Best Refrigerator Brands

As humans, we always want the best – it's in our DNA. You don't go into a restaurant and ask what the worst item on the menu is, or ask your barber for the worst haircut that money can buy. It's the same thing with your home appliances; you want something good that will last.

That's why Consumer Reports exists – to help you, the buyer, get the best product for your money. For over 75 years, Consumer Reports has performed extensive in-house testing and research on the world's most popular brands and products in order to separate the good from the bad.

Here are the best refrigerator brands, as determined by them.

• Top Freezer models. These are the traditional refrigerators, with the freezer located atop the fresh food compartment. They are also the cheapest. Consumer Reports states that there are many good models in this category, but the most consistent brands are Frigidaire, Haier, LG, and Kenmore. They recommend avoiding Amana, GE, Maytag, and Whirlpool.

• Bottom Freezer models. The bottom-freezer refrigerator segment has experienced large growth recently, thanks to the rising popularity of French-door and four-door models. Consumer Report's best bottom freezer brands include Amana, Kenmore, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Samsung, and Whirlpool. They also recommend staying away from Electrolux and Frigidaire, which was a recommended brand in the top freezer category.

• Side by Side models. The market for side-by-side refrigerators may be shrinking, but you can still get a high-quality model if you stick with Frigidaire, LG, Maytag, and Samsung. Consumer Reports warns that Amana, Electrolux, GE, Kenmore, and Whirlpool tend to be less consistent, and says to avoid KitchenAid at all costs.

No matter what brand you purchase, there is no guarantee that it won't break down eventually. When that time comes, the repair experts at Speedy Refrigerator Service are just a phone call away. No matter the brand, no matter the model, no matter the configuration – we can fix it! We serve all of Long Island and New York City, call us to schedule your same-day repair at 866-782-9376.