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GE GFE26JYMFS French-Door Refrigerator vs Whirlpool 25 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator

Both are 36-inch French-door refrigerators rated 4.2 out of 5, so the choice comes down to layout. The GE GFE26JYMFS holds more food, has a bigger freezer and a space-saving in-door icemaker, and owners praise its fingerprint-resistant finish and clear interior lighting. The Whirlpool adds a fourth door with a refrigerated exterior drawer for snacks and drinks, plus Measured Fill and spillproof shelves, but its single evaporator and smaller freezer suit smaller households. Pick the GE for capacity; pick the Whirlpool for the extra drawer and flexible shelving.

  • Choose the GE GFE26JYMFS if you want the most usable space, a larger freezer and an icemaker that frees up shelf room.
  • Choose the Whirlpool 4-Door if you want a quick-reach refrigerated drawer, measured water fill and adjustable spillproof shelves.

Prices

  • GE GFE26JYMFS French-Door Refrigerator: $1,893.00 at Plesser's Appliances (checked today)
  • Whirlpool 25 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator: $1,699.99 at Express Appliance and Mattress (checked today)
  • Difference: the Whirlpool 25 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator is $193.01 cheaper than the GE GFE26JYMFS French-Door Refrigerator today
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25.6 Cu-Ft Turbo Cool French-Door Refrigerator in Stainless Steel

GE GFE26JYMFS French-Door Refrigerator

25.6 Cu-Ft Turbo Cool French-Door Refrigerator in Stainless Steel

4.2(3,357 ratings)
$1,893.00at Plesser's AppliancesChecked 6 h ago
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Pros
  • Largest capacity in this pair at 25.6 cu. ft.
  • Big 8.18 cu. ft. freezer with two-tier storage
  • In-door icemaker frees up shelf space
  • Fingerprint-resistant stainless steel
  • External controls show the actual temperature
Cons
  • Uses more electricity per year than the Whirlpool
  • No refrigerated exterior drawer
  • Dispenser controls sit on the outside, where they collect smudges
Whirlpool
Whirlpool 25 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator

Whirlpool 25 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator

4.2(1,049 ratings)
$1,699.99at Express Appliance and MattressChecked 5 h ago
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Pros
  • Refrigerated exterior drawer keeps snacks and drinks in reach
  • Measured Fill dispenses a set amount of filtered water
  • Spillproof glass shelves simplify cleanup
  • Adjustable gallon door bins and adjustable shelves
  • Slightly lower annual energy use
Cons
  • Smaller freezer than the GE
  • Single evaporator and one cooling zone
  • Fewer interior shelves

What separates them

GE GFE26JYMFS French-Door RefrigeratorWhirlpool 25 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator
Total capacity25.6 cu. ft.24.5 cu. ft.
Freezer capacity8.18 cu. ft.6.73 cu. ft.
Door layoutThree doors, French-door fridge over bottom freezerFour doors with a refrigerated exterior drawer
Icemaker placementIn-door icemaker saves shelf spaceIn-door icemaker with 3.7 lb ice capacity
Water dispenserExternal dispenser with temperature display, child lock and door alarmExterior dispenser with Measured Fill
Shelving5 glass shelves, 4 split adjustable plus a quick space shelf4 adjustable spillproof glass shelves
Energy use700 kWh per year, ENERGY STAR certified683 kWh per year, ENERGY STAR certified
Depth33.37 in without handles34.63 in

Price history

$2,299.00$1,699.99
Nov 8Nov 10
  • GE GFE26JYMFS French-Door Refrigerator: lowest $1,893.00 on Nov 10 at Plesser's Appliances.
  • Whirlpool 25 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator: lowest $1,699.99 on Nov 10 at Express Appliance and Mattress.

