Customer Reviews for Whirlpool - 18.9 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator - Stainless/Stainless look
Customer Rating
4
Not perfect but works great
on March 31, 2013
Posted by: Lace88
from Undisclosed
I recently bought my first home and decided on this refrigerator based on the size (it's not as wide as many others). I love the drawers and the adjustable shelving on the doors. The only complaint I guess I would have is about the freezer. I wish the freezer shelving was adjustable and the freezer door compartments were deeper. It would also be cool if there was a light. It fingerprints up really easily but it's really quiet and looks great in my kitchen!
I was shocked when I was taking off the shrink wrap and found a small round disc on the lower right side of the door. At first I thought that the retailer I purchased it from had damaged the door and tried to cover it up with this silver stick-on disc. Then I realized that the disc was UNDER the shrink wrap, which meant that it came from the manufacturer that way. Later in the evening I sat down and read the owner's manual and found that the disc is to cover a screw HOLE in the door because the model I chose has a reversible door handle (to open on the right instead of the left if necessary). The specs do not mention this unsightly solution to a reversible handle model. I would have continued shopping for a different model had I known about this.
I chose this refrigerator based on the energy usage which was one of the best for a full size, standard refrigerator. My house is 100% off the grid, powered completely by solar panels and a battery bank so I needed a refer that would be kind to my batteries. I was surprised to see how quickly the temperature dropped when it was first delivered and plugged in. I monitor my energy usage so that I know how much load I'm putting on my batteries and to my surprise this refer uses about the same amount of power as my 46" flat screen tv. I'm a happy camper! My only concern is that it is a bit noisy sometimes when running, but then I have it on a hardwood floor and my house is very quiet.
We've owned this fridge for a couple of months. It replaced a 25 year old unit and I wish we'd replaced it sooner! Love the clear shelves and clear crisper drawers. All easy to clean. Nice bins in the door. (The can caddy isn't worth a darn, though.) The only way my fridge could have more features is if I had paid more, and that is not something I was willing to do. An Energy Star rated unit was in my budget, and something I was willing to pay for. I'm very happy with my purchase.
Fridge works very well, and has already begun to save $ on my electric bill. A freezer light would be an excellent addition. I was slightly disappointed in the build quality, as the Fridge and Freezer door handles do not align as well as they could. Overall, I am very satisfied thus far.
Love all whirlpool appliances. However the new refrigerators need to have a button on the doors(where there is a special hole to change doors from right to left or visa versa) Now they come with a round sticker.Whirpool design team, this needs to change, otherwise, a great refrigerator!!JEHanson