Refrigerator experts chime in.

Twista

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Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
One is bigger than the other

I know, but i just want the best one for my budget. Size is not the issue right now.... i just dont want warm drinks. Also, i figure ill get the GE because its a known name brand.
 

minendo

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I'd take the Frigidaire over the GE. I've had much better luck with Frigidaire refrigerators.
 

lxskllr

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I like the looks and size of the BestBuy unit. The WalMart unit gives you more storage for the same money. The Frigidaire uses 318kWh per year. I couldn't find info on the WalMart unit.
 

Sea Moose

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I am a fridge mech, and i havent had much experience with those brands, but looking at on face value, i would choose the GE. More space for your dollar (if its a work fridge you need a bit of room for beer)

But the thing i would be interested in, is which one offers the longer warranty period. And look at the efficiency rating. The Walmart site gives limited info.


Ask iGas though, he is also a fridge mech.
 

Twista

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I brought the walmart one. The price was higher than the online price but i figured after best buy taxes itll cost the same. $145
One thing i must say.. this baby is huge.
 

Sea Moose

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Originally posted by: Twista
I brought the walmart one. The price was higher than the online price but i figured after best buy taxes itll cost the same. $145
One thing i must say.. this baby is huge.

How long is the warranty period?
 

Twista

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Originally posted by: lxskllr
I like the looks and size of the BestBuy unit. The WalMart unit gives you more storage for the same money. The Frigidaire uses 318kWh per year. I couldn't find info on the WalMart unit.

Walmart Unit:
35/Year
332 kWh.year

Bestbuy
$34/year
318 kWh

not bad
 

Sea Moose

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Originally posted by: Twista
Originally posted by: lxskllr
I like the looks and size of the BestBuy unit. The WalMart unit gives you more storage for the same money. The Frigidaire uses 318kWh per year. I couldn't find info on the WalMart unit.

Walmart Unit:
35/Year
332 kWh.year

Bestbuy
$34/year
318 kWh

not bad

That is all fantastic but how much warranty was on the one you got?
 

Twista

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Originally posted by: Sea Moose
Originally posted by: Twista
I brought the walmart one. The price was higher than the online price but i figured after best buy taxes itll cost the same. $145
One thing i must say.. this baby is huge.

How long is the warranty period?

1 year plus 1year extended warranty from walmart. And i made that reply before i refreshed the page with your reply
 

lxskllr

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Originally posted by: Twista
Originally posted by: lxskllr
I like the looks and size of the BestBuy unit. The WalMart unit gives you more storage for the same money. The Frigidaire uses 318kWh per year. I couldn't find info on the WalMart unit.

Walmart Unit:
35/Year
332 kWh.year

Bestbuy
$34/year
318 kWh

not bad

Close enough to exactly the same. How do you like it now that it's un-crated?
 

Eli

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I was like, "You can get brand new refrigerators for $120?"

Then I clicked the links. :p
 

Twista

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Originally posted by: lxskllr
Originally posted by: Twista
Originally posted by: lxskllr
I like the looks and size of the BestBuy unit. The WalMart unit gives you more storage for the same money. The Frigidaire uses 318kWh per year. I couldn't find info on the WalMart unit.

Walmart Unit:
35/Year
332 kWh.year

Bestbuy
$34/year
318 kWh

not bad

Close enough to exactly the same. How do you like it now that it's un-crated?

it nice and big The glass is already cold to the touch, but i must wait 24 hours. I have to change stuff around in my room now to make fit in perfect.


Originally posted by: Eli
I was like, "You can get brand new refrigerators for $120?"

Then I clicked the links. :p

Compact, baby! lol
 

Sea Moose

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Originally posted by: Twista
Originally posted by: Sea Moose
Originally posted by: Twista
I brought the walmart one. The price was higher than the online price but i figured after best buy taxes itll cost the same. $145
One thing i must say.. this baby is huge.

How long is the warranty period?

1 year plus 1year extended warranty from walmart. And i made that reply before i refreshed the page with your reply

Haha, fucking timewarp :D

I hope you paid for the extended waranty?
 

Twista

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Originally posted by: Sea Moose
Originally posted by: Twista
Originally posted by: Sea Moose
Originally posted by: Twista
I brought the walmart one. The price was higher than the online price but i figured after best buy taxes itll cost the same. $145
One thing i must say.. this baby is huge.

How long is the warranty period?

1 year plus 1year extended warranty from walmart. And i made that reply before i refreshed the page with your reply

Haha, fucking timewarp :D

I hope you paid for the extended waranty?

yes. this thing is quiet as heck though. You can hear a faint noise ..very faint, however with the door open its pretty loud.
 

Sea Moose

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well all domestic fridges these days are crap. All of them. All you can do is buy the extended warranty and make sure you keep the coil clean.
 

RKS

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We just bought the GE one from WalMart last week. It was $145 in the store as well but it does have free Ship-to-Store so my wife was able to get it for $125. We have it in our garage so it's easy to get drinks if everyone is hanging out in the yard. BTW we purchased it with our AMEX for a free 2 year warranty (1 additional year from AMEX).