Top 10 Best Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator With Water Dispenser: Expert

Customer Review: “Better quality, better built, reliable performance than the market leaders that charge more for crappy quality.”

Customer Review: “My new puddle maker was ordered from Amazon on 7/22/21 and it was delivered my home in the Akron, OH area on 8/10/21.The unit is causing substantial puddles of water to form on my (real) oak kitchen floor (see pic). This goes on all day long (because it’s been rather humid, I think) and requires constant mopping up of the puddles so that the floor doesn’t get ruined.I suspect the puddles are a result of condensation on the inside of the front freezer drawers and/or refrigerator doors because I see none on the outside of the front or sides of the unit and the pan for the radiator in the back is completely dry (see pic) and also because the puddles form only under the front section of the unit (see pic).We don’t use the automatic ice maker nor do we have it hooked up to a water supply.The ‘heated beam’ on this unit is not warm to the touch at all. The sticker on it indicates it should be (see pic). We have a very similar unit to this one in our sunroom where it’s much more humid than in our kitchen, but it’s made by LG and it’s heated beam is warm to the touch and it does not make puddles.Therefore, I believe that this heated beam issue may be related to the puddling condensation problem because as far as I could determine by searching online, there are heat sources inside these units that are supposed to warm the metal surfaces a little bit in order to eliminate issues with excessive condensation forming on them, and I believe that the heated beam is part of that warming system which is probably not working correctly in my unit.I mentioned the heated beam matter to Cosmo support person be he didn’t really seem equipped to actually troubleshoot anything at all.After jumping through some reasonable hoops to prove that I really bought the unit recently, what he told me (pasted below) was that it could take a few weeks to get a tech out to take a look-see.Based on that level of customer non-service, and that I’m still inside the return window, I will probably just return it to Amazon and let them deal with it. What sucks most about this for me is that Amazon doesn’t install or remove the unit from inside the house. Their shipper just drops off/picks up to the property (i.e. driveway/garage). That means my son and I, who had to struggle this behemoth into the house, will now have to do the same in reverse and also box it all back up.Other than the puddling issue, the unit is pretty nice looking and it otherwise seemed to work just fine.——————————————————————————————————————–Below is the bits that matter to me from the response from Cosmo:”…The current wait time is estimated to be up to 2-3 weeks for our warranty dispatch team to locate a service center near you, although in most cases it does not take that long. The reason for this period is that we do not work with any service center in particular and one must be located for your claim.Once a technician is assigned to your claim, an automated email will be sent to you notifying you of the assigned service center and they will reach out to you directly to schedule a service call. …””

Customer Review: “This fridge/freezer was purchased for a medium size office that didn’t have room for a full size fridge but needed something bigger than a dorm size. This was perfect and it is deeper, so we have room for multiple lunches, a bag of ice and frozen dinners, not to forget ice cream for the hot months.Our delivery guys were Nermin and Derek, who were very nice and professional. They were a great help!”

Customer Review: “2x+! the cubic capacity of standard rv fridge, fits perfectly in same slot, for off grid use is easily connected to 800w inverter to run off of solar/battery.Only adjustment needed for correct performance was to open some small air holes on sides in lower wall for correct heat dissipation, and some tilt brackets. Significantly increased our quality of living in rv long term. We were happy to not need to dismount door to bring it inside. No need to shut it off once a week to defrost, fully modern appliance features take away much of the stress. After 6 months we have had no issues at all.1 year update: still 5 stars. Absolutely no problems through 110 degree heat with rv in full sun, or the winter storm.2 year update: still running strong, kept cold in transit every time perfectly running on inverter no matter where we went.”

