Hi - Thank you for having purchased a new GE refrigerator. We're thrilled to hear you do love the beauty of the slate color. We appreciate your feedback regarding the sound level of the refrigerator. The newer model refrigerators run approximately 80-90% of the time which can make them seem louder than your previous model refrigerator. Your opinion is important and we will gladly pass your concerns on to our refrigeration design team. We wish you all the best. Vikki@GEA

Hi there, we truly appreciate you placing your trust in us to serve you with your appliances and being such a loyal member of the GE Appliances family. It makes us very excited to hear that you have chosen this fantastic top-freezer refrigerator to update your kitchen and have been impressed with the many helpful features and dependable cooling performance that it provides! If you haven’t already, you may want to take advantage of the Sliding Deli Drawer that can be easily positioned to create more space for tall items and allows you to customize your food storage flexibility. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive review and are confident that your refrigerator will continue to serve you well in the years to come. All the best! -Eliza@GEA