Refrigerators

Comment:

Owned this model for 18 months. Needed 4 repairs in those 18 months. Icing on bottom of freezer & fridge compartment does not stay cool. I am over the warranty period and whirlpool won't stand by their product. Avoid this model and brand.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Comment:

Had this fridge for almost 2 years. Wanted one w/out water/ice in door feature, as that was what went bad on GE fridge at 7 yrs. At 9 months after purchase, had Whirlpool tech. service it for sheets of ice forming on inside bottom of freezer. Problem has returned, but now past 1 yr. warranty, so Whirlpool doesn't care. There are web pages/sites discussing this problem, which appears to be common. Wish I'd bought a cheaper, non-Whirlpool brand.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

Comment:

I chose this refer based on CR.org score and the brand based on being less repaired than others. <br /><br />I desired a refer without a through the door dispenser for aesthetics, storage space and CR.org stating that a through the door dispenser was the one of most frequently repaired/problematic features. <br /><br />Visiting Sears.com, Whirlpool.com and Consumer Reports, I purchased this refrigerator sight unseen. <br /><br />I should have inspected in person, as CR.org (in text) and Sears.com (via picture) both indicate that there is an internal water dispenser. Whirlpool.com does not list one, but shows a filter as a recommended accessory making me think there was need for one. There is not an internal water dispenser, nor is there a water filter.<br /><br />I would still recommend this refer, but being misinformed makes me question what else has CR.org missed or mislabeled? <br /><br />The refer compressor noise is audible, but I didn't expect it to be completely silent and noise may vary based on your kitchen's layout (tile vs wood vs other flooring).<br /><br />Stainless finish is adequate, it will show fingerprints and smudges. Magnets stick to it.<br /><br />Packaging was good. Shelves were stacked and stored well enough I didn't have any problems with cracked or broken glass or plastic. It fit through a garage man door with the styrofoam removed. Mine shipped on a mini pallet; you will need a small socket to remove the bolts holding the refer to it. It is quite heavy, use an appliance moving dolly if you move it yourself. <br /><br />I had to remove the top doors, and freezer door to fit it into my kitchen (odd layout) but removal and reattachment was a snap (three bolts per side). Make sure the flap on the left door is not wedged when you reattach the left door. There is a wire harness on the left door; I'm not 100% sure but believe it is for a door heater, and that will need to be dealt with as well if the door is removed.<br /><br />Freezer is fantastic. I worried that it wouldn't be as cold as a top freezer, but it is colder. Ice maker is more than adequate for a three person family. Slide out drawers are convenient.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.