Buy It For Life
Refrigerators
Updated Dec 02, 2024
Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality refrigerators and the best place to get them.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!
Whirlpool French door bottom freezer 
A reliable French door bottom freezer refrigerator from Whirlpool with internal ice and water dispenser.
- Reliable
- Well-priced
- Includes water dispenser
Available at Lowe's
GE Profile Refrigerator
A higher-end refrigerator option known for being easier to repair and featuring better components.
- Easier to repair
- Better condenser
- Higher-end option
My fridge died a couple years back and my appliance guy recommended GE Profile.
– traven865
– traven865
Our GE Monogram is from 1994 too.
– LotsOfGarlicandEVOO
– LotsOfGarlicandEVOO
That's cool, what's the house history?
– NyssaTheSeaWitch
– NyssaTheSeaWitch
Bosch Refrigerator
Bosch refrigerators are recognized for their reliability and use of advanced technology like dual compressors.
- Reliable
- Advanced technology
- Strong build quality
My parents bought a Bosch and so far it seems pretty good all things considered.
– kilroy-was-here-2543
– kilroy-was-here-2543
Definitely the best fridge I have ever had.
– eviveiro
– eviveiro
Bosch doesn't have the same shareholder nonsense so seems to maintain quality.
– BoJackhorseman
– BoJackhorseman
Sub-Zero Refrigerator
A premium, built-to-last refrigerator, known for its commercial-grade quality and ease of maintenance.
- Commercial-grade
- Built to last
- Premium quality
Yes subzero is the true BIFL refrigerator. Commercial restaurant quality fridge for your home.
– bush_did_911_420_69
– bush_did_911_420_69
My 1988 Sub-Zero says hi.
– DRARCOX
– DRARCOX
My 1988 Amana thinks your Sub Zero is kinda cute.
– harriedteacher
– harriedteacher
Available at www.subzero-wolf.com
Sources:
Apparently all refrigerators are terrible now, what would you even recommend getting?
Best brand of refrigerators for no issues / longest life?
1934 Chicago mansion still has its original Jewett custom built-in refrigerator
This Sears Kenmore “Coldspot” refrigerator has been chugging along since 2004.
Apparently all refrigerators are terrible now, what would you even recommend getting?
Best brand of refrigerators for no issues / longest life?
1934 Chicago mansion still has its original Jewett custom built-in refrigerator
This Sears Kenmore “Coldspot” refrigerator has been chugging along since 2004.
– Sneaklefritz
– Mx772
– Time_Structure7420