Originally Posted by Zippee

Looks just like our Maytag-probably came out of the same factory. Makes a little noise when it gives birth to a new batch of ice cubes, otherwise it's a great fridge.

You'll be happy.

Originally Posted by soopa

Yep, I have the Maytag. It's the same as the KitchenAid. Both are made by Amana.

Originally Posted by jcl_cls01

Soopa,

Do you know which brands are the made by the same manufacturer? I'm curious to know the price differences in the refrigerators even though they are the same internally.

Originally Posted by soopa

Most fridge doors are zero clearance, even if not, your doors will always extend beyond the depth of the opening... even with cabinet depth.

(Unless of course you're going with an integrated or built-in... but I know you're not)

You'll be fine with 36x71. It's standard opening size... as seen here...



That's a 36x72" opening on the dot. The counter-depth fridge fits like a glove (except theres TOO much room at the top that needs to be closed with fillers).

Definately go with bottom freezer, and french door style if you can. It's a very efficient design. As you said, it's far more convenient to have frequently used items like fruits, vegetables, and drinks at eye level versus your maybe once a day frozen goods.

Side by side will give you the best of both worlds in that respect, but the freezers have no room for anything... ESPECIALLY in counter depth models.

Originally Posted by PHUNBALL

What fridge is that? I am looking for that style in a counter depth for the new house, but can't seem to locate one... All of our other appliances will be GE Monogram, but the only thing they have similar to that is a side by side or built in...

Originally Posted by fdl

Did you read through the thread?

Soopa's got a Maytag.

FYI, GE doesnt make a counter depth french-door fridge.

Originally Posted by fdl

Well, I ended up returned the GE fridge. It got scratched on delivery and i just couldnt deal with its large depth. So I went with this beast. It was significantly more money but so far so good.

http://www.kitchenaid.ca/en/Products/KBFA20ERSS.html

Originally Posted by Ashburner

Damn... why is it so much more expensive?

Originally Posted by fdl

Because its counter depth. For whatever reason, going counter depth increases the price significantly. At least thats the case with the french door fridges.