Buying a French Door Fridge Freezer With Ice Maker
A French door refrigerator freezer with an ice maker can be the ideal choice for those who want to keep their food fresh, organized and ready to take a bite. Before purchasing one, make sure you determine the height, width and the depth of your space to ensure it fits.
We asked our design experts -- Anthony Hernandez, of Ignite Luxury Appliances, Ladina Schopf of LS Projects, and Jeff Kaper a refrigeration dealer for The Home Depot -- to help us select models that are fashionable and stylish.
Storage Options
French door refrigerators are elegant and spacious. They offer a lot of storage space in a beautiful frame. The intuitive layout puts your most frequently used items in the middle and at chest height for easy access and freezer compartments are typically larger than those in side-by-side fridges. Look for smart platforms and built-in touchscreens for added convenience, or go for elevated extras such as adjustable shelves, door bins and custom temperature flex drawers to increase versatility.
The sleek, modern style of a French door fridge fits well with many kitchen styles and makes it a simple option for homeowners who want to update their interior design. Explore our extensive range of models to find one that fits your requirements and is compatible with the other kitchen appliances, or shop our vast selection of configurations, including bottom freezer options.
Our knowledgeable advisors can help you find the ideal refrigerator for your space and lifestyle. Whether you're a foodie who loves to cook and wants to keep fresh foods in your kitchen at any time, or want more storage in a sleeker package, our experts will help you find the ideal french door refrigerator that includes an ice maker for your home.
Before buying it's a good idea to ensure the unit will work in your existing space and that it'll be easy to access and from. "Check for doors that open both sides and that there's sufficient clearance so they don't block the cabinets, kitchen islands or anything else in the room," says Kaper. Don't forget the depth of your fridge: There are counter-depth and standard-depth models, which are designed to sit slightly lower than traditional refrigerators. This can save space and reduce clutter within cabinets.
We have models from the top brands so you can find the French-door refrigerator with the ice maker that fits your budget and preferences. Choose stainless steel with innovative features and top-quality touchpoints, or pick a bold hue that stands out. We also have a range of specialties to ensure the preservation and protection of your favorite foods, including refrigerators that have ExtendFresh Technology that separately monitors the temperatures in both the fridge and freezer.
Water Dispenser
You can purchase water that is filtered and ice in a French-door fridge freezer that has a built-in dispenser. They are available on conventional and smart refrigerators (like our top pick one, the LG LRFLC2706S). The internal dispenser is controlled by sensors and can be operated by one hand; it makes lots of Ice (3 1/2 pounds per day). Smart fridges also have a myriad of features that we enjoy. They include the display of temperature, which is more accurate than a dial, and an alarm that informs you when the door of your fridge is left open for too long.
A French-door refrigerator's pantry-style design keeps food items at eye level to make it easy to access. The large refrigerator compartment holds fresh food on top and frozen food items in a pullout drawer below. This allows you to store large platters and casserole dishes, and lets you have more ingredients on hand for your next meal. The refrigerators with this design tend to have more capacity than models that are side-by-side.
A French-door refrigerator is popular due to its large design. Frydge opens to reveal a lot more storage space compared to the side-by-side model. There are many other reasons to consider a french door fridge: they're typically quieter and more energy efficient, featuring advanced cooling technology that reduces fluctuations in temperature. They usually come with useful convenience features like a hands-free AutoFill dispenser, an icemaker and dispenser or a more expensive finish.
Some models come with a handy feature known as doors-indoors, which transforms a portion of the refrigerator door into a container that can be used to store drinks and snacks without opening the main fridge. This is an option that's not required, but people who have it use it regularly and it's more practical than having to go into the fridge.
A modern french-door refrigerator can have even more bells and whistles than a standard fridge, including touchscreens that let you control the temperature using your smartphone and an app. It can also help you keep the track of your shopping lists and create food plans. With LED lighting, you will easily find what you are seeking.
Temperature Controls
If you're looking to update your refrigerator to the latest technology, choose models that have smart platforms and built-in touchscreen displays. These refrigerators allow you to connect your tablet or phone to control the temperature, schedule alarms, monitor food expiration dates and much more. These refrigerators come with useful features like through-the-door-ice and water dispensers, dual automatic ice makers as well as sliding shelves that can be used to accommodate larger containers, and extra freezer space to hold large platters.
French door fridge freezers are popular for their pantry-style design. The spacious refrigerator compartment at the top keeps food items at eye-level and makes it easier to locate. The freezer compartments of French door refrigerators are larger than those found in side-byside models, allowing them to hold larger items, such as sheet pans, casseroles and pizza boxes.
A separate freezer drawer is a characteristic of the French door fridge. This lets you keep snacks and drinks in high demand or food items that can be stored at a lower temperature (like wine) than the other. Certain refrigerators, like our best pick, have four doors that incorporate a drawer that can be customized between the freezer and the fridge.
For easy installation the fridge comes with a built-in mounting kit that allows you to place the unit in your kitchen wall or cutout for your cabinet, so provided you have a flush surface and electrical and gas connections close to. A recessed mount kit is also available to install the fridge in a stud bay without the requirement of cutting, rerouting, or drilling holes.
The water tubing of this refrigerator starts at a shutoff valve or an opening close to the bottom left of the freezer, and it runs through the back of the freezer, or under the front panel of the freezer to the fill spout located in the upper right. The refrigerator is equipped with an insulated tube to protect the line from freezing. It also helps minimize the number times you will have to replace the tube in your lifetime.
This Bosch refrigerator comes with VitaFresh tech to keep foods fresh up to three times longer than a comparable refrigerator without the system. It comes with a FreshFlow air filter that helps to eliminate the odor of food items and a Produce Preservation System to prevent over-ripening of vegetables and fruits. The Smart HQ app allows you to control your fridge from your smartphone.
Electronics
French door refrigerators mix functionality and style with an entire width fridge section on top, and an open drawer for frozen food below. This allows you to store and retrieve fresh and frozen foods and is a good option for kitchens with narrow spaces since they require less floor space than side by side models. Choose between standard-depth and counter-depth refrigerators based on your budget and the space available. Pick from a range of sizes from top brands like Samsung, LG and Whirlpool. Look for convenient features like adjustable shelves, crisper drawers with humidity controls, as well as door-within-door compartments that allow easy access to beverages or snacks.
French-door refrigerators come with a water dispenser that is automatic on one of the exterior doors. This lets you grab a glass filtered water, without having to open the main fridge. Our research and surveys have shown that many owners appreciate this feature especially since it can reduce how often they open their fridge every day.
Based on the manufacturer depending on the manufacturer, you might be able to connect your new refrigerator with smart home devices such as Google Assistant or Alexa to control it hands-free using your phone or tablet. Certain models with integrated IQ control let you monitor your fridge's water filtration status and diagnostics from your smartphone.
If you're looking for a more intelligent fridge that can keep pace with your busy schedule, consider one of the French door models we sell with ActiveSmart food management technology. This feature learns how you use your fridge and then automatically adjusts the temperature, airflow and humidity to help keep your food fresher for longer.
Whether you prefer a sleek stainless steel finish or a chic black French-door refrigerator, you can find a model that suits your kitchen's decor at Conn's HomePlus. You can also choose the dishwasher that matches, or a range of kitchen appliances from our large range. We also have a selection of kitchen accessories like bins and hampers to keep your fridge tidy.