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GE Profile PSB42YSX[SS]

Price range:

$5,718.99 - $6,299.10

Summary: This 25.2 cu.-ft. built-in cabinet-depth GE Profile PSB42YSX[SS] refrigerator has

an external water dispenser
dual evaporators
a door open alarm
a built-in water filter
spillproof shelves
digital controls on its front door

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By AntonioG

from State College, PA

1.0

A nightmare

5/9/2013

Pros

Attractive Design

Customizable Shelving

Quiet

Space For Tall Items

Cons

Not Cold Enough

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comment:

Immediately noticed that the doors require a lot of pull to open, and cannot be adjusted. Problems started within months: A cracked water filter leaked unnoticed until floorboards started to warp. Around the four-year mark, the refrigerator side gave out. (With two evaporators, the freezer kept going.) To fix the refrigerator took countless repairman visits: The temperature sensor was replaced, then the control board (twice),then the defrost heater and sensor. Six months later the freezer would go up to 20 F for days, and never below 10 F. After countless more repairman visits, even the GE Tech Line had no clue as to what the problem was. The refrigerator side kept going. Not well, though. With the refrigerator temperature set at 34 F (the lowest setting) and the display registering 33 - 35 F, a calibrated laboratory thermometer revealed that the actual temperature was 40 - 42 F. Fortunately I had bought an extended warranty from Lowes, and one day after I filed a claim they sent me a full refund.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Elise105

from Chantilly, VA

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Unreliable

6/4/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Quiet

Cons

Small interior space

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comment:

I purchased this model because my kitchen designer limited my options for a built-in by assuming I was going with a high-end Viking or Sub-Zero. Not wanting to spend $10K or more, I opted for this GE Profile, which got better reviews than the GE Monogram. I have been very displeased with this purchase. The doors are VERY difficult to open on both the refrigerator and the freezer. GE told me that once the doors had food in them, they would be fine....? They're not fine. Then, after not quite six months of use, both the refrigerator and freezer just stopped working. Finally, for a 42, it's got a very small interior. I understand that counter depth refrigerators have less room, but this is small. I suggest that anyone considering this refrigerator really consider the cost, reliability and size before purchasing this model. It's just not worth the money.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

The GE Profile PSB42YSX[SS] is part of the Refrigerators test program at Consumer Reports. The GE Profile PSB42YSX[SS] Refrigerators features and specs include Claimed capacity (cu. ft.), Side-by-side, Stainless/SS-look option, Water dispenser, Bottom-freezer, French-door style. In our lab tests, Refrigerators models like the GE Profile PSB42YSX[SS] are reviewed on Exterior depth (in.), Exterior height (in.), Exterior width (in.), 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.). Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the GE Profile PSB42YSX[SS] based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the GE Profile PSB42YSX[SS] include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the GE Profile PSB42YSX[SS].

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