Does Fisher Paykel french door fridge dispense cold water?

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

I'm considering getting this Fisher Paykel fridge for my small kitchen. One has finally appeared at a "scratch and dent" outlet near me.

https://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/RF170ADUSX4.html

There aren't as many reviews for this brand as there are for brands like KitchenAid/Samsung/LG etc. I just don't love those brands-- to me they seem really hulking, even at counter depth. And I am hoping that by having just water in the door and not ice, that I might avoid some of the problems that plague other models.

I know that the F&P has a different water filter setup than other fridges, and I wondered if the water it dispenses is actually cold? (I prefer cold water with no ice). If there's anyone else who has this model and can offer any up-to-date issues or concerns (and pictures! There are so few real-life pictures out there!), I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thank you!

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rachelleny

6 years ago

I hope you can get an idea of my fridge from the photo - I got the 31" Fisher Paykel with the water in the door & icemaker in the bottom. I love it! The water definitely comes out cold. I also bought it with a slight dent which lowered the price dramatically. I get lots of compliments on it & it seems to hold plenty! I agonized for months over which fridge to get and looked at every fridge between 24" (i.e. liebherr) and 33" (samsung). Hope this helps!

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cs929
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6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Ha, thank you for answering my little orphan thread! :) I was holding my breath when I saw someone responded, because I decided to pull the trigger and mine is being delivered in a few hours! I was afraid you were going to say that the "fridge has been a nightmare, I wish I never bought it....."

Any, it looks great and I'm glad you like it, I hope I like it just as much. Like you, I agonized and then figured that I have to just pull the trigger.
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rachelleny
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I'm sure you will - haven't been on Houzz much since I updated my place. I don't think you'll be sorry - at least I'm not. I really can't say anything bad about it - except make sure you close the french doors properly (the flap on the left door needs to fan out) or you get condensation. That's the only weird thing. Very spacious & quiet & I love, love, love the water dispenser.
cs929
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6 years ago
Well, so far I love it as much as anyone can love an appliance. :) But it hasn't been 24 hours yet. When I've had it for 6 months or a year I may come back and give a more in-depth assessment with pictures. It is so hard finding up-to-date and in-depth reviews of this particular appliance that aren't centered around specific problems. And I looked everywhere.
mrswaves
5 years ago
I know this thread is a little older but wondering how you both like the F&P fridges? We are looking at the 36 inch wide no water model!
cs929
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5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Hi! I have nothing at all to say about my fridge -- which is a good thing! :-) I haven't had to think about it at all since I bought it, other than replacing the water filter (which was simple.) It's quiet, it keeps my food cold, it makes as much ice as I need, and it's nice and bright inside thanks to the LED lighting (my old fridge had a cheap incandescent bulb)

I don't like how mixed up my food gets in the bottom freezer part, but that would be true of any fridge that has a freezer drawer; it's not specific to F&P. Good luck with your purchase!
mrswaves
5 years ago
Thank you!
acaffarelli
4 years ago
Where did you place the water filter? I want this fridge but the instructions say that the water filter is not inside the fridge - needs to be by the water line outside the fridge. Any special tips or tricks?
cs929
Original Author
4 years ago
I thought that the newer versions of this fridge do have the water filter on the inside. You might check to see if this is still an issue.

As for me, the filter is hanging on a wall in my basement utility room. The water connection for the fridge goes through hole in the floor to a pipe in my basement ceiling. So it was easy enough for me to put the filter there. Some people put it under their sink (assuming that's where your water connection to the fridge is.)

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