The best fridge to buy for your needs will depend primarily on what style of fridge you are looking for (top freezer, bottom freezer, french door & side-by-side). Here’s a quick run-down of which fridge we & other reviewers think are the best in each category:

Top Freezer: Kenmore 78222 - this refrigerator is quiet & energy efficient, but does have a hefty price tag

Bottom Freezer: Kenmore Elite 76252 - includes ice maker & is Energy Star compliant, but it is also slightly above average on the pricing

French Door: Amana AFD2535DEW - it’s nice and big, comes with water filter & ice maker; a tad pricey though

Side-by-Side: Hotpoint HSS25GFTWW - it’s reliable, decently priced & roomy; on the negative side, it isn’t Energy Star qualified

Like I mentioned earlier, it all depends on which style you are looking for. Overall, I would have to go with the Kenmore 78222 top freezer refrigerator. However, if pricing is your main focus, then the best fridge for you would be the side-by-side Hotpoint HSS25GFTWW.