Customer Review: “fantastic addition to my home office. It delivers both hot and cold water at the touch of a button, making it incredibly convenient for quick drinks or instant meals. The sleek design fits well into any space, and the dispenser operates quietly, which is a big plus.However, I noticed that the cooling is a bit slow, and the temperature range could be broader—currently, it offers 176-196°F for hot water and 39-59°F for cold. The touch-only control at the bottom lacks tactile feedback, which can be frustrating when you’re in a hurry. Additionally, the built-in water filters aren’t sufficient for high-quality filtration, so I recommend using it with a Reverse Osmosis System for the best results.Despite these minor drawbacks, this water cooler is still a great choice for anyone looking for convenience and style in their water dispenser.”

Customer Review: “Only 4 months old. Machine works but when using the cold water it leaks for a few seconds after releasing button so I would have to hold my cup there for a couple seconds after so the water catch below doesn’t fill up as fast. Started happening at about a month old. Not a problem with the room temperature, or the hot water. Not to mention it doesn’t dispense water when the power goes out so you would still have to have a couple cases of water on hand for emergencies. Would not buy again not for the high cost of it.Update: So after 14 months the unit was not making water cold nomore and a week later it doesn’t even fill with water. Checked all the hoses and water runs through all of it, it’s just the dispenser is not pulling it in, in none of the 3 hot, cold, and room temperature none of them dispenses water. Don’t waste your time on this dispenser like I did. Luckily I bought the protection plan for 4 years and was refunded.”

Customer Review: “Everything works as advertised. The white sticker for cup placement is annoying to remove, but I used goo-gone to remove the gluey residue and everything works well as it should! Ice maker is a breeze and instructions and care is straight-forward. Worth the money!”

Customer Review: “Do not buy until they remove supper ugly cup replacement sticker right at water dispensing place. The sticker is hard to remove. No good reason for that sticker. After spending about 60 minutes to remove using hot water soaking and even acetone. That 4 inch by 4 inch ugly glue still stays. It’s insane and I am upset. But yet not returning the unit. Everything else appears to be flawless so far. Noise is also not too loud. I don’t believe anybody would keep with that sticker on at home, keeping aside at business place.”

Customer Review: “After extensive online research trying to find the perfect beverage refrigerator for dry aging beef, this one appears to work really well. Most glass door beverage refrigerators do not get cold enough or hold temperature steady enough to dry-age beef successfully. This one will hold temperature in the low-to-mid 30s, with the exception of its defrost cycle that it runs automatically every few days. During the defrost cycle, I have not seen the temperature rise above 40°.You do need to add a thermoworks refrigerator / freezer thermometer with a wired probe so you can accurately measure the temperature, and record highs and lows. I think the best temperature range for dry aging beef seems to be between 34 and 36 degrees average temperature. I recommend placing the thermoworks temperature probe into a glass of water covered with cling wrap so you don’t get rapid fluctuations in temperature, but rather track the temperature of something with more thermal mass, much like having a thermometer probe in the center of your dry aging meat. Tracking air temperature in a refrigerator will not give you as accurate of a picture of the average temperature. The thermoworks model that I’m speaking of can be purchased on their website for approximately $25, and the probe wire is so thin / low profile that it can be ran under the door seal without creating an air gap.This refrigerator can be a bit noisy when the compressor is running, but I was able to quiet it down by finding one of the copper cooling lines near the compressor that when firmly gripped resulted in decreased noise. I wrapped this line with a large mass of plumber’s putty, which acts as a nice noise damper.When you are dry aging meat, and I’ve been able to fit approximately 50 lb of bone in ribeye on the provided racks, there is a substantial amount of moisture that you are removing from the meat, which condenses and freezes on the cooling mat in the back of the refrigerator. This refrigerator does an excellent job of defrosting itself every couple of days, and the water from the melted ice runs through a tiny drain into a reservoir that sits immediately above the compressor. I modified mine with a small length of flexible clear plastic tubing, cut a notch in the side of the reservoir’s built in corner overflow spout so that the water level would start spilling over earlier, and glued the plastic tubing into the bottom of the overflow spout and ran the other end into a small plastic container to catch the excess water. It works like a charm. I am certain that if you don’t do this modification, and dry age substantial amounts of meat, the amount of ice that will form on the cooling mat and ultimately melt during the defrost cycle will overwhelm the small reservoir, and you will end up with water on the floor. It is an easily fixed problem, but I don’t consider it a flaw given that I’m using this fridge for something other than its intended purpose. If you were just refrigerating beverages, there would be nowhere near as much ice build up, and the reservoir would suffice.The other necessary modification is to add a small electronics / PC cooling fan that sits on the back of the top rack and runs continuously to provide air circulation and appropriate drying of the meat. All I did was find one on Amazon for about $25, cut the power cord near the plug end, and ran the power cord through the small defrost drain in the back of the fridge, which exits immediately above the reservoir previously mentioned. The wire runs laterally over the side of this reservoir, and does not interfere with the function of the drain. I then simply rewired the plug to the cord once it was passed through the drain, using wire nuts and electrical tape. This fan runs continuously and provides the necessary air movement for dry aging. While the refrigerator does have a built-in fan near the light, I don’t believe it runs continuously, and likely does not provide enough airflow on its own.Considering that the most basic purpose-built dry aging fridges cost around $1500, this is a much more cost effective method for small scale home use. I personally do not think that built in humidity control or a UV light will make any substantial difference in the quality of dry aged meat in the 30 to 60 day range, and are mainly gimmicks that are used to make you think that the purpose built units are worth exorbitant prices. Salt blocks are also essentially pointless, but they won’t hurt, so go for it if it makes you feel better. I am a physician with a background in microbiology before I went to medical school, so I’m not just making uninformed statements.Dry aging can be done successfully at home with great results. Buy choice or prime grade ribeye primals, preferably bone-in with lots of remaining outer fat, at least 10 pounds each, place directly on the wire racks in this dedicated fridge, monitor the temperature, provide constant air flow, and be patient. 45 days is the sweet spot. Anything less than 30 days will not be worth your time. Over 60 gets too strong of a flavor for most people. Trim off the dried outer pellicle and enjoy.Cheers!”

