The new LG Counter-Depth Max is the largest
counter-depth refrigerator at almost 27 cubic feet.
Also only smaller by three cubic foot
than the largest 30 cubic foot refrigerators you can buy.
In this video, you'll learn the features of
the new counter-depth max and a few problems.
We'll also compare counter-depth max versus Samsung,
GE and other LG refrigerators.
For context, the new counter-depth max is two and a half cubic
fo.T larger than the next largest at 24 cubic feet.
2.5 cubic feet looks like this dorm refrigerator.
I remember packing tons of cold cuts and other junk into mine in school.
The average counter-depth refrigerator is about 22.5 cubic,
so the difference of 4 cubic foot is more substantial.
4 cubic foot looks like this or a slightly larger dorm refrigerator.
You have three choices for these larger counter-depth max refrigerators.
The LG LRFL2706SS is the least expensive
at $1,999 with an internal water dispenser.
The LRFG2706 adds the insta view
so you can look inside your refrigerator for $200 more.
You can also choose to keep the glass
panel dark and choose not to look inside the refrigerator.
The LRFOC2606 offers the outside
dispenser and the instaview window for $3,499.
The refrigerator uses nine sensors to monitor
temperature throughout the refrigerator
and freezer versus two for many other brands.
Door cooling is such a good feature.
LG employs vents on the top of the freezer and refrigerator.
When you open the door,
cold air is blown from top to bottom to keep the temperature consistent.
It reminds me of entering a store on a hot day
and feeling that initial blast of air conditioning in the front.
Stainless absorbs cold better,
so place whatever you want colder next to the stainless.
LG is again the most reliable French door
refrigerator, with 8.1% needing service within the first year.
This is after settling class action suits in 2019.
Since then, they improved their inverter compressors.
Inverters, at least in theory,
work with fewer parts than regular compressors for fewer problems.
However, large capacity is a new design derived from thinner insulation.
The doors appear a bit thicker,
so you may have to be careful if your refrigerator is next to a doorway.
That said, this new refrigerator should
end the standard versus counter-depth refrigerator battle because you now have
a counter-depth aesthetic in the standard size.
First countermax will be larger, but it is missing a few features.
The LG Studio is the next largest at 24 cubic feet.
There's more features in the countermax like Craft Ice, which is larger slower
dissolving ice Cubes. Studio also features door and door.
You can open the inside door to access
your sodas without opening the main compartment.
Other smaller LG models also feature
French doors with drawers instead of the classic three door french door.
Countermax is also much bigger
than the Samsung counter-depths at 26.5 versus 22.8 for Samsung.
Much like the LG Studio, Samsung has more designs,
including the family hub built in Android tablet. You can buy
their bespoke line of different color variations of many different styles of
refrigerators. The bottom right compartment
of their four door refrigerator is convertible to a fridge or freezer.
We don't sell Samsung anymore, but I like their four door refrigerators.
Once again, the countermax will be much
bigger than the GE units at 26.5 versus 22.3 for the GE.
GE does have other features.
First, they have different handle options of brass, copper, black and of course,
stainless steel. In their Profile and Cafe lines,
you can have a Keurig coffee built into the dispenser
and GE also has a service department. Which you will need for a refrigerator,
especially if you're buying from a store without service.
The countermax is large enough
to eliminate the need to buy a standard depth.
You don't have to worry about building
your cabinets out or buying another unit for storage.
You may not buy the countermax, but it certainly deserves consideration.
If you want to learn more about freestanding, built-in or integrated
refrigerators, click one of these links and thanks for watching.