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Customer Reviews for Whirlpool 21.3 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator in White

Internet #205658425

Model #WRT511SZDW

Store SKU #1003109581

  • Make space for tall items with the FLEXI-SLIDE bin
  • Keep food looking like it should with LED interior lighting
  • Keep noise down in the kitchen with quiet cooling

Customer Reviews

  • 4.2
    out of 757 reviews
  • 80% recommend this product
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33-inch wide top freezer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] we love the size the color it's amazing ,we're happy we picked this brand
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    • Recommended
    don't buy it
    3 months after the fridge was delivered the door handle cracked and become dislodged from the door. Whirlpool says "sorry, not covered" and i had purchased the extended 3 year warranty! VERY ANNOYING. Can not say that i will ever consider another Whirlpool appliance after this experience!
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    Response from WhirlpoolTeamJul 14, 2022
    Hey Mary KG, we value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your Refrigerator. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand
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    Dependable
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This one replaced another brand that was less than ten years
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      • Recommended
      Spacious and quite !!!
      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My refrigerator went out on Mother’s Day ! So this was a quick pick for me,but I love everything about it especially the light in the freezer and the spacious shelves in the door
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        • Recommended
        Attractive but basic, w. some design issues
        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Your basic fridge - emphasis on basic. Outside design is attractive, performance is "does what a fridge should do", and availability of space is average, I'd say. Two definite design flaws are: 1) the open-bottom door racks in the freezer door, and 2) - the (cheap and weak) on/off switch for the refrigerator light (see picture), that protrudes like a fish-hook right on the side where you open the (left-hand) door, waiting to either ensnare an item being taken out of the fridge or the sleeve of an arm reaching into the fridge and then accidentally rip that switch right out of its socket. Unbelievable who came came up with that idea!
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          Winner!
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This refrigerator meets and exceeds my expectations. It has plenty of room, and the clear glass shelves make "browsing" easier. This refrigerator stays consistently cold in both areas, no warm and cold spots. I love the lighting, it is easy on the eyes. Likewise, the freezer is very roomy, and the lighting is great. I am not so happy with the freezer door rails. They are set quite far from the shelves, and there is a substantial space. Packages of food (frozen veges, hotdog packages, frozen pasta bags, etc.) drop right through onto the floor. Still, this is a great refrigerator, and I am pleased with it.
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            • Recommended
            Excellent Buy!
            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this fridge for about a month now and I really like it! It's got ample of space and the storage features are very nice and convenient. In my personal opinion, this fridge is not loud at all. It cools and freezes very well, and since it's summer I've adjusted the temperature settings one above the recommended one. I'm totally happy with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking for an efficient yet not too expensive fridge. PS: It looks great too! Since I wanted to organize my veggies and fruit a little more, I've added to small containers.
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              • Recommended
              Great price and quality
              Great price and quality
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              • Recommended
              We purchased this refrigerator from Home-depot. The freezer door can't be aligned evenly with the...
              We purchased this refrigerator from Home-depot. The freezer door can't be aligned evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Whirlpool has a short video about removing the doors. The video is very short and not very helpful. We called Whirlpool and they asked us to schedule a technician, and they said if the technician determine that the refrigerator is not defective we have to pay the technician $97. Their webpage is not very helpful. Although I have used whirlpool appliances for the past 25 years, this will be the last time to buy any whirlpool appliance.
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                17 found this review helpful
                Is the best product and I recomend
                Is the best product and I recomend
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                • Recommended
                1 found this review helpful
                Wonderful versatility
                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had a Whirlpool 3 years ago, and this one is just as good as that one. I had an Amana in between and didn't like it as much. I like the size of this one since we only have one fridge. I like the see-through shelves and the adjustable shelves in the main compartment and the door.
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                  • Recommended
                  Quiet operation
                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pleased with purchase. Brightens up kitchen space.
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                    • Recommended
                    Great for anyone
                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easy to move shelves and trays. I like the options when purchasing of color and which side to have door open. GREAT price for the space available to use. COols better than expected. Thank you Whirlpool.
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                      • Recommended
                      Sticky goop on hinge after switching right to left
                      I like the refrigerator very much but I had to have the door hinge changed to the other side. After the installation tech removed the bolts, he had to pry the hinge off (it was stuck on with some sort of glue) and turn it over. The side that is now exposed is covered with a sticky, tacky glue that won't wash off. I'm not that tall so I don't see it, but any tall person could. Also, the protective film that covered the doors left a residue that won't wash off either. It looks like the acid rain damage you see on cars. (I can't get a good photo - to reflective) Mine is black. Maybe you wouldn't see it on a different color.I do wish there was a little more room in the freezer door shelves and that the freezer shelf was adjustable. But overall, I do like it.
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                        Fridge good overall but a few shortcomings.
                        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My fridge came in the house I bought. I have enjoyed my fridge overall but I am disappointed that it came without leveling screws and the freezer door shelves designed so that most things fall out of the door. Large gap.
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                          Excellent Unit
                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The refrigerator keeps food very cold, even on the medium setting. Same with the freezer - on the medium setting items are frozen solid. Mostly plastic shelves, drawers, etc. I've gotten used to them. This unit replaced a 30 year old GE fridge. The older one was quieter. On a scale of 1 - 10 the GE had almost zero noise. I would rate the new unit at 1.5 out of 10. Can I hear it doing whatever it does, yes, somewhat. Is it overbearing...not at all. I would definitely buy this refrigerator again.