Customer Review: “Full disclosure: I’m a mechanical engineer and I used to work at a refrigerator compressor manufacturing plant around 16 years ago. That doesn’t necessarily make me an expert, but I won’t address anything I don’t have enough understanding of here.UPDATE: Refrigerator stopped working after just over 2 years of use. I cannot in good conscience recommend this unit for 3 reasons: 1) it lasted only just over 2 years; 2) it’s very energy inefficient; and 3) ice accumulates heavily at the evaporator even when the door is opened maybe 2-3 times a week.I came in this morning to find water pooled around the unit and the internal temperature at over 50F. My hardwood floor is now ruined because of that. Everything seems to work, including the relay turns the compressor on (I can hear the click), but the compressor itself won’t turn on.In my original review I noted the low-quality compressor, and I have been proven right, unfortunately. Even though I’m EPA608-certified, meaning I could replace this compressor myself and get the unit to work again, it is just not cost-effective, so it’s unfortunately trash now.Regarding the energy efficiency piece, the problem with this unit is that the condenser coil (the part that discards the heat to the outside) is housed around the unit. That makes insulation very challenging, especially for such thin walls. I have individual measurements of my house power circuits, and can confirm this unit uses far more energy than my kitchen refrigerator or the chest freezer that sits in the garage.Then there’s the ice piece… I noted in my original review that I expected some ice to form over time, but it’s quite a lot more than I anticipated. I had to defrost it twice a year, and I only opened its door to get a beverage 2, maybe 3 times per week.I favored form over function, and learned a lesson. I’ll now either buy an actual mini-refrigerator (without a see-through door), or spend more to buy an appliance from a reputable manufacturer.This is my original review:Construction/quality:The fridge itself is good. The handle is firm once installed, and I didn’t notice any wobbles or anything unusual after I put it on the floor and adjusted its feet. Insulation could be a bit better, as you’re able to notice the top and sides are colder after the unit has been on for a few hours. This is, however, a common difficulty with small refrigerators: to improve insulation you need to make the walls thicker, either losing internal space or making the unit larger, so there’s an optimal point between insulation/wall thickness and heat losses. If you look at your kitchen refrigerator you’ll notice its walls are quite thicker. Finally, the manual mentions that the control panel would lock itself after 2 minutes of inactivity, after which you’d need to press both temperature up & down buttons for 5 seconds to unlock it – well, that hasn’t happened, and I don’t know if there’s a way to lock the controls (which are on the outside of the glass door), so I guess I’ll just have to hope my kids don’t mess around with it…Temperature:When the unit was plugged in for the first time it didn’t take long for it to reach its lowest setpoint (34F) empty. A few hours after that, I loaded it with around 45 soda cans at room temperature, and it worked overnight and the good part of the following morning to cool those down to its lowest setpoint, which is expected given that it uses a small compressor. If you want it to work faster it’s definitely best to put cans in the kitchen fridge overnight before moving them to this unit already cold. Another point worth mentioning is that the condenser (which is what dumps the heat from inside the fridge into the room it’s located in) sits just beneath the external side walls (noticeable because those get warm when the compressor is running), so if you mount the unit where air flow is restricted, it will not operate as efficiently or get as cold as it’s designed to.I’ve had some time to run a couple of thermometers in the unit. Unfortunately, their accuracy is abysmal and I cannot trust the actual temperature they’re displaying. One is showing 12F right now, which is simply absurd, the other is much