Can it really go in a garage?

Yes. Kenmore rates it to operate between 45°F and 110°F, which covers most unheated garages and utility rooms. Below 45°F the freezer and fridge may not hold temperature well.

Does it need a water line?

The ice maker is factory installed, so it needs a water supply connection to make ice. Without one, you can run it as a fridge-freezer and skip the ice.

How much ice does it make?

Up to 4.8 lbs. of crescent-shaped ice per day. That is enough for a household of a few people, not for parties.

Is it big enough as a main fridge?

For one or two people, usually yes. Families who cook and shop weekly will likely find 18.1 cu. ft. tight and should look at 21 cu. ft. or larger.

How does it compare with a standard top freezer?

It adds the wider operating temperature range, a factory ice maker and a fingerprint-resistant finish. Capacity and layout are typical for its class.

The refrigerator with its factory-installed ice maker. A water supply line and shutoff valve are not included and must be supplied for ice making.

Kenmore 18.1 cu. ft. Garage-Ready Top Freezer Refrigerator with Icemaker

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Kenmore 18.1 cu. ft. Garage-Ready Top Freezer Refrigerator with Icemaker

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Our take on the Kenmore 18.1 cu. ft. Garage-Ready Top Freezer Refrigerator with Icemaker

The Kenmore 18.1 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator is a mid-size fridge built to run in spaces that swing from cold to hot. Kenmore rates it for ambient temperatures from 45°F to 110°F, so it can sit in a garage or utility room where a standard fridge would struggle. It pairs a factory ice maker that makes up to 4.8 lbs. of crescent ice a day with adjustable glass shelves, gallon door bins and humidity-controlled crispers, and it carries ENERGY STAR certification. Against basic top-freezer rivals it adds the wider operating range and built-in ice; against larger French-door models it gives up capacity and door-in-door conveniences. It suits garages, apartments, rentals and second kitchens more than big families doing a weekly stock-up.

Best forGarage, basement or utility-room useApartments and small kitchensRentals and second fridgesShoppers who want built-in ice without a plumbed line

Pros

Runs in ambient temperatures from 45°F to 110°F
Factory ice maker makes up to 4.8 lbs. of ice daily
ENERGY STAR certified
Fingerprint-resistant metallic steel finish
Adjustable glass shelves and gallon-sized door bins
Humidity-controlled crispers keep produce fresher

Cons

18.1 cu. ft. is small for a primary family fridge
Top freezer means bending for everyday items
No water dispenser
Ice maker adds to the load in a small box

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About the Kenmore 18.1 cu. ft. Garage-Ready Top Freezer Refrigerator with Icemaker

The Kenmore 18.1 cu. ft. top freezer refrigerator has a fingerprint-resistant metallic steel finish. The freezer sits at the top, with the refrigerator section below it.

Inside, adjustable glass shelves, gallon-sized door bins and humidity-controlled crispers help organize groceries and keep food within easy reach.

It is garage-ready and operates in temperatures from 45°F to 110°F, so it can be used in kitchens, garages, apartments and utility spaces. A factory-installed ice maker makes up to 4.8 lbs. of crescent-shaped ice per day. The refrigerator is ENERGY STAR certified.

Capacity: 18.1 cu. ft.
Style: Top freezer
Finish: Metallic steel, fingerprint-resistant
Shelves: Adjustable glass shelves
Door storage: Gallon-sized door bins
Crispers: Humidity-controlled
Ice maker: Factory-installed, up to 4.8 lbs. of crescent-shaped ice daily
Operating range: 45°F to 110°F (garage-ready)
Certification: ENERGY STAR

Specifications

door_color: Metallic SteelSource

Questions and answers

Can it really go in a garage?: Yes. Kenmore rates it to operate between 45°F and 110°F, which covers most unheated garages and utility rooms. Below 45°F the freezer and fridge may not hold temperature well.
Does it need a water line?: The ice maker is factory installed, so it needs a water supply connection to make ice. Without one, you can run it as a fridge-freezer and skip the ice.
How much ice does it make?: Up to 4.8 lbs. of crescent-shaped ice per day. That is enough for a household of a few people, not for parties.
Is it big enough as a main fridge?: For one or two people, usually yes. Families who cook and shop weekly will likely find 18.1 cu. ft. tight and should look at 21 cu. ft. or larger.
How does it compare with a standard top freezer?: It adds the wider operating temperature range, a factory ice maker and a fingerprint-resistant finish. Capacity and layout are typical for its class.
What is in the box?: The refrigerator with its factory-installed ice maker. A water supply line and shutoff valve are not included and must be supplied for ice making.
Where is the Kenmore 18.1 cu. ft. Garage-Ready Top Freezer Refrigerator with Icemaker cheapest?: At Walmart, for $999.99, as of our latest check.