We like the KitchenAid KBRS20ETWH bottom-freezer refrigerator, a well-appointed model that has a single upper door for the fresh foods compartment, a pull-out bottom drawer for the freezer, an interior water dispenser and flexible storage options.

A solidly-built model, the KitchenAid KBRS20ETWH has a medium capacity, with 19.9 cubic feet in both fresh and frozen foods compartments combined. This fridge would be best suited to a small family or couple, since the food storage needs of larger families would surely require more fridge and freezer space. The fresh foods compartment has a capacity of 14.4 cubic feet, while the freezer has a capacity of 5.5 cubic feet. A nice benefit is its energy efficiency. Using approximately 480 kWh of electricity each year, this model will cost you only about $51 annually to run, with current energy costs.

But that's just one of the many benefits of the KitchenAid KBRS20ETWH bottom-freezer refrigerator. The exterior of this fridge is streamlined and attractive. KitchenAid has cleverly placed the water dispenser on the side wall just inside the fridge door, so the dispenser does not sit in the door itself, but you are still able to get chilled water quickly and easily. This fridge delivers water through an integral filter.

The fridge door has two pick-off gallon-size storage bins, a full-width gallon-sized fixed shelf, a can rack that can hold up to four cans or small bottles, and a clear dairy compartment. Inside there are four half-width adjustable glass shelves with a spillsaver feature, in addition to two humidity-controlled clear vegetable crisper drawers. The KBRS20ETWH has a great full-width deli drawer with a divider, so you can store cheeses in one side and cold cuts or a deli tray in the other side, for instance. And the deli drawer has an adjustable temperature feature.

Electronic digital controls for both refrigerator and freezer are located in the top center of the fridge compartment. The controls are quite simple to use. Within the freezer are two pull-out baskets. The drawer and baskets pull out smoothly for easy access to foods stored inside. An automatic icemaker and ice collection bucket come standard.

The KitchenAid KBRS20ETWH bottom-freezer refrigerator is available in white, black or stainless steel. It is an excellent fridge choice for those looking for an energy-efficient, attractive and fully featured bottom-freezer refrigerator.


Pros: Attractive, plenty of performance and convenience features, flexible interior space, energy efficient
Cons: Single fridge door may be problematic for some kitchens

Warranty
1 year, parts and labor; 5 years, cavity liner; 10 years, sealed refrigeration system