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Customer Reviews for Whirlpool 20.5 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator in Black

Internet #205658150

Model #WRT311FZDB

Store SKU #1008000533

  • Frameless glass shelves for a great look inside
  • LED interior lighting in the fresh food section
  • Store fruits and vegetables in the humidity-controlled crisper

Customer Reviews

  • 4.3
    out of 12,805 reviews
  • 84% recommend this product
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Good Basic Refrigerator
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We’ve used this new fridge for over a month now, and it has been a revelation. Compared to our old side-by-side it has been simple to use, set & maintained temperatures, and has all the space we need.
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    Should have believed reviews
    I read all of the one star reviews that said the freezer wouldn't keep their food cold. I figured this had thousands of reviews and only a few 100 people were saying this so they must be unlucky. well, 2 weeks in and I've noticed freezer doesn't freeze. I Noticed my ice cream was melted even though it is set to coldest setting. I then put ice in the freezer to test it and the ice melted. Whirlpool said they will send a tech but I just want to send this piece of crap back
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    Response from WhirlpoolTeamDec 15, 2023
    Thank you for sharing your insights with us, Jason. It's hard for us to hear that you had a negative experience, as we always try to do our best to provide our customers with the best support possible. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook bit.ly/3EmnJE5 or Instagram bit.ly/45Urm02 so we can look into this matter further for you. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand
      Too Loud!
      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was very disappointed when I received this product. It is EXTREMELY LOUD when it is running. Also, the seal on the refrigerator door is not as tight as I am use to--When I open the door, I always wonder if it was actually closed all the way or not.
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      Response from Consumer CareDec 14, 2023
      Thank you for sharing your insights with us, Disappointed. It's hard for us to hear that you had a negative experience, as we always try to do our best to provide our customers with the best support possible. Please reach out to us directly via Private Message on Facebook at http://spr.ly/6427Ruwkt or Direct Message on Instagram http://spr.ly/6420Ruwka , so we can look into this matter further for you. When responding please include your contact information and reference Case # 447887 We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Marcos O
        Works great
        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great value, lots of storage space with a clean modern look.
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          • Recommended
          Almost as good as old Wirlpool lasted 20 years.
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Couple of sharp edges on refrigerator doors so hoping no blood is shed because of them. Doesn’t appear finger printless stairsless steal. Only the front is finger printless. ???!
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            Simple to operate
            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My wife and I purchased this refrigerator for our cabin and wanted something simple to operate with no frills. Works great and we're happy with the purchase.
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              Product is good.
              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This item is two week old. Overall I like the appliance,. BUT… the freezer does not freeze ice cream! I have called the company I bought it from and they are sending a repairman. This is a new refrigerator/freezer that was ordered in July and delivered in November! Four months of waiting and it needs repair. This makes me very sad.
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                • Recommended
                Decent Fridge
                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Runs loud, but it gets the job done.............................................
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                  Great Interior, plenty of room.
                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the interior. One of the produce drawers doesn't slide as easily as the other one. When the motor is running it's pretty loud but I guess I'll get used to that.
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                    • Recommended
                    Freezer doesn’t seal
                    The fridge is fine. Freezer has been nothing but disappointing. Constantly freezing up. The seal is terrible. Air and moisture is constantly coming in. Frozen food gets ruined. I’m trying to find the manual and see if I can turn the freezer off and use the top for dry storage, like a cupboard.
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                    Response from WhirlpoolTeamNov 10, 2023
                    Thank you for sharing your insights with us, Reid. It's hard for us to hear that you had a negative experience, as we always try to do our best to provide our customers with the best support possible. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook bit.ly/3EmnJE5 or Instagram bit.ly/45Urm02 so we can look into this matter further for you. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand
                      3 found this review helpful
                      Refrigerator doors are rusting after 9 months!
                      The doors in the refrigerator are rusting after only 9 months! I called and had a technician over to look at them. He was unable to clean it off with their special chemicals and whirlpool said they won’t repair or replace because it’s cosmetic. Wow! Buyer beware!!
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                      Response from WhirlpoolTeamNov 7, 2023
                      Thank you for sharing your insights with us, Sonya. It's hard for us to hear that you had a negative experience, as we always try to do our best to provide our customers with the best support possible. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook bit.ly/3EmnJE5 or Instagram bit.ly/45Urm02 so we can look into this matter further for you. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand
                        4 found this review helpful
                        Very good except for the noise
                        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I hear a high pitch noise that I think it’s coming from the refrigerator can you help me with that. I love the space in the freezer and everything else but the noise is awful
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                          Great features!
                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We are very pleased with our refrigerator. We’ve only had it a little over a month and it’s amazing how much ice the ice maker produces. The shelves are wider and that was a very nice surprise.
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                            • Recommended
                            Awesome 💯
                            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm enjoying my refrigerator and so glad that I chose whirlpool as my appliance
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                              Lots of room!
                              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I looked at lots of refrigerators and chose this one for all the room for various sized items and ability to rearrange all shelving to my liking. Freezer has lots of room
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                                • Recommended
                                Not quite convinced i bought the right fridge
                                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this fridge a month ago and its very loud compared to the GE I had prior. I don't like that i have many options for shelf placement for items like taller items for soda or something similiar and the 2 drawers on the bottom do not close tightly so there is a gap which i dont beleive there should be
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                                Response from Consumer CareOct 17, 2023
                                Hi Chrissy, We value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your Refrigerator. We actually have a handy Owner Center that can help troubleshoot your issue, taking you through a step-by-step solution. Visit https://producthelp.whirlpool.com/refrigeration and select your Refrigerator style to get started. If you need additional assistance, please reach out to us directly via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa/ or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolusa/. When responding please include your contact information and reference Case # 412809. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Marie Q
