French Door Refrigerator With Ice Maker Review<br /><br />Combining form and functionality, French-door refrigerators have stylish double doors that open to an expansive fridge on the top and a freezer drawer beneath. Special features such as through-the-door dispensers, high-end ice machines and flex drawers that can be customized make them stand out from the rest.<br /><br />We sought out experts like Ladina Schopf, interior designer, architect, and founder of LS Projects, for tips on choosing the right model. They considered the storage capacity, layout, and energy efficiency, among other aspects.<br /><br />GE Profile Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator<br /><br />As its name suggests, the GE Profile series is aimed at people who want to incorporate cutting-edge technologies into their kitchens. This refrigerator is packed with them, from an in-the-door Keurig K-cup coffee maker to a smart water dispenser. But these flourishes don't mask mediocre performance, especially in the refrigerator's freezer and an ineffective temperature-controlled drawer. Given that this fridge costs a premium, I expect better.<br /><br />Apart from that minor flaw however, this refrigerator is a great option. It has a large freezer compartment which is uncommon for counter-depth French-door fridges. It also holds a lot of frozen food items compared to other models.<br /><br />The fridge comes with 17 shelves and compartments. The refrigerator compartment has 18.5 cubic feet of space, which is on what you would expect from the size of a French door fridge costing this much. <a href="https://www.frydge.uk/categories/french-door-style-fridge-freezers">french style fridge freezer</a> has a decent-sized refrigerator with an ice maker in the left door. However it's not the most spacious one I've seen.<br /><br />You can adjust the shelving in each compartment to create a customized storage layout for whatever you have to keep. The interior design of the GE PYE22PYNFS is attractive. Its LED lighting is a nice touch, and the in-door storage bins feature a third shelf that folds down to make it possible to store large items. The drawers have temperature controls that let you set them to Meat, Beverage, or Deli settings. They're easy to open and close, although I found their plastic textured coatings to be a bit rough on the fingers.<br /><br />The GE PGE29BYTFS Smart Refrigerator includes the complete set of features you'd expect from a fridge in this price range, including Wi-Fi and app support through GE's SmartHQ software. The app, available for iOS and Android devices, lets you control your refrigerator from anywhere in the world, and has a ton of customization options. It will also send notifications when the door is left unlocked as well as when the fridge or freezer must be defrosted and when the filter has to be changed.<br /><br />It would be great to have GE PYE22PYNFS offered Precise fill, an option available in a handful of GE refrigerators that allow users to set the amount of cups they wish to dispense. The fridge shows a countdown to display how much water is left however it's not as helpful as Precise fill.<br /><br />Bosch Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator<br /><br />The Bosch French-door Refrigerator is a striking piece. It's designed to appear like it's a seamless component in your kitchen. The fridge uses fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, which is a great feature for busy households. It also has a vegetable compartment that keeps fruits and vegetables fresher for longer and two compressors for preserving food. The ice maker is one of the top we've tested and produces a pyramid-shaped Ice with low use of water. This fridge is the perfect option for a single family or kitchenettes that want an integrated look and top of the line food preservation.<br /><br />This fridge was rated the best in our Refrigerators Test due to a variety of reasons. The freezer temperatures remained steady at just a few degrees Fahrenheit, never fluctuating by more than a fraction a degree--this is key to preventing freezer burn. The refrigerator section of the fridge also performed well. It reached the initial temperature within an hour and remained at the temperature throughout our testing.<br /><br />Bosch is a household name for its top-quality appliances. Therefore, it's no surprise that Bosch counter depth refrigerator is one of them. Bosch counter depth refrigerator can be connected to your home Wi Fi and Bosch's platform Home Connect. The app lets you monitor and control your fridge remotely from your smartphone or tablet. The fridge is a bit expensive, however it has excellent features and functionality for the cost.