Which Refrigerator to buy?

[disneysteve]

I forgot to mention that many communities have a rebate program for changing to energy efficient appliances that is worth seeking.

Our utility also had a recycling rebate for getting rid of the old fridge. They came and picked it up and we got $50. I could have probably sold it on craigslist as it still worked but I figured it wasn't worth the hassle.

[NJDebbie]

Samsung, bottom freezer with platter compartment, double door with water and ice dispenser. I love it but if I had to change something, it would be the mouth of the ice dispenser is a little odd and should be wider.

[JoeP]

With our Amana, the only gripe I have worth mentioning is the ice maker.

It is the kind that has a tray that fills with water, and fingers that rotate and dump the ice cubes into a bin. The non-stick material eventually gives way and ends up in the ice cubes, and the arm can get held down by a frozen dinner and burn the motor out as it tries to lift. Fortunately, the ice maker is easy to replace, and I've done it twice since we got the fridge 14 years ago.

[Starry436]

We've had it installed for about a week now and so far so good. It does have an energy star rating that's much better than our previous refrigerator which was 10+ years old and the freezer had went out on it. I'm amazed at how much more space the french doors provide.
We looked at a Samsung before deciding and the employee suggested whirlpool since it would be easier to get parts if needed. We don't have a water dispenser but that wasn't important to us.