Side-by-side refrigerators elicit strong feelings: Some owners love them, others dislike them intensely. A French-door refrigerator is more versatile for most households, but we’ve found some situations where the long, lean layout of a side-by-side really shines.
Side-by-sides are great for narrow kitchens or tight nooks where it’s harder to open a full-size fridge door. These models also have particularly well-organized freezer compartments that run the entire length of the fridge—ideal for frozen-food fans who buy (or cook) in bulk, and especially handy if you have trouble reaching high or stooping low. (Side-by-sides tend to be a little less expensive than French-door fridges, too.)
We recommend the GE GSE25G. It has an especially flexible interior layout and a sturdy build, plus years of solid owner feedback.
The GE GSE25G is impressively flexible and adjustable, with plenty of storage space (25.3 cubic feet). You can adjust both the refrigerator shelves and the large door pockets to 10 levels (most fridges allow for only two or three). It is noticeably sturdy, with thick built-in shelf supports that seem less likely to break—a common issue with side-by-sides.
This GE model is Energy Star certified. It doesn’t have Wi-Fi–enabled smart features, but you can monitor and adjust both the fridge and freezer temperatures without opening the door by using the digital controls displayed on its through-the-door dispenser for ice and water. The fridge has a protective air-venting system that should help keep cold air circulating and prevent food from freezing in the fridge compartment.
The GSE25G has a timeless design, though it isn’t quite as sleek as some of our other picks. (GE Appliances also sells a 33-inch version with a smaller freezer.) The GSE25G has a standard one-year parts-and-labor warranty. GE Appliances has high marks for owner satisfaction in our surveys.
This refrigerator is available in three finis
The GE GSE25G is impressively flexible and adjustable, with plenty of storage space (25.3 cubic feet). You can adjust both the refrigerator shelves and the large door pockets to 10 levels (most fridges allow for only two or three). It is noticeably sturdy, with thick built-in shelf supports that seem less likely to break—a common issue with side-by-sides.
This GE model is Energy Star certified. It doesn’t have Wi-Fi–enabled smart features, but you can monitor and adjust both the fridge and freezer temperatures without opening the door by using the digital controls displayed on its through-the-door dispenser for ice and water. The fridge has a protective air-venting system that should help keep cold air circulating and prevent food from freezing in the fridge compartment.
The GSE25G has a timeless design, though it isn’t quite as sleek as some of our other picks. (GE Appliances also sells a 33-inch version with a smaller freezer.) The GSE25G has a standard one-year parts-and-labor warranty. GE Appliances has high marks for owner satisfaction in our surveys.
This refrigerator is available in three.
