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Given all the early Labor Day deals on appliances, now is the perfect time to buy a new refrigerator. If you've never purchased one before, buying your first-ever high-tech fridge from Samsung, LG or other top brands can seem a little intimidating. What's the right size for your family? What refrigerators are considered the best? And are you getting a good deal on your refrigerator purchase?
Let the experts here at CBS Essentials guide you through your new refrigerator purchase -- and oward the best deals on top-rated refrigerator models.
Top products in this article:
Samsung Bespoke four-door french door refrigerator with Family Hub, $2,999 (regularly $4,399)
Samsung smart 4-door Flex refrigerator with Family Hub (counter-depth), $3,599 (regularly $4,699)
LG smart InstaView door-in-door refrigerator, $3,899 (regularly $4,699)
You can purchase a new refrigerator either in-store or online. The best method is always the one that is most convenient for you. If you choose to shop online, we've got a number of top-rated refrigerators for you to shop below.
Here are some key things to consider while shopping for your next refrigerator.
A rule of thumb is that you'll want at least four to six cubic feet of refrigerator space per person in your household. If you're a single person, you might consider a more compact refrigerator (such as a column refrigerator). If you're a family of four (or more), you'll likely need more storage space.
Most kitchen refrigerators are sized between 22 and 29 inches, though you can find larger refrigerators. Samsung, for example, makes a refrigerator with 30 cubic feet of storage space.
Simply put, a counter-depth refrigerator is designed to be flush with your counters for a more built-in look. A standard- or full-depth refrigerator will protrude past your countertops, but offer your family more space for groceries.
You'll want to take measurements of your existing space before buying to ensure your new refrigerator will fit.
We've found a variety of these top-rated kitchen appliances on sale now with all the impressive features you could want, including touch screens, smart capabilities, ice makers, water dispensers, adjustable shelves, storage space, interior cameras, LED lighting, temperature control and more.
Different refrigerator brands offer a variety of refrigerator features. Even within a brand, features can vary by model. Before you buy a new refrigerator, take stock of what refrigerator features are important to you. Are you looking for a refrigerator with temperature-controlled drawers? Or perhaps you want a smart fridge with a touch screen .
Just remember: The more advanced features your refrigerator has, the higher the cost.
(Need some help? These are the best refrigerator features in 2022. )
Ice makers are great, but you need to have a water hookup in your kitchen. If you have a water hookup and think you'll enjoy adding ice to your drinks with the push of a button, it's probably worth it. There are refrigerators that can even produce craft ice (different kinds of ice such as crushed, cubed and round).
No hookup? No problem. We found refrigerators with tons of freezer space for extra ice trays. You can also buy a countertop ice maker. They're an excellent convenience for larger families, and for entertaining. You can find countertop ice makers on Amazon for under $100.
We've found the best refrigerator deals on top-rated refrigerator models that you can shop right now. We've included refrigerators only with a four-star rating or higher. (Note: We do not consider incentivized or paid reviews in our research.)
Our bestselling Samsung refrigerator is $1,400 off right now at Samsung.
The spacious 29-cubic-foot fridge features Samsung's Family Hub. The smart fridge feature can control your phone, computer, TV, smart doorbell, Nest thermostat and Samsung home appliances. It can share photos, stream music and more. The Family Hub feature lets you see inside your fridge from anywhere (via your connected device), search recipes based on what you have on hand, plan weekly meals and even send cooking instructions to your Samsung smart oven .
Like all Bespoke Samsung refrigerators, this Samsung refrigerator's exterior is totally customizable. Choose from a variety of refrigerator panel colors and finishes.
Samsung Bespoke four-door french door refrigerator with Family Hub, $2,999 (regularly $4,399)
The Samsung Bespoke four-door, french-door refrigerator is $1,000 off right now.
This 4.7-star-rated Samsung refrigerator can be customized with colored panels. The home appliance features a built-in water pitcher that automatically refills with filtered water. This 29-cubic-foot refrigerator includes a spacious middle drawer with an independent customizable temperature setting.
