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35% of people rated Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless Refrigerator as 5 stars
35% of people rated Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless Refrigerator as 5 stars%
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25% of people rated Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless Refrigerator as 4 stars
25% of people rated Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless Refrigerator as 4 stars%
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16% of people rated Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless Refrigerator as 3 stars
16% of people rated Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless Refrigerator as 3 stars%
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13% of people rated Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless Refrigerator as 2 stars
13% of people rated Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless Refrigerator as 2 stars%
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13% of people rated Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless Refrigerator as 1 star
13% of people rated Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless Refrigerator as 1 star%
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63% 63% of people recommend Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless Refrigerator 38% of people don't recommend Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless Refrigerator 38%
 

Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless Refrigerator Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
JAN
24
2009
I almost didn't buy this because a lot of people said it was too loud, not cold enough, ... I love my big refridgerator! Everything works fine. The draws move fine and hold a lot. I have an open floor plan, so if this was too loud, I would be screaming. It's fine. I also have the matching freezer and... read full review »
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happyowner8
Boston, MA
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
OCT
30
2008
This R/F is stunning to look at, but don't be fooled by its looks. I bought 2 of these and both have had the same problem. If I hadn't spent thousands of dollars on custom cabinets to fit these units, I would send both to the junkyard. The freezer is fine, but the refrigerator compressor bangs so loudly... read full review »
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CurtK
tampa, fl
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Kenmore Elite 16.7 cu. ft. Freezerless... Ratings and Reviews

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home remodeler

JAN
24
2010

I bought two of these, along with the freezers and trim kits.  They look great and offer more space for the money than you can find anywhere.

The freezers have performed famously, but the refrigerators are horrible.  I've had the compressor in one unit replaced twice and once in the second unit.  Both have the same issues --banging so loudly that it disturbs our sleep and failing to defrost the coils properly and consequently warming to the point of spoiling our perishable food.  Sears service has now refused to honor the 5 year compressor warranty and refuses to admit that these units are...

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1 star rating
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fixnflip
335722917



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NOV
12
2008
3 years ago I bought this refrigerator. 2 years later it longer worked. Always too warm. I bought another one a year ago and have noticed I can't get the temp below 39 or 40. We keep our house temp around 65. The freezer has always worked great but these refrigerators are junk. I bought a 5 year extended warranty this time but have lost confidence in this product.
1 star rating
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Anonymous
North Carolina



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SEP
18
2008
It appears this model has a commom design flaw voiced by all reviewers? Kennmore was once the most reliable refrigeration product available. I have been without refrigeration for 3 weeks waiting for Sears to replace the entire compressor system on this 1 year old unit. Did they have a recall I missed?
1 star rating
reviewer
insectarious
New Orleans , LA



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an appliance snob

SEP
26
2009

This unit (Kenmore Elite 16.7 cf freezerless) has by far the largest amount of storgage space of any unit on the market that will fit a standard sized space.  In fact, it has even more refrigeragtor storage space than any 'premium' oversized unit I've looked at, including the Kenmore Pro priced at over $5600.  I have used a measuring tape and calculated square inches of shelf space and cubic inches, and this has about 50% more than a standard side by side, and 30% more than any other unit.  That was its big attaction.  We've had side by sides for many years, and never had enough fridge space. ...

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4 star rating
reviewer
darrel
Lexington, NC



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DEC
6
2008
This unit was a great buy. It looks great and works. I lost my 20 cu. ft french door unit and wanted to replace with a bottom freezer unit with the cheapest model being around $900. I had a freezer in the garage and chose the freezerless instead. The storage is good but could be better. I purchased right after Thanksgiving so I have a good Ideal on the storage capacity. The interior is only 27" wide which only allows for 2 8x13 dishes side by side with 7" to spare. I would get 3 dishes side by side if the interior width was increased to 31". With future improvement, this unit could be a perfect... read full review »
4 star rating
reviewer
deliman
Unknown



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brand conscious

JUL
9
2009

The Product and Cust. Serv.need revamping!  My fridge went out for the 1st time 3 months ago and it is now July I'm back to same problem.  Sears failed to tell me that Kenmore houses their replacement parts all across the U.S. therefore when they say they are mailing the parts to your home...expect to receive up to five different pckgs in a 3 week time span.  I'm so mad at myself for giving Sears and Kenmore so much of my hard earned money!  I WAS a Kenmore Loyalist..Never Again!  I remodeled my entire kitchen and of course used ALL Kenmore Elite prod.   Oh, yeah..I am barely getting to...

