forum threaddas1984 posted Sep 27, 2025 02:31 PM
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forum threaddas1984 posted Sep 27, 2025 02:31 PM
GE Standard-Depth 27-cu ft 3 -Door French Door Refrigerator with Ice Maker with Water Dispenser ( Fingerprint-resistant Stainless Steel ) ENERGY STAR $1499
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The only issue is French Door's are prone to higher failures because of the components and design of the fridge being more complex.
It doesn't mean it will break or fail but it just means it is more likely than if you were to get a good ol'e side by side.
If you get a GE, Whirlpool, Maytag, or Frigidaire instead of Samsung/LG, that's a better bet.
If I were you, I'd stick with the side-by-side.
Another thing is you have to clean out the back of the fridge every now-and-then. The compressors today are more efficient for energy saving regulations but if you overwork it, it can cause it to overheat and fail sooner. Most people don't do it and then end up having a broken fridge. Just a simple vacuum around the compressor will work wonders and you should easily get 10-12 years.
Can someone offer insight on what reliability is like on these models? I'm looking to replace my kitchen appliances (all 3 approaching 25y). I've got a split fridge so far (1/3 freezer, 2/3rds fridge) by Whirlpool to compare to that has functioned perfectly, the issue I'm experiencing is seal on the door is failing (magnetic? which doesn't sometimes close, and with a small child this leads to the door being left an inch open each time)
The refrigerator is likely made from Mexico.
The only issue is French Door's are prone to higher failures because of the components and design of the fridge being more complex.
It doesn't mean it will break or fail but it just means it is more likely than if you were to get a good ol'e side by side.
If you get a GE, Whirlpool, Maytag, or Frigidaire instead of Samsung/LG, that's a better bet.
If I were you, I'd stick with the side-by-side.
Another thing is you have to clean out the back of the fridge every now-and-then. The compressors today are more efficient for energy saving regulations but if you overwork it, it can cause it to overheat and fail sooner. Most people don't do it and then end up having a broken fridge. Just a simple vacuum around the compressor will work wonders and you should easily get 10-12 years.
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