Best stainless steel refrigerators with ice makers under $1,500

Top pick: Frigidaire FRSS2623AS side-by-side. It's the one that ticks every box — real stainless steel, a built-in ice maker, 26 cu. ft. of space and a strong owner rating (4.6 from over 20,000 reviews). Side-by-sides are also the easiest layout to live with in a standard 36-inch opening.

Who the others suit:

• Whirlpool 21.4 cu. ft. side-by-side — the value choice if you want fingerprint-resistant stainless and don't need maximum capacity.
• Samsung Bespoke 27 cu. ft. side-by-side — for a more premium look and specialty ice; check the width fits your cutout.
• Koolmore 20 cu. ft. — a budget-friendly stainless side-by-side, but the ice maker is a manual twist tray, not automatic.
• Simzlife 17.5 cu. ft. French door — best if depth is tight (counter-depth), though it's silver-finish rather than true stainless.

Measure your opening and door swing before ordering — widths here range from about 33 to 36 inches.