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Whirlpool Gold GX5FHTXV[Q]

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$1,524.60 - $1,799.99

Summary: This 36-inch-wide Whirlpool French-door bottom-freezer has spillproof shelves and touchpad controls. It is available in stainless steel and is Energy Star qualified.

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Type: French-door bottom-freezer refrigerators

About - Whirlpool Gold GX5FHTXV[Q]
The Whirlpool Gold GX5FHTXV[Q] is part of the refrigerator test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, bottom freezer refrigerator models like the Gold GX5FHTXV[Q] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Temperature performance: This combines results of tests measuring the accuracy of initial temperature settings along with how well a model 1) kept optimum temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer at the same time; 2) kept temperatures even throughout each compartment; 3) kept temperatures constant despite changes in room temperatures; and 4) maintained set temperatures even with very high room temperatures. Energy efficiency: This reflects electricity consumption (based on our tests) per cubic foot of measured usable storage space. For example, two models with the same energy cost per year may have different energy efficiencies -- the unit with more storage space being more efficient. Noise: Noise level was measured when the compressor started up and during steady running. Subjective judgments by a panel of listeners supplemented our noise-meter readings.

About - Whirlpool Gold GX5FHTXV[Q]

The Whirlpool Gold GX5FHTXV[Q] is part of the refrigerator test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, bottom freezer refrigerator models like the Gold GX5FHTXV[Q] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Temperature performance:: This combines results of tests measuring the accuracy of initial temperature settings along with how well a model 1) kept optimum temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer at the same time; 2) kept temperatures even throughout each compartment; 3) kept temperatures constant despite changes in room temperatures; and 4) maintained set temperatures even with very high room temperatures.
Energy efficiency:: This reflects electricity consumption (based on our tests) per cubic foot of measured usable storage space. For example, two models with the same energy cost per year may have different energy efficiencies -- the unit with more storage space being more efficient.
Noise:: Noise level was measured when the compressor started up and during steady running. Subjective judgments by a panel of listeners supplemented our noise-meter readings.

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About This Brand
Brands under the Whirlpool umbrella include Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, and Whirlpool, all of which offer French-door models in addition to other types. Whirlpool refrigerators are known for measured-fill dispense systems on their water dispensers.
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About This Brand

Brands under the Whirlpool umbrella include Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, and Whirlpool, all of which offer French-door models in addition to other types. Whirlpool refrigerators are known for measured-fill dispense systems on their water dispensers.

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Features & Specs - Whirlpool Gold GX5FHTXV[Q]
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) Claimed capacity is the manufacturer's estimate of the volume, in cubic feet, of interior space. Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)	24.8
Cabinet-depth model Cabinet-depth models usually measure 27 to 28 inches deep, not quite flush with the cabinets, but at least three inches shallower than many standard 36-inch-wide models. You can get models with stainless exteriors or panel kits. Cabinet-depth model	No
French-door style French door models are bottom-freezer refrigerators whose upper compartments have two narrow doors that open similarly to the doors of a side-by-side refrigerator. These narrower doors use less space in front of the refrigerator when opened, and allow access to either or both sides of the full-width fresh-food compartment. Typically more expensive, French-door models are usually 36 inches wide, though some newer models are 33 inches wide. French-door style	Yes
Water dispenser It is normally located in the fresh food compartment. Water dispenser	Yes
Stainless/SS-look option Stainless steel is stylish but it shows fingerprints. Another option: a vinyl-covered metal finish that gives you a stainless-steel look but resists smudging. Stainless/SS-look option	Yes
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LSW dosma

from

Mt Vernon, WA

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Fridge

12/31/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Customizable Shelving

Easy Access

Energy Efficient

Holds Temperature Well

Quiet

Space For Tall Items

Cons

Best Uses

Big Families

Large Kitchens

Comment:

We have been living with this fridge for about 3 months. Family of four with lots of entertaining recently. It holds a ton - full platters, my large 6 quart crock pot, lots of space for tall things in the doors. Love the door shelf that holds a gallon of milk. Door storage does not seem to take away from all the great shelf storage inside. Love the sleek look without water dispenser in the door, and better not having the kids constantly playing with it, but still having the filtered water from the button inside. Freezer drawers takes getting used to, after having had a top freezer, and hard to put certain things in (like cookie sheets of berries), but still impressed at how much it holds. No problems with noise or temperature. Overall a product we love at a great price point.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Rich

from

North Jersey

5.0

Great fridge

12/14/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Energy Efficient

Holds Temperature Well

Quiet

Cons

None

Best Uses

Large Kitchens

Comment:

I've had this fridge for just over 3 years, and really enjoy it. It's fairly roomy, very quiet, and keeps temperature well. I haven't had a single hiccup with its operation and don't agree with the CR claim that it's noisy. In fact, I bought it based on a CR review 3 years ago, in which they claimed it was superquiet. Unless they've started making a noisier version, I wouldn't consider noise a detractor. Ice making, which happens within the freezer drawer, is not the fastest. If you use a lot of ice, it might be better to get a model with an ice dispenser within the door. I wish that, for the price, my model had a digital indicator of what the internal temperatures are for the refrigerator and freezer, but that's hardly a deal breaker.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Grammy

from

Columbia, KY

3.0

A big disappointment in a top rated item

11/22/2012

Pros

Customizable Shelving

Easy Access

Quiet

Space For Tall Items

Cons

Broke After Two Months

Freezer handle falls off

Unreliable

Best Uses

Big Families

Comment:

The cooling unit failed after two months. Whirlpool refused to replace, sent a repairman who wanted to repair it in our home. Got second opinion from dealer's repairmen,same diagnosis. Lowe's finally replaced the unit. The one we have now has a freezer handle that falls off on our feet!

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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