                                  The Quality Control
                                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been a loyal Whirlpool user for over 30 years. Without a doubt, I repurchased a new refrigerator from Whirlpool a month ago. Unfortunately, it was in an unacceptable condition. Please see the attached pictures. The lower left corner of the door look horrible. The flexi-slide bin in the new fridge came with stubborn glues on it. I am challenging the quality control from Whirlpool. I hope this survey is more than just a routine survey.
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                                    So far so good
                                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was donated to me & my late husband's children when our fridge quit. I've never had a brand new fridge before! I love it! It's wide on inside making it nice & roomy! Yet on outside, it's not too big for my kitchen & looks & fits nicely.
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                                      • Recommended
                                      it keeps all the food cold
                                      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] we love it fit perfect gives you a lot of storage space ✨️
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                                        • Recommended
                                        Usually whirlpool/kitchen aid are my go to-
                                        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have several whirlpool & kitchen aid products- and truly haven’t had issues over multiple properties & years. So I really feel this is an outlier. This unit and the other unit I recvd as replacement ( only 5 serial numbers apart). Immediately had compressor issues. The ceiling of the refrigerator developed heavy condensation that proceeded to dip down shelves and form ice icicles- regardless of setting. Again both the first unit and the replacement had the exact same issue- being a had size restrictions I had to go with the freezer on the top model Needless to say 3rd time I switched to a different brand
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                                        Response from Consumer CareAug 23, 2023
                                        Thank you for sharing your insights with us, 305sc. It's hard for us to hear that you had a negative experience as we always try to do our best to provide our customers with the best support possible. Please reach out to us directly via Private Message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Direct Message on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolusa/, so we can look into this matter further for you. When responding please include your contact information and reference Case # 373422. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Marie Q
                                          Great Value and Quality for the Price
                                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchase my new Whirlpool refrigerator a month ago and I am super happy with its quality and features. It is an identical replacement for previous one I purchased over 16 years ago and fits my kitchen place perfectly.
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                                            • Recommended
                                            Has an unbelievable amount of room!
                                            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this refrigerator. It has so much room even for a smaller refrigerator.
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                                              • Recommended
                                              watch out for rust!
                                              I have only had this refrigerator for a couple of months. I purchased 2 other stainless products at the same time, as well as owning a stainless trash can. I initially saw a couple small rust spots on the door, but assumed it would just wash out with normal cleaning. (I live alone, so not like it is getting ran into with bicycle handlebars or used as a track for Hotwheels). Well not only have the spots increased in size, but they have multiplied, and DO NOT BUFF OUT with a stainless steel cleaning product.A decent amount of $$ to spend on an appliance rhat can't even hold a finish. Sigh. And it is "past the 30 day warranty."
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                                                3 found this review helpful
                                                small, compact
                                                small, compact, but good for what we needed. it can be considered a tad louder than some fridges but i feel like that's pretty common with smaller fridges(less insulation). having it in a fridge box helps a little as well but you don't want it so boxed in with no gaps that the fridge can't breathe. remember to pull it out every few years and shop vac/remove dust
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                                                  small, compact
                                                  small, compact, but good for what we needed. it can be considered a tad louder than some fridges but i feel like that's pretty common with smaller fridges(less insulation). having it in a fridge box helps a little as well but you don't want it so boxed in with no gaps that the fridge can't breathe. remember to pull it out every few years and shop vac/remove dust
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                                                    Beautiful!!
                                                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Went for the vintage look, it fits it completely! Stunning visual to enter into the room! The vegetable drawers are a bit flimsy and could be a concern if we weren't just using this appliance part time, I hope they last. The leveling has been a bit of a challenge, the door tends to swing open and after adjusting, tends to not close...need to keep messing with it to get the right combination. But...all said, it is one beautiful appliance and addition to our kitchen. After freezer on the bottom for so many years, a little adjustment to have on the top.
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                                                      The replacement for my old 17 CU FT refrigerator
                                                      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am happy with the new frig with having the same size foot print of my old one but gives me 3.5 more cubic ft. of storage. My only issue is the ice maker does not perform as well as my old one. I am using ice trays to keep a second tray filled with ice. It troubles me that I may have a defective ice maker that I may purchase another one, change out to see if performance increases? Does Whirlpool have a hybrid Ice Maker Available? The ice maker takes four days to fill tray that has me concerned? Does anyone have any advice or same comment on ice maker?
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                                                        Bursting at the Seams
                                                        Freezer part stays cold however the fridge part is only slightly cool. Called Home Depot and was told since it was more than 48 hrs since delivery we have to have a tech come to look at it, I was told no one can come until July 25, 2 weeks later! I called Whirlpool and was told the same info. Days go by and the fridge gets warmer and I now have to throw away food, I notice the bottom of the unit is literally splitting apart. Still can't get a replacement until tech comes and looks in 2 weeks!
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                                                        Response from WhirlpoolTeamJul 14, 2023
                                                        Thank you for sharing your insights with us, Jchap82. It's hard for us to hear that you had a negative experience, as we always try to do our best to provide our customers with the best support possible. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare so we can look into this matter further for you. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand
                                                          6 found this review helpful
                                                          Lots of room for plenty of groceries
                                                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nice fridge, plenty of room. Nice drawer under top shelf in fridge. Nice light, but they forgot to put one in freezer. But overall, satisfied and a good price too. Whirlpool is American made. Only way to go.
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                                                            Excellent Appliance
                                                            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This refrigerator keeps everything fresh and cold, and the black color looks very smart in my newly renovated kitcen.
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