If you are looking for a basic, bare-bones unit with a price to match, the GE 17.5 cubic foot fridge is a good deal.
GE refrigerators are well-known for their durability, and this model lives up to its famous name even though it is very affordable.
Two adjustable glass shelves and two drawers with separate humidity controls provide flexibility in how you store your food. Easy access controls allow you to separately regulate the temperature of the fridge and freezer. The doors do provide features usually only found in more expensive refrigerators: can holders and extra deep bins to hold gallon-sized containers.
For a small refrigerator, there is a lot of usable space. It measures 28 by 67.4 by 32.5 inches in size. This fridge comes with a limited one-year manufacturer's warranty.
Across the web, professional reviewers, including those at the Wirecutter and CNET, call it a bargain. There are more than 1,400 user reviews on Home Depot's website, with an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars. Fans of this fridge rave about the spacious interior, the famous GE dependability, and of course — the low price.
"As a retired couple we no longer need a large fridge. This is perfect for us, nice and quiet and keeps food cold," wrote one verified purchaser.
"We were looking for a basic, no-frills refrigerator and this fit the bill. Lots of interior space, we LOVE the glass shelves, the drawers, and the extra wide storage space on the door. I would have given it 5 stars, except for the controls being right in the front when I open the door. When I try to reach in, I have to be careful not to bang my head on the control center," wrote another buyer.
Critics of the unit frequently claim that it is too noisy.
Pros: Very affordable, roomier than it looks, two adjustable glass shelves, white matte finish doesn't smudge
Cons: Old-fashioned look, no bells & whistles, limited lighting