The Fridge Brands Worth Your Money

We updated this article in April 2023 to ensure all picks recommended by the Good Housekeeping Institute were in stock and reflected current pricing. We added updated testing notes on new Lab-tested models.

There are few items in your kitchen that you interact with more than your refrigerator, and it needs to be reliable. Luckily, most fridges are designed to last a long time. In a survey we conducted with almost 2,000 respondents, we learned that over 20% owned their fridges for more than 10 years, with Whirlpool, GE and Kenmore leading the pack of the most reliable fridge brands.

In the Good Housekeeping Institute, we test all types of kitchen appliances from fridges, ranges and dishwashers to air fryers and coffee makers. When we test refrigerators, we assess them on performance and ease of use and continue using them in our Lab and Test Kitchen for months and sometimes years. We also send fridges home with consumers so we can really learn about a model's ins and outs, which helps us better gauge reliability over time.

Our list of the best refrigerators is made up of models and brands we've tested over the years that continue to stand up to the competition. We've tested more than 50 fridges in the past 10 years, and our survey helped confirm many of the things we've learned ourselves.

Our top picks:

Stick around after our list of recommended picks to learn more about how we evaluate refrigerators. We also share what you should consider when buying a new fridge, from how to determine the best size to what type of refrigerator you should buy and what features you should prioritize.