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1 star rating
reviewer
misspastrano
Fort Worth, TX



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JUL
9
2008
We decided on this unit because the price was unbeatable and the look is great. We have had the unit for over a month. The fridge was noisy from day one compared to our old Kitchenaid 25 cubic foot side-by-side. The freezer and fridge work fine, but the noise is hard to live with. We are building custom cabinets around this unit, so we are going to try to install baffles to deaden the noise. The noise comes from the fan. It runs quite often. I would describe it as the same noise level as a running microwave. The interior does feel cheap, but not bad for the price. The fridge and freezer are not... read full review »
3 star rating
reviewer
Keith123
Lake Geneva, WI



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JAN
19
2009
I love the size and storage in this appliance. The only thing I miss is being able to put large trays of items in there. I have figured out that if you take out the bottom shelf in the door, you can fit the large trays. I also got the freezer and the trim out kit. They look great in my kitchen. However, it was difficult to get both of them leveled.
4 star rating
reviewer
BuilderMom
Unknown



3
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FEB
21
2009
I love my new refrigerator!!!!Bravo!!!I was a little frightened by the reviews I read,but I went ahead and bought this frig.One review said the shelfs were weak,one of my seemed to be but when I looked closer I reliazed it wasn't all the way in place,once it was the shelf was sturdy.I did spill some milk on bottom shelf and it ran back into drain .When I went to clean out the drain the plastic is a raw edge that is very sharp,I cut two fingers not to bad though.A piece of trim would help that problem.As for over heating I have had NO problems.Keeps a steady temp.Bravo again! Looks great & works... read full review »
5 star rating
reviewer
jules1960
Billings,Mt.



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all about design

SEP
15
2009

I know there are many problems with this unit,, We have had ours now for 6 months and love it!  gave 4 stars because the plastic inside is a little too cheap and the shelves do not slide out,, But for $900.00 thats what you get,, Also have the freezer and Trim kit and EVERYONE loves the looks and we get comments all the time,, People think we spent at least $5000.00.. Also note that after the 2nd day of installation, the freezer would not freeze,, I called my local Sears manager and informed him the problem and since we had a new construction home (Wood Floors were to be finished later in the...

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4 star rating
reviewer
Chicago273
Bloomingdale, IL



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JUL
2
2009
This fridge looks amazing alongside the matching freezer and custom fit cabinets! Looks aren't everything though The concept and look is great, however, reliability is very poor (the fridge, that is). The set was purchased and custom fit in our new kitchen and everything was great for the first six months. This is when the nightmare began. Our first experience was living out of coolers and a bar fridge for two weeks while Sears addressed the controller, contaminated refrigeration system and failed COMPRESSOR issues. This was only the first time! One year latter, the same thing system failure,... read full review »
1 star rating
reviewer
lookhere
Post Falls, ID



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MAY
10
2007
I, LIKE ONE OF THE OTHER REVIEWERS, HAD ALWAYS WANTED A SUB-ZERO FRIG. THIS IS AS CLOSE, LOOKS WISE, AS I HAD SEEN. I LIKE HAVING THE WHOLE FRIG SIDE WITH NO FREEZER TO TAKE UP ROOM. THEY ARE A BEAR TO GET TO MATCH HEIGHT AND SPACE IN BETWEEN THE TWO UNITS AND THE DOORS TO MATCH AS FAR AS STICKING OUT AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM WHEN YOU LOOK DOWN FROM THE SIDE ACROSS THE FRONT! ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE AN OLDER HOME WHERE THE FLOORS ARE NOT ALL THAT LEVEL. I EVEN PUT DOWN NEW 3/4 PLYWOOD AND IT WAS TOTALLY LEVEL FRONT TO BACK AND SIDE TO SIDE. I AM A VERY PATIENT PERSON BUT TRYING TO GET IT TO LOOK RIGHT... read full review »
4 star rating
reviewer
REBECCALYNNE
WEST CITY, ILLINOIS



2
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OCT
6
2007
We have had these for 2 1/2 years. Initially the refrigerator leaked water and was not cold enough. We had sears send a repairman who said we were just opening it up too often and nothting was wrong- it was still under warranty at the time... . Then came winter and it seemed fine. by the next summer, again it was not cold enough even on the max setting, milk and other things spoiled quickly. Now the warranty had expired and we had to pay $220 to have it fixed, they changed the cold control. So now it's 3 weeks later and it is still warm! The freezer is great, no complaints there, but this refrigerator... read full review »
2 star rating
reviewer
motherhen
IA



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