closer to reality – more on that below. However, for measuring the temperature variation, this second one is good enough. It’s measuring a 6F min/max variation over the course of several days. Honestly, that’s not bad for a beverage refrigerator. It doesn’t mean the items you put in there will have their actual temperature vary by that much, it just means that the air inside the fridge is varying 6F – and take that with a grain of salt also, because there are several other variables to be taken into account here. Remember that it takes a while to cool something down, but it also takes a while for it to warm back up again, so you can expect the temperature of, say, a soda can to vary by approximately 2F. That’s quite good! To check how cold my beverages actually got, I allowed everything to stabilize over the course of a few days, and then I took a water bottle, opened it, and measured the temperature using a meat thermometer that had just been calibrated with ice water – meaning it can measure things at or close to 32F very well. It measured 34F.Noise:I saw some reviewers complaining about noise, so I was concerned about that. Noise is subjective, so your mileage may vary. I have it in my office about 5 feet away from me, and while it doesn’t bother me during my work day, I would definitely not have this unit in or near my bedroom at night, because it would bother me a lot. For reference, my bedroom sits next to the kitchen, and I don’t hear my kitchen fridge because that one is actually silent. One thing to note is that I saw some reviewers mention that the internal fan made noise, but mine is truly silent; it seems to operate all the time and I don’t hear it at all. The compressor and associated coolant flow are the main sources of noise, and if you want those to be more silent while also having a fridge that gets very close to 34F, you need to look for a name brand and pay maybe 3 times more than this, while still having the risk that it’ll use a similar (likely cheap) compressor.Drip tray:The only issue I had so far is that the drip tray came broken and completely loose from the unit, which is why I initially rated the unit with 3 stars, but later changed it to 5 once they sent me a new drip tray. Further below I’ll describe what a drip tray is, but for now what matters is that I opened a support ticket directly with Whynter using their website and they sent me a new drip tray. Interestingly, the new drip tray had a different shape, which seemed to match my compressor a bit better…so perhaps the original (broken) drip tray was an incorrect part? I don’t know. It’s fixed, they sent me a new drip tray fast, and that’s what matters.Here’s what a drip tray is: remember when you had to periodically remove all the stuff from your refrigerator and allow the internal evaporator (the thing at the back with all the tubes) to defrost? Well, a lot of people today don’t even know that this used to be a thing because they came up with ‘frost-free’ refrigerators. What almost no one knows, however, is that frost-free refrigerators still accumulate ice on their evaporators (which are now hidden away in large refrigerators), but there’s normally a mechanism to melt the ice every so often, which will then drip out of the fridge and onto the drip tray. This drip tray stays right on top of the compressor because it takes advantage of the fact that the compressor gets hot when it’s running, so it allows the water to evaporate away quite fast. The automatic defrosting method varies a lot, from a dedicated heating element, to allowing the evaporator to get a bit warmer (or less cold) from time to time so that ice can melt away on its own, to not doing anything and allowing some ice to still form depending on the temperature setpoint. I don’t know which method, if any, this unit uses, so I won’t be surprised if I see some minor ice buildup over the next few months, because I’m running it at its lowest temperature setpoint. Easiest way to deal with that is to raise the temperature setpoint for a few days (i.e., when going on vacation), which won’t be an issue for a beverage refrigerator.Well, that’s all I had. Quite a long one, but I hope it helps someone.”