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                            • Recommended
                            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We are completely satisfied with the performance of our new refrigerator. We must admit though, the only drawback is ,when shutting the refrigerator door, you must make a conscious effort to be sure the door is closed. All other refrigerator's I've owned all that was required to close the door was a gentle nudge and the door would shut and seal itself. With this if you just nudge the door as we have in the past it won't close. Is it possible that it isn't balanced properly? Is it something that should have be checked on delivery? I thank you for your assistance, Sincerely, Michael D'Ippolito
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                              Door does not close by itself no adjustments.
                              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Desperate to buy before food in old frig thawed!!!
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                                18 month old Whirpool with problems
                                1. Door handle broke after 6 months. Had to glue it back together twice now 2. Door light switches get hit by sleeve and food items constantly - wrong location 3. Freezer door gasket deformed recently and icicles formed inside freezer from humidity. Had to pay $150 for tech to fix gasket 4. While tech was finishing the gasket repair mentioned to me that the Whirlpool product typically only lasts between 2 and 5 years on average!
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                                Response from WhirlpoolTeamMar 20, 2024
                                Thank you for sharing your insights with us, GKB1. 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
                                  refrigerator
                                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] love the size and all the storage areas. Several sizes which is convenient for various items. Freezer is a good size as well, plenty of room. Keeps everything fresh and at the right emperature.
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                                    spacious and bright
                                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great new fridge and was what I needed. The condenser is super loud though. Will call the vendor and ask about it.
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                                      Warranty Replacement has same and new issues
                                      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] (1) because the door had to be reversed, the now exposed light switch on the side is subject to breaking (again, like the last one). Just because they tell you the door can be reversed doesn't mean the interior light switch can be switched to the other side as well. Lesson learned - the hard way. (2) the replacement (under warranty) refrigerator does not close automatically like the the previous one.
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                                      Response from Social CareFeb 23, 2024
                                      We are constantly working to improve our appliances and our service, and it is only through feedback from customers like you that we are able to do so. We have documented all of the concerns you have mentioned, for review by our managers and engineers. Our managers and engineers do regularly review our files, to look for areas in which we can improve our products. We know that can be disheartening; especially when you have just purchased a new and you have high expectations for it. We’re sorry that we are not meeting/delivering these expectations.
                                        Great service contract.
                                        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Like all the features especially the shelving on the door. It fits the space of our very old refrigerator--may this one last as long.
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                                          • Recommended
                                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Stopped functioning within days of arrival.After 2 service calls told not reparable and needed a new refrigerator. After numerous calls and much frustration we finally got a store credit (less than what we paid) and purchased a totally different French door whirlpool refrigerator that we are thrilled to finally have received. It was a nightmare to say the least. .
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                                          Response from Social CareFeb 22, 2024
                                          We are constantly working to improve our appliances and our service, and it is only through feedback from customers like you that we are able to do so. We have documented all of the concerns you have mentioned, for review by our managers and engineers. Our managers and engineers do regularly review our files, to look for areas in which we can improve our products. We know that can be disheartening; especially when you have just purchased a new and you have high expectations for it. We’re sorry that we are not meeting/delivering these expectations.
                                            Great refrigerator, but way too loud
                                            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought a refrigerator and are very happy, but it is very loud. We can hear the refrigerator in our living room. It's been very hard to get used to the noise.
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                                              • Recommended
                                              Great Frig
                                              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this a couple of months ago. Our first one lasted 22 years. I hope this one lasts that long. We really like this one. Nice and roomy.
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                                                • Recommended
                                                Improve the quality
                                                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this 2 weeks ago and am a little disappointed in the quality of the product. The temperature dial is not very well placed, after 2 days some of my produce froze on bottom shelf of ref. and could not find air control. The plastic used will never last. The shelf on freezer door is a poor design, the bags can easily fall thru the bottom. Both doors have to be pushed shut. My old GE lasted 22 years, I will be lucky to get 5 with this one. I taught Home and Careers for many years and have worked with a lot of ref, I guess I expected better quality for what I paid
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                                                  I have been satisfied with Whirlpool products since 1985.
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                                                  • Verified Purchase
                                                  so far works great
                                                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] perfect size for us and runs nice !
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                                                    Nice, but the door handle breaks
                                                    We've had this refrigerator for seven years, now. Overall, I'm happy with its performance - it's quiet and has been reliable. The ONE thing that irks me though, is the use of plastic in the door handle. Both the original door handle AND a replacement handle have broken. (Not the handle itself, but the horizontal piece that attaches the top of the handle to the door.) Frankly, we are simply not hard on things and I believe this to be a design error. We have a second smaller Whirlpool refrigerator in our game room that, despite being a cheaper model, has held up beautifully.
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