Who makes a good refrigerator?

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:39 am

Our Frigidaire has had a ton of problems.

Been through 2 full ice maker replacements, a partial 3rd replacement, a defroster coil, inverter, and now the circuit board.

Basically it seems like 3 main players , Electrolux, GE, and Whirlpool, own all the other brands or make units for them, and have their share of issues.

Does LG make its own or are theres made by the main 3 as well?

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:11 am

Good question.. I've got a Frigidaire and it's worked great cept for the water dispenser since the tubes are up against the freezer section and freeze up when I want to keep it a little colder in the fridge side vs the stock setting.

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:28 pm

The Chinese?

Far-N-Wide · Post by **Far-N-Wide** » Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:42 pm

I have a GE side by side from Lowes. The clear plastic piece on the ice dispenser that funnels the ice to your glass has came loose a few times but it's been running like a champ for 5 years.

De Plano · Post by **De Plano** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 2:29 pm

http://www.sunfrost.com/

Made in the USA. In the same town Humboldt works in.

No gimmicks to them, thick insulation takes up a lot of space, and probably pricey, but hey not made by the big three

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 2:57 pm

I'm narrowed down to Samsung and LG as the final 2 brands....
A bookmarked site I had
http://www.refrigeratorpro.com/

JC · Post by JC » Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:36 pm

We have a Thermador and have been very happy with it.

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:38 pm

Good site, thanks!

jeremyboycool · Post by **jeremyboycool** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:47 pm

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:41 pm

Cave man had the best I know of.

Shinobi · Post by **Shinobi** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 5:26 pm

Whirlpool

Shinobi · Post by **Shinobi** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 11:09 pm

This is the one I got..
http://www.whirlpool.com/catalog/produc ... &prod=1568

Filtered Water and ice cube maker is nice.. the "crushed ice" mode is nice for the occasional mojito.

morbidpete · Post by **morbidpete** » Sat Sep 04, 2010 12:15 am

my dad bought an LG side by side with a bottom freezer like 5 years ago. not a single issue with it yet

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Sat Sep 04, 2010 6:21 am

LG would be my vote. I have a Kenmore/Frigidaire. It's ok, nothing special, has worked fine for over 5 years now, but I've had problems with other Frigidaires. Whirlpool/Maytags are junk in my opinion.

Amana's are great too.

Ronny · Post by **Ronny** » Sat Sep 04, 2010 7:16 am

we have always had whirlpool with good luck from them.
believe my next one will be samsung.
we recently bought samsung washer dryer and are pleased with it.

Bastid · Post by **Bastid** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:46 pm

Just bought this one...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Whirlpool+- ... Id=9217126

Funny thing is, i work for Whirlpool Corp. and get a significant discount through the company.
However, the way it works is that i have to wait till the "real" customers get theirs...
unfortunately, the refrigeration production rate is at about 64-69% at this time, so that would mean i will be waiting for my fridge for about 2-3 months.
I need it now. Current fridge (Roper)is on its way out and i cant wait that long,
luckily for me Best Buy had a sale this weekend that was within $6 of my Whirlpool discount... and i will have it saturday. WOOT!

but recommendations, Whirlpool(they are good, not cause i work there)
Samsung
LG

Bastid · Post by **Bastid** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:47 pm

oh, and Thank you Ronny!

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:26 pm

The repair guy said if he had to choose that the Whirlpool brands would be his choice as well. Said the repair costs are generally low.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:09 pm

YARDofSTUF wrote:The repair guy said if he had to choose that the Whirlpool brands would be his choice as well. Said the repair costs are generally low.

i would agree, but the repairs, at least in my experience, will be many. Is that saving you money?

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:16 pm

blebs wrote:i would agree, but the repairs, at least in my experience, will be many. Is that saving you money?

All depends on how much goes wrong. He said LG is good quality but when things do go bad repairs can be pricey.

We had an old Amana(a whirlpool brand) that did great for 15 years, I think it only had 1 problem and it was a simple fix. Doesn't look like there will be another like that again. heh.

Shinobi · Post by **Shinobi** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:12 am

YARDofSTUF wrote:The repair guy said if he had to choose that the Whirlpool brands would be his choice as well. Said the repair costs are generally low.

I like mine.. and the replacement water filter I don't worry about, because my wife finds the best prices on line, orders them and installs it herself.

To me, the whole unit seems to be built well.