Which is better for a family of five?

The Frigidaire. Its 25.6 cu. ft. gives roughly 5.6 cu. ft. more room than the Koolmore's 20 cu. ft., and it costs less.

Which one is quieter?

The Koolmore, rated at 39 dB. Frigidaire does not publish a noise figure for the FRSS2623AS.

Do I need a water line for either?

The Koolmore does not need one; its twist ice maker works from a filled tray. The Frigidaire's built-in ice maker normally needs a water connection.

Is the Koolmore worth the extra $189?

Only if quiet operation, Super Cool and Super Freeze modes, and no water hookup matter more to you than capacity. Otherwise the Frigidaire gives more space for less money.

Will the Frigidaire fit a 36-inch opening?

Yes. It is a 36 in wide standard-depth side-by-side. The Koolmore is 35.5 in wide, so it leaves a little more clearance.

Which has the better warranty?

Both carry a 1-year warranty. The Koolmore states 1-year parts and labor and is UL certified.

Frigidaire FRSS2623AS 26 Cu. Ft. 36" Standard Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Energy Star Certified, Stainless Steel vs Koolmore 20 Cu. Ft. 35.5-Inch Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Manual Twist Ice Maker, Stainless Steel (KM-RESBDSS-20)

Buy the Frigidaire FRSS2623AS for a large household that wants more space and a lower price. It holds about 25.6 cu. ft. and costs $1,259.99 at Best Buy as of November 5, 2026. The Koolmore KM-RESBDSS-20 is smaller at about 20 cu. ft. and costs more, $1,449.00 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026. Pick the Koolmore only if you want a manual twist ice maker with no water line and a quieter 39 dB rating.

Today the Frigidaire FRSS2623AS 26 Cu. Ft. 36" Standard Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Energy Star Certified, Stainless Steel costs $189.01 less at its best price.

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