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26.3-cu-ft Midea Side-by-Side Refrigerator w/ Water & Ice Dispenser

$746
$1,399.00
+ Free Store Pickup
+26 Deal Score
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Lowe's has 26.3-cu-ft Midea Side-by-Side Refrigerator w/ Water & Ice Dispenser (Stainless Steel, MRS26D5AST) on sale for $746 (discount applies in cart). Select free store pick up where available, otherwise delivery is $29.

Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
About this product:
  • Elegant dispenser design - on-door cubed/crushed ice and water access with backlit selector keys that remain hidden until activated
  • Gallon plus door bins - give you room for larger items like milk and juice bottles
  • Stainless steel finish - fingerprint resistant and easy to clean sleek finish
  • Sleek interior LED controls - allows you to easily select options with a single touch
  • Bright interior LED lighting - easily find all foods in the refrigerator
  • Pocket handle and hidden hinges
  • 2 Year Limited Warranty, parts and labor

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Lowe's has Midea 26.3-cu ft Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Water and Ice Dispenser (Stainless Steel) for $796 - $50 savings at checkout. Delivery is $29.
  • 2 Year Limited Warranty, parts and labor committed to the highest quality products and services with double the warranty.
  • Elegant dispenser design - on-door cubed/crushed ice and water access with backlit selector keys that remain hidden until activated Gallon plus door bins - give you room for larger items like milk and juice bottles
  • Stainless steel finish - fingerprint resistant and easy to clean sleek finish
  • Sleek interior LED controls - allows you to easily select options with a single touch
  • Bright interior LED lighting - easily find all foods in the refrigerator
  • Pocket handle and hidden hinges - sleek pocket handles and hidden hinges add a touch of sophistication to any kitchen décor
This beats the FP deal of $796:

https://slickdeals.net/f/17405361-26-3-cu-ft-midea-side-by-side-refrigerator-w-ice-maker-water-ice-dispenser-stainless-steel-799-free-store-pickup-at-lowe-s-or-delivery-charges-at-29?v=1

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Midea-n-...5001683729

QA Note: YMMV - Availability for delivery varies by store/location/zip
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Model: Midea 26.3-cu ft Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Ice Maker (Stainless Steel) | MRS26D5AST

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I bought this fridge from Lowes for $1000 in Feb 2022. My 10 year old Kenmore died suddenly, I needed a fridge desperately, and there was an appliance shortage at the time. So far, so good -- no complaints. The ice maker is faster than my old Kenmore. I haven't timed it, but the Kenmore would run out occasionally, and I haven't run out of ice with this one. It uses the same filter as the rebadged insignia fridge at best buy (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insi...Id=6357671)
My kids don't like the taste of the water so much, so I plan to switch to a better external filter when I use up the extra 2 filters I bought. I'd say the fridge is fine, but I would prefer a more popular brand that I can get parts for should something happen. I replaced the ice maker twice on my prior fridge, but whirlpool parts were easy to get and there are plenty of YouTube videos to help. I also bought a Midea freezer from BJs. I'm really happy with it, but freezers are a much simpler item.
CR reviewed this exact side by side model. It scored a 66 which is Very Good, but it was not one of the refrigerators CR recommended. The fridges that scored 68 and above were Recommended.

PROS
This Midea provides:
• Excellent thermostat control
• Very Good energy efficiency
• Very Good noise performance
• Digital controls

CONS
This model had:
• Poor crisper performance

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05-19-2024 at 07:43 AM.
05-19-2024 at 07:43 AM.
Quote from AmusedDime497 :
78 🤔🤔 that's running the heat here 😂
Run the AC at 78F and run the heat at 68F

Those are the real 8&8
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05-19-2024 at 12:44 PM.
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Sold out
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TobyA
05-20-2024 at 12:32 PM.
05-20-2024 at 12:32 PM.
I got one. Great price. I've been keeping my old ge going by adding Freon. But this last time I stripped the needle valve so it's on its last legs
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PeterR9870
05-20-2024 at 02:49 PM.
05-20-2024 at 02:49 PM.
Quote from TobyA :
I got one. Great price. I've been keeping my old ge going by adding Freon. But this last time I stripped the needle valve so it's on its last legs

Looking for one. Out of stock
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Tigerwang
05-22-2024 at 05:52 AM.
05-22-2024 at 05:52 AM.
$50 for a filter is a ripoff! My Samsung filters are $15-$20...
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Tigerwang
05-22-2024 at 05:54 AM.
05-22-2024 at 05:54 AM.
Sidebyside are more reliable than top bottoms...but damn the frig space is tight! Top ones are so much easier to get stuff and no bending over!
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rob_2610
05-23-2024 at 09:19 AM.
05-23-2024 at 09:19 AM.
Fridge just died in my rental - this is perfect. Deal is still alive in Delaware. Thank you!
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05-23-2024 at 08:04 PM.
05-23-2024 at 08:04 PM.
Quote from Tigerwang :
$50 for a filter is a ripoff! My Samsung filters are $15-$20...

Not legit ones. Your knock off filters are trash.
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05-23-2024 at 10:09 PM.
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Looks very similar to my Samsung side by side.
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05-23-2024 at 11:45 PM.
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Quote from yayanaji :
Midea is a top 3 Chinese brand. So they are very solid.
Let me rephrase that for you:
Midea is a to 3 Chinese brand. So they are are very meh.
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05-24-2024 at 05:03 AM.
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Is Tyler Perry behind these...?
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05-24-2024 at 05:58 AM.
05-24-2024 at 05:58 AM.
Quote from CrimsonActivity7687 :
In for one. Repped. Worried my 15 year old fridge is going to die so I'd rather get one on sale that wait for an emergency.

Does anyone know of a good water filter replacement on Amazon? I found this one on best buy, but I don't usually order from there, would prefer to find a compatible filter on Amazon so I can monitor the price.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insi...Id=6357671
My GE is 40 yo now and still working well. No pre-emptive replacement here though I do keep a spare fan motor. Check Ben's Appliances YT channel before buying any fridge or other major appliance. I do.
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05-24-2024 at 05:59 AM.
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How are these fridges? Anyone have experience? Also, how's the ice maker? Lots of storage? Fast? TIA
In the door ice makers are usually problems waiting to happen. Check Ben's Appliance YT channel.
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05-24-2024 at 06:38 AM.
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In the door ice makers are usually problems waiting to happen. Check Ben's Appliance YT channel.
This Midea does not have an in-door ice maker similar to most side-by-sides and I have had no issues so far. In-door ice makers are usually in the french door style fridge and are notorious for having issues. The cubes in the Midea are a little smaller than my old fridge, but actually like that a bit more.


I have had a Midea dishwasher for a few years now with no issues so got this fridge on a similar sale a little while back and am very happy. Midea makes the internals for a lot of HVAC (AC/Heating) systems that are sold by other 'American' companies. They have a lot of experience making devices, just not sold in the US under their own name until recent years. Working to get name recognition is why you get such a full featured setup at a fraction of the price most other refrigerators cost.
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Boss93
05-24-2024 at 07:50 AM.
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Out of stock, good deal
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