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Samsung Bespoke Fridge -vs- Fisher & Paykel Series 7

last year

I am debating between the Fisher & Paykel Series 7 16.8 Cu Ft. Panel Ready French Door Refrigerator and the Samsung Bespoke 23 Cu Ft. French Door Refrigerator. Both are counter depth.

If you have/had either of these fridges, or if you have/had any F&P or Samsung fridge, I would love your feedback on its Reliability. (Our appliance store salesperson is pushing us toward F&P, but I've read a few reviews that have made me hesitant.)

Thanks!

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likestonehomes

last year

We looked at the Samsung, but too many issues. even contacted indepemdent appliance repair folk, who advised to stay clear of Samsung. We will go with Fisher playkel.

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Jeffrey R. Grenz, General Contractor
last year
Samsung has had some issues, but surprised to fee a retired electrician friend replace their old Samsung with new until I saw the "10 year warranty" sticker.

Also keep in mind that cabinet panels can add a lot of $$ sometimes >$1000 plus special handles & installation.... but I really like them.
chinacatpeekin
last year
It’s not paneled, but I have had two F&P refrigerators, and would absolutely choose one again. The first lasted 11 years without a single problem, and I only replaced it because I was renovating and needed a different size.
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@Jeffrey R. Grenz, General Contractor: "Also keep in mind that cabinet panels can add a lot of $$ sometimes >$1000"

Samsung panel prices vary based on the size which is a function of door size. However, one can save about $1000 (excluding panels) by buying the Samsung RF23BB8600AP instead of the Samsung RF23A9675AP. Samsung writes, "It is best to get help from a professional repair engineer when replacing or installing door panels" but it looks DIYable to me (instructions).
Joey T
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I have the Samsung Bespoke fridge with glass panels. No issues yet. I will report back if any gremlins appear.
L W
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I ended up going with a Bosch fridge in the end. FP for my other appliances
Keen B
last year
I have had a Samsung Flex with family hub computer in door for about 5-6 years (not sure...whatever their first year they came out), and I have loved it. I needed the extra fridge space. Only issue we have suffered is the in-fridge icemaker, but I see this is pretty common problem in all brands of in-fridge ice, not just the Samsungs. All the new models of french door fridges, across brands stick ice in freezer now.

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