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Originally Posted by jencar98

We bought our current one (Frigidaire, side by side, water/ice in door) new 13 years ago and it's worked fine for the most part. The ice maker portion quit working a few years back and even though dh knows how to fix it, he doesn't want to hassle with it (I guess ) So, we've been using trays or buying ice.

I really don't like the water from the door though - it can be a constant mess to keep clean, splattering on the floor, all over the front of the fridge and in the little tray. The filter has to be replaced often and even though dh knows how to change it out...it is kind of like the ice maker - it doesn't get taken care of, so we end up using tap water.

I think it's easier to access items in a side by side versus a freezer in the bottom. But then I've not seen newer models so maybe the designs have changed.

The one things I wish we would have bought a larger size and will with our next one. During holidays or family gatherings I run out of room quickly!

Originally Posted by Maximo

My Kenmore (Sears) side-by-side refrigerator is closing in on 20 years (previous owner installed) and everything still works and looks good. I installed a matching Kenmore gas range -- it looks and cooks like something that cost 3 times as much.

The staff at two appliance stores advised to me to avoid KitchenAid. They said that the brand has the highest rate of returns and complaints. I was disappointed because their products are really good looking.

Thank You Archie, Jencar98 and Maximo

Hmm - my current frig doesn't have the ice/water in the door either and I just wanted it for the easier access but now that you mention it - my Mom has it in the door and yes, it does drip. ugh! Plus she just had to replace the plactic thing that you press against to get the water!

I've always had Kenmore and while I know it's just whatever they buy and put the name on - I've always had them last a LONG time. I had my previous washer/dryer for 10 yrs but left it when we moved but I bought the exact same set here and it's still going after 12 yrs.

I thought the side by side w/ bottom freezer looked nice because of the way the shelves were in the frig. I've seen where they had a large pull out shelf at the bottom (of the frig) where you could put food trays - loved it!

We have a freezer in the garage so maybe I'll look at the side/side bottom frez without the water/ice in the door. I wonder if they make the side/side with the freezer on top?

Oh, do you think there are more problems with the stainless steel? I've always had the white textured ones.