Customer Review: “2x+! the cubic capacity of standard rv fridge, fits perfectly in same slot, for off grid use is easily connected to 800w inverter to run off of solar/battery.Only adjustment needed for correct performance was to open some small air holes on sides in lower wall for correct heat dissipation, and some tilt brackets. Significantly increased our quality of living in rv long term. We were happy to not need to dismount door to bring it inside. No need to shut it off once a week to defrost, fully modern appliance features take away much of the stress. After 6 months we have had no issues at all.1 year update: still 5 stars. Absolutely no problems through 110 degree heat with rv in full sun, or the winter storm.2 year update: still running strong, kept cold in transit every time perfectly running on inverter no matter where we went.”

Customer Review: “This fridge/freezer was purchased for a medium size office that didn’t have room for a full size fridge but needed something bigger than a dorm size. This was perfect and it is deeper, so we have room for multiple lunches, a bag of ice and frozen dinners, not to forget ice cream for the hot months.Our delivery guys were Nermin and Derek, who were very nice and professional. They were a great help!”

Customer Review: “The media could not be loaded. The 60-can beverage refrigerator is the perfect size for compact spaces, and its adjustable shelves allow for convenient customization. The cooling performance is excellent, and it can likely hold more than 60 cans, which is a great bonus. However, the downside is that with all shelves in, it cannot accommodate bottles, limiting its versatility. Nevertheless, if you primarily need a reliable and efficient cooler for canned beverages, this refrigerator is a fantastic choice.I was very pleased that it fit nicely even if it’s not built in bc the other ones were too bulky and looked more like an afterthought. This one, I think looks great at the end of the cabinet. Also it’s quiet too! We are thinking of getting a nugget ice maker to go on top of it and are very pleased with it so far!”

Customer Review: “This is a really nice looking cooler for the kitchen. There is a light inside that brightens the interior so you can see what is inside. It is very well made and sturdy, no moving around on the floor. It’s a luxury to have a separate unit to keep all your favorite drinks cold and thereby leaving more space for other items in your main refrigerator. A strong thumbs up for this product.”

Customer Review: “These units work great. I installed two side by side and built into a bar unit by flipping a door on one of the units. They look like one larger cooler and much more expensive unit. They do great job in keeping beer and soda cold for the bar. I would recommend this unit. It does hold a lot of beverages and keeps them all as cold as you want. I found that if you put cans on top shelf, be sure to leave room in center of all of the shelves so the fan can circulate the cold air from top to bottom of unit. I tried several different loading options to find the one that let the air flow evenly. I found that if you pack the top shelf without leaving any room for air flow, the top cans were very cold and leaving a bit of air space helps cool the lower shelves. The cooling elements are behind the plastic in the bottom of the unit, and if you pack the cans against each other tightly on the bottom, they transmit the cold much better than leaving room between the element and cans. Overall, the units do a great job in keeping everything cold. I ordered two separate units as I can adjust temperatures to suit what is in them. Wine can be a little warmer than say beer and water- so I just load and adjust temperature to suit what is in it. The units have a heavy glass door that does a good job in keeping the cold in. The led lighting adds a nice look when lit. They are on switches and do not automatically turn on when opening the door. You must manually turn them on or off. So far, the units have performed flawlessly, and are fairly quiet. They were packaged well, with very heavy cardboard boxes and arrived free of any damage. These seem to be of good quality and we will see how they hold up. Doors very easy to change direction, and handles are heavy and of good quality. I have received many complements on these coolers. I believe it is a better solution to have the two units as you can better control the temperatures. When mounted in a cabinet, they look like one large unit. Can not beat the price for what you get. I will update if any issues crop up. So far very nice!”

