best counter depth refrigerators

A counter depth refrigerator does not protrude out from the cabinet or counters. This design is aesthetically pleasing because you can’t see the sides. However, choosing the best counter depth refrigerator for you can be a very difficult task. There are so many choices to choose from. Check out the reviews and suggestions below to help guide you.

Update Jan, 2017

The Best Counter depth refrigerators Review Chart

Image Name Capacity Price Rating
Whirlpool Top-freezer Refrigerator 10.7 Cu. Ft. Mono Satina Steel
10.7 Cu. Ft. 4.4
Whirlpool Counter-depth Side-by-side Refrigerator With Thru-the-door Ice And Water 21.4 Cu. Ft. Monochromatic Stainless-steel
21.4 Cu. Ft. 4
Frigidaire Gallery Counter-depth Side-by-side Refrigerator With Thru-the-door Ice And Water 22.6 Cu. Ft. Stainless-steel
22.6 Cu. Ft. 4.2
Samsung Counter-depth Side-by-side Refrigerator With Thru-the-door Ice And Water 22.3 Cu. Ft. Stainless-steel
22.3 Cu. Ft. 4.1
Kitchenaid Counter-depth Side-by-side Refrigerator With Thru-the-door Ice And Water 22.2 Cu. Ft. Stainless-steel
22.2 Cu. Ft. 4.3
Frigidaire Gallery - Frost-free French Door Refrigerator With Thru-the-door Ice And Water 22.2 Cu. Ft. Stainless steel
22.2 Cu. Ft. 4.5
Kitchenaid Architect II Counter-depth French Door Refrigerator 19.9 Cu. Ft. Black
19.9 Cu. Ft. 3.5
Samsung ShowCase 4-Door Flex French Door Counter-Depth Refrigerator 22.04 Cu. Ft. Stainless steel (in replacement for Samsung Counter-depth 4-door French Door Refrigerator With Thru-the-door Ice And Water 23.5 Cu. Ft. Stainless-steel
22.4 Cu. Ft. 4.3
Kitchenaid Architect II French Door Refrigerator Custom Panel Ready 21.8 Cu. Ft.
21.8 Cu. Ft. 4.4
LG Door-in-Door Counter-Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Thru-the-Door Ice and Water 21.6 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel (in replacement for the LG Counter-depth French Door Refrigerator With Thru-the-door Ice And Water 24.5 Cu. Ft. Stainless-steel
21.6 Cu. Ft. 4.5

What should I consider when buying the best counter depth refrigerator for me?

  • Size. Counter depth refrigerators are not as deep as other styles of refrigerators. However, they are sometimes taller and wider. Make sure to measure the width, counter depth, and height before buying one.
  • Price. Counter-depth refrigerators are sometimes a bit more expensive a standard model. You are paying for the convenience of a flush finish.
  • Finish. Counter depth refrigerators come in many different finishes so that they better fit with your current kitchen style.

What are the advantages of a counter depth refrigerator?

  • Room. The integrated look fits in with the current counters and cabinets in a kitchen while giving more workable space in the kitchen.
  • Aesthetics. It looks nicer because it does not protrude.
  • Easy of use. Because the shelves are more shallow than a standard model refrigerator, they are easier to clean and it is easier to reach all the food.

What are the disadvantages of a counter depth refrigerator?

  • Capacity. Because they are not as deep they can’t hold as much food as standard refrigerator of comparable width and height.

Top 3 Counter Depth Refrigerator Reviews

3. Samsung RF23J9011SR 22.5 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator - Energy Star

Update Jan, 2017 with newer version in replacement for the Samsung - 23.5 Cu. Ft. Counter-depth 4-door French Door Refrigerator With Thru-the-door Ice And Water - Stainless-steel

Samsung - 22.5 Cu. Ft. 4-Door Flex French Door Refrigerator with Convertible Zone - Stainless Steel

The Samsung 22.5 Cu. Ft. 4-Door Flex French Door Refrigerator is a beautifully designed and still very functional. Despite being a counter depth refrigerator, it still provides a lot of space for all of your food and has really sturdy door shelves. What really makes this refrigerator stand out is the 4-zone FlexZone drawer for customized cooling. The middle drawer makes it very easy to get frequently used items.

The ice maker in the door provides a sufficient amount of ice. If you are having a large party or tend to use a lot of ice, it will not be enough. But it does make ice very quickly, which is a big plus.

One of the biggest drawbacks is the height of the unit. If you are short, you may have a difficult time reaching the back of the top shelves.

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2. LG - Door-in-Door 21.6 Cu. Ft. Counter-Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Thru-the-Door Ice and Water - Stainless Steel

Update Jan, 2017 with newer version in replacement for the LG - 24.5 Cu. Ft. Counter-depth French Door Refrigerator With Thru-the-door Ice And Water - Stainless-steel

LG - Door-in-Door 21.6 Cu. Ft. Counter-Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Thru-the-Door Ice and Water - Stainless Steel

The LG LSC22991ST counter depth side-by-side refrigerator is a good looking well designed refrigerator. During our testing it worked great and was very quite. The interior lighting works very well in illuminating all of your food.

What really makes this refrigerator stand out is the ice makers. Since it is a built in door ice maker, it doesn’t leave any foot print inside the refrigerator. Now you have more room to fit all of your groceries. Furthermore, the door design is very compact and hardly noticeable. In fact, it is neatly hidden behind some door shelving.

If space is a premium inside your refrigerator, but you still need to have ice, I would recommend this refrigerator for you.

Special Offers

No interest if paid in full within 12 months with the Amazon.com Store Card.

1. KitchenAid – Architect II 21.8 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator – Custom Panel Ready

KitchenAid – Architect II 21.8 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator – Custom Panel Ready

The KitchenAid-Architect II 21.8 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator is 3 inches taller than a standard counter-depth refrigerator, which fills the gap that can be left above many refrigerators, adding to its integrated appeal. Many users describe it as beautiful, spacious and the build quality is excellent.

Although the Black Stainless Steel looks a bit less shiny than bare stainless steel, but it works beautifully against fingerprints and still delivers an elegant look.

This well-designed refrigerator with the platinum interior is praised for its classy, luxurious appearance.

The drawers, shelves and bins will help you store, organize and find everythings easily.

The refrigerator runs really quietly, so you don’t have to worry about hearing the compressor rumbling along all the time.

The only drawback is the limited the freezer lighting compared to the lighting in the fridge section.

Other than that, this KitchenAid model still tops the list of best counter-depth refrigerator.

Special Offers

No interest if paid in full within 12 months with the Amazon.com Store Card.

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