Refrigerator suggestion - TD consumer reports

Bosch

I just bought a Bosch a year ago. My surface front stainless dents for no reason. We are not rough on our appliances. We have had other fridges that this hasn’t happened.

Many other finishing touches that aren’t right. Will never buy a Bosch again

Very frustrating.

Bosch, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Viking, SubZero, etc..

Samsung is for TVs and Phones..not appliances.

I'm a longtime KitchenAid kitchen appliance suite loyalist, but even they aren't quite what they used to be in longevity. None of 'em really are.

They are all trash unless you go high end like JennAir.

You have to spend a few K to get even a decent appliance now.

All refrigerators are trash. Just talk to any appliance repair guy who has been in the business a while. They use cheaper parts, flimsier metal, crappy pipes and tubes, and cheaper condensers than they did 20-30 years ago. And now they are putting Wifi and TV's in them which is just more shite that will break.

But it's not all on the manufacturers. Part of it is the EPA passes new regulations every few years that is forcing manufacturers to make them more and more energy efficient. And to do this, they have to make them less reliable. (I guess the government doesn't mind that tons of fridges end up in landfills after 2 or 3 years as long as we save a few watts of power).

My last two fridges both went out in under 3 years. In the first case, the repair man told me he could fix it, but it would cost more than buying a new one. With the second fridge, the repairman told me "I can't fix it, you need a new one." The first fridge died just after my warranty expired. Luckily the 2nd fridge was still under warranty.

So just pick your poison. Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire. All are of the same low quality. If you have the $$ you could opt for a commercial fridge. They might give you longer life.

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Any brands ok or all crap

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Stick with the ones that are forever tried and true.

Had an Amana for over 30 yrs. Replaced the ice maker on it one time. It was still kicking when we replaced it with a Whirlpool because we updated the kitchen to SS appliances.

Maytag DW was 28 when we replaced it. Put a GE in that is so quiet you dont know it is on.

GE MW is 29 and still in use.

Magic Chef gas cooktop is 29 but mom wants a new SS. She bought one for her dad's house and it is a piece of shite I never heard of. She in on the internet as we speak trying to figure out what the hell is wrong with it. Burners only have three settings...

frick these new brands like LG, Bosch, Samsung, etc... My daughter bought an LG frig and it broke in a week.

I was going to start this thread in a week or so as I need a fridge as well. Appreciate it!

Just had my whirlpool French door repaired. Bought it in 2019, the bottom freezer would randomly not cool as well and it wouldn't make ice. They replaced the main board, fan motor, and some sensors. Luckily I got the 5 yr warranty from Lowes when I bought it.

If you get an ice maker make sure it is in the freezer and not trying to compete with the refrigerated part of the refrigerator.

I personally would avoid any ice makers in the door. My next ice maker will be located in the freezer.