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Kenmore 7160[3]
 
Approximate retail price:
$1700
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Summary: This 25.0 cu.-ft. three-door french-door bottom-freezer Kenmore 7160[3] refrigerator has
  • a door open alarm
  • spillproof shelves
  • digital controls
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Type: Three-door French-door bottom-freezers
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(14 of 15 customers found this review helpful)
 
2.0
Great at first....
2/14/2013
Pros
Attractive Design
Quiet
Cons
Flimsy Shelves
Unreliable
Best Uses
Big Families
Large Kitchens
Comment:
The was a great buy ....after 4 years the refeg the compressor went out
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
So Far, So Excellent
12/7/2012
Pros
Attractive Design
Customizable Shelving
Easy Access
Energy Efficient
Holds Temperature Well
Quiet
Space For Tall Items
Cons
Best Uses
Plenty of space
Comment:
We purchased this approximately 4 months ago to replace a beloved 25 year old refrigator. Although we were initially discouraged after reading the negative reviews of this and nearly all of the other available refrigerator models, we have found this model to be excellent so far. It is very quiet. It holds temperature well in both the refrigerator and freezer section. We especially like being able to easily see what is stored inside. We did not get an icemaker, so can't comment on that feature.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Excellent value for the money
12/5/2012
Pros
Easy Access
Energy Efficient
Quiet
Space For Tall Items
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
This refrigerator is the most quiet I've ever come in contact with. It replaced a 35 year old french door fridge and the difference is amazing. It's plenty big for me - one person. It's easy to clean and easy to move shelves. <br /><br />My only complaint is that I have to manually close the doors. The open door alarm could be louder because sometimes I'm in a hurry and don't notice a door is a couple inchs open.<br /><br />I really like how it keeps fruit and vegetables fresh in different bins. The settings for both seem actually to work.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
The Kenmore 7160[3] is part of the Refrigerators test program at Consumer Reports. The Kenmore 7160[3] Refrigerators features and specs include Stainless/SS-look option, Water dispenser, Cabinet-depth model, French-door style, Claimed capacity (cu. ft.). In our lab tests, Refrigerators models like the Kenmore 7160[3] are reviewed on Noise, Overall score, Temperature performance, Total usable capacity (cu. ft.), Ease of use, Energy cost/yr. ($), Energy efficiency, Freezer usable capacity (cu. ft.), Fridge usable capacity (cu. ft.), Exterior depth (in.), Exterior height (in.), Exterior width (in.). Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Kenmore 7160[3] based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Kenmore 7160[3] include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Kenmore 7160[3].
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