This Is The Best French Door Refrigerator, Per Consumer Reports

No one wants to have to deal with refrigerator issues and the repairs, leaks, and spoiled food that go along with them. That's why doing the research to find a fridge that has a reputation for doing its job well is important. French door fridges can be handy, giving you a wide space to store your food in and limiting the area that the doors take up when open. However, this style can be prone to problems like leaking in certain refrigerator brands. Thankfully, Consumer Reports has a helpful ranking of French door fridges, and the one that came out on top is Bosch's model B36FD31ENS, which is part of its 300 series.

Consumer Reports praised the refrigerator for how well its icemaker worked, the thermostat's accuracy, and the fridge's ability to keep a uniform temperature throughout the interior. It was also found to be energy efficient and relatively quiet. The biggest downside was the crisper drawer's poor performance in keeping vegetables from drying out and going bad. This model measures 70 inches high, 36 inches wide, and 34 inches deep. The fridge is a modern machine: it comes with the ability to connect to your WiFi and has touchpad controls on the door. Lowe's sells the fridge for $2,699.

As a company, Bosch is definitely on our list of appliance brands that are worth every penny. In a Reddit thread where a poster asked for advice in choosing between a Frigidaire and a Bosch fridge, commenters tended to direct them toward the Bosch. "Yes, the Bosch will cost more but it is a better built product," wrote one person who claimed to be an appliance dealer.

While Bosch's appliances can be expensive, they are generally worth the high price. If you need to save some money while shopping for a French door fridge, Consumer Reports also recommends some cheaper options. Two Whirlpool options, models WRFF3536SZ and WRFF3736SZ, rank right below Bosch's and cost $400 to $600 less. But there are also refrigerator brands that it's clear you should avoid, according to customer reviews – and you might be surprised by some. A refrigerator is an important part of a kitchen, so make sure you shop smart!