Refrigerator noise

My wife and I are sensitive to fridge noise, and we're shopping for a new one.

Here's a website that discusses quiet appliances.

Based on the info there, and on customer reviews, we are purchasing an LG brand fridge.

Jimjoyce25, thanks.

I've been researching refrigerators for three months, and I've read customer reports and other reports from many sources.

FWIW, if you read comments from actual owners of the top rated Consumer Reports refrigerators, you will find that most people disagree with Consumer Reports' top ranked refrigerators. Owners' comments are available via Consumer Reports online.

As a result, Consumer Reports refrigerator rankings carried little weight in our decision.

In fact, after reading dozens of owners' comments from half a dozen websites, I found that almost *no* model or make of refrigerator has consistently positive owners' remarks. Someone almost always reports a dismal ownership experience. I found only positive comments regarding the specific model LG fridge we intend to purchase.

We are comfortable with our decision to by an LG.

Unsound, having waded deep into the appliance quagmire, I am convinced there isn't a single model or brand of fridge that doesn't have its detractors.

The particular LG model we have identified fulfills most of our needs, including counter depth, no water dispenser, and quiet operation. Having more online reviews from satisfied owners than dissatisfied owners, it gets our vote.

It's unfortunate that your are apparently unsatisfied with your purchase.

However, I'm open to suggestions...

Unsound, I agree the ice maker design and placement is not good. I appreciate your comments. Discussing flaws is very helpful.

Hopefully, the latch issue has been corrected in the two years since you purchased yours. Otherwise, an extended warranty seems to be in our future.

The only other option appears to be a KitchenAid model, which also has some issues.

In retrospect, what other fridge would you have purchased?

Blindjim, I'm am aware of the all the points you raised.

08-20-09: Sit
The true ultimate refrigerator in the WORLD is Sub Zero.

According to Consumer Reports, SubZero has the most dismal reliability record of nearly any refrigerator.

Here in LaLa land, SubZero is quite popular as a status symbol, and reports of bad experiences are plentiful.

We have yet to find a KitchenAid or Jenn Air french door fridge that does not have a water dispenser. We do not want ice or water dispensers, since these are the most common items to fail.

Could you put an electronic timer on the fridge's AC circuit? Then you wouldn't have to remember to turn the power back on...

08-20-09: Branislav
How would you do that?

You could use a simple electronic appliance timer, but you'd probably need an extension cord to get the timer to an accessible location from behind the fridge, where most outlets are located.

Did some warranty research. The sections below in quotations are copied and pasted from the manufacturer's warranty statements.

From years 6-12, Sub Zero's warranty is limited, and "covers all parts that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship in the sealed system (parts only). The sealed system consists of the compressor, condenser, evaporator, drier and all connecting tubing."

Kitchen Aid's limited warranty for years 6-10 is similar to Sub-Zero's sealed system limited warranty..."covers all parts that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship in the sealed system (parts only). The sealed system consists of the compressor, condenser, evaporator, drier and all connecting tubing."

Jenn-Air's limited sealed system warranty is for years 2-5.

LG's warranty for years 2-4 covers only the compressor.

I appreciate the discussion. I have no dog in this hunt. I'm only looking for a good, reliable fridge. I do believe it's beneficial to discuss facts and avoid generalities, so I posted the details as I read them from the manufacturer's warranty statements.