<br /><br />While the fridge is an incredible piece of equipment but it's important to be aware of the limitations. It has a narrow space for shelves, so you may have to think creatively when storing tall items. The shelves are also not spillproof and can easily be damaged or stained by sharp objects. The trays are easily removed from the refrigerator. However, they must be cleaned regularly to prevent the growth of mold.<br /><br />If you are thinking about this refrigerator, be sure to look over our review of the GE Appliances French Door Refrigerator and the Bosch Bottom Freezer Refrigerator.<br /><br />LG Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator<br /><br />The LG LRFLC2706S counter-depth fridge is a great option for those who need a lot of space in an extremely compact frame. It has a sleek, fingerprint-resistant stainless-steel finish and features thick handles that make them comfortable to grip. Inside, the refrigerator has a standard French-door layout with gallon-sized door bins at each door, two rows of shelves for spill-capture and a set of crisper drawers. The top shelf on the right can be folded down to give tall items more room. You'll also find a full-width drawer for deli items and an internal water dispenser.<br /><br />The refrigerator comes with an ice maker making it easy to transfer the frozen ice as needed. The freezer has thoughtful design elements, too, like sliding drawers to help you to organize the place of your items. It also comes with a large bin that can hold plenty of frozen food items and an storage bin for ice.<br /><br />Another cool feature of this refrigerator is its Smart InstaView panel. It lets you manage the refrigerator's temperature, lighting, and more using your smartphone. It's an easy way to monitor your refrigerator and control it, especially when not at home.<br /><br />The Smart InstaView feature is neat, but it doesn't necessarily improve the performance of the fridge. In fact it took longer to defrost and chill food in this fridge than other refrigerators we tested. This is likely due to its bigger capacity.<br /><br />The doors are a different issue with this fridge. The handles that are sunken allow smaller people to open them from the bottom. However taller people struggle to close them without slamming them. It would have been more effective if they had handles mounted on the front.<br /><br />The LG Counter-Depth MAX fridge is a great choice for those looking to combine the look and feel of a French-door refrigerator with an efficient design. Its capacity is above average for a counter-depth model, and it cools evenly and has a great layout. It's also a bit less than the top counter-depth refrigerators that have an ice maker, which can make it a popular choice.<br /><br />Frigidaire Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator<br /><br />If you're looking for a French door refrigerator that won't break the bank, this Frigidaire is a great choice. It's a simple fridge which may not be as appealing as some of its competitors, but it still has enough features to make a an excellent choice. Its most notable feature is the temperature adjustable drawer, helps to keep food like vegetables and meat fresher longer. It also has a large water dispenser as well as a good ice maker that operates quickly.<br /><br />The "Chill Drawer", which is located over the two crisper bins, is another excellent feature. This drawer lets you use a portion of the refrigerator's cooling power into the area so that you can keep food items which need extra attention. You can alter this feature using the slider located on the in the middle of the drawer. You can also alter the general cooling settings for the entire fridge. I've found that the generic settings work better than the specific ones.<br /><br /><br /><br />In my tests, I discovered that the temperatures in the refrigerator were fairly consistent across various parts of the fridge. Temperatures at the top and bottom of the fridge didn't stray much from 38 degrees, and the middle of the fridge was within a degree of 36. This is a good performance, but doesn't quite make it to the top of our ratings.<br /><br />This fridge has a few other neat features, including a temperature-monitoring display that alerts you to fluctuations and provides a forecast for the day ahead. This fridge can be paired with a smart thermostat to get more accurate readings on the internal temperature of your fridge.<br /><br />The exterior of the Frigidaire is made from grey-bodied stainless that has a "smudge resistant" finish. It wards off streaks and fingerprints better than other stainless steel finishes I've tried.<br /><br />Stephanie Cronk, executive editor of Reviewed's Commerce/Product Reviews Team, oversees the site's buyer's guides as well as product test reviews. She has more than 15 years of experience in commerce and publishing including retail and digital. Stephanie is enthusiastic about finding and recommending the top products for consumers, with a particular focus on home items and tech.<br /><br />