At a Glance:
About French Door Refrigerators
What’s Great About French Door Refrigerators?
Top French Door Refrigerator Features
5 Best French Door Refrigerators
If the joy of cooking means anything to you, then you’re probably an elite shopper who takes pride in the appliances that outfit your kitchen. While we at Colder’s treat every fridge as equal, we can’t help but feel French door refrigerators are the “favorite child” of fridges. They’re sophisticated, distinct, and look high-end, but even then, the question remains: is a French door refrigerator worth it?
We invite you to find out for yourself as we lay it all out in this French door refrigerator guide. Along the way, we’ll cue you in on why these fridges are so popular, major considerations, and six French door refrigerator reviews
French Door Refrigerators: A Crash Course
As the youngest refrigerator style that hit the market in the ‘90s, French door refrigerators are considered by many to be the most stylish fridge design buyers can find. Style-wise, French door fridges offer a different look than the conservative look of a top freezer refrigerator or the symmetry of a side by side refrigerator. In reality, French door refrigerators borrow from side by side fridges and bottom mount refrigerators for a completely new layout with several benefits (which we discuss below).
Since their inception, manufacturers have gotten creative with French door fridges, from French door refrigerators four to five doors to French door touchscreens refrigerators capable of working like a smart device. Refrigerator brands are even designing “quad-style” French door refrigerators that provide four unique food compartments for even greater storage flexibility. That’s all to say, if you want variety, consider exploring French door refrigerators in all their many configurations.
Besides aesthetics, here’s what you need to know about French door refrigerators.
How Big Are French Door Fridges?
The first thing any buyer needs to know about French door fridges is that these are relatively big appliances. Models typically measure 30”, 33, or 36” wide with depths greater than 31” deep. If you prefer a counter-depth French door refrigerator over a freestanding model, it’s important you have the right overhead clearance since these models tend to be taller and shallower than their standard-depth counterparts.
The good news is all that space is put to good use. French door refrigerators offer some of the most food storage capacity, with units starting around 20 cubic feet and ranging up to 30 cubic feet of organization.
How Much do French Door Refrigerators Cost?
French door refrigerators are popular. So popular, they’re only outsold by top freezer refrigerators, which sell more units simply because they are cheaper and more available. Because of their popularity—as well as the many incentives manufacturers include on French door refrigerators—these tend to be the most expensive style of refrigerator on the market.
Of course, the actual price depends on factors such as:
- The number of doors/food storage cabins
- Whether a model is Wi-Fi compatible or not
- Specialized cooling technology
- An added ice and water cooler
- The amount of fridge capacity
- Whether a French door refrigerator is integrated or freestanding
- A customizable panel front
Altogether, we recommend French door refrigerators to buyers who can afford the average price of a French door refrigerator between $1,200 to $2,600.
What’s So Great About French Door Refrigerators?
Now that we’re clear on what a French door refrigerator is, it’s time to look at why everyone, from interior designers to users to appliances experts, are fans of this fridge style. Here are a few reasons why:
A French door refrigerator uses narrow, vertical doors on top, which are similar to a side by side refrigerator. These doors have a smaller swing than other refrigerator doors, which is great for smaller kitchens. Additionally, having a fresh produce compartment above keeps items at shoulder height, so you no longer have to crouch to locate ingredients. That also means foods can be accessed by opening a single door for better efficiency. For instance, the ExtraAccess Door on select Electrolux French door refrigerators has 75 percent energy conservation.
A bottom freezer drawer fits bulky frozen items better than side by side fridges, and they usually come with sliding baskets for easy organization. French door refrigerator freezers also provide a lot of capacity in case you love to bulk buy or stock up on seasonal foods. And since the freezer is at the bottom, everyone in the family has equal access to the area.
Top French Door Refrigerator Features
It seems like French door refrigerators have become the playground for brands to experiment with new designs and features. Some are flops, but to us, the best French door refrigerator features include:
Flexible Drawer: French door refrigerators with four doors often feature a middle zone that can be adjusted to store fresh or frozen items. It’s a major convenience!
Full-Size Deli Drawer: From platter snacks to sheet cakes, having a full-size pantry drawer in this fridge is a handy way to store large, awkward, and specialty items.
Door-in-Door Feature: This door built within a door opens to a refrigerated panel where users can stock go-to snacks and food. It’s a nice way to preserve cold air and energy.
Water and Ice Dispenser: This feature is almost a standard on French door fridges. To get the most bang for your buck, look for tall dispensers, in-door ice bins, and even Keurig water dispensers that can pour hot water for teas and cocoa.
Gallon Door Bins: These in-door trays are a great way to stock bulky items like milk and keep more space on the wide shelves for all your other ingredients.
