For a top-of-the-line top-freezer refrigerator that offers attractive styling, a stainless-steel finish and a price that won't make you wince, take a look at the Frigidaire PHT219WHSM.

Convenience and performance features abound in the PHT219WHSM. Foremost among them is the through-the-door water dispenser that delivers filtered, chilled water via a tap recessed only 1 inch into the outside of the refrigerator door. While you must tilt tall glasses and pitches to fill them, the dispenser is completely contained within the door. Thus, you don't have to sacrifice door-storage space. The dispenser includes a lock to keep little hands from spilling water on the floor.

The PHT219WHSM's refrigerator door has one full-width fixed shelf, as well as four clear pick-off gallon-sized bins. There is also a covered dairy compartment. The main refrigerator space has two clear humidity-controlled crispers, a clear snack/deli drawer and four half-width tempered-glass shelves with spill-saver lips. All of the shelves are adjustable for height, and three of the four shelves slide out for easy access to items in the rear.

Temperature controls are located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment, and they are easy to use. Surprisingly for a fridge in this price range, the PHT219WHSM's controls are manual, as we expected digital controls.

As you may expect for a medium-sized top-freezer refrigerator, the PHT219WHSM's freezer does not have a whole lot of standout features. The door has a clear fixed shelf and a tilt-out white-wire basket. The main compartment sports a basic white-wire shelf, and an automatic ice maker and bucket are included.

The PHT219WHSM has a total of 20.6 cubic feet of interior storage space, including 15.34 cubic feet in the refrigerator compartment. This model is relatively energy-efficient, costing just $40 to operate annually at current electricity rates.

A great choice for a medium-sized family, the Frigidaire PHT219WHSM top-freezer refrigerator gives you lots of convenience features and an attractive stainless-steel finish, all at a respectable price.


Pros: Lots of welcome features, stainless-steel finish, energy-efficient
Cons: Only comes in stainless finish, no digital temperature controls

Warranty
1 year, parts and labor