Prices at every store

GE GFE26JYMFS French-Door Refrigerator

  • ABC WarehouseNew

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    $1,897.00Checked 6 h ago
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  • PC Richard & SonNew

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    $1,898.97+ $99.00 shippingChecked 6 h ago
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  • Plesser's AppliancesNew

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    $1,893.00Free shippingChecked 6 h ago
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  • Home DepotNew

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    $1,899.00+ $39.00 shippingChecked 6 h ago
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Whirlpool 25 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator

  • Appliance DirectNew

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    $1,896.37+ $79.99 shippingChecked 5 h ago
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  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by Empire AppliancesReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $2,279.00Free shippingChecked 5 h ago
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  • Express Appliance and MattressNew

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    $1,699.99Checked 5 h ago
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  • ABC WarehouseNew

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    $2,094.00Checked 5 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecGE GFE26JYMFS French-Door RefrigeratorWhirlpool 25 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator
Total capacity25.6 cu. ft.24.5 cu. ft.
Freezer capacity8.18 cubic feet6.73 cu. ft.
Refrigerator capacity17.5 cu. ft.17.77 cu. ft.
Width35.75 inch(es) / 90.80 cm90.49cm (35.63")
ENERGY STAR certifiedtrueYes
Height with hinge69.87 inch(es) / 177.48 cm—
Depth without handles33.37 inch(es) / 84.77 cm—
Depth without door29 inches—
Amperage15 amperes—
Annual electricity use700 kilowatt hours—
Water filter modelXWFE—
Installation Type—Freestanding
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SpecGE GFE26JYMFS French-Door RefrigeratorWhirlpool 25 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator
Counter Depth—No
Built-In—No
Accepts Custom Panels—No
Ice Capacity—3.7lb
Height—178.12cm (70.13")
Depth—87.95cm (34.63")
Colour—Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel
Ice Dispenser—Yes
For Commercial Use—No
Style

What reviewers say

GE GFE26JYMFS French-Door Refrigerator

  • 4.2 / 53,357 ratings

Owners rate it around 4.2 out of 5 and like the roomy fridge section, the fingerprint-resistant finish and the door ice maker. Complaints cluster on the ice maker, dispenser problems and noise.

What people mention
  • Ice makerCriticisedOwners report jams, slow production and units that stop making ice.
  • NoiseCriticisedCooling cycles and ice drops are louder than many expect.
  • FinishPraisedThe stainless resists fingerprints and wipes clean easily.
  • SpacePraisedThe wide fridge section and door ice maker free up usable room.

Whirlpool 25 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator

  • 4.2 / 51,049 ratings

With 1,049 ratings averaging 4.2 out of 5, owners generally like the layout and the exterior drawer. Complaints tend to center on the single cooling zone and the deep, non-counter-depth body.

What people mention
  • Exterior drawerPraisedOwners like having a refrigerated drawer for drinks and snacks without opening the main doors.
  • CapacityPraisedReviewers say 24.5 cu. ft. fits a full family grocery run.
  • Cooling zonesCriticisedThe single evaporator means fridge and freezer share one cooling zone, which some owners dislike.
  • DepthMixed

Questions and answers

Which has more usable space?
The GE, at 25.6 cu. ft. total against 24.5 cu. ft. Its freezer is also much larger, 8.18 against 6.73 cu. ft.
Is the Whirlpool's fourth door worth it?
If you reach for drinks and snacks often, yes. The refrigerated exterior drawer keeps them out of the main compartment, and Measured Fill is handy for bottles and pitchers.
Which is better for a large family?
The GE. The extra cubic feet and bigger freezer matter when you shop in bulk, and the in-door icemaker leaves more shelf room.
Do both fit a 36-inch opening?
Yes. Both are about 35.6 to 35.75 inches wide. Check depth: the GE is shallower without handles, the Whirlpool is a full-depth design.
Which uses less energy?
The Whirlpool, at 683 kWh per year against 700 kWh for the GE. Both are ENERGY STAR certified, so the gap is small.
Which is easier to keep clean?
Both use fingerprint-resistant stainless steel. The Whirlpool's spillproof shelves contain messes better; the GE's external controls need more wiping.

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French Door
Color—White, Black, Black Stainless, Stainless Steel
Cooling Zones—1
Cooling Type—Single Evaporator
Defrost Type—Automatic
Number Of Doors—4
Door Alarm—Yes
Handles—Stainless Steel
Energy Consumption—683 kWh
Installation Location—Garage setting
Ice Maker—Yes
Interior Lighting—LED Interior Lighting
Shelving—4 (number of interior shelves)
At 34.63 inches deep it is not counter depth, so it protrudes past standard cabinets.