Which is better for a family of four?

The GE. Its 18.8 cu. ft. fresh-food section and wide French-door shelves fit more groceries than the Whirlpool's 15.46 cu. ft. side-by-side layout.

Is the GE worth $592 more?

If you keep the fridge ten years, the gap is about $59 a year. You get 2.4 cu. ft. more total space, Energy Star efficiency and a higher owner rating.

Which has the bigger freezer?

The Whirlpool, at 9.11 cu. ft. against 8.2 cu. ft. for the GE. The GE's freezer is a single pull-out drawer.

Which one costs less to run?

The GE. It is Energy Star certified, while the Whirlpool is not and lists 702 kWh per year.

Do both make ice and dispense water?

Both have ice makers and water dispensers. Only the Whirlpool puts the dispenser in the door; the GE's water dispenser is inside the fresh-food section.

Will either fit a standard 36-inch opening?

Both are 36 in. wide. Check depth: the Whirlpool is 31-5/8 in. deep without handles, and the GE needs 43.75 in. of clearance with the door open 90 degrees.

Whirlpool 36 in. Side-by-Side Refrigerator vs GE GNE27JYMFS French Door Refrigerator

Buy the GE if you want more usable space, better reliability scores and lower running costs. Buy the Whirlpool if the $592 gap matters more than capacity, or if you need an in-door ice and water dispenser. As of November 5, 2026, the Whirlpool is $797.00 at St. Louis Appliance Outlet and the GE is $1,389.00 at Plesser's Appliances.

Today the Whirlpool 36 in. Side-by-Side Refrigerator costs $592.00 less at its best price.

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