actual brand.
The only reason that I said HD and BB is because they were the first two places to pop up in my mind. I haven't been to Sears in years. I probably won't go to BB now because their selection seems small and a bit over-priced. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881730 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:04:08 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881614 robbin :
said by sjprep06 See Profile :

Thanks for the replies so far. It seems that both Home Depot and Best Buy don't carry Kenmores :o. Any reviews on GEs,Frigidaires or Whirlpools?
You should have stated up front that you were only interested in buying from Home Depot or Best Buy. Sears does sell GEs, Frigidaires and Whirlpools. One of them may even be labeled as Kenmore.

Point being -- if you go to Sears and ask, they will tell you who made the Kenmore. If you have some obsession not to buy from them that's OK -- but Sears is a good place to buy appliances -- whether they are labeled as Kenmore or the actual brand.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881614 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:16:33 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881321 sjprep06 : Thanks for the replies so far. It seems that both Home Depot and Best Buy don't carry Kenmores :o. Any reviews on GEs,Frigidaires or Whirlpools? Jahntassa mentioned Roper models but I haven't seen one in those stores.

I know we'll most likely be buying a top freezer since my mom doesn't like side-by-sides. And even an ice maker function is something we probably won't use because of where the fridge will be located (on the other side of the kitchen supply line pipes).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881321 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:45:53 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20880814 dgilbert : we have a decent kenmore, ice and water in the door. only thing i hate is the water is filtered and you HAVE to use the filter!

meant to add that if you buy from Sears, DO NOT get teh extended warranty/maintenance plan. they WILL screw you. my parents ahve paid at least 3x the cost of a new high end fridge inteh 18 years they stupidly paid sears maintenance. compressor went out last week, maintenance does not cover it. the only thing maint has covered in the whole time was the lever for teh water!
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It drops into your stomach like a Abrams's tank.... driven by Rosanne Barr...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20880776 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:03:23 EDT Re: Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20880510 Jahntassa : I got a Roper from Lowe's about a year and a half ago. Managed to get it for $320 because it was a 'scratch & dent' kinda deal. I think the people that ordered it had backed out or something..

Side-by-side, Ice/water dispenser in the front. It was a darn good deal. (Roper is made by Whirlpool, btw)

When you go out looking, don't be afraid to ask for any clearance or 'off floor' stuff, you could get a deal..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20880510 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:10:10 EDT Refrigerator recommendations? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20880442 sjprep06 : It seems that our fridge is on its last knockings since a good amount of food has gone bad over the last week. It's a 40 year old Hotpoint, no idea of the model. What is the best brand of fridge to buy for $400-500? It doesn't need to have a lot of bells and whistles, nor does it need to be a HUGE fridge, just something that works and won't break every time the wind changes....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20880442 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:54:07 EDT