If you're looking for a great combination of function and style in a side-by-side refrigerator, the Whirpool GC55SHEXN could be the ideal choice for you. This is a 24.5-cubic-foot model, and it is so thoughtfully designed, it has plenty of good features, such as three blue non-slip mats that line the door bins to keep items from sliding or toppling over. The Whirlpool GC5SHEXN uses 607 kWh of electricity, so you'll pay just about $50 to run this massive fridge for an entire year. You'll find 14.9 cubic feet of space in the main compartment, and 9.6 cubic feet in the freezer. It will seem to you that you're able to pack in more groceries in this model than in comparably sized side-by-side refrigerators because of the space-saving features.

The interior layout of the main compartment is straightforward, with two adjustable glass shelves with a spillguard feature and one fixed shelf. There are three drawers in the main compartment, a snack pan, a humidity-controlled fruit and vegetable crisper, and a temperature-controlled convertible drawer that can hold either meats or produce and keep the items at just the right temperature. The door of the Whirlpool GC55SHEXN is loaded with extra features, in addition to the blue bin mats. For instance, you'll find three adjustable gallon-size clear door bins and a fixed bin. One of the bins has handles and can be lifted out to carry condiments or beverages right to the table. This model also has a door can rack that can hold up to five soft drink cans, plus a clear dairy keeper.

The Whirlpool GC55SHEXN has a sophisticated cooling system that directs cold air from the freezer directly to the door, so even if you leave the door open, the fridge will super-cool the items on the door shelves. The first thing you notice when you open the freezer door is that there seems to be a lot of space, especially for a fridge that has a through-the-door ice and water dispenser that works through an integral filter. That's because Whirlpool has moved the entire ice and water dispensing system to the door, freeing up space in the main freezer compartment. This appliance can make ice even faster than other fridge models, and the ice collection tray lifts out to double as an ice bucket.

Within the main freezer compartment are three wire shelves (one fixed and two cantilever shelves) and two fully extending baskets. The door has the ice collection system, two small tilt-out bins, and a great removable ice pack that has its own little compartment on the door. And this refrigerator also has a door alarm that sounds if either door is left open for too long. The Whirlpool GC5SHEXN side-by-side refrigerator comes in a choice of white, biscuit, black or stainless steel.

Warranty
1 year, parts and labor