Wipe it down with a paper towel and ensure it’s fully dry before placing the items back in your fridge. A Frigidaire refrigerator door switch is activated when the door opens, locking the dispenser to prevent leaks. The switch should deactivate when the door is closed so dispenser function can resume. When the dispenser doesn’t work even if the refrigerator doors are closed, the door switch may have failed.
Eugene also stated that Frigidaire does not have a type of “exchange policy” and that they will just keep sending out technicians indefinitely. Eugene would not call Frigidaire to report 3rd repair attempt failed. He was very rude and kept interrupting me and refused to call Frigidaire to verify its exchange policy for products under warranty. I have lost hundreds of dollars worth of food because my fresh food keeps freezing and Frigidaire will not honor their policy. While Whirlpool doesn’t include all the bells and whistles that other brands might, it focuses on the quality and functionality of its products.
The results are the basis for CR’s predicted reliability and owner satisfaction ratings in our refrigerator ratings charts. They’re grouped by refrigerator type—top-freezers, bottom-freezers, French-doors, side-by-sides, and built-ins. The refrigerator brands in the survey are Frigidaire, GE, Kenmore, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Samsung, Whirlpool, and others.
Its line of French door fridges is more expensive, but only because each model includes features like door-in-door storage, a hands-free water dispenser, and built-in Wi-Fi. Notably, its highest-end models even feature a Keurig dispenser, so you can fill your water bottle and coffee cup in a snap. Whirlpool was one of the few brands that had enough survey responses about bottom-freezer models to be statistically significant, and the ratings were strong. Bottom-freezer fridges are a bit of a hidden gem, offering a lot of the same advantages of French-door models but for a much lower price. We can’t say with confidence how Whirlpool’s bottom-freezer models (like the WRB322DMBM) compare to those of other brands in the eyes of most owners, but Whirlpool’s options seem like a solid choice if you need one. Whirlpool earned solid marks for customer service in our survey, too, though we didn’t find customer reviews actively praising the service the same way that we did for GE.
As of early 2021, new LG refrigerators all use climate-friendly R600a refrigerant. We’ve updated the efficiency and sustainability section of this guide with more recent information that is especially relevant to those who own a refrigerator that is more than 15 years old. Your warmer drawer’s model number is typically located along the outside drawer panel when opened. Your air conditioner’s model number is typically located on the right side of the unit. If the beeping goes on continuously, this indicates a problem that needs to be repaired before the beeping will stop. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy.
Guided by experts, we spend hours looking into the factors that matter, to bring you these selections. Different brands have slightly different looks to their stainless—some are more reflective, some have a more pronounced brushed-metal look, some are more fingerprint resistant. Writer Liam McCabe has covered home appliances since 2011, including a stint at Reviewed, and has worked on versions of this Wirecutter guide since 2014. Your wall oven’s serial number is typically located along the interior side trim of the oven and visible when the door is opened. Your dishwasher’s model number may vary, but is most commonly found in one of two places.
GE is also one of the handful of brands whose customer service seemed to generate fewer negative sentiments among our survey respondents, especially compared with LG and Samsung. GE has its own repair fleet in some metro areas, which might have something to do with it. To be clear, our data suggests that GE French-door fridges need repairs at a rate similar to that of LG French-door models, and we did see some Frigidaire fridge complaints about customer service among the analyzed reviews. Minor problems like noise may be slightly more common, and a small percentage of customer reviews still cite major cooling failures. But you might have a better chance of getting a repair done promptly under warranty. LG refrigerators seem to make the most owners the happiest, at least among major-brand models, which usually cost less than $4,000.
You can also browse in store, then wait for online sales to pop up on your favorite model. Customization options, such as hardware and panel-ready designs, can make your new appliance blend in with the style of your kitchen so much more. While these options are often expensive and not offered in store, you can explore them online with renderings and even work with a designer to find the right match for you.