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  • Conventional Layout, Colorful Options

  • Efficient and Effective

  • Why We Like It

  • Conventional Layout, Colorful Options
  • Efficient and Effective
  • Why We Like It

It's also proof that a great fridge doesn't have to have features or flash. The most expensive finishes on this GE will run you about $720; if you don't want stainless, that drops to about $580. That's almost unheard of for a 17.5-cu.-ft. fridge, let alone one that has an Energy Star certification.

The only other fridge we've tested that cuts as good a deal is the Frigidaire FFTR1821QS, but it lacks this GE's Energy Star rating. Plus, we think the GE looks and feels better—and we've spent a lot of time with a lot of fridges.

Conventional Layout, Colorful Options

This fridge is identical to the slightly more expensive GAS18P series, with two exceptions: The GAS18P comes with GE's new Autofill water pitcher, and has a glass shelf in the freezer as opposed to the wire one found in the GTE18G. (We conducted all performance testing on the GAS18P.)

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Without those features, you're left with a basic fridge—and that's fine. The interior layout is spacious: we measured nearly 80 percent of the 17.5 cu. ft. interior is usable space. Loading up the fridge with milk, wine bottles, and pizza boxes, we found just enough shelf flexibility for easy storage. We're not huge fans of the incandescent bulb in the main section—or the complete lack of light in the freezer, for that matter—but that's not enough to deter us from recommending the product.

Choosey consumers may enjoy the color selection on this model, as well. The pricier versions feature stainless steel or GE's proprietary slate finishes; more affordable models come in white, black, and even bisque—good news for folks who want to match an existing suite of appliances.

GE offers an industry-standard one year limited parts and labor warranty on this Alabama-built fridge, which you can read more about in the user manual.

Efficient and Effective

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One of this GE's biggest draws is its Energy Star certification. Of course, that wouldn't mean anything if it didn't effectively cool your food.

Like most budget top freezers, this GE runs a bit warm when the thermostat is at the manufacturer's recommended setting; if you turn the dial closer to the Coldest setting, it should lower the temperature to a more optimal setting. Just don't turn it all the way down—frozen yogurt is only a treat when it's deliberate.

For more information, read our full review of the GE GAS18P, which we tested in our refrigerator labs.

Why We Like It

The GE GTE18G series won't win any awards for innovation, but that's okay. Sometimes you just want a fridge that cools food, and that's exactly what this GE is. The 17.5-cu.-ft. interior and Energy Star certification are added bonuses, and the low price makes the whole package extremely appealing. If you're looking to put together a matching set of GE appliances for the whole kitchen, or just want a good-all-around budget top freezer, this model is definitely one worth considering.

Meet the tester

Matthew Zahnzinger

Matthew Zahnzinger

Logistics Manager & Staff Writer

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Matthew is a native of Brockton, MA and a graduate of Northeastern, where he earned a degree in English and Theatre. He has also studied at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin and spends most of his free time pursuing a performance career in the greater Boston area.

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