HELP!

We need a fridge that is no more than 25" wide and about 11 cubic feet. We can't find anything but 2 GE models that have gotten slammed by individual reviews (not on CU's site). CU's site turns up ZERO tests on fridge's of this size.

Can anyone point me to a reliable narrow fridge?

THANK YOU!

I had this design problem when I was drawing up a plan for a friends kitchen.

There used to be an imported model from Europe called Conserv. I believe Samsung also made a "tall & skinny" model, but I don't know if it's still around.

compactappliance.com is a good place to start your search.

Unfortunately you're probably not going to find much reliability data, so I'd focus on energy efficiency, local availability, warranty, etc.

Available at sears canada ,Inglis model ITP10430  white only

We have a LG LRBP 1031.

It is about 24" wide with a bottom freezer. It's about 10 sq ft. It has served us very well.

 

Good luck

Investigate Liebherr - pricey, but very roomy for the narrow size and long considered one of Europe's best. 

Hello Kay -

I don't know if you're still looking for a refrigerator with those specifications - but I would recommend the Danby DAR1102.  It comes in white and black, is 11 cubic feet, and is 23 5/8" wide.  Danby is a Canadian company and makes a lot of smaller refrigeration product for the US.  It comes with a 1 year full, 5 years parts warranty.

http://www.danby.com/product.asp?cod_prod=DAR1102W&code=0001&col=2&sel=0#features

Hope this helps.  I enjoy helping people when work is slow on snowy Saturdays.

Joe Vande Slunt
Silica Appliance
jvs@silicaappliance.com

I think Conserv, which someone mentioned, has been replaced by Summit. Its a 24 inch with 11 cu. ft. We're looking into purchasing the 27.5 inch version for the same reasons, and from the research we've already done with Home Depot and other chains it will definitely be a special order item. The nice thing about them is they are super energy efficient from what I've read. An Energy star rating means it uses 15% less energy than normal. These apparently use up to 26% less, depending on the model.

http://www.summitappliance.com/locate.php

Hi Susanna, I have been looking at the Summit frig because of its size. However, when I went to Lowe's (recommended as one of the places to purchase by Summit) to order, they made remarks that they no longer would order it because of servicing problems. I can't find anything about Summit on this site and I would sure like to have some more info before about it. Have you read any reports about Summit?

I appreciate any info you have!
Thanks,
Andrea

Check out the Northland 24" 14.9 cu ft total. 10.2 cu ft refrigerator. Pricy, but excellent quality. very well designed to maximize interior space.

Hi Arzou,
I've seen mixed reviews on the LG LRBP 1031.  How long have you had yours, any issues since your recommendation?

Thanks
Katie

Kathryn,

   If you're talking about the 36" LG cabinet depth french door bottom freezer refrigerator, sorry I don't have the number, the refrigerator is at a different residence.  I've owned one for about a year and so far its fine.  I got a supper deal on it and it matches my pro line Viking stoves perfectly.  I read that it's not very efficient and that it breakes down a lot, but so far so good I've had no problems.

   Mine doesn't have ice or water through the door, because I didn't want it.  They either break or look dirty over time.

   Since the average built-in refrigerator/freezer costs about $7,000, this one is good enough.

I need a shorter fridge. My opening is 65 1/4 inches. All the models made today seem to be taller and narrower. I can't do any cutting on the cabinets above,so I'm trying to find a 65 or shorter model without losing too much cubic inches...I'd apppreciate any help.

Thanks

Hello  . . .

Your "challenge" might well be much WORSE than you believe!

There must be adequate space or clearance at the top above the icebox casing to allow for the mandatory air cooling / ventilation . . . . these aren't "frost free" by magic or osmosis!

Certainly, NO sales person will ever mention this - it will directly cause lost sales! But, read the manual or go to the Maker's web & download it.

Essentially any model that you DO manage to find which is sufficiently-short to allow for ventilation & go there WILL be of necessity a mini-apartment one, for sure!

Get some quotes - - bite the bullet - - REMOVE those upper cabinets totally - - these are only ornamental anyway. No 'fancy cabinet maker' needed at all - - most WILL be behind that new icebox & Spackle + texture hides TONS of scars.

& then - go shopping, without any restriction!

everett

You can find several 16.5 cubic ft. refrigerators that will fit your space. I had the same problem and this worked for me.