Buying a French Door Fridge Freezer With Ice Maker

A French door fridge freezer that comes with an Ice maker is a great choice for people who want to keep food fresh, organized and ready to eat. Before buying one, ensure you determine the width, height and depth of your space to ensure that it is suitable.

We asked our design experts -- Anthony Hernandez of Ignite Luxury Appliances; Ladina Schopf of LS Projects; and Jeff Kaper, a refrigeration merchant at The Home Depot -- to help us select models that are stylish and efficient.

Storage Options

French door refrigerators are elegant and spacious. They offer plenty of storage space in an attractive frame. The intuitive layout puts your most frequently used items at eye and the chest height allows easy access, while freezer compartments are typically larger than in side-by-side refrigerators. Look for smart platforms and built-in touchscreen displays to add convenience, or choose high-end accessories like adjustable shelves, door bins and custom temperature flex drawers to give you more versatility.

A French door refrigerator's modern, sleek design is compatible with a broad range of kitchen styles. This makes it an ideal option for homeowners looking to modernize their kitchen. Browse our full range of models to find one that fits your requirements and is compatible with the other kitchen appliances, or browse our wide range of configurations including bottom freezer options.

Our experts can help you find the ideal refrigerator for your space and lifestyle. Our experts can help you choose the perfect french door refrigerator for your home whether you're a gourmet and want fresh food available in all times or need more storage space.

It is important to ensure that the unit fits within your space and be accessible and easy to leave. "Check for doors that swing open on both sides and that there's sufficient clearance so they don't interfere with cabinets and kitchen islands or other items in the room," says Kaper. Don't forget the depth of your fridge There are counter-depth models and standard-depth models that are designed to be a bit lower than traditional refrigerators. This can help save space and reduce clutter within cabinets.

We offer models from top brands so that you can find the French-door refrigerator with an ice maker that is suitable for your budget and preferences. Choose stainless steel that has innovative features and premium touchpoints or pick a bold hue that stands out. We also have a variety of specialty options that can allow you to preserve your most loved food items. Refrigerators are among them that feature ExtendFresh Technology, which monitors temperatures in the fridge and freezer.

Water Dispenser

If you'd prefer to have your ice and water through the refrigerator, rather than via an external dispenser, you should consider the French door fridge freezer with an integrated water maker with filtration. They are available in regular and smart fridges (like the LG LRFLC2706S which is our top choice). The dispenser can be operated with just one hand and is activated by a sensor. It produces a lot of ice (3 1/2 pounds per day). Smart fridges also have other features we like, such as an accurate temperature display that's more precise than dials and an alarm that alerts you if you open the fridge door open for too long.

The pantry-style layout of a french-door refrigerator keeps groceries at eye level to make it easy to access. A wide refrigerator compartment holds fresh food on the top, and frozen food in a pull-out drawer below. This makes it simple to find large dishes and casserole dishes and allows you to keep more ingredients for the next time you cook. These types of fridges tend to be larger than side-byside models.

A French-door refrigerator is a favorite due to its spacious design. It also opens up to reveal more storage space than an upright model. There are also other advantages to investing in a smart French door fridge. They're generally quieter and more efficient, thanks to advanced technology that minimizes temperature fluctuations. They often have useful convenience features, such as an AutoFill dispenser that is hands-free or ice maker or more expensive finishes.

Some models have a handy feature known as a door-in-door which transforms a part of the door to the fridge into a small storage space which is ideal for snacks and beverages you'd like to reach without opening the main refrigerator. This feature is not mandatory but those who own it say they frequently use it and that it's more practical than having to go around inside the fridge.

A modern French-door refrigerator may have more bells and whistles, such as touchscreens that allow you to control the temperature using your smartphone or via an app. It can also help you keep the track of your shopping list and make food plans. And with LED lighting, it's easy to find what you're searching for.

Temperature Controls

If you're looking to upgrade your refrigerator with the latest technology, choose models come with smart platforms and built-in touchscreen displays. These fridges allow you to connect your smartphone or tablet so you can regulate the temperature and set alarms and schedules, monitor the expiration dates of food items, and more. These refrigerators also have useful features such as through-the-door dispensers for water and ice as well as dual auto ice makers, slide-away shelves to allow for taller containers, as well as additional freezer space for large platters.

GE Profile French Door Refrigerator - 27.6 cu. ft door refrigerators and freezers are well-known for their pantry-style designs. The spacious refrigerator compartment on top keeps fresh ingredients at eye level and makes them easier to locate. The freezer compartments of French door refrigerators are broader than those in side-by-side models, allowing them to hold larger items such as sheet pans, casseroles, and pizza boxes.

A separate freezer drawer is another common feature of a French door fridge. This gives you a dedicated spot for storing high-demand snacks and drinks or foods that are better stored at a slightly cooler temperature than the other fridges (like wine). Certain refrigerators come with four doors, including our top pick that includes a drawer that is custom-built between the fridge and freezer.

For a simple installation, this fridge has a built-in mounting kit which allows you to place the unit in your kitchen wall or cutout in your cabinet, as long as there is a flush surface and gas and electrical connections nearby. A recessed mounting kit is available for installation in a stud-bay without the need to cut holes, reroute or drill.

The water tubing of this refrigerator begins with a fitting or valve close to the bottom of the freezer. It is then rerouted through the back panel or under the front panel, to the fill spout on the upper right. This refrigerator is equipped with a specially tubing that is insulated to guard the line from freezing and to help minimize the amount of times you'll need to replace it in your lifetime.

This Bosch refrigerator is equipped with VitaFresh technology to keep food fresh up to three times longer than a comparable refrigerator without the system. It comes with a FreshFlow air filter to reduce the smell of food and a Produce Preserver to prevent over-ripening of fruits and veggies. It also includes the Smart HQ app, so you can manage your refrigerator from your smartphone.

Electronics

Melding style with functionality, French door refrigerators offer an elegant and comfortable interior with a full-width fridge compartment up the top and a drawer for freezers below. This makes it easier to store and retrieve frozen and fresh food items, and it's a great option for kitchens with small spaces because they require less space than side-by-side models. Choose between counter-depth and standard-depth fridges to suit your budget and space. Choose from a variety of sizes from top brands like Samsung, LG and Whirlpool. Look for features that allow you to easily access snacks or beverages like adjustable shelves and crisper drawers with humidity controls.

You can also find French-door fridges that include an auto-fill water dispenser in one of the exterior doors that allows you to grab a glass of cold, filtered water without opening the main fridge. This is a helpful feature that our research and surveys have shown that many owners find useful, especially since it can reduce the amount of times they must open up their fridge each day.

Depending on the maker You may be able to connect your new refrigerator to smart home devices like Google Assistant or Alexa to control it hands-free using your tablet or phone. Certain models with integrated IQ control let you monitor your fridge's water filter status and diagnostics from your smartphone.

If you want a smarter fridge that can keep pace with your busy schedule look into one of the French door models we sell with ActiveSmart food management technology. This feature learns how you use your fridge and automatically adjusts the temperature, airflow, and humidity to keep your groceries fresher for longer.

Conn's HomePlus offers a variety of models that can be adapted to your kitchen decor whether you opt for an elegant stainless-steel finish or sleek black French-door fridge. You can also pair your refrigerator with a matching dishwasher or range from our extensive selection of kitchen appliances. We also have a selection of kitchen accessories, such as hampers and bins to keep your Haier Wifi Connected Frost Fridge Freezer Stainless Steel organized.