French Door Refrigerator With Ice Maker Review

Combining form and functionality, French-door refrigerators have stylish double doors that open to a spacious fridge up the top and a freezer drawer below. These refrigerators stand out because of their unique features, such as through-the-door dispensers and higher-end Ice makers.

We sought out experts like Ladina Schopf, interior designer and architect, as well as the founder of LS Projects, for tips on picking the right one. They considered the capacity of storage and layout and energy efficiency, among other aspects.

GE Profile Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator

Like the name suggests, the GE Profile series is geared towards consumers who want to incorporate cutting-edge technology into their kitchen. This refrigerator is packed with features, from an in-the-door Keurig K-cup coffee maker to a sophisticated water dispenser. But these flourishes don't mask mediocre performance, especially in the refrigerator's freezer and an ineffective temperature-controlled drawer. Since this refrigerator is an extra amount, I'd like to see better.

Apart from that minor flaw, this fridge is a fantastic choice. It has a large freezer compartment, which is uncommon in counter-depth French door refrigerators. Additionally, it holds a good amount of frozen food when compared to similar models.

The fridge has 17 shelves and compartments. The fridge compartment offers 18.5 cubic feet of space, which is about par for the size of a French door fridge costing this much. It also has a decent-sized icemaker in the left door, but it's not the largest I've seen.

You can adjust the shelving in both compartments to create customized storage arrangement for what you want to keep. The interior design of the GE PYE22PYNFS also looks attractive. The LED lighting adds an appealing feature. The bins for storage inside include a third shelf that can be folded down to store tall items. The drawers come with 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 little difficult on the fingers.

The GE PGE29BYTFS Smart Refrigerator has all the features you'd expect from a refrigerator in this price range. It has Wi-Fi as well as app support and GE's SmartHQ Software. The app, which is available for iOS and Android devices allows you to control your fridge from anywhere in the world, and has a ton of customization options. It also gives you notifications when a door is left open, when the refrigerator or freezer needs defrosting and when it's time to change the filter.

It would be nice if GE PYE22PYNFS had Precise Fill, an option found in a few GE refrigerators that allow users to choose the amount of cups they wish to pour out. It does have a countdown on the fridge's display to show how much water you have remaining, but that's not as helpful as Precise Fill.

Bosch Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator

It is designed to look like a seamless piece of your kitchen Bosch's french door fridge with drawer-door refrigerator looks seamless and is one of a kind. The fridge uses fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, which is a great feature for busy households. It also has a veggie compartment that keeps vegetables and fruits fresher for longer, and dual compressors to preserve food items. The Ice maker we tested is one of the most efficient and produces pyramid shaped ice using minimal water. This fridge is the perfect option for households with a single member or kitchenettes who want a built in french door fridge freezer-in look and top of the line food preservation.

This fridge was the top-rated refrigerator in our Refrigerators Test for several reasons. The temperature of the freezer remained stable at just above 0 degrees Fahrenheit and never changing by more than a fraction a degree--this is key to avoiding freezing burn. The fridge section of the fridge also performed well, achieving the temperature that was set for the initial setting within an hour and maintaining that temperature steady over the course of our tests.

Bosch is known for its premium appliances and appliances, so it's not a surprise that this counter depth refrigerator is also a smart appliance that has the option to connect to your home Wi-Fi as well as Bosch's Home Connect platform. This app allows you to monitor and manage your fridge remotely using your smartphone or tablet. The fridge is a bit expensive, but it comes with great features and capabilities for the price.

It is crucial to be aware of the limitations of your fridge. You might need to be creative with tall objects because the fridge is limited in shelf space. Also the shelves aren't completely sprillproof, and can easily be stained or damaged by sharp objects. The trays are easily removed from the refrigerator. However, they must be cleaned regularly to prevent the growth of mold.

If you're thinking of buying this refrigerator, make sure you check out our review of the GE Appliances french style fridge freezer with ice dispenser Door Refrigerator and the Bosch Bottom Freezer Refrigerator.

LG Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator

The LG LRFLC2706S is a great counter-depth refrigerator that packs plenty of storage space into the frame's compact size. It has a sleek, fingerprint-resistant stainless-steel finish and features thick handles that make them comfortable to grip. The fridge has a standard French door design, and two rows of spill-capture shelving and a set crisper drawers. The top shelf on the right can be folded in order to create more space for taller items. There's also a full-width drawer for deli items and an internal water dispenser.

The refrigerator comes with an ice maker, making it simple to transfer frozen ice as needed. The freezer has thoughtful design elements, for instance, sliding drawers to help you to organize the place of your items. It also comes with a large bin that can accommodate plenty of frozen food items as well as a separate storage bin for ice.

Another cool feature of this refrigerator is its Smart InstaView panel. You can manage the temperature, lighting, and other aspects of your refrigerator from your smartphone. It's a nice way to monitor and manage your refrigerator, especially if you're away from home.

The Smart InstaView feature is neat however it doesn't improve the efficiency of the fridge. In fact it took a bit longer to defrost and chill foods in this fridge as compared to other fridges we tested. This is probably due to its bigger capacity.

The doors are another problem with this fridge. They have sunken handles on the front that allow smaller people to open them from the bottom, however they're difficult for taller people to guide shut without slamming them. It would have been better if these had front-mounted handles.

The LG Counter-Depth MAX is a good option for those looking to combine the advantages of a French-door fridge's aesthetics with a more efficient layout. Its capacity is above average for a counter-depth model, and it cools evenly and has a great layout. It's also a little less than the top counter depth refrigerator that comes with an ice maker, making it a desirable choice.

Frigidaire Counter Depth french style fridge freezer uk Door Refrigerator

This Frigidaire french door fridge with ice maker door refrigerator is a great choice when you're looking for a French door fridge that won't break the budget. It's a minimalist design that's not as striking visually as other models however it comes with enough features that make it a great pick. Its most notable feature is the adjustable temperature drawer, helps to keep food like vegetables and meat fresher longer. It also comes with a huge water dispenser, as well as an excellent ice maker that operates quickly.

Another great feature is the "Chill Drawer" that sits over the two crisper bins. The drawer allows you to divert part of the refrigerator's cooling power directly to this area, meaning you can keep food items that require special attention. This feature can be adjusted using an outside slider that is located inside the drawer. You can also adjust the general cooling settings for the entire fridge. I've found that the generic settings are more effective than the specific ones.

During my tests, the temperatures of the refrigerator were fairly consistent across all areas of the refrigerator. Temperatures at the top and bottom of the fridge didn't stray very far from 38 degrees, and even the middle of the fridge was within one degree of 36. This is a solid performance, but it does not quite make it to the top of our rankings.

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. You can also combine this fridge with a smart thermometer to get more precise measurements of your fridge's internal temperature.

The exterior of the Frigidaire is made from grey-bodied stainless that has a "smudge proof" finish. It does a great job of removing streaks and fingerprints even when compared with shiny stainless steel finishes on other appliances I've tried.

Stephanie Cronk is the executive editor of Reviewed's Commerce/Product Reviews team and oversees the site's buyer's guides as well as product reviews for test products. She has over 15 years of experience in publishing and commerce mostly in retail and digital. Stephanie is adamant about finding the best products and recommending them to customers. She focuses on home goods and technology.