In article >,
"Steve Freides" > wrote:

> In the interest of full disclosure, I've recently asked about convection
> toaster ovens, range hood microwaves, and I'm not sure what all else,
> but I'm back with one more - even though we've changed absolutely
> nothing about our kitchen yet. I appreciate the advice and opinions
> I've received here, and eventually, I guess, we'll either do a bunch of
> these things at once or pick one of them and start with that.
>
> Refrigerators - below is a $1500 and a $500 model:
>
> http://www.lg.com/us/refrigerators/l...r-refrigerator -
> $1500
>
>
> http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/2035229...ctId=203522982 - $500
>
> I'm not doubting the more expensive one is better, but how, please, is
> it worth 3 times the cost? We have never owned anything other than a
> plain 'fridge, freezer on top, never had an automatic ice maker and I'm
> happy that way, etc.
>

If I wanted an ice maker I would buy a separate unit
Too much trouble plumbing the reefer for water.
Gotta undo the water supply to move the reefer.
If you need an automatic ice maker you need
a lot of ice and you are wasting storage in your freezer.
Look for reliability. I cannot help you there.
My refrigerator blows the defroster heater element
every few years, but is otherwise good. I watched
the repairman change the heater when it first blew
under warranty.

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Michael Press