Bottom Freezer Refrigerators

Most Reliable Refrigerators

Bottom freezer refrigerators are the most energy efficient and most reliable fridges.

They are also less expensive than side by side and other more stylish refrigerator types.

While bottom freezer models are slightly more expensive than top freezer ones, they are more user friendly, since having freezer at the bottom means no need to bend to reach the lower shelves.

The freezer part on the other hand is a bit harder to reach, but it is used less frequently anyway.

Pros:

• all shelves easily accessible
• wider shelves than side by side models (can accommodate pizza boxes, large cake trays, etc.)
• multiple drawers in freezer part for easy organization of frozen items

Cons:

• freezer part a bit harder to reach due to low position
• more expensive than comparable top freezer models
• no through the door ice & water dispensers (since these are prone to develop repair issues, this can also be a pro)

These fridges normally have larger freezer compartments compared to top freezer type. Some models have separate temperature control for freezer and fridge compartments, some even have separate compressors (among others, Electrolux makes such models).

The advantages of dual compressor setup are:

• Separate temperature controls
• Larger freezing capacity of fresh goods - 50 lb or more of fresh goods can be frozen in 24 hours.
• You can turn off just one part when cleaning

The selection of different models is overwhelming. More or less all brands make them.

KitchenAid KBRO36FTX Architect Series II Built-In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, Panel, Right Door Swing
KitchenAid KBRO36FTX Architect Series II 36" Built-In Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with Glass-Touch Electronic Controls, Automatic Ice Maker & Adjustable SpillClean Glass Shelves. Overlay/Panel Required, Rigt Hand Door Swing.
Also available with following options:
KitchenAid KBLO36FTX Architect Series II, Panel, Left Door Swing

KitchenAid KBRC36FTS Architect Series II Built-In Bottom Freezer Fridge, Stainless Steel, Right Door Swing
KitchenAid KBRC36FTS Architect Series II 36" Built-In Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with Glass-Touch Electronic Controls, Automatic Ice Maker & Adjustable SpillClean Glass Shelves. Stainless Steel Finish, Right Hand Door Swing
Also available with following options:
KitchenAid KBLC36FTS Architect Series II, Stainless Steel, Left Door Swing

LG LRBP1031T Bottom Freezer Cabinet Depth Refrigerator Review
Knowing this refrigerator’s great features as well as shortcomings will allow you to truly make an informed decision. The good news is when it comes to reliability; you will not have any issues. You can be assured of excellent performance as this fridge is manufactured by one of the trusted names in the industry. LG has been in the business of providing millions of people worldwide with excellent yet affordable refrigeration solutions.

KitchenAid KBRS19KTWH Architect Series II 18.5 cu. ft. Freestanding Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, White
KitchenAid KBRS19KTWH Architect Series II 18.5 cu. ft. Freestanding Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with Slide-Out Glass SpillClean Shelves, FreshChill Temperature Management and 2 Pull-Out Freezer Baskets. White finish.
Also available with following options:
•  KitchenAid KBRS19KTBL Architect Bottom Freezer, Black
•  KitchenAid KBRS19KTMS Architect Stainless Steel, Right Door Swing
•  KitchenAid KBLS19KTMS Architect Stainless Steel, Left Door Swing

LG LBC22520ST 22.4 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Stainless Steel
LG LBC22520ST 22.4 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with 4 Split Cantilevered Glass Shelves, 5 Design-A-Door Bins, Ice Maker, IcePlus Accelerated Freezing and Swing Freezer Door. Stainless Steel finish.
Also available in following colors:
•  LG LBC22520SB, Smooth Black
•  LG LBC22520SW, Smooth White

LG LDC22720ST 22.4 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Stainless Steel
LG LDC22720ST 22.4 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with 4 Split Cantilevered Glass Shelves, 5 Design-A-Door Bins, Ice Maker, IcePlus Accelerated Freezing and Swing Freezer Door, 1 DuraBase full width and 1 wire freezer baskets. Stainless Steel finish.
Also available in following color:
•  LG LDC22720SW, Smooth White

