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7 Quality Refrigerators for Under $1000

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By Andrew Silver

Whether you want to buy a new refrigerator or are simply curious about what’s out there, chances are you’re looking to spend less than $1,000. Good news is that there are plenty of refrigerators on the market that don’t cost an arm and a leg and offer plenty of space and features to make your life easier and more convenient. The best way to find these refrigerators is through an online search.

To help kickstart your search, here are seven refrigerators that cost less than $1000. Even with the lower price points, these refrigerators include high-quality features, such as energy efficiency, digital displays, LED lighting, and auto-closing doors.

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1. Hotpoint HPS16BTNRWW

Price: $656.99 or $36.50 per month for 18 months1

For as low as $656.99, the Hotpoint HPS16BTNRWW is a quality refrigerator for the price. This refrigerator has a 11.58 cubic foot fresh-food capacity and 4.03 cubic foot freezer capacity, making it a great option for smaller families or couples.

The Hotpoint HPS16BTNRWW features a white exterior and interior, with pocket handles and LED lighting. Moreover, this refrigerator is ADA-complaint, meaning that the fridge is easy enough for people with disabilities to use it. On top of these features, the HPS16BTNRWW is designed for durability, so you won’t have to worry about buying another refrigerator anytime soon.2

2. Insignia NS-RTM18WH7

Price: $469.99 or $39.17 per month for 12 months3

As Best Buy’s signature brand, Insignia looks to provide the same features as premium brands for only a fraction of the price. Considering how prevalent Best Buy is across the country, you don’t need to go far to check out this refrigerator in-person.

With 18 cubic feet of space, the Insignia NS-RTM18WH7 has enough room for all the food you wish to store. The NS-RTM18WH7 has a lot of features that make it a great fridge, including adjustable shelfing, reversible door hinges, and humidity-controlled crisper drawers. Furthermore, this fridge is Energy Star certified, meaning it will save you money on your energy bill.4

3. Haier HA10TG21SS

Price: $656.99 or $36.50 per month for 18 months5

The Haier HA10TG21SS is a great choice for anyone looking for a new refrigerator. This refrigerator has a lot of features that make it well worth the asking price. This includes adjustable spill-proof shelving, clear humidity-controlled crisper drawers, and 9.8 cubic feet of storage.

Available in stainless steel, the HA10TG21SS is a durable refrigerator with reinforced handles on the door and body to keep from breaking when lifting or carrying. Better yet, the door comes with reversible hinges, so you don’t need to worry about the placement in your kitchen.6

4. Frigidaire FFHT1425VV

Price: $740.107

The Frigidaire FFHT1425VV is a top freezer refrigerator that is Energy Star certified and ADA compliant. It has 13.9 cubic feet of storage and features a cooling system that optimizes airflow, adjustable shelving and drawers, and auto-closing doors. Plus, it’s available in either white or brushed steel finishes to match your kitchen décor. If you like to get more out of this refrigerator, there is the option to add an ice maker at a later date.8

5. GE GTS19KSNRSS

Price: $8939

Named the top in quality and dependability by The Stevenson Company, the GE GTS19KSNRSS is perfect no matter what room you choose to use it for. This refrigerator has a spacious interior — 19.2 cubic feet, in fact — with plenty of room for all your groceries. The shelves are adjustable, so you can customize the layout to fit your needs. Last but not least, the fridge comes with easy-to-use temperature controls for both the fresh food and freezer sections of the unit.10

6. Beko BFTF2716SS

Price: $76911

The Beko BFTF2716SS is a quality refrigerator that doesn’t break the bank. It has a sleek stainless-steel design that will look great in any kitchen. Plus, it’s packed with features like an inner digital display, separate cooling systems for the fresh food and freezer sections, and reversible hinges.

Aside from these features, Beko has heavily promoted the Active Fresh Blue Light technology and NeoFrost dual cooling system. Thanks to the Active Fresh Blue Light technology, Beko claims that your fruits and vegetables will stay fresh for up to 30 percent longer. When it NeoFrost system, the company says that is will cool items twice as fast as other refrigerators.12

7. Whirlpool WRT112CZJW

Price: $584.99 or $48.75 per month for 12 months13

Want a refrigerator well under $1,000? Then the Whirlpool WRT112CZJW is fridge for you.

The fridge comes with a plethora of features, including:

Additionally, the freezer includes a space to attach Whirlpool’s optional icemaker. Set up for the icemaker is as easy as plugging it into the top of the freezer.14

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