This Samsung fridge does not come with Samsung's Family Hub, but it does feature Wi-Fi connectivity. It can be controlled remotely via the Samsung SmartThings App when downloaded to your smartphone.
Samsung Bespoke four-door french door refrigerator (29 cu ft.), $2,299 (regularly $3,299)
This 4.6-star-rated Samsung refrigerator features a beverage center that gives you water in two different ways: You can choose from an internal dispenser, or you can use the built-in pitcher that automatically refills. There's even an option to infuse a flavor.
"This design is brilliant," wrote a Samsung customer. "Each door is small enough to open. There are no handles, which makes it being against the wall so much easier. There's no ice maker on the left side of the door to hinder how much you can see on the left side.
"Opening it at a 90-degree angle is all you need to do everything that you need. It's completely flat which makes opening it to the wall so much easier (if you notice a lot of fridges are domed at the front which does not give you space to open door against the wall)."
Samsung smart 4-door Flex refrigerator with Family Hub (23 cu ft., counter-depth), $3,599 (regularly $4,699)
Need more space? Samsung is offering the full-depth version of this refrigerator for the same price.
Samsung smart 4-door Flex refrigerator with Family Hub (29 cu ft., full-depth), $3,599 (regularly $4,599)
This 27.3-cubic-foot Samsung touchscreen refrigerator with Family Hub has been rated 4.7 stars. The home appliance is fingerprint-resistant, includes an in-door ice maker and all-around cooling and multi-vent technology for even air circulation.
Samsung smart side-by-side refrigerator with Family Hub (27.3 cu ft.), $1,799 (regularly $2,166)
Best Buy is basically offering the same deal on this Samsung fridge. A Best Buy customer described the refrigerator as a "high-tech appliance for the modern home."
"Very roomy and user friendly, I was able to set up the Family Hub, upload photos and customize the screen right from the fridge. The stainless steel matches my other appliances by Samsung (range/air fryer)," the customer wrote.
Samsung smart side-by-side refrigerator with Family Hub, $1,800 (reduced from $2,166)
This slim, 11.4-cubic-foot refrigerator is a great option for small spaces such as a studio apartment, kitchenette or garage. This unique appliance can run at fridge or freezer temperatures to best suit your food storage needs. It features a reversible door.
Choose from finishes in white, gray or navy glass.
This 4.7-star-rated refrigerator comes with a 100-day, risk-free trial. Delivery is free when you order directly from Samsung.
Samsung Bespoke Flex Column refrigerator (11.4 cu ft.), $999 (reduced from $1,400)
This 4.4-star-rated refrigerator will show you what's inside, without letting out all the cold air. The LG smart InstaView door-in-door refrigerator features a tinted glass panel that illuminates when you knock on it, displaying what's in side.
This smart fridge dispenses water, cubed ice and crushed ice and includes a temperature-controlled middle drawer that features five temperature settings, including freeze.
LG smart InstaView door-in-door refrigerator (23 cu ft.), $3,899 (regularly $4,699)
This fingerprint-proof and smudge-resistant refrigerator has a 4.6-star rating.
This counter-depth fridge measures 22-cubic-feet. The home appliance dispenses ice from a slim ice maker, which LG claims helps to provides more shelf space and more space for door bins.
LG smart counter-depth double freezer refrigerator (22 cu ft.), $3,149 (regularly $3,499)
This 4.6-star-rated side-by-side refrigerator is $294 off right now.
The 23-cubic-foot fridge has tons of positive reviews about its wide amount of storage space. Like the refrigerator listed before it, this model also dispenses ice from a space-saving slim ice maker. However, this sleek-looking fridge features LG's fingerprint-proof Smooth Touch dispenser. Instead of having to hit a button or a level, this beverage feature pours filtered water and ice into your cup with just a light touch.
LG side-by-side counter-depth refrigerator (23 cu ft.), $1,649 (regularly $1,943)
First published on August 26, 2022 / 3:14 PM
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