6 Best French-Door Refrigerators to Buy in 2022
These reliable, top-tested fridges keep things super cool.
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We vetted this article in March 2022 and stand by our original top-rated picks, based on extensive testing done by the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Culinary Innovations Lab.
French-door refrigerators are soaring in popularity right now, and for good reason, thanks to their food-saving features, technological advances and modern look. This convenient fridge style offers easy access with fresh food shelves and crisper drawers at eye level, making it less likely for food to be forgotten (not to mention easier to organize). In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Culinary Innovations Lab's most recent test of 12 of the newest models on the market, they looked at temperature control and uniformity, produce preservation and ease of use among other factors. Below, read more about our experts' winning picks. If you're researching the pros and cons of different types of fridges, you'll also want to check out our comprehensive list of the best refrigerators to buy in 2022.
Samsung Family Hub French-Door Refrigerator
Pros
- Great for families
- Wi-Fi screen displays calendar, orders groceries and more
Cons
The state-of-the-art Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator has a large, Wi-Fi capable screen on the door that displays your calendar, orders groceries, plays music, streams TV and more. Samsung also has three cameras inside, so when you log into the app at the supermarket, it can show you just how much milk you have left. It also has two freezer compartments that open sideways to reveal two drawers and one shelf — and if you need extra fridge storage the right-hand freezer compartment can be switched to fridge temperatures.
More details:
• Dimensions: 36 x 72 x 29 inches
• Available finishes: fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, fingerprint-resistant black stainless steel
• Energy Star certified
Maytag Wide French-Door Refrigerator
Pros
- OK to store dairy on door
- Great value
Cons
Maytag's wide French-door refrigerator was one of the most affordable models we tested and one of the only fridges that stayed cool enough on the door shelves to meet safety standards. (This means you can store milk and yogurt there, which is a no-go on the doors of most fridges.) Every glass shelf on this model slides out completely, and the stainless steel finish won't show fingerprints.
More details:
• Dimensions: 36 x 70 x 35 inches
• Available finishes: fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, white, black
• Energy Star certified
Viking French-Door Refrigerator
Pros
- Pull-out shelves
- High-tech air circulation system
Cons
If you're in the market for a pro-quality, super-sleek refrigerator that will fit flush with your cabinets, the Viking French-Door Bottom-Freezer is it. This top-performing freestanding model has 24-inch deep side panels that integrate seamlessly into any kitchen, and the fact that it doesn't have a water and ice dispenser in the door contributes to the built-in look. Inside the fridge you'll find three shelves that pull out to make it easy to find items lurking in the back. The ice maker is in the freezer so it doesn't take up any of your valuable room in the refrigerator. There's also a top-notch air circulation system inside the Viking to keep air fresh and odors out.
More details:
• Dimensions: 35 x 69 x 29 inches
• Available finishes: stainless steel
KitchenAid KitchenAid French-Door Refrigerator
Pros
- Auto-fill water dispenser
- Lots of helpful bonus features inside
Cons
Thanks to the KitchenAid Counter-Depth fridge's pro design and depth that fits flush with countertops, it'll make a big statement in your kitchen. The walls inside are platinum-colored with wooden accents and there's beautiful LED lighting that make it look like a jewelry box. The KitchenAid is loaded with convenient features, too. A little wooden shelf has a prep dish that slides under it and the full width slide-out tray is a good spot to stash sheet cakes or party platters. When you're dispensing water, you can choose to automatically fill a glass or pitcher with eight, 16- or 24-ounces of water.
More details:
•Dimensions: 36 x 68 x 26 inches
• Available Colors: Stainless Steel
• Energy Star certified
GE Café French-Door Refrigerator
Pros
- Customizable
- Wi-Fi capabilities
Cons
GE's Café line of refrigerators stands out thanks to its extra elegant (and customizable) design. Select a matte white or black exterior, then choose between brushed bronze, copper, black or stainless steel handles. This model's counter-depth, so it'll fit flush with your kitchen's cabinetry and you can match the bar handles to your cabinet pulls. The French-door Café model has an internal water dispenser and is Wi-Fi connected, too.
More details:
•Dimensions: 36 x 70 x 31 inches
• Available finishes: matte white, matte black
• Energy Star certified
Miele PerfectCool Series French-Door Refrigerator
Pros
- Roomy drawers
- Extra tall
Cons
Miele's gleaming PerfectCool French-door refrigerator elevates the look of your kitchen and adds resale value to your home. Our experts love the double-freezer drawers — no more digging through piles of frozen meat to find your ice cream — and soft-close doors.
More details:
•Dimensions: 36 x 80 x 24 inches
• Available Colors: Stainless Steel
• Energy Star certified
Betty Gold is an experienced food writer and editor who worked at Good Housekeeping from 2013 to 2019. As the former Senior Editor & Product Analyst in the Kitchen Appliances Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, she tested and wrote about pretty much every type of cooking tool and food-related item on the market.
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