With some nice performance and convenience features, the General Electric GTS22KHPWW top-freezer refrigerator is not only attractive but also functions well for those who like extras such as an internal filtered water dispenser. The price tag for this model is a little higher than the more basic models, but if you will use and welcome the upgraded features, which range from an automatic ice maker to electronic controls, the extra money you will spend on this refrigerator is well worth the expense.

The GE GTS22KHPWW is a medium-size fridge with a total of 21.7 cubic feet of space inside both refrigerator and freezer compartments. The fresh foods compartment has a total capacity of 15.38 cubic feet, and the freezer has a total capacity of 6.35 cubic feet. The fridge appears much more spacious than it really is, partially due to the bright and cheery dual-level lighting in the fresh foods compartment. Unfortunately, this model is not especially energy efficient. It uses approximately 527 kWh of electricity each year, which means that with current energy prices, you can expect to pay around $56 annually to run this unit.

This GE refrigerator has a nice looking exterior, but the real story can be found inside this model. Perhaps the most advanced and welcome feature is its interior water dispenser that delivers chilled water through an integral filter. The dispenser is located on the interior left wall and operates with the push of a button. The water spigot does not jut out far into the fridge, which is helpful because it won't get in the way when you store and retrieve items, but it sticks out just enough to make it easy for you to fill a glass or pitcher without spilling water.

Three opaque gallon-size bins that are adjustable for height are on the door, as well as a fixed bottom shelf and a clear half-width dairy compartment. The main fresh foods compartment has four half-width glass shelves with a spillsaver feature that are adjustable for height, as well as a full-width glass shelf above the two humidity-controlled fruit and vegetable crisper drawers. The crispers pivot out to make it easier for you to access produce items stored inside. There's also a clear snack drawer.

The freezer has two half-width bins, matching those on the door of the fresh foods compartment, as well as a full-width fixed bottom shelf. The main freezer compartment has one white wire shelf that's adjustable for height, and an automatic ice maker and bucket. Electronic temperature controls are up front and center in the fridge compartment. Color choices for this model include white, bisque or black.

A nicely featured, solid fridge, GE's GTS22KHPWW top-freezer refrigerator is a good choice for those looking for a medium-size unit that offers some great features such as filtered internal chilled water delivery.


Pros: Nicely featured, interior water delivery, solid feel throughout, bright lighting
Cons: Not energy efficient

Warranty
1 year, parts and labor