Samsung RB217ACRS 20.0 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, Twin Cooling System, Power Freeze/Cool, LED Lighting, Ice Maker, Stainless Steel
Samsung RB217ACRS 20.0 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with 3 Glass Shelves, Twin Cooling System, Temperature Sensor, Power Freeze/Cool Options, LED Lighting, Ice Maker and External Digital Display/Control. Add convenience and style to your kitchen with Samsung RB217ACRS bottom freezer refrigerator. It is 33" wide but still has a 20 cu. ft. capacity - perfect for small spaces since it's nearly 3" slimmer than conventional models. The compartments you use the most are at eye level so you spend less time looking for your food and more time enjoying it. Plus, food stays extra fresh with Twin Cooling System. It maintains an ideal temperature to keep your food just as tasty as it was when you first bought it. And the internal digital display makes controlling the refrigerator easy. Best yet, it's ENERGY STAR compliant - so can rest assure it's energy efficient. Stainless Steel finish.
Also available in following colors:
•  Samsung RB217ACPN Stainless Platinum
•  Samsung RB217ACWP White Pearl
•  Samsung RB217ACBP Black Pearl

AGA Legacy AFHR36BLK 20 cu. ft. Counter-Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Black with 4 Adjustable Spillsaver Glass Shelves
AGA Legacy AFHR36BLK is a 20 cu. ft. counter-depth bottom freezer refrigerator with 4 adjustable Spillsaver glass shelves, internal water dispenser, ice maker, can rack and electronic controls. The color of this refrigerator is black.
Also available in following colors:
•  AGA Legacy AFHR36BLU Blue
•  AGA Legacy AFHR36BRK Brick
•  AGA Legacy AFHR36CRM Cream
•  AGA Legacy AFHR36WHT White

KitchenAid Architect II KBRS20EVMS 19.9 cu. ft. Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, Internal Water Dispenser, Right Door, Stainless Steel
KitchenAid Architect II KBRS20EVMS is a 19.9 cu. ft. Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator with 4 Adjustable SpillClean Glass Shelves, FreshChill Temperature System, Humidity-Controlled Crispers, Internal Water Dispenser, Ice Maker and Electronic Controls. Finished in Monochromatic Stainless Steel. Right hand door swing.
Also available in following colors and options:
•  KitchenAid Architect II KBLS20EVMS, Stainless Steel, Left Door Swing
•  KitchenAid Architect II KBRS20EVBL, Black finish
•  KitchenAid Architect II KBRS20EVWH, White finish

KitchenAid Architect II KBRS22KWBL 21.9 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, Glass Shelves, FreshSeal Humidity-Controlled Crispers, Max Cool, Black
KitchenAid Architect II KBRS22KWBL is a 21.9 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with SpillClean Glass Shelves, FreshSeal Humidity-Controlled Crispers, Max Cool system and Digital Controls. Black Finish.
Also available in following colors:
•  KitchenAid Architect II KBRS22KWWH Bottom Freezer, White
•  KitchenAid Architect II KBRS22KWMS, Stainless Steel, Right Door Swing
•  KitchenAid Architect II KBRL22KWMS, Stainless Steel, Left Door Swing

Amana ABB1921WEW Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Amana ABB1921WEW is an 18.5 cu. ft. bottom freezer refrigerator with adjustable glass shelves, EasyReach freezer door, Temp Assure freshness controls.

Amana ABB1924WES Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Stainless Steel
Amana ABB1924WES is an 18.5 cu. ft. bottom freezer refrigerator with 4 half-width adjustable Spillsaver glass shelves, humidity controlled crisper.
Also available colors and options:
•  Amana ABB1924WEQ Bisque
•  Amana ABB1924WEB Black
•  Amana ABB1924WEW White
•  Amana ABB1924WED Silver

Amana ABB2221WEB Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Black
Amana ABB2221WEB is a 21.9 cu. ft. bottom freezer refrigerator with adjustable glass shelves, EasyReach freezer door, TempAssure freshness controls.
Also available colors and options:
•  Amana ABB2221WEW White

Amana ABB2224WES Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Stainless Steel
Amana ABB2224WES is a 21.9 cu. ft. bottom freezer refrigerator with 4 half-width adjustable SpillSaver glass shelves, humidity controlled crispers.
Also available colors and options:
•  Amana ABB2224WEB Black
•  Amana ABB2224WEW White
•  Amana ABB2224WED Silver

Avanti FFBM921PS Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Platinum
Avanti FFBM921PS is a 9.2 cu. ft. bottom freezer refrigerator with 2 adjustable glass shelves, dual crispers, beverage can dispenser, freezer storage.
Also available colors and options:
•  Avanti FFBM920W White

Blomberg BRFB0900 Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Blomberg BRFB0900 is a 24" built-in fully integrated bottom freezer with 4 spill proof glass shelves, freezer drawers, HygION antibacterial.

