Side by side refrigerator with ice maker and bottom freezer

An ice and water dispenser isn't a necessity, but it's a common feature in bottom freezer fridges, including models with French doors or a multiple-door design. Typically, a bottom freezer refrigerator with water dispenser is located on the door of a model and dispenses ice and water at the push of a button.

Rating No. 1 on our list of the Best Side-by-Side Refrigerators is the LG Door-in-Door LSX26366 with a score of 3.8 out of 5. This fridge has 26 cubic feet of storage capacity and comes in two stainless steel finishes.

Side-by-side refrigerators are best for kitchens that are narrow, and they take advantage of the vertical space. Bottom freezers optimize access to the fridge, keeping food at eye-level. Because freezers are used less often, this makes your everyday routine easier.