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5 French Door Product Review
Voila! Here are five standout French door refrigerators that have been given top ratings by both their buyers and us—your friendly Pittsburgh appliance experts!
Best LG French Door Refrigerator: LG 26.2 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator
LG LFXS26973S French Door Refrigerator Reviews
You need a simple food storage solution that looks great, and this LG French door refrigerator is your solution. For starters, there is a total of 26 cubic feet of capacity on this model, with plenty of space for everything on four shelves, plus two crispers and a wide pantry drawer. Complete with six temperature sensors and LG Smart Cooling technology, this smart French door refrigerator is intelligent enough to perceive the right food storage conditions to prevent your produce from spoiling before you can enjoy it.
Verified buyer review from DishwasherPhil: “This fridge has been a huge upgrade.”
Best KitchenAid French Door Refrigerator: KitchenAid® 23.8 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel with PrintShield™ Finish Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator
KitchenAid KRFC704FPS French Door Refrigerator Reviews
This KitchenAid French door refrigerator proves that fancy and functional can coexist. It’s loaded with smart storage features, like a convertible Slide-Away shelf for tall items, an Under-Shelf prep zone to keep your mise en place ready to cook, and a series of full-extension drawers and bins. Users also loved the in-door ice dispenser that is easy to access and doesn’t require valuable shelf space. Three nesting drawers in the freezer provide even more flexible organization with a setup that makes it easy to find all your items.
Verified buyer review from Aya9949: “I truly recommend everyone get a KitchenAid fridge.”
Best Frigidaire French Door Refrigerator: Frigidaire® 22.6 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator
Frigidaire FRFC2323AS French Door Refrigerator Reviews
Here’s a French door refrigerator made with family in mind. Frigidaire has thought of it all with this model: self-closing doors for fridge raiders; a water dispenser with PurePour technology for healthy, great-tasting refreshments; large door bins for juice, milk, and more. And best of all, this large capacity French door refrigerator is also counter depth, so it won’t hog up precious square footage in your kitchen while it stores all your groceries.
Verified buyer review from Ttacy: “The freezer holds a lot of food.”
Best Whirlpool French Door Refrigerator: Whirlpool® 24.7 Cu. Ft. Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator
French Door Refrigerator Reviews
Here’s a best-selling French door refrigerator from a brand everyone knows and loves — Whirlpool. What’s to love about this model? How about 25 cubic feet for you to preserve farmer’s market produce, snacks, and beverages on spill-proof shelves and inside humidity-controlled crispers. You can even change the setup of the gallon door bins for a custom layout to fit every last item. And with an ENERGY STAR certified performance, this French door fridge conserves in more ways than one.
Verified buyer review from jdseds: “Plenty of space in the refrigerator and freezer.”
Best Maytag French Door Refrigerator: Maytag® 19.7 Cu. Ft. Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator
French Door Refrigerator Reviews
Maytag believes every size kitchen should have access to the advantages of a French door refrigerator. Take this 30” French door refrigerator, for instance. It fits into a smaller space than larger models but still provides plenty of room for food inside nearly 20 cubic feet of capacity. It also comes with some of the same features as bigger options, such as humidity-controlled drawers, a deli tray, and an in-door water dispenser. Consider it downsizing in luxury.
Verified buyer review from calyn: “it is able to store more food than I thought.”
As the saying goes, you eat with your eyes first. If that’s true, then stocking your favorite ingredients inside the stunning presentation of a French door refrigerator is a satisfying start to any course. The beauty of French door fridges is that they complement any kitchen design from the casual to the high-end, all while providing plenty of room for the whole family’s favorites in a layout that is thoughtfully designed. When our buyers have the budget and kitchen space, we can’t recommend French door fridges enough, especially with our great prices at Colder’s!
FAQs
Here’s what our buyers are asking when it comes to purchasing a French door refrigerator.
What are the disadvantages of a French door fridge?
While we love French door refrigerators, there are a few tradeoffs to consider. For one, these fridges tend to be bigger than other styles. Some also might find the freezer drawer heavy and hard to use if bending over is a problem. French door refrigerators also cost more than other styles.
What is the average lifespan of a French door fridge?
With proper maintenance and use, a French door refrigerator can last anywhere between seven to 13 years.
What is the most reliable French door refrigerator brand?
According to a recent survey by J.D. Power, buyers were the most satisfied with LG and Frigidaire French door refrigerators.
Why Trust Colder’s?
Since 1942, we at Colder's pride ourselves on offering value, selection, and service. Serving Southeastern Wisconsin with four showrooms that stock quality name-brand furniture, appliances, and mattresses, Colder’s is sure to house exactly what you are looking for. And if you can't find it on our floors, chances are, we can order it for you. As a local, family-owned company, we are always doing our best to provide the highest value at the lowest cost to everyone who walks through our doors.
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