What's the BEST Fridge to Buy? The Truth Will SURPRISE You!

One question I get often is specific, more in-depth reccomendations for refrigerators, so I decided to make an in-depth video for my viewers.

In this video, I go over specific things you want to look for when considering a refrigerator, and important steps that you can take to make sure the refrigerator you buy lasts longer, culminating in specific reccomendations for Top Freezer Refrirgerators, Side by Side Refrigerators, and French Door Refrigerators, discussing specific brands such as LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire, and more.

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Video Timeline:

00:00 Introduction
00:45 Appliance Techs Rank The Best Refrigerator Brands in the US
02:09 Don't Buy A Complex Refrigerator
03:36 Purchasing a Refrigerator with a Computer (Sponsored Segment)
04:45 Avoiding the BIGGEST Refrigerator Failure
06:20 The Most Reliable Way Get Ice in Your Fridge
07:01 Where is Your Refrigerator Made?
08:40 Pick the Right Sized Refrigerator
10:12 The MOST IMPORTANT Part of A Long-Lasting Refrigerator!
12:12 The Best Brands According to Techs, REVEALED!
12:31 French Door Refrigerator Recommendations
16:00 Side by Side Refrigerator Recommendations
17:57 Top-Freezer Refrigerator Recommendations
19:53 A Quick Run of European Refrigerators
21:33 LG Refrigerator Reccomendations
22:23 Kenmore Refrigerator Reccomendations

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[paulforbes]

This channel is an outstanding example of why YouTube has value.

[newfablesam]

My current refrigerator is a GE Freezer Top that has worked well for a few years, but my crown jewel is a 1942 Westinghouse refrigerator I inherited from my grandparents that continues to operate flawlessly even at 80 years old.

[bardnightingale]

In a world where manufacturers ensure their products break down so you have to buy more, this is helpful.

[Lylemac]

I bought an avocado green GE Side by side with water and ice in the door in 1980. 23 years later, I bought a newer fridge and I gave my GE to my company to put in the shop for the yard employee's. 21 years later, it is still out there working away keeping things cold. 44 years old. Now that is good service.

[BronsonJM]

This man needs some kind of award. He has turned a run of the mill job, into something not only genuinely entertaining, but informative. Bravo

[styme]

As an appliance repair tech I occasionally have some "WOW" moments. About the 2nd week of March 2023 my partner and I responded to a fridge repair call, upon entering the kitchen we found an original Harvest Gold Freezer still humming away like it was new. All it needed was to be unplugged and allowed to defrost. Once it was thawed and dried it fired right up.
That color and Avocado Green have not been available since the early 70's so that is 50+ years old. A mechanical thermostat and a light bulb is all you see inside, just amazing !

[patr]

I built a house 30 years ago and still have all my original appliances. They are Whirlpool!

Hey as a mexican engineer I can say that refrigerators made in Mexico have great quality, many GE's fridges have been made in Mexico for over 30 years

[StringerCourier]

I cant believe I spent my morning coffee time watching a video on refrigerators, especially since Im not in the market for one right now. But this was such a well done, comprehensive video on how to choose a fridge that I was totally engaged. Wonderful job on this, and just the sort of straight shooting we need these days. Keep up good work.

[JohannnesBrahms]

This is probably the most honest, accurate, informative, thorough and well presented video on recommended refrigerator brands on the internet. You are a blessing to appliance consumers everywhere. Please keep up the good work.

[WhiteyTheIronMonger]

I cannot thank you enough. based on this video we bought a GE PWE23K Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator mentioned by you. it is made in Kentucky and is a far cry quieter than the 3 year old Frigidaire trash. I have also used your washing machine video to help my brother. Keep up the good work, we all need this kind of info.

[conradnelson]

In the repair shop of my used appliance store we have a 1950s refrigerator that still works great. Coils on the back, no defrost, no ice maker. It s so simple and reliable it will outlive me.

[viridian]

As someone who lives in a rural area, an hour from decent shopping, the best choice for our household is a simple all fridge refrigerator and an separate upright freezer. We have enough room to stock up on our biweekly shopping trips. As for an ice maker, that's what ice cube trays and kids are for.

[HeyMySock]

I'm so glad I found you! I was thinking about replacing our 17 year old fridge just because it's a 17 year old fridge. What I learned, is that I really need to take it out and vacuum it. We have no fancy ice makers or dispensers. It's just a cold box that has managed to stay cold for 17 years. Thank you!

[slickbama]

I'm a contractor and when we renovate a home(rentals) we buy the cheapest cuz it does not matter. Like you said, "They are all crap" When we get a new stove or dishwasher in from Korea, it has a checksheet taped to the inside somewhere that asks what badge to put on it! They are all made in the same crappy factories. Thanks for the truth.

[kryssygee]

My gosh !!!! Never thought of it !! Two fridges side by side !!! You.Are.A.Genius.🤗

[jonathanmaybury]

I have only had two fridge freezes, one was an Electrolux and the other one which I have still got is Hotpoint. The first one lasted well over 40 years. The second one is at least 20 years old and still going strong. And if you want ice cubes, use an ice tray, they never break down.

[kennethe]

I’ve been a Tech/Installer for 17-18 years and I wish I could work with this guy. I share the same passion. Great video man. Everything incredibly true.

[kjmwired]

As a baby Boomer, who just celebrated her 74th birthday, I've seen lots of refrigerators in my life. I currently have my 2nd french door refrigerator with water and ice in the door. Since I'm the only one these days who uses the ice, I wouldn't mind having it back in the freezer section. However, I still want water on the door. I just wanted to comment on the fact that you suggest the side by side over the french door. When I had my side by side in the 90s, I found it extremely troublesome to use . The freezer is very difficult to access, and space is very limited. If you have something large to put in there, it's just not going to go in. There are similar issues with the refrigerator side. While it was a little better, It definitely wasn't great for space. Hence, I love the french door, which allows a lot of space in the refrigerator & the freezer sections. Therefore, while the side by sides might function better electrically, that is not the case for cooking and storage. Therefore, I don't know if there really is a solution to keep everybody happy . Also, I'm not a person who would afford a Sub Zero. As a retiree, I do a lot of cooking and baking, so the side by side just is not an option. I do love to hear all your appliance knowledge, though. It doesn't seem like there's a lot of young folks around like you doing this sort of career, so good for you. 👏 Keep up the good work.🤩 🏖Kj in Tampa Bay 😊