We got a new refrigerator today!

[PJMcK]

I know, big whoop.

Our old machine was about 25 years old. It has been a dependable appliance and the only maintenance I ever had to do was replace the rubber gaskets on the doors. The compressor had started making noises and the condensation build up was out of control. It was time to go shopping.

The new one is an LG French door style so the fridge has two doors and the freezer is a pull-out drawer on the bottom with an automatic ice maker in the freezer. It’s finished in stainless steel which was not our first choice but that’s the only finish for the 30” wide unit. It has a capacity of 21 cubic feet and the shelves and drawers are very sturdy.

It was ridiculously expensive. We saw other larger units with many advanced features priced over $2,500. We didn’t spend that much and we don’t expect this machine to last 25 years but then maybe we won’t last that long, either!

[SheltieLover]

1. Congrats!

[doc03]

2. Wow 25 years. If I have to get a new one I will have to take out an

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over head cabinet. The fridge I have is 65 inches high, all the manufacturers decided to make them 66 1/2 inches now.

[LakeVermilion]

5. The height of the refrigerator is measured at the front.

The front is usually two inches higher than the box of the refrigerator because the hinges are above the box in front.. I know this because I had the same concerns when we looked at a refrigerator purchase. I

[doc03]

7. I checked it is 65 not 63 when I bought this one I went to Lowes, Sears, Home Depot and to second Lowes. I found one

where the cabinet was exactly 65 inches high. It has about 1/8 inch clearance at the top. I found a couple others that said they were
65 inches but we're slightly too high. I think now the standard is 66 1/2. The hinges on mine are actually 65 1/2 but they are further out from. the cabinate. The only one I found at the time was a Whirlpool, they don't carry that model anymore. Unless maybe you could special order one?

[LakeVermilion]

8. Sorry...

[wcmagumba]

3. Cool beans! Literally...Ha ha...

Good on you for the new fridgulator...Hope you get many years from it...

[central scrutinizer]

4. You're braver than me

My new fridge also had an ice maker. No way was I going to plumb it and add water to the freezer. I’m happy with old fashioned ice trays.

[MuseRider]

6. As odd as it is

and as weird as it feels we have also started buying things according to our life expectancy. Makes sense, feels crazy weird.

[Srkdqltr]

9. sounds like the one I bought about 6 months ago. The only model like that that will fit in the spot. I like it.

[WhiteTara]

10. Sounds great

I love the idea of the French door refrigerator. We got a side by side and have the big freezer in the garage.

Enjoy your new appliance.

[WhiteTara]

11. Sounds great

I love the idea of the French door refrigerator. We got a side by side and have the big freezer in the garage.

Enjoy your new appliance.