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Best refrigerator brands in 2023

By Lily Rose

Edited By Fox Van Allen

Updated on: April 12, 2023 / 2:55 PM EDT / Essentials

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Do you own a refrigerator from one of the best refrigerator brands in 2023? If not, it's a great time to upgrade from your old refrigerator to a new one. The experts at CBS Essentials have rounded up the top-rated refrigerators from the best refrigerator brands in 2023.

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Kick off your spring cleaning journey with a brand new refrigerator. We've found fridges that not only chill food but share photos, stream music and tell other smart devices in your home what to do. All of these home appliances have a four-star rating or higher and include tons of positive reviews. Many of these popular refrigerators from the best refrigerator brands are on sale now, including a variety of Samsung appliances.

Samsung smart 4-door Flex refrigerator with Family Hub, $3,199 (reduced from $4,500)

$3,199 at Samsung

Samsung Bespoke four-door Flex refrigerator, $2,699 (regularly $4,199)

$2,699 at Samsung

Miele MasterCool series smart bottom freezer refrigerator, $11,149

$11,149 at Appliances Connection

What to consider before buying a refrigerator

Appliance expert and repair tech Renae DuHaime told CBS Essentials that when purchasing a refrigerator (or any major home appliance) you need to consider the size of your space. "The first thing you'll want to do is measure and take a photo of the space it will be occupying," they explained. "Having the photo to reference when you're shopping helps to be able to visualize whether the fridge will work in the space–for example, if there is a wall on one side of the space that would prevent the door from being opened in a certain direction."

DuHaime told CBS Essentials that our reads should familiarize themselves with popular refrigerator styles. "Most residential refrigerators come in one of five different styles," they said. "Each style has its own space restrictions that you'll want to take into consideration. For example, unlike a top-mount refrigerator (which has a smaller freezer compartment), a side-by-side refrigerator has an equal amount of space in both the fresh food compartment and the freezer compartment.

However, that space is mostly vertical, meaning the respective compartments are usually very narrow. If you often cook meals or baked goods that take up a lot of horizontal space in the fridge (or if you're like me, and you have a tendency to put the entire box in the fridge when you order pizza), a side-by-side fridge wouldn't work very well for you."

How to shop for a refrigerator like an appliance expert

Want to shop for a refrigerator like an expert? "The best advice I can give when looking at a specific refrigerator brand is to visit their website," DuHaime shared. "A brand's website can tell you a lot about what it might be like to own an appliance made by that brand.

Does their website have customer service easily accessible, or is it difficult to figure out how to get in contact with them? Can you look up a PDF version of their appliance manuals easily, or are they nowhere to be found? Do they offer extra advice on how to get the best out of their products, or does their website focus more on sales? This can all make a big difference in the kind of support you'll receive from that brand should your appliance ever have an issue that you need resolved."

When should I replace my refrigerator?

It might be time to upgrade or replace your old refrigerator with one of the best refrigerators in 2023. There are a variety of new refrigerators on the market that are equipped with the latest in refrigerator tech, and they're all on sale now. But if your old refrigerator doesn't seem to be causing any issues, how will you know when it's time to replace it?

The United States Department of Energy recommends replacing your refrigerator every 12 years. Of course, you can always replace or upgrade your refrigerator today. Especially if you aren't happy with your current refrigerator brand or model.

Best brands of refrigerator for smart homes

Your smart home should include a smart refrigerator. Samsung's touch screen refrigerators all feature Samsung's Family Hub, with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant built-in. The smart fridge component can connect with, and be used to control your phone, computer, TV, smart doorbell, Nest thermostat and Samsung home appliances. It can share photos, stream music and more. The Family Hub feature lets you see inside your fridge from anywhere (via your connected device), search recipes based on what you have on hand, plan weekly meals and even send cooking instructions to your Samsung smart oven.

Samsung smart 4-door Flex refrigerator with Family Hub

"This design is brilliant," wrote a Samsung customer. "Each door is small enough to open. There are no handles which makes it being against the wall so much easier. There's no ice maker on the left side of the door to hinder how much you can see on the left side. Opening it at a 90-degree angle is all you need to do everything that you need. It's completely flat which makes opening it to the wall so much easier (if you notice a lot of fridges are domed at the front which does not give you space to open door against the wall)."

Samsung smart 4-door Flex refrigerator with Family Hub, $3,199 (reduced from $4,500)

$3,199 at Samsung

Samsung large capacity 3-door french door refrigerator with Family Hub

This full-depth Samsung refrigerator is rated 4.5 stars. Use this refrigerator's Samsung's Family Hub feature to control your smart appliances and devices straight from your fridge door.

