Here's a List of Our Favorite Whirlpool Side by Side Models
We've reviewed the refrigerators below based on a number of
different criteria. With the Whirlpool Side by Side refrigerators, we
wanted to
make sure that we took into account the number of people that might be
using the fridge (we assumed a family of four) as well as the amount of
food shopping that the typical user of a Side by Side Refrigerator
might do in a given week.
Armed with that information as
our basis, we looked at available features, warranties, durability,
ease of use and of course, appearance. Since we know that appearances
are subjective, you can take or leave our opinions on that!
The Whirlpool Fridge Freezer
also known as the Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerators have a
number of great features and come in a wide variety of price ranges.
There are 28 Whirlpool Side by Side
Refrigerator models. Of course, there are
others in the JennAir, KitchenAid, Amana and Maytag lines that are
backed by the Whirlpool brand (since they are the parent company). But
if you're looking for genuine Whirlpool, these are the ones you want to
consider.
There are a number of great features in
the line of Whirlpool side by side refrigerators such as:
The In-Door-Ice ice dispensing system:
This system allows you to place the ice dispenser and the ice
collection bin in the freezer door instead of on the top shelf. This
gives you easy access to ice and frees up valuable shelf space.
The In-Door-Ice system can make and dispense ice as quickly as most
standard ice makers (in fact in our tests, even faster in many cases).
This system will also feed ice to an ice and water dispenser so you
don't have to open the freezer door to get ice.
The Fast Fill Technology:
which allows you to fill any size container twice as fast. The Fast
Fill dispenser housing can easily accommodate both large and small
containers and has a rotating faucet that can direct the water to the
exact spot you need it. The filtration system of the Fast Fill models
is designed to dispense water twice as fast as older Whirlpool side by
side refrigerators giving you more, pure chilled water when you need it
and without the wait.
Most of the Whirlpool Side by Side refrigerator models
have Energy Star certification:
Whirlpool currently has FORTY (40) refrigerators with the Energy Star
label. An unprecedented percentage compared to many of the other brands
out there.
Recommended
Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator Models
We have reviewed and “road tested” all 28 of the
Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerators, and here are the FAB
FIVE of the Whirlpool side by side refrigerator models we highly recommend. We only
recommend here those models that received a minimum of 4.5 out of 5
stars in our testing process. Click below to see each
review:
OVERVIEW:
This was one of the more expensive models that
we tested from Whirlpool, but we are happily surprised to say it's well
worth the extra money.
STYLE:
The GC5THEXN has a streamlined, built-in look
that we liked a lot. The handle has an attractive stainless
steel
look that is rare at this price range.
CAPACITY:
With it’s 24.5 cubic foot interior,
we found there was plenty of storage space even for larger families.
NOTABLE
FEATURES: This model has the In-Door-Ice
Dispensing system which saves interior space and a Designer
Fit counter depth gives you back 6 inches of exterior kitchen space.
It’s loaded with other features
like a Door Alarm, Six Month Water Filtration System, Humidity
Controlled Crisper and the Whirlpool Accu-Chill Temperature Management
System.
COLORS:
It comes in Black on Black and Stainless
steel, both of which we found highly appealing.
OVERVIEW:
The GS6NBEXRB had some problems in our
intial
testing with keeping a constant temperature. The doors in
particular seemed suceptible to excess moisture build up as well as
poor temp control. Needless to say, it almost didn't make our
list. However, when we tested a second unit, it passed with
flying colors. So, that tells us that consistency for this
product might be something to look out for.
STYLE:
This Whirlpool Side by Side refrigerator has a
simplified look that appealed to our test group. We find that
this refrigerator can fit in any number of kitchen styles.
CAPACITY:
It has a 25.6 cubic foot interior which was
more than enough room for most four person families and has an
excellent use of space.
NOTABLE FEATURES: Most
of the features worked well such as the Child
Lockout, EZ Touch Crushed/Cubed Ice Dispenser, PuR Filtration System,
Humidity Controlled Crisper, SpillGuard Glass Shelves, Adjustable
Taller Clear Gallon Door Bins and the Whirlpool Accu-Chill Temperature
Management System. The ice maker water supply tube froze up
on us in our first test, but we might have had a lemon because the
second performed beautifully.
COLORS:
It comes in Black on Black, White on White,
Satina (Stainless look), Biscuit on Biscuit and Stainless steel.
Both of the models we tested were black on black and we
didn't care for the way the Satina looked on this particular unit.
OVERVIEW:
The ED2GHEXNL has a classic design that isn't
overwhelming, but if you're looking for a solid side-by-side
refrigerator that will perform flawlessly for years to come, this is
one model you might want to consider.
STYLE:
The style of this side by side refrigerator is
simple and classic. If you're looking for a more modern look,
this may not be the best choice.
CAPACITY:
It only has a 21.8 cubic foot interior which
almost disqualified it in this category, but it's designed
well and will meet the capacity needs of a family of four.
The freezer is a little tight, but still ample.
NOTABLE
FEATURES: For this price range, it's nice to
have the exterior
water and ice dispenser as they make the entire unit feel like a much
greater overall value. The EZ touch water and ice dispenser
are a nice addition
especially in this price range.
COLORS:
It comes in Black on Black, White on White,
Satina (Stainless look), and Biscuit on Biscuit. For a fridge in this
price range, they usually aren't available in stainless steel models.
But for most families, we don't recommend the stainless.
Why spend 25% more and have the hassle of having to clean it
every five minutes? Consider the satina -- it's easier to
clean and about $200.00 cheaper on average. For this
partcular model, we loved the black on black and Satina.
OVERVIEW:
The GD5NVAXSA is part of the Whirlpool Gold
Refrigerator
line. As far as quality goes, the GD5NVAXSA is at the
top. It's a bit pricier than similar models in the Whirlpool
line, but we've found that most of the refrigerators in the Whirlpool
Gold line are worth the extra money.
STYLE:
This Whirlpool side by side refrigerator is
loaded with looks. It's definitely one of the sleekest
overall of all the Whirlpool side by side models.
CAPACITY:
It has a 25.6 cubic foot interior which was
more than enough room for most four and even five person families.
The space is well configured and ample.
NOTABLE
FEATURES: We loved a number of the features on
this fridge such as the
Fast Fill water filtration system which allows you to fill large
pitchers rather quickly and the in-door Air Cooling system.
COLORS:
This unit comes in Black on Black,
White on White,
Satina (Stainless look), Biscuit on Biscuit and Stainless steel (which
was the model we tested). The stainless (like most stainless)
tended to be suceptible to finerprints, so it often looked dirty.
The Black on Black might be perfect if you have small
children who leave their fingerprints everywhere.
OVERVIEW:
For what you get for your money, we
were quite surprised with this little model. It gives you all
the benefits of the higher end Whirlpool side by side refrigerator
models at well under $1,800.00
CAPACITY:
It has a 21.8 cubic foot interior which is a bit
tight,
but because the interior is so well designed, we really didn't miss the
extra space. The 7.4. cu. ft. freezer was snug, but unless
you've got large freezer items you may not notice the loss of space.
NOTABLE
FEATURES: It comes with the In-Door-Ice ice and
water
dispensing system which allows you to move the ice bin to the door. It
has numerous other features such as Child
Lockout, EZ Touch Crushed/Cubed Ice Dispenser, PuR Filtration System,
Humidity Controlled Crisper, SpillGuard Glass Shelves, Adjustable
Taller Clear Gallon Door Bins and the Whirlpool Accu-Chill Temperature
Management System.
COLORS:
It comes in Black on Black, White on White,
Satina (Stainless look), Biscuit on Biscuit and Stainless steel (which
was the model we tested). The Satina we found to be the best value at
$200 less than the Stainless Steel model, but the black on black was
most attractive.