We are considering all the same issues as this poster. Our fridge will be on the far left of the row of cabinets in a galley kitchen, so it seems that opening a single door left-hinge fridge will be more convenient than an FD. I also am very concerned about energy efficiency and durability, so I have some questions about how well the FD models will seal long term. I have no interest in throwing my $2000 fridge out in 5 years! We did find a GE model that seems to fit the bill: PDCS1NBWLSS GE Profile Energy Star 21.1 Cu. Ft. Stainless Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator - Left Hinged. We have not bought this yet but are still shopping around. We want a modest sized one like this (again to avoid wasting energy for space we rarely need), but there may be something similar in a larger size. Good hunting! Good luck!

mtbgirl: Does that "mtb" stand for mountain bike?? We're big mtb'ers here! Hmmmm...the Samsung thing. The 29 CF FD got the JD Powers award for four years in a row. Its gotten alot of raves on this forum, I believe. Its not the one Im looking at but I've heard a lot of positive things about Samsung refrigerators. Now, Ive also heard some negative but the thing is, is that I read ALOT of reviews of brands that are in my price range (GE Profile, Samsung, Whirlpool) and there is so much positive/negative on them all that its really hard to make a decision. You find a brand that gets a LOT of positive reviews and just about make up your mind but then all of a sudden come across three or four negatives and-BAM-your decision is blown out of the water. I did look at Consumer Reports (which I know doesnt hold a lot of weight on this forum) and the Samsung was rated 4th, so..... Now, about Warehouse Discount Center....the thought of purchasing an appliance online scares me but if I could save that much money then I'd consider it. Have you ordered from them? Are they legit? Thanks for all of your input!

We have the KA CD 25 sq ft. side by side ref. It has performed very well except that the icemaker periodically will stop working. The fill tube that comes from the top of the freezer will freeze up, stopping the flow of water. I give it a squeeze with the pliers (it is a rubber tube) and it starts working again. Have had 2 service calls for this problem in 2 years. Too many for a $2100.00 ref. Other that that it is fine. Maintains temp fine, shelf space is great, etc. We have GE monogram rangetop and oven. It looks like the burners on the GE Cafe line are similar to the monogram burners, but the output on the Cafe line is less. I don't know about profile. A couple of the profile ovens seem to have the same specs as Monogram, but cost less. Or at least that was the case 2 years ago when I built the house. My opinion is that either brand will be fine. Buy the specs and the style you like and enjoy.

I was lusting after the Liebherr FD for a long time and I still think the huge produce drawers in that fridge are awesome. However, when it came to the crunch I found that the fridge was just too tall for me and I really didn't like the full width shelves (prefer split ones you can move independently on each side). I was also not impressed with the freezer space, but perhaps that would have been fine in practice. Moreoever, stainless would have been a compromise for me because I actually wanted a white fridge - obviously I'm in a minority there though :). With all these factors I decided that the KA Architect 72" tall counter depth FD was the one for me (no exterior water/ice - just the interior). At the time it had an upgraded interior vs the shorter model although it was quite a bit more expensive than the shorter model. I am not convinced the upgrades are worth the extra money but I wanted a fridge that was not going to annoy me so I got it anyway. Mine is in a freestanding application, no cabinetry, and that also negated the need for a truly flush unit, although I did want CD. I have had it for ca 18 months and so far it has been great with no problems. The only thing I would change is to eliminate the water dispenser: I do not use it and the water tastes like hell (plastic). The deli drawer also seems a bit flimsy but I guess it could be replaced if it breaks. I also thought they were a bit skimpy on the door bins and I bought a couple of extra online. I do love the ice maker though, having never had a fridge that made ice before this is an incredible luxury for us, and I am happy with it down in the freezer. I have a CSA farm share so have to store a ton of produce. I find that the "green bags" do a great job and I can store them on the bottom shelf above the deli drawer so that makes up for the smaller produce drawers. Good luck!