Consumer Reports has Samsung as by far their lowest rated refrigerator brand, giving them a 52 with the next lowest being Frigidaire's 58. LG is their highest rated brand with a 75, and even Consumer Reports states that's surprising due to their past compressor issues, but those issues do seem to be in the past. Yale Appliance has a series of videos on Youtube and they service what the sell, and they've rated LG as the brand with the fewest services calls percentage wise the past couple years. Answer from davesaub on reddit.com
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Best Refrigerators of 2026 - Consumer Reports
These are the best refrigerators you can buy right now, from Bosch, GE, LG, Miele, Samsung, Sub-Zero, and Whirlpool, according to CR’s exclusive tests.
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r/Appliances on Reddit: Is Consumer Reports full of crap for refrigerators?
September 5, 2024 -

For years, I've used Consumer Reports recommendations to filter from the universe down to a few models, whether I'm looking for a car or appliance. However, their top scoring fridges are consistently LG or Samsung, which have a terrible reputation on this sub. I was considering some LG top or bottom fridges as they show CR's highest "reliability" ratings, but then a neighbor asked if I wanted a free LG fridge filter, because it doesn't fit his new fridge and NONE of his kids have an LG fridge old enough for it to still fit. That an entire family tree's refrigerators crapped out within the last couple years was enough to anecdotally convince me. So, what gives? Is CR worthless now?

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Refrigerators. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. - Bogleheads.org
Top freezers use less energy and have more space than French door refrigerators, but people don't like top freezers anymore. Refrigerators are sold on their exterior volume, but Consumer Reports measured their interior capacity: https://www.consumerreports.org/refrige ... More on bogleheads.org
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Is Consumer Reports full of crap for refrigerators?
Consumer Reports has Samsung as by far their lowest rated refrigerator brand, giving them a 52 with the next lowest being Frigidaire's 58. LG is their highest rated brand with a 75, and even Consumer Reports states that's surprising due to their past compressor issues, but those issues do seem to be in the past. Yale Appliance has a series of videos on Youtube and they service what the sell, and they've rated LG as the brand with the fewest services calls percentage wise the past couple years. More on reddit.com
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8 Best French-Door Refrigerators of 2026, Lab-Tested by Our Experts - Consumer Reports
Those results for most and least reliable refrigerator brands also reveal that Kenmore and LG French-doors are more prone to having compressors that break or are faulty than competing brands. Regardless of those issues, you will see many LG French-doors at the top of our ratings, and our members still report them to be more reliable than many other brands in our survey.
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Refrigerators - Consumer Reports
By Feature Best Energy-Efficient Refrigerators Best Refrigerators Without a Water Dispenser or Icemaker · We rate and review more than 260 of the most popular models to help you find a fridge that suits your lifestyle. ... A new refrigerator is a major purchase that will be a part of your kitchen for a decade or longer.
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Refrigerator Ratings & Reviews - Consumer Reports
No one tests refrigerators like we do. Get ratings, pricing, and performance for all the latest models based on the features you care about.
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3 Best Mini Fridges of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed - Consumer Reports
1 week ago - Consumer Reports' tests find that while even the best mini fridges are energy hogs, there are some worthy options made by Arctic King, Danby, and Frigidaire.
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Looking For A New Fridge? Here's 2025's Most Reliable Brand, Based On Reviews - House Digest
September 11, 2025 - If you want the most reliable brand of refrigerator in 2025, our research shows that Fisher & Paykel leads the pack. Consumer Reports has put together a list of the most reliable kitchen appliance brands, and Fisher & Paykel ranked the highest ...
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7 Best Built-In Refrigerators of 2026, Lab-Tested By Our Experts - Consumer Reports
The best built-in refrigerators from CR's extensive lab tests include models from Bosch, Sub-Zero, and Thermador. These models sit flush with kitchen cabinets.
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Choose the Right Refrigerator for Your Kitchen - Consumer Reports
October 20, 2025 - The refrigerator brands in the survey include Frigidaire, GE, Kenmore, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Samsung, and Whirlpool. The results revealed that 33 percent of all refrigerators require repairs by the end of their fifth year of ownership, making ...
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Refrigerators. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. - Bogleheads.org
My Samsung is having problems and ... got high ratings- not any more. Wirecutter (NYT) and others report LG has the highest consumer satisfaction index, and is Wirecutter's choice, followed by GE and Whirlpool....
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6 Best Side-by-Side Refrigerators of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed - Consumer Reports
Below, check out the top-rated ... side-by-side refrigerator brands with recommended models in our ratings include Forno, GE, LG, and Whirlpool....
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Good Housekeeping
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7 Best Refrigerators of 2025
November 10, 2025 - LG is one of the most trusted names in refrigeration, consistently earning top marks in our Lab tests and consumer surveys. It’s a brand known for reliability and innovation, and we’ve had long-term success with several LG fridges in our test kitchen over the years.
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Consumer Reports Best Refrigerator Brands: Insights for Smart Buyers - Smart.DHgate – Trusted Buying Guides for Global Shoppers
November 9, 2025 - When accuracy meets clarity, knowing the consumer reports best refrigerator brands helps you score a solid choice without second-guessing. Starting at just
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The 6 Best Refrigerator Brands of 2026 - RTINGS.com
November 17, 2025 - Brands Refrigerators Counter-Depth French Door Side-By-Side · Tools · Compare NEW Results Table Tool Review List Review Index Graph Service Coverage Map Custom Ratings ·
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Most and Least Reliable Refrigerator Brands of 2026 - Consumer Reports
1 week ago - By Brand Best Refrigerator Brands ... Reports’ newest survey results rank refrigerator brands, including GE, LG, Samsung, Sub-Zero, and Whirlpool, for every style of fridge...
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Best Refrigerator Brands - Consumer Reports
1 week ago - “There isn’t one best brand of refrigerator because brands tend to focus on particular segments or styles or prices of the market,” says Breann Chai, who oversees refrigerator testing for Consumer Reports.
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Best Door-in-Door Refrigerators - Consumer Reports
March 3, 2025 - By Type Best Refrigerators From CR's Tests Best French-Door Refrigerators Best Counter-Depth Refrigerators Best Built-In Refrigerators Best Side-By-Side Refrigerators Best Top-Freezer Refrigerators Best Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators Best Door-In-Door Refrigerators · By Brand Best Refrigerator Brands Most and Least Reliable Refrigerator Brands