Whirlpool Versus Frigidaire Refrigerators

Both Whirlpool and Frigidaire are best known for their affordable refrigerators. They rarely include smart features with their appliances, but they are dependable and reliable. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of what each brand offers.

Whirlpool offers 9 french-door refrigerators, 13 side-by-side refrigerators, 5 bottom-freezer refrigerators, and 22 top-freezer refrigerators. Of the options, the most affordable are the top-freezers. For example, Whirlpool’s 28-inch wide Top Freezer Refrigerator costs just $799.

Whirlpool’s most expensive option is the 36-inch wide 4-Door Refrigerator with Exterior Drawer for $3,899. Although Whirlpool offers a wide selection, most of their prices fall between $1,000 and $2,000.

On the other hand, Frigidaire offers french-door, side-by-side, single-door, top-freezer, and compact refrigerators. The most affordable option (excluding compact refrigerators) is the Frigidaire 13.9 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator for $879. The most expensive option is the $4,299 Professional Counter-Depth 4-Door French Door Refrigerator. Most of the refrigerators cost between $2,000 and $3,000.

Although you can find affordable options from either brand, overall, Whirlpool’s selection is slightly more affordable.

Often the features included in your refrigerator can make or break the purchase. Although many of the features from Whirlpool and Frigidaire overlap, there are some unique offerings from either brand.

The best Whirlpool features include:

Similarly, Frigidaire also offers some great features, including:

In addition, both brands offer refrigerators that come with an Energy Star certification. This maximizes the refrigerator’s energy usage, decreasing your environmental impact and lowering your energy bill.

Frigidaire’s features on their top-rated refrigerators are more impressive than Whirlpool’s. However, you will also pay more for Frigidaire’s refrigerators. This means that if features are more important than price, choose Frigidaire. On the other hand, if you’re willing to sacrifice features for a lower price tag, choose Whirlpool.

Although the options from both companies are great, neither offers refrigerators with smart features.

Another essential factor to consider is the customer rating. Whirlpool has several refrigerators with great reviews. Their highest-rated refrigerator is the 4-Door Refrigerator with Exterior Drawer for $3,899. It has 4.4 stars out of 5 with 546 reviews. It also includes In-Door-Ice storage, a refrigerated exterior drawer, a Triple Crisper, and more.

The company’s most affordable yet highly-rated refrigerator is their 30-Inch Wide Top Freezer Refrigerator for $899. It has 4.3 stars out of 5 with 2,745 customer reviews.

Frigidaire’s top-rated option is the Gallery 4-Door French Door Refrigerator for $3,899. On Frigidaire’s website, the refrigerator has 4.8 stars out of 5 with 31 customer reviews. It comes in two color options: black stainless steel and silver stainless steel. It also comes packed with features and includes all of our favorites, including the SpaceWise organization system, the Custom-Flex Temp Drawer, and CrispSeal Crispers.

Frigidaire's best-rated option that’s better suited for a tight budget is the Top Freezer Refrigerator. This option costs only $1,099, but lacks many of the bells and whistles included in Frigidaire’s higher-tier options. Despite this, it still earned 4.7 stars out of 5 with 11 customer reviews.

Although both brands offer great refrigerators, they are still vulnerable to damage. Some of the most common reasons for refrigerator repairs include:

Whirlpool and Frigidaire both include a 1-year limited warranty with the purchase of a refrigerator. The warranty covers manufacturing defects and damage caused by faulty parts. However, after the initial warranty period expires, you’ll have to pay for any repairs out of pocket.

According to Home Advisor, refrigerator repairs in 2022 cost around $350. On the high end, you could pay up to $1,000 for a repair! Often, paying out of pocket for refrigerator repairs is stressful. By pairing your refrigerator with an Upsie extended warranty, you can avoid high repair costs.

Upsie’s warranties are comprehensive, affordable, and long-lasting. For example, a 5-year Upsie warranty for a $1,200 Whirlpool refrigerator costs just $199 – less than a single out-of-pocket repair. Upsie covers mechanical failure, power failure, heating and cooling issues, water leaks, and more. In addition, customers can make unlimited claims up to the purchase price of the appliance.

Get the best protection at the best price when you choose Upsie.