Customer Reviews for Whirlpool - 26.4 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Thru-the-Door Ice and Water - Black Ice
Customer Rating
4
Way better than the unit just below it!
on August 1, 2014
Posted by: Anonymous
from Cedar Springs, MI, United States
This is a replacement for the same model, only one step up. This unit has been working just great right out of the gate. The upgrade includes stainless steel handles, and a freshness filter. It produces ice very quickly, but just barely keeps up with parties. Suggest that you start a zip loc bag before your next party to help keep up...day to day...it keeps up with demand.
The refrigerator is a good value and has all the features necessary as well as enough room. The ice maker is a little loud compared to our last refrigerator.
My wife and I are impressed with the overall appearance of the unit, and it has worked properly since we purchased it several months ago, there are a few features which I now find disappointing.1- The top shelf-- while it looks tall enough to hold a gallon jug of liquids- But the light appears to be an after-thought and gets in the way of storing taller containers- No the shelf is not properly adjustable.2- Door shelves-- several interesting features- They are "al"l not interchangeable, and there are not enough selections of adjustment brackets built into the door. Almost seems like not much forethought went into this feature.3-The ice maker is slow and storage capacity is small- not a big problem, but something I happened to notice. The fast ice feature does not overcome this concern.4- Mobility-- Many people like to pull the refrig away from the wall ( a couple times a year) and clean out the dust-- not an easy thing to do !5-The door open light ! Gimmick? If I were to notice that small dim red light, I would surely notice that the door is open. This feature does not hurt anything but is not a help either...Overall your product has an excellent outward appearance, keeps our food cold and fresh and will operate properly for years to come.We just wish a little more thought was given to the interior design/ layout
I bought this fridge when they first came out about 2 years ago. We redid the kitchen and wanted to update it. When we build the house 31 years ago we had a whirlpool and its still working in the garage to this day, so they are build the LAST. I hadn't had the new fridge 2 weeks and the ice maker when out. Well in the 2 years that I had it, it went out 6 times, each time they replace the ice maker for free. On the seven time I said I want a new fridge, just like it, cause this one must be a lemon. The store gave me a new one and I haven't had any problems at all and I love it...... Whirlpool makes a great product and they stand behind it, which is something you do see anymore.......
After careful review we settled on this refrigerator. It took a couple of days to begin cooling but since then we have had no issues. The in door ice maker gives us plenty of room in the freezer. And the digital display is the perfect modern touch in our kitchen. We have had this for over a month and we love it!
I like the night light feature that's in the door and the temperature control setting that's also in the door. This refrigerator unloads it's ice twice as fast compared to the one it replaced. With Whirlpools quality, I'm sure to enjoy this appliance for years to come.