Kenmore's 77923 top-freezer refrigerator offers a great combination of useful features and value. This unit has a clean, understated look, so it is surprising to open the doors and see the wealth of features inside.

For starters, the 77923 sports an internal water dispenser with a built-in filter. The delivery spigot is thoughtfully located at the top of the refrigerator cabinet and not on the cabinet's side, as you find with most other top-freezer fridges with this feature. This placement lets you fill tall glasses and pitchers without having to tip the container at an awkward angle.

In addition, the 77923 is packed with just about every feature imaginable for this type of fridge configuration. The refrigerator door has a fixed bottom shelf and three clear pick-off door bins that are very sturdy. There is also a clear dairy compartment and a small shelf, and you can slide the dairy compartment to be on the left or right side of the door and use the shelf on the opposite side. The main storage area has four adjustable half-width shelves with spill-saver lips, and two of the shelves slide out. One of the shelves even has a "make-a-space" feature that lets you fold the front half back and out of the way, allowing the storage of taller items on the shelf below. The 77923 has a pair of clear humidity-controlled crispers drawers and a snack/deli drawer. Controls are the manual dial type, although we would have preferred digital controls.

The 77923's freezer door has two white-wire gate-type shelves that tilt out for easy storage and access to frozen foods. Within the main freezer compartment is a full-width white-wire shelf and a nifty bottom shelf that sits on the freezer floor and slides out smoothly. An automatic ice maker and bucket are also included.

This top-freezer refrigerator has a total of 18.8 cubic feet of storage capacity, with 13.8 cubic feet in the refrigerator compartment. This fridge is definitely medium-sized and is best suited for a couple or small family. The 77923 is also very energy-efficient, costing just $37 annually to operate. It is available in white, black and stainless steel.

For the money, the Kenmore 77923 top-freezer refrigerator is an exceptionally well-featured model that offers a great value for your hard-earned cash.


Pros: Plenty of features including internal water, great price for the features offered, energy-efficient
Cons: No digital controls