Customer Review: “This mini fridge looks stylish and feels solidly made. I keep it in the bedroom and it has been working well for drinks and snacks. It does make a slight gurgling noise, but nothing loud enough to wake me up or bother me during the night.The temperature is easy to adjust and the lock is convenient to have so I can keep certain items secure. Overall, I am very happy with this unit and think it is a good value for the size and features it provides.It came well packaged and arrived free of any scratches or dents.”

Customer Review: “The media could not be loaded. The 60-can beverage refrigerator is the perfect size for compact spaces, and its adjustable shelves allow for convenient customization. The cooling performance is excellent, and it can likely hold more than 60 cans, which is a great bonus. However, the downside is that with all shelves in, it cannot accommodate bottles, limiting its versatility. Nevertheless, if you primarily need a reliable and efficient cooler for canned beverages, this refrigerator is a fantastic choice.I was very pleased that it fit nicely even if it’s not built in bc the other ones were too bulky and looked more like an afterthought. This one, I think looks great at the end of the cabinet. Also it’s quiet too! We are thinking of getting a nugget ice maker to go on top of it and are very pleased with it so far!”

Customer Review: “This is a really nice looking cooler for the kitchen. There is a light inside that brightens the interior so you can see what is inside. It is very well made and sturdy, no moving around on the floor. It’s a luxury to have a separate unit to keep all your favorite drinks cold and thereby leaving more space for other items in your main refrigerator. A strong thumbs up for this product.”

Customer Review: “These units work great. I installed two side by side and built into a bar unit by flipping a door on one of the units. They look like one larger cooler and much more expensive unit. They do great job in keeping beer and soda cold for the bar. I would recommend this unit. It does hold a lot of beverages and keeps them all as cold as you want. I found that if you put cans on top shelf, be sure to leave room in center of all of the shelves so the fan can circulate the cold air from top to bottom of unit. I tried several different loading options to find the one that let the air flow evenly. I found that if you pack the top shelf without leaving any room for air flow, the top cans were very cold and leaving a bit of air space helps cool the lower shelves. The cooling elements are behind the plastic in the bottom of the unit, and if you pack the cans against each other tightly on the bottom, they transmit the cold much better than leaving room between the element and cans. Overall, the units do a great job in keeping everything cold. I ordered two separate units as I can adjust temperatures to suit what is in them. Wine can be a little warmer than say beer and water- so I just load and adjust temperature to suit what is in it. The units have a heavy glass door that does a good job in keeping the cold in. The led lighting adds a nice look when lit. They are on switches and do not automatically turn on when opening the door. You must manually turn them on or off. So far, the units have performed flawlessly, and are fairly quiet. They were packaged well, with very heavy cardboard boxes and arrived free of any damage. These seem to be of good quality and we will see how they hold up. Doors very easy to change direction, and handles are heavy and of good quality. I have received many complements on these coolers. I believe it is a better solution to have the two units as you can better control the temperatures. When mounted in a cabinet, they look like one large unit. Can not beat the price for what you get. I will update if any issues crop up. So far very nice!”

Customer Review: “This mini fridge looks stylish and feels solidly made. I keep it in the bedroom and it has been working well for drinks and snacks. It does make a slight gurgling noise, but nothing loud enough to wake me up or bother me during the night.The temperature is easy to adjust and the lock is convenient to have so I can keep certain items secure. Overall, I am very happy with this unit and think it is a good value for the size and features it provides.It came well packaged and arrived free of any scratches or dents.”