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Updated May 24, 2024

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Buy it for life: the most durable fridges,
according to r/BuyItForLife on Reddit —
recommended by people who have owned them for years. How we pick.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!

Bosch 800 Series Most Loved Badge

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High-end fridge known for its dual compressors and overall good reputation.

Mentioned 15 times in the threads we read

  • Dual compressors
  • Good reputation
  • Can find deals on black friday
Scratch and Dent and/or Black Friday sales should get an 800 series around your budget.
– nepbug Reddit comment
I've seen a few people recommend the high tier Bosch as it has two different compressors.
– Sneaklefritz Reddit comment
High end Bosch have separate fridge and freezer compressors which should make it last longer.
– PenFifteen1 Reddit comment
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GE Profile

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Reliable fridge often recommended for its ease of repair and superior condenser.

Mentioned 10 times in the threads we read

  • Ease of repair
  • Superior condenser
  • Reliable
My appliance guy recommended GE Profile. LG and Samsung he actively recommended against.
– traven865 Reddit comment
The house I currently have came with GE appliances from 1997, and they're still going strong.
– IrishHonkey Reddit comment
I've had no issues with my GE Profile for years.
– passionatelatino Reddit comment
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Whirlpool French Door Bottom Freezer Most Loved Badge

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Basic, no-frill fridge known for its reliability and affordability.

Mentioned 13 times in the threads we read

  • Reliability
  • Affordability
  • Basic features
My wife and I currently have a Whirlpool, French door bottom freezer with internal ice and water and are happy with it.
– Sneaklefritz Reddit comment
Bought the most basic Whirlpool that would fit in the small space.
– LotsOfGarlicandEVOO Reddit comment
The Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ should be a good one for that if you don’t want to look it up.
– billythygoat Reddit comment

Available at Costco

Fisher and Paykel

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Reliable fridge often recommended for its high-quality construction and good customer satisfaction.

Mentioned 5 times in the threads we read

  • High-quality construction
  • Good customer satisfaction
  • Reliable
We got a Fisher-Paykel and it has 100% been absolutely amazing!
– lehcarlies Reddit comment
It keeps our water pitcher and other drinks nice and cold.
– lehcarlies Reddit comment
We elected to forego the ice maker and water dispenser.
– lehcarlies Reddit comment
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GE Fridge Basic Model

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Simple, no-frill fridge known for its loud operation but long-term reliability.

Mentioned 8 times in the threads we read

  • Long-term reliability
  • No-frill
  • Basic
I have a cheap no frill GE and I’ve no doubt it will work for a long time.
– omgitskae Reddit comment
My wife and I currently have a Whirlpool, French door bottom freezer with internal ice and water and are happy with it.
– Sneaklefritz Reddit comment
My GE is still working after many years.
– west_desert_dweller Reddit comment

Available at Lowe's

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Sources:
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