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Do you like your french door fridge?

14 years ago

I am debating between a french door versus a single door. Both have a bottom freezer. I like being able to see everything when I'm opening a fridge, but haven't had a french door before to compare. Are there things I should be aware of before purchasing one versus the other?

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theanimala
14 years ago
If you don't need the smaller door because of a small space like an island behind you I think a single door would be better. We got french door, and we really like it, but it was more about appearance than function.
beachlily z9a
14 years ago
I replaced my black single door with a stainless french door. Love the french door! The french door makes the food much easier to see because fresh food is at eye level, and it's surface adds a bright spot in a dark corner.
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These comments are so helpful, thanks! I think now I am reassured we will be OK with the dispenser inside the fridge. I am surprised no one has mentioned that you are leaving the fridge door open, letting cold air escape, as you fill a glass with water, so I guess it's not much of an energy loss. Mountaineergirl, we aren't so young, but we "play-acted" at the store scooping ice, and we felt fine with it. Even have our ice scoop picked out (the Oxo, looks awesome) :)) Now to pick the fridge - Whirlpool vs. Kitchenaid (we know they are the same company) vs. Samsung vs. Electrolux. DH loves the look of the Electrolux, but the online reviews are appalling. All I ask is that the icemaker is in the freezer section, not the fridge section. But many french door fridges have the icemaker in the fridge section.
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country_smile
14 years ago
We like ours but in my opinion a single door is probably more convenient if you have the space. We bought our french door because we like the looks better than a single door. (same as "theanimala") There were no space issues that required us to buy the french door.

I usually know which door to open to get what I want because I am the one that puts things away but my family members tend to open both doors. Not a problem, just different than a single door.

In our experience, it's easier for a door to stay slightly ajar on french doors than on a single door model. There is an alarm on the left door that goes off if it is not closed completely, but it only sounds after 2 minutes or so.

Having said that, I'd probably buy the FD again if given the chance.

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