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3.0 | 11 Reviews

Whirlpool Gold® 26 cu. ft. ENERGY STAR® Qualified Side-by-Side Refrigerator

Whirlpool GSF26C5EXB

Available in 2 Color(s)

Features

  • ENERGY STAR® Qualified
  • MicroEtch™ Spill Control Shelves
  • 6th Sense™ Technology
  • #1 Rated Brand for Side-by-Side Refrigerators

Quick Specs

  • Type: Refrigerator
  • Style: Freestanding
  • Has Freezer: Yes
  • Configuration: Side By Side
  • Width: 35 7/16"
  • Height: 68