Blomberg BRFB1040 Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Blomberg BRFB1040 is a 10.6 cu. ft. counter depth bottom freezer with 3 spill proof glass shelves, 3 freezer drawers, HygION antibacterial.

Blomberg BRFB1150 Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Blomberg BRFB1150 is an 11.7 cu. ft. counter depth bottom freezer with 3 spill proof glass shelves, 3 freezer drawers, HygION antibacterial.

Blomberg BRFB1450 Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Blomberg BRFB1450 is a 14.8 cu. ft. counter depth bottom freezer with 3 spill proof glass shelves, 3 freezer drawers, HygION antibacterial.

Dacor Epicure EF36BNNFSS Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Dacor Epicure EF36BNNFSS is a 19.8 cu. ft. counter depth bottom freezer french door refrigerator with stainless steel finish, tempered glass shelves.

Danby DFF261BSLDB Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Stainless Look
Danby DFF261BSLDB is a 9.2 cu. ft. bottom freezer mid-size refrigerator with 2 adjustable spill proof glass shelves, 2 crispers including glass cover.
Also available colors and options:
•  Danby DFF261WDB White

Liebherr BF1061 10 cu ft 24 in Built-in Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, 2 Fresh Food Drawers, Ice Maker, LED Lighting and Digital Display/Controls
Liebherr BF1061 is a 24" Built-in Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with 10 cu. ft. Capacity, 2 Glass Shelves, 2 Fresh Food Drawers, Ice Maker, LED Lighting and Digital Display/Controls, Stainless Steel.

Liebherr C1650 30 in Built in Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, FrostSafe & VarioSpace, 2 Freezer Bins, Sabbath Mode, Right Hand Door Swing, With Ice Maker
Liebherr C1650 is a 30" Built-in Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with 4 Glass Shelves, FrostSafe & VarioSpace System, 2 Freezer Bins and Sabbath Mode: Right Hand Door Swing, With Ice Maker.
Also available in following colors:
•  Liebherr C1651, Left Hand Door Swing, With Ice Maker
•  Liebherr C1601, Left Hand Door Swing, No Ice Maker

Liebherr CI1650 30 in Built-in Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, FrostSafe & VarioSpace, Freezer Bins, Sabbath Mode, Custom Panel Required, Right Hand Door
Liebherr CI1650 is a 30" Built-in Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with 4 Glass Shelves, FrostSafe & VarioSpace System, 2 Freezer Bins, Sabbath Mode and Custom Panel Required: Right Hand Door Swing, With Ice Maker.
Also available in following colors:
•  Liebherr CI1601, Left Hand Door Swing, No Ice Maker
•  Liebherr CI1651, Left Hand Door Swing, With Ice Maker

Liebherr CS1311 13 cu ft Freestanding Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, 3 Freezer Drawers, LED Lighting, Digital Display, Left Hand Door
Liebherr CS1311 is a 13 cu. ft. Freestanding Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with 4 Glass Shelves, 3 Freezer Drawers, LED Lighting and Digital Temperature Display: Left Hand Door Swing
Also available with following colors and options:
•  Liebherr CS1310, Right Hand Door Swing

Liebherr CS1360 13 cu ft Freestanding Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, Ice Maker, LED Lighting, Digital Display. Right Hand Door Swing
Liebherr CS1360 is a 13 cu. ft. Freestanding Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with 4 Glass Shelves, 3 Freezer Drawers, Factory Installed Ice Maker, LED Lighting and Digital Temperature Display. Right Hand Door Swing.
Also available with following colors and options:
•  Liebherr CS1361, Left Hand Door Swing

Liebherr CS1611 15.5 cu ft Freestanding Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, Gallon Door Storage, LED Lighting, Digital Display, Left Hand Door
Liebherr CS1611 is a 15.5 cu. ft. Freestanding Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with 4 Glass Shelves, 3 Freezer Drawers, Gallon Door Storage, LED Lighting and Digital Temperature Display. Left Hand Door Swing.
Also available with following colors and options:
•  Liebherr CS1610, Right Hand Door Swing

Liebherr CS1660 15.5 cu. ft. Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, 3 Freezer Drawers, Ice Maker, LED Lighting, Digital Display: Right Hand Door
Liebherr CS1660 is a 15.5 cu. ft. Freestanding Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with 4 Glass Shelves, 3 Freezer Drawers, Gallon Door Storage, Factory Installed Ice Maker, LED Lighting and Digital Temperature Display: Right Hand Door Swing
Also available with following colors and options:
•  Liebherr CS1661, Left Hand Door Swing

Liebherr CS1640 15.2 cu. ft. Freestanding Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, Gallon Storage Bins, Dual Compressors, Ice Maker, No Need For Water Connection
Liebherr CS1640 is a 15.2 cu. ft. Freestanding Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with Glass Shelves, Gallon Storage Bins, Dual Compressors, Ice Maker and No Need for water connection since it has an internal water tank.

Liebherr HC1050 24 in Built-in Fully Integrated Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, Intelligence Sensor, VarioSpace, Ice Maker, Custom Panel Required
Liebherr HC1050 is a 24" Built-in Fully Integrated Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with 3 Glass Shelves, Intelligence Sensor Technology, VarioSpace System and Custom Panel Required. With Ice Maker.
Also available with following colors and options:
•  Liebherr HC1001, Without Ice Maker

Liebherr Premium Plus HC1060 Built In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator With Ice Maker
Liebherr Premium Plus HC1060 24 in Built-in Fully Integrated Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, LED Lighting, Custom Panel. Interchangeable Door, Ice Maker
Also available colors and options:
•  Liebherr Premium Plus HC1011 Without Ice Maker

Maytag MBF2258WEB Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Black
Maytag MBF2258WEB 21.9 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer, Adjustable Spill-Catcher Glass Shelves, Gallon Door Bins, Ice Maker, Electronic Temp. Controls, Black

Maytag MBR2258XES Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Stainless Steel, Right-Hand Door (Non-Reversible)
Maytag MBR2258XES 21.9 cu ft Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Glide-Out Freezer Drawer, Stainless Steel, Right-Hand Door (non reversible)
Also available colors and options:
•  Maytag MBF2258XEQ Bisque (Reversible Hinges)
•  Maytag MBF2258XEB Black (Reversible Hinges)
•  Maytag MBF2258XEW White (Reversible Hinges)
•  Maytag MBL2258XES Stainless Steel, Left-Hand Door (Non-Reversible)

Maytag EcoConserve MBF1958XES Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Stainless Steel
Maytag EcoConserve MBF1958XES 18.5 cu ft Bottom-Freezer Fridge, Gallon Door Storage, Glide-Out Freezer Drawer, Energy Star, Icemaker: Stainless Steel
Also available colors and options:
•  Maytag EcoConserve MBF1958XEQ Bisque
•  Maytag EcoConserve MBF1958XEB Black
•  Maytag EcoConserve MBF1958XEW White

Miele Independence KF1801VI Built In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Custom Panel Required/Right Door Swing
Miele Independence KF1801VI 30in Built-in Fully Integrated Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Dual Compressor MasterCool, ClearView, Custom Panel, Right Door
Also available colors and options:
•  Miele Independence KF1811VI Custom Panel Required/Left Hand Door Swing
•  Miele Independence KF1811SFSS Stainless Steel/Left Hand Door Swing
•  Miele Independence KF1801SFSS Stainless Steel/Right Hand Door Swing

Miele Independence KF1901VI Built In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Custom Panel Required/Right Door Swing
Miele Independence KF1901VI 36in Built-in Fully Integrated Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, Dual Compressor, MasterCool, Custom Panel, Right Door
Also available colors and options:
•  Miele Independence KF1911VI Custom Panel Required/Left Hand Door Swing
•  Miele Independence KF1911SFSS Stainless Steel/Left Hand Door Swing
•  Miele Independence KF1901SFSS Stainless Steel/Right Hand Door Swing

Samsung RB195ACPN Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Stainless Platinum
Samsung RB195ACPN 18 cu. ft. Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, Twin Cooling, LED Lighting, Power Freeze/Cool, Ice Maker: Stainless Platinum
Also available colors and options:
•  Samsung RB195ACBP Black Pearl
•  Samsung RB195ACWP White Pearl

Samsung RB197ACRS Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Stainless Steel
Samsung RB197ACRS 18.0 cu ft Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, Twin Cooling, Power Freeze/Cool, Ice Maker, Digital Display: Stainless Steel
Also available colors and options:
•  Samsung RB197ACBP Black Pearl
•  Samsung RB197ACPN Stainless Platinum

Sub-Zero 700TCI Built In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Sub-Zero 700TCI 27in Built-in Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, 2 Temperature Zones, Door Alarm, 2 Freezer Drawers, Star-K, Auto Ice Maker, Panels/Handles

Sub-Zero 736TCI Built In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Custom Panels
Sub-Zero 736TCI 36in Built-in Bottom Freezer Fridge, 2 Temperature Zones, Door Alarm, 2 Freezer Drawers, Auto Ice Maker, Star-K, Custom Panels/Handles

Sub-Zero BI30UGO Built In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Glass Door with Overlay or Flush Inset
Sub-Zero BI30UGO 30in Built-in Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, Humidity-Controlled Drawer, Ice Maker, Star-K: Glass Door with Overlay or Flush Inset
Also available colors and options:
•  Sub-Zero BI30UGSTH Stainless Steel Glass Door, Tubular Handles
•  Sub-Zero BI30UGSPH Stainless Steel Glass Door, Pro Handles

Sub-Zero BI30UO Built In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Overlay or Flush Inset
Sub-Zero BI30UO 30in Built-in Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, Humidity-Controlled Drawer, Storage Drawer, Ice Maker, Star-K: Overlay or Flush Inset
Also available colors and options:
•  Sub-Zero BI30USTH Stainless Steel with Tubular Handles
•  Sub-Zero BI30USPH Stainless Steel with Pro Handles

Sub-Zero BI36UO Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Overlay or Flush Inset
Sub-Zero BI36UO 36in Built-in Bottom-Freezer Fridge, Humidity-Controlled Drawer, Storage Drawer, Ice Maker, Star-K Certified: Overlay or Flush Inset
Also available colors and options:
•  Sub-Zero BI36USTH Stainless Steel with Tubular Handles
•  Sub-Zero BI36USPH Stainless Steel with Pro Handles

Sub-Zero BI36UGO Built In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Overlay or Flush Inset Glass Door
Sub-Zero BI36UGO 36in Built-in Bottom-Freezer Fridge, Humidity-Controlled Drawer, Storage Drawer, Ice Maker, Star-K: Overlay or Flush Inset Glass Door
Also available colors and options:
•  Sub-Zero BI36UGSTH Stainless Steel Glass Door, Tubular Handles
•  Sub-Zero BI36UGSPH Stainless Steel Glass Door, Pro Handles

Summit Commercial CP171SS Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Stainless Steel
Summit Commercial CP171SS 2.0 cu. ft. Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Fridge, Manual Defrost, 2 Compressors, Wine Rack. Commercial Use, Stainless Steel
Also available colors and options:
•  Summit Commercial CP171W White

Summit FFBF285SS Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Stainless Steel
Summit FFBF285SS 13.8 cu. ft. Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, Wine Shelf, Quick Freezer Compartment, Frost Free, Stainless Steel
Also available colors and options:
•  Summit FFBF280W White
•  Summit FFBF280WIM White with Ice Maker
•  Summit FFBF285SSIM Stainless Steel with Ice Maker

Summit FFBF245SS Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Stainless Steel
Summit FFBF245SS 9.85 cu. ft. Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, Wine Shelf, Quick Freezer Compartment, Frost Free, Stainless Steel
Also available colors and options:
•  Summit FFBF240W White
•  Summit FFBF240WIM White with Ice Maker
•  Summit FFBF245SSIM Stainless Steel with Ice Maker

Whirlpool Gold GB9FHDXWS Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Stainless Steel
Whirlpool Gold GB9FHDXWS 18.5 cu ft Bottom-Freezer Fridge, Humidity-Controlled Crisper, Slide-Out Freezer Drawer, Automatic Ice Maker, Stainless Steel
Also available colors and options:
•  Whirlpool Gold GB9FHDXWB Black
•  Whirlpool Gold GB9FHDXWQ White-on-White