The fingerprint-resistant refrigerator features a full-width bottom drawer big enough to hold party platters, beverages and more. The Samsung kitchen appliance includes an external filtered-water-and-ice dispenser, as well as all-around cooling and multi-vent technology to maintain even air circulation on every shelf.

Samsung large capacity 3-door French door refrigerator with Family Hub, $2,299 (regularly $3,099)

$2,299 at Samsung

Best brands of refrigerator for double doors

Love the look of a refrigerator with double doors? Check out these options from Samsung and Bosch.

Samsung Bespoke 4-door Flex refrigerator

The 4.6-star-rated fridge features customizable and changeable door panels in a variety of colors and finishes. The top-rated kitchen appliance features a concealed beverage center with a water dispenser, an autofill water pitcher and an ice maker.

Samsung Bespoke four-door Flex refrigerator, $2,699 (regularly $4,199)

$2,699 at Samsung

Bosch 800 series 36" smart four-door french door refrigerator

This Bosch refrigerator has a bunch of cool features. The home appliance has two humidity-controlled compartments, a FlexBar storage bar for flexible cold drink storage, five adjustable tempered glass shelves and three one-gallon door bins. It has an internal water dispenser and an internal ice maker.

This high-tech refrigerator can be remotely monitored and controlled with the Bosch Home Connect app. Using the app you can control your refrigerator's temperature, adjust its lighting and run diagnostics.

Bosch 800 series 36" smart four-door french door refrigerator, $3,799

$3,799 at Appliances Connection

Best brands of refrigerator for side-by-side models

We've found the best side-by-side refrigerator models that you can shop right now. Some of these top-rated refrigerators are on sale. Hurry -- these appliance deals won't last long.

GE Profile smart side-by-side refrigerator

This 42-inch, counter-depth refrigerator features climate-controlled drawers, adjustable spill-proof glass shelves and adjustable freezer shelves.

The GE Profile smart side-by-side refrigerator features built-in Wi-Fi and can be remotely controlled by your smartphone and compatible voice assistants. It can even send you alerts if the fridge door is left open or refrigerator service is needed.

GE Profile smart side-by-side refrigerator, $8,930

$8,930 at Appliances Connection

LG side by side refrigerator with SpacePlus ice

This side-by-side refrigerator includes flat panels, discreet pocket handles, top-to-bottom shelving and sleek touch controls hidden away inside your refrigerator. Its space-saving SpacePlus ice feature maximizes freezer space without sacrificing your access to ice on demand.

This fridge is fingerprint and smudge-resistant.

LG side by side refrigerator with SpacePlus ice, $1,550 (regularly 1,832)

$1,550 at Best Buy

Best brands of refrigerator for small spaces

We've found the best brands of refrigerator for small spaces. These Samsung, Miele and LG kitchen appliances fit snugly in your garage, den or small kitchen. Plus, they have tons of space and storage options inside.

Miele MasterCool series smart refrigerator column

Miele's MasterCool series 30-inch column refrigerator has a bunch of cool features, including smart tech. The refrigerator doesn't have a door handle, instead featuring a push-to-open door activated by light pressure from your hand. The inside of the refrigerator is outfitted with LED strips that steadily get brighter upon opening the refrigerator door. The Miele fridge features a function that allows you to adjust fridge temperature or lighting with the touch of your finger. You can even change the background color of the touch display.

This refrigerator can be connected to the Miele app and controlled remotely. Use the app to adjust temperatures or connect to the Miele online store to order products such as water filters.

Miele MasterCool series smart refrigerator column, $8,649

$8,649 at Appliances Connection

Miele MasterCool series smart bottom freezer refrigerator

Although the Miele 36-inch bottom freezer refrigerator includes a handle, it also features Miele's push-to-open tech. Like the Miele refrigerator above it, this Mastercool smart bottom freezer is also outfitted with LED strips that steadily get brighter when you open the refrigerator door.

This fridge keeps food smells at bay with Miele's Active AirClean filter. The filter is made with a combination of active charcoal and chitosan, a natural product, that works to eliminate odors in your fridge.

This smart refrigerator can be connected to the Miele app to remotely adjust temperatures, switch on programs or connect to the Miele Web Store to order products.

Miele MasterCool series smart bottom freezer refrigerator, $11,149

$11,149 at Appliances Connection

LG door-in-door refrigerator

Maximize food-and-beverage space with a door in your refrigerator door. This 4.5-star-rated LG appliance has been described as "beautiful" by a Best Buy reviewer.

"This refrigerator is quiet, makes great ice cubes and craft ice (spheres). The outer door is great for those items we use often, but saves money because we're not opening the entire refrigerator door. The full conversion drawer is an amazing feature," they wrote, shouting out this fridge's middle drawer that can fully convert from chill to freeze with one quick touch.

LG door-in-door refrigerator, $4,000 (regularly $4,400)

$4,000 at Best Buy