Matthew Zahnzinger

This GE Profile side-by-side has good performance, modest storage, and a solidly mid-range design. On the whole, it'd make for a great buy if it just weren't so overpriced.

Even cheap products like this one should have higher standards.

Explosive and fun, but lacking in tension; definitely not your grandpa’s survival horror.

Tips to prepare your fridge for long-term power outages.

A massive fridge that struggles a bit to deliver on performance.

The {{product.name}} is an unassuming little machine that manages to deliver despite its tiny size. That size is a hindrance when trying to dry large, bulky items, but regular clothes came out dry as a bone. It treated delicate fabrics very well, too, heating up to a safe temperature while still managing to get everything dry. A lack of customization and no extra features means you don't have much say in what's happening to your clothes, and the $699 MSRP may not be entirely justified for slightly imperfect performance. It's somewhat telling that many retailers claim this model is discontinued, resulting in our having to purchase one directly from the manufacturer.

With all the options available to consumers today in the refrigerator market, even shoppers on a budget can find a model that suits there needs and offers them consumer satisfaction. That level of competition makes the {{product.name}}'s performance that much more surprising: lacking an Energy Star efficiency rating, a freezer with solid temperature consistency, and interior shelf spill protection, even budget shoppers may want to avoid this one.

From GE’s entry-level subsidiary Hotpoint comes the HTR16ABSRWW, which is, at best, just acceptable.