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Kenmore Elite 7205[3]
 
Approximate retail price:
$2,399.99
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Summary: This 31.0 cu.-ft. three-door french-door bottom-freezer Kenmore Elite 7205[3] refrigerator has
  • an external water dispenser
  • an air filter
  • a door open alarm
  • a built-in water filter
  • spillproof shelves
  • ice storage in its refrigerator
  • digital controls on its front door
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Community icon24 people have reviewed this model.
Type: Three-door French-door bottom-freezers
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Do not buy
1/2/2013
Pros
Cons
Bad Ice Maker
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
There are issues with the ice maker compartment. Water poured out of the fridge. Luckily we were home or we would have had damaged hardwood floors. We waited 3 months to get this model (orderd 6/11 arrived 9/11) as it kept being put on back order. 14 months later the ice maker quit working. Two months and 6 service calls later we are still waiting for it to be repaired. Every component associated with the freezer and ice maker has been replaced at least once. There are posted service bulletins out for this model. We decided to buy this unit even after a bad experience with our last Kenmore refrigerator which required the ice maker be replaced 3 times in the first year of use. We will not make this mistake again. Only wish I hadn't bought matching appliances. I do hope this saves someone else the same headaches.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

 
5.0
Kenmore Elite - Awesome!
12/10/2012
Pros
Attractive Design
Customizable Shelving
Easy Access
Energy Efficient
Holds Temperature Well
Quiet
Space For Tall Items
Cons
Expensive filters
Best Uses
Anyone Who Wants A Great
Comment:
We bought this refrigerator and, while it was a bit pricy for us, we have never regretted it. The ice maker has been flawless, the capacity is amazing for its size. We have absolute no compliants and would recommend it to anyone.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

 
5.0
Awesome
12/9/2012
Pros
Attractive Design
Customizable Shelving
Easy Access
Energy Efficient
Holds Temperature Well
Quiet
Space For Tall Items
Cons
None
Best Uses
Comment:
great product, ice maker works great. love the bottom freezer
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
The Kenmore Elite 7205[3] is part of the Refrigerators test program at Consumer Reports. The Kenmore Elite 7205[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 Elite 7205[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 Elite 7205[3] based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Kenmore Elite 7205[3] include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Kenmore Elite 7205[3].
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