Best Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Overall:
Bottom freezer models are actually quite different from French door designed refrigerators. Looking around the web, you wouldn't believe it as the two are categorized as one or both. But as an appliance reviewer, and as a fan of the bottom freezer style, I've always tried to make the difference known. French doors have two doors, while bottom freezers have just one, larger door.
It may sound simple, but it means the world of difference in build, quality and design. One large door creates a much cleaner surface, and many people prefer the less cluttered design as compared to a French door model. The following list is composed of the best bottom freezer models, as determined by capacity, design, quality and price.
LG LDC22720ST 22.4 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator
Blending an excellent bottom freezer model with a reasonable price tag, LG has everything you need to both look great and operate easily. With 22.4 cubic feet of space, tempered glass shelves and LG's design-a-door option all make this a top consideration. Read Full Review »
Samsung RB215AC 19.7 Cu. Ft. Capacity Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator
Samsung packs plenty of features into the RB215AC, including a twin cooling system and premium LED lighting. Yet, all of these features come in at a reasonable price, an incredible win for the smart shopper. Read Full Review »
KitchenAid Architect Series II KBRS22KW 21.9 cu. ft. Capacity Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator
With fine, higher-end build quality, KitchenAids Architect series is known to be among the best. This refrigerator is just the start of the series, and showcases just how brilliant they can be. Read Full Review »
Maytag MBF2258XE 21.9 Cu Ft Refrigerator
Maytag scores an excellent, eco-conscious model with the MBF2258XE. In addition to its Energy Star ratings, the refrigerator costs less upfront, and will save you a lot more in the long run thanks to its low energy need. Read Full Review »
General Electric GDSC0KCX 20.2 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator
Featuring excellent GE quality and style, the GDSC0KCX comes with a reasonable price tag. Fans of the brand will love all it has to offer. Read Full Review »
Best High End Bottom Freezer Refrigerator:
High-end bottom freezer refrigerators are actually pretty affordable when compared to some of their French door counterparts. Thankfully, French door has stolen the spotlight for the last five years or so, leaving the bottom freezer refrigerators (even the high-end models) to be more reasonably priced. in my opinion, the bottom freezer models are much better looking. They combine tons of space, excellent features and top it all off with a very clean look from edge to edge. French door equivalents tend to be cluttered with handles and multiple openings, but little matches the full modern class of a bottom freezer.
These are the absolute best models on the planet. When celebrities, billionaires, and world-class chefs fill their kitchens, they choose from these brand names and models. They've been selected based on their capacity, quality, design, features and long-term quality, a separate category all together. These are the best bottom freezer refrigerators the world has to offer.
Viking Professional Series VCBB5361RX Refrigerator
Coming from one of the best appliance manufacturers around, this Viking Professional Series maintains the title of top quality in the industry. For it's class, appeal and building craft, it easily walks away with overall best. Read Full Review »
Sub-Zero BI36UG Refrigerator
The full preview window made of tempered glass steals attention and cements top placement for this model from Sub-Zero. Made of the highest quality, the design work is impeccable and Sub-Zero is so confident in their product, they even offer a 12-year warranty. Read Full Review »
Liebherr Premium Plus Series HC2060X Refrigerator
Liebherr's doubles everything of value in this model, offering two freezer doors on the aesthetics side, and a double compressor on the inside. Flawless in its execution, it's a top quality appliance. Read Full Review »
Thermador Freedom Collection T36BB8X0SS Refrigerator
Coming in a little behind top brands Liebherr and Viking, Thermador tries a bit harder, making for an excellent high-end refrigerator. This model comes with double compressors and theater-style, LED interior lighting for an ultimate high-class experience. Read Full Review »
Heartland Classic Collection 311500L Refrigerator
With one of the best designs, this model from Heartland Classic is mechanically sound on the inside and fantastically styled on the outside. For those looking to express their unique creativity through their kitchen, look no further. Read Full Review »
Best Budget Bottom Freezer Refrigerator:
The truth is, budget bottom freezer refrigerators are a hard item to get your hands on. Bottom freezer refrigerators are already a hard-to-find model, sandwiched in between the extremely popular French door models and the budget friendly top freezer models. That limited popularity leads to less models being purchased, making it harder to find good deals.
However, while it may be hard, it's not impossible to find a good deal on a budget bottom freezer refrigerator. I have sought out and found some of the best, all with the requirement that they come in under $1,000. Well rated, my top five models all have good capacity, capabilities and quality.
GE GBSC0HBX 20.3 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator
With 20 cubic feet and easy to manage settings, it's hard to see why you would pay more for a bottom freezer refrigerator with this fine GE model. It's the budget shoppers dream, very little sacrifice for a great price. Read Full Review »
Whirlpool EB9SHKXVQ White 18.5 Cu Ft Refrigerator
Under the $900 price point, this 2008 hold over from Whirlpool is a fine quality model with plenty to offer. Those five years make quite the price difference, and you sacrifice almost nothing compared to a mid-range refrigerator today. Read Full Review »
Amana ABB1921WEW White 18.5 Cu.Ft Refrigerator
Coming in between $800 and $900, this option from Amana offers a lower scale quality, but decent operation and plenty of space. You can't expect the world at this price level, but you can expect a lot of good years out of this Amana refrigerator. Read Full Review »
Maytag MBF1953YE 18.5 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator
This is the only model on the list that offers a stainless-steel option and meets our price requirements. With 18.5 cubic feet and a Maytag name brand, it's as good as sold. Read Full Review »
LG Electronics LRBP1031T 10 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator
If youre willing to sacrifice a bit of space, this LG model could be perfect for you. Great quality and easy design for under $900. Read Full Review »
- thomas.turk.16
- 5/9/2013
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IG? They have an achiles heel! I have an LG 2 door, sure not the same model as evaluated here, BUT,LG. My LG is the 2 door SXS fridge/freezer. It's big, it's beautiful but it failed twice in 2 years! It worked for 10 months then the temperature probe failed. It was still on guarantee/warranty so I got a new freebie probe plus free labour, lost some food though.... Read More New sensor lasted one year. As it's now out of guarantee/warranty, I paid-up for the new sensor. It took 1 week for LG to reach us, weekend, public holiday, busy etc. but that's NOT the point, The point is one expects a fridge to last 15, 20 or more years, as all neighbours and our previous models did. Sensor is a simple component, BUT it is the 'go/no go' item for the fridge. If the circuit in the small, single, thermo-whatever component of the sensor opens, that signal shuts off the fridge. The tech. didn't know why it would fail/open circuit, nor its name! These sensors are made in Thailand, not by LG, and come from a 'supplier' according to tech. The new sensor looks identical to the first one, so it may be that LG is accepting these failure-prone sensors without changing/upgrading etc. That would be 1 sensor a year, or less if one is unlucky,. It's only guaranteed for 3 months. LG seemed to have plenty of sensors in store! Maybe I'll scour the net for sensors and keep one spare to fit myself now I've seen it done twice. Maybe LG will send me a new sensor for spare? I will never buy an LG fridge again.You wanna buy an LG fridge? Go for it, but don't forget I warned you.. Minimize
- cautious
- 5/6/2011
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Love the down freezer I had before so I want a new one in that style. Are the current "In French doors" the way to go. Does anyone see a disadvantage to them. Side by side gives you two little freezer space I hear. I am older now and not having to bend down sounds great. But what about French doors. Get them or not? Thanks
- momof3
- 8/14/2010
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We were looking at Whirlpool Gold GX5FHTXV Refrigerator. anyone have this model, if so, any comments or love it or hate it?
- Anonymous
- 6/8/2010
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We have a bottom freezer amana and the defrost board keeps going out on it. At 200.00 dollars a crack thats not what I would call a very good frige. Not 2 years old yet.
- Anonymous
- 3/4/2010
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LG problems with repairs. Can't secure parts.Look for a servicable model. Don't buy another "throw-away" appliance.
- Anonymous
- 5/16/2010
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Never again. LG refrigerator unrepairable after 22 months. LG very unreliable and diffgicult.. do not purchase an LG product.
- Anonymous
- 3/2/2010
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all of the above refrigators have multiple problems with their compressors, seals because guesswhat, they are all made by the same manufacture, and their products have consistent problems
especially just after 13 months!!!!, twitter your problems, facebook your problems, call your
local representatives, there has to be someone to complain to for this... Read More manufacture to face up
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- KC
- 8/8/2010
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I bought a GE bottom freezer fridge and am only puzzled as to why there hasn't been a class action law suit about these shoddy products being thrown out there. I will never buy another Sears product as long as I live because their customer service (India) and repairpeople (local) were so incapable of resolution to the problem The repairmen were here time... Read More and time again, they would cancel appointments, show up late, w/o parts and were generally incapable of resolving the problem. My husband has to on a monthly basis take the casing apart, and blow dry the fan or we lose cold air and food. SEARS REFUSED TO REPLACE IT UNDER THE LEMON LAW BECAUSE WE DID NOT MAKE THEIR REPAIR PERSON A BONAFIDE MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. Seriously they had people here at least half a dozen times and that was after cancellations and no shows as well. Every Friday for a period of months we had one guy whose name actually was Ken Moore. I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP. All we wanted was a replacement refrigerator. Until I have some reasonable assurance that I am not replacing this piece of junk with another... I am holding off buying and am using the blow dryer every few weeks. Crazy but true. I have purchased numerous products including a washer dryer and stereo and email Sears everytime I do to let them know they lost me as a customer for life.Whether or not to buy extended warantee is another dilemma. They soak the public pretty well
for such inferior customer disservice. My twenty five year old clunker in the garage looks funky but works fine! Obama can set the entire economy straight I think if he could get Americans back to making appliances that actually work. Minimize
- Anonymous
- 2/23/2010
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BTW the #2 Best Pick (LFX25975ST) had its Energy Star rating revoked after failing the EPA test for energy efficiency. Notice went out to retailer on 1/20/2010.
- Anonymous
- 2/23/2010
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Magnets will not adhere to stainless steel surfaces. That is actually one way to tell if the coating is stainless steel or just painted to simulate the look. I've see magnets on "titanium" surface LG models.As for the swing or pull-out drawer, I recommend the pull-out as with a swing door you will need to kneel in order to see what's in the rear of the freezer.
- Anonymous
- 1/16/2010
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I'm looking at an LG bottom freezer. Am thinking swing door might make viewing of freezer contents easier than a pull-out drawer would.Also, am considering a titanium finish which looks like brushed stainless steel. Salesman told me that magnets won't adhere to titanium. That's OK. Has anyone had any experience with titanium exterior refrigerators?
A... Read More competitor told me that "Titanium" is just a fancy name for aluminum. Is that true? Minimize
- Anonymous
- 11/24/2009
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While searching for a model for our home we spoke with many sales associates. My first choice was the LG, however, a few sales people mentioned that the gasket design of LG french doors is subject to rubbing and has been seen to tear within 15 months of regular family use. This is in comparison to other brands that encorporate a 'smart seal' design... a... Read More bar that rotates in and out of position to lay flat in the space between the doors when they are closed. It rotates flat onto the left door when opened.I would like feedback from others on this topic. Minimize
- typy bukmacherskie
- 8/31/2009
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My favourite one is the LG , desgin and easy to use i thnik i will by one !