If you are looking for a refrigerator that will integrate with your kitchen design and proportions, then a counter-depth refrigerator might be the best choice for you. In contrast to full-sized refrigerators, these refrigerators usually measure about 30 inches long and give you more floor space at the cost of less storage space. And hence are best for a smaller kitchen.
However, not all counter-depth refrigerators are created equal. There are counter-depth refrigerators that will come with premium features that can cost $5000+. But, if you're tight on a budget - worry not. You can still get the best counter-depth refrigerators for under $1500.
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Before we share the best counter-dept refrigerators - you need to know a few things about these refrigerators that might help you to make your buying decision easier!
Styles of Counter-Depth Refrigerators
There are four major types of counter-depth refrigerators - French doors, side-by-side, top freezers, and bottom freezers.
- French door counter-depth refrigerators: A refrigerator with this style features a freezer below it as well as two doors above it. The refrigerator opens outwards, revealing its large interior space. Since French-door refrigerators require little space, they are more space-efficient than conventional refrigerators. Hence, they are ideal for kitchens with limited space.
- Side-by-side counter-depth refrigerators: There are two doors on this refrigerator that extend to the very top of the unit. In side-by-side counter-depth refrigerators, there is a refrigerator on the right side, and the freezer is on the left side.
- Top-Freezer counter-depth refrigerators: In this style, there is a freezer on top, followed by the remaining refrigerator. For refrigerators and freezers, the doors can differ depending on the model.
- Bottom-freezer counter-depth refrigerators: Refrigerators of this type have freezer drawers as doors. However, instead of two refrigerator doors, it has one, making it the same as French door refrigerators.
Top 5 Best Counter Depth Refrigerators Under $1500
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Here's a list of refrigerators you can buy for under $1500.
Frigidaire® FFSC2323TS Counter Depth Side-By-Side Refrigerator
Standing at $1,349.10, this side-by-side fridge counter-depth refrigerator from Frigidaire is ideal for families who want an organized freezer. Designed to integrate into your kitchen seamlessly, this refrigerator offers 22 cubic feet of space. And considering the size of the refrigerator, this price point is excellent.
Featuring PureSource® 3 Ice & Water Filtration and Store-MoreTM Gallon Door Bins, this counter-depth refrigerator offers plenty of room for larger items. Moreover, its adjustable interior storage can be organized in over 100 ways for a custom look.
Aside from its ability to maintain cold temperatures during testing, this beautiful counter-depth fridge offers so many storage options that you'll be blown away. Fresh fruit and vegetables can be stored in humidity-controlled crisper drawers above a convenient deli drawer. And the Store-More edge-to-edge glass adjustable shelves ease crowding with its gallon-sized door bins. In the interior, LED lighting is mounted corner-to-corner for a stunning effect.
What's more? When the fridge is not opened for 24 hours, it automatically goes into energy-saving mode. And its control panel alerts you when it's time to replace your water filter.
Samsung RS22T5201SR Side-by-Side Counter Depth Refrigerator
Here's Samsung's side-by-side counter-depth refrigerator, a convenient, budget-friendly option for your kitchen. Featuring beautiful flat doors, a minimal display dispenser, and easy-to-open recessed handles, it offers a smooth and streamlined exterior design that blends nicely into any cabinetry, adding function and style.
With a capacity of 22.2 cubic feet, the refrigerator's immaculate finish stays that way, as smudges and cleaning are minimized. There are many great features of this unit, including elastic shelving and gallon door bins. The refrigerator has more shelf space so that you can store gallons of milk easily. Additionally, it cleans ice with water filtration.
For children's safety, this refrigerator has a Control Lock option and LED interior lighting. Furthermore, if you want to keep your fridge connected, it offers Wi-fi connectivity, which is more than just a nice feature. With it, you'll be notified immediately if the temperature drops due to a power outage or if the door is accidentally left open.
Whirlpool® WRB533CZJZ Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
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If you like the sleek, contemporary appearance of the Counter Depth refrigerator, take a look at the Whirlpool WRB533CZJZ, which stands at just $1,299.00. Nevertheless, with this price tag - it offers a myriad of features that you will find in premium quality refrigerators! With its 13.0 Cu Ft capacity, this bottom freezer refrigerator helps you maximize every inch of space. As well as keeping your fridge and freezer cool, the crisper bins retain humidity long enough, so your fruits and vegetables stay fresher for a longer period of time.
One of the most interesting features of this refrigerator is its reversible doors. With them, you're able to access food from either direction. This fridge also has an auto hibernate mode. In order to keep your fridge running efficiently while you're away, this technology adjusts the temperature according to how often the door is opened.
Moreover, this refrigerator features Flexi-Slide™ bins, a Gallon door bin, a Large freezer drawer, and an EZ Connect icemaker kit, which are surprising and happy features to have at this price point. There is also an option for Fast Drinks. Put drinks in the freezer to chill quickly. After 30 minutes, a helpful tone will remind you so you can grab properly chilled drinks, even for last-minute guests.
And with its exterior digital temperature controls, you can easily adjust the temperature without opening the refrigerator door, and they're easy to clean as well. While its adaptive defrost feature is designed to monitor the freezer environment and only run the system when necessary. If you want an affordable but great-performing Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, you can't go wrong with the Whirlpool WRB533CZJZ.
Frigidaire® FRFG1723AV French Door Counter-Depth Refrigerator
Frigidaire's French door refrigerator is one of the best options on the market for under $1500 when it comes to counter-depth refrigerators. With it, you can store all your favorite items with gallon door bin storage, edge-to-edge glass shelves, and a three-tier freezer. And most importantly - it is ENERGY STAR® Certified. Hence, you can save money and maximize energy efficiency with it.
With its Glide crisper drawers, you can store food and grocery items in a humidified environment that keeps them fresh. There are also multiple levels of LED lights included in this product. The refrigerator can be organized as needed by stacking some drawers side-by-side, giving you more storage options. In addition to the Store-More Shelves, gallon-sized bins accommodate bottles and provide an ample amount of space for food storage. Due to its Auto-Close Doors, it prevents spoiled food by ensuring your doors are never slightly ajar and automatically closing once they are ajar 5" or less.
Whirlpool® WRT112CZJZ Counter Depth Top Freezer Refrigerator
WRT112CZJZ is another option under $1500 from Whirlpool with superior control and digital functions. Standing at just $498.00 - it is the most budget-friendly option on this list. Whether you're looking for a smaller, more energy-efficient refrigerator or a top-freezer unit, this model offers flexibility in every inch. It comes with features such as gallon door storage that help free up shelf space.
This counter-depth refrigerator is finished in a platinum stainless steel color that is fingerprint-resistant. Some of its main features include Electronic Temperature Controls. With them, you can easily control the temperature of whatever food you store. Additionally, you can adjust the freezer temperature using the Freezer Temperature Controls. It has an optional EZ Connect Icemaker Kit that allows you to make convenient, easy-to-access ice without having to worry about refilling the tray.
The refrigerator has frost-free compartments and detachable door racks, spill-resistant shelves, and Reversible Doors. With reversible doors, you can open the doors from either side and access the food. Furthermore, WRT112CZJZ is equipped with LED lighting and Adaptive Defrost. The freezer environment is automatically monitored with adaptive defrost, and the defrost cycle is run only when needed.
Last but not least - this refrigerator is ADA Compliant which means it meets the Standards for Accessible Design specified by the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide equal access to all. If you aren't requiring many features and want to make the most of a relatively small kitchen, the Whirlpool® WRT112CZJZ Counter Depth Top Freezer Refrigerator under $1500 is a great pick!
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