Refrigerators are possibly among the biggest items - as well as the biggest investments - in your kitchen. Its looks will define the looks of the whole room, while its functionalities will have a substantial footprint on how you spend your time in your kitchen and around.
Stainless steel refrigerators are among the most popular options due to their clean but modern looking designs, and the versatility their grey tones come with.
While certainly a big cost, once you pick a refrigerator, you are likely to live with your choice for a number of years to come. To help you make the best choice we have collected the best options you can find on the market in 2021.
Whirlpool 33 Inch Stainless Steel Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
The WRB322DMB 22 Cubic feet Energy Star Qualified Bottom-Freezer refrigerator with freezer drawer is designed to suit your lifestyle much better than you'd expect from any refrigerator. Storage temperatures are taken care of by the Accu-Chill temperature management system, which activates the compressor when necessary, and only when necessary, with the help of built-in sensors.
Another great feat is the SpillGuard glass shelf, which prevents spilling, making cleaning the fridge a lot less painful.
The built-in Freshflow functionality is designed to keep your veggies fresh: it removes the ethylene gas from the fridge that causes the spoilage in the first place
The Deli Drawer can store a lot of meat and cheese, and the humidity is also controlled using built-in sensors all of which create an ideal environment for the food inside the fridge. The Energy Star certification means that the advanced features don't come at an extra cost when it comes to the utilities Finally, the refrigerator's LED lighting ensures that the food inside doesn't only taste good, but it looks great, too.
Samsung 36 Inch Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator
This 25.5 cubic feet Samsung French Door fridge has a filtered water dispenser built-in and keeps food fresh with a technology called Twin Cooling Plus. It doesn't just manage the temperature, but also the humidity of the internal air, keeping perishable food in good shape for longer.
It also has a built-in ice-maker, that produces 4 lbs. of ice daily.
The shelves provide you with extreme flexibility. You can slide them in, flip them up, you can enjoy the extra-large door bins, that also offer their own temperature control.
LED lighting ensures that the food that tastes great, will look great.
A technology called dual-action cooling system locks in the freshness, with keeping freezer air temperatures intact. Ah, and it's beautiful to look at - which is a great addition to a refrigerator, which is likely to be the biggest and central-most item of your kitchen.
LG 30 Inch Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator
LG's 30" French Door Refrigerator offers a 21.8 cubic feet capacity to cater (pun intended) to all your refrigeration needs.
Its technology (named Smart Cooling) is aimed at keeping the air within the refrigerator in ideal conditions for your stored food.
It is based on the refrigerator's quick reactions to temperature fluctuations, such as when you keep the door open to pack in the groceries. Vents will ensure that the temperature does not vary among different areas of the inside.
The fridge comes with a 10-year limited warranty, which is a promising lifespan even for a refrigerator.
If you ever experience an issue with your LG refrigerator, you don't have to worry. Its SmartDiagnosis feature will also help you sort out any potential issues over the phone or with the app on your smartphone.
This LG model is by far the best in energy efficiency, which will likely result in lower energy bills even with all the advanced functionality at use.
Whirlpool 31 Inch Stainless Steel Freestanding All Refrigerator
The Whirlpool WSR57R18DM model has an extra-large internal storage capacity with five shelves, a crisper drawer, and the usual functionalities, like defrost and LED lighting.
There is also a temperature alarm built-in, that notifies you if the refrigerator gets too warm. The alarm is completed with a subtle control system, that allows you to set the storage temperature according to the food you have in the fridge. Temperature is controlled by a convenient and user-friendly panel on the front of the device.
You have three adjustable door bins to use: one for dairy (full-width gallon) and the others for your choosing.
Summit 24 Inch Stainless Steel Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
This Summit Model offers 12.8 cubic feet storage capacity, which is average among similar devices.
The auto-defrost functionality is a must-have when it comes to contemporary refrigerators.
Not so obvious, but not one-of-their kind are the high-temperature alarm, the LED lighting, the child lock, and other functionalities that make this fridge a great choice at its price. It is also
Energy Star certified, meaning that this Summit model is an exceptionally energy-efficient refrigerator. This also means that, due to its efficient design, it uses up to 20 percent less energy than other products in this category.
Due to innovative sensors, this fridge will adjust to your habits, and manage internal temperature accordingly, taking the frequency of door openings, and the amount of food stored into account.
All shelves, including the door storage spaces, are adjustable and customizable to best suit your needs.
The wine shelf is optimized to store bottled beverages (not only wine) conveniently. The crisper drawer controls not only the temperature but also the humidity, aiming to keep your vegetables and fruits fresh for as long as possible.
An extra cold part of this fridge is the slide-out drawer to store meats and other deli items (aptly called ZeroZone Deli Drawer - referring to its low temperature).
The innovative freezer drawer design allows you to take a look at what's inside while keeping the cold in, and keeping the heat out. The fridge will trigger an alarm if the door is left open as well as if the internal temperature gets above a certain level. 1 Year Parts & Labor and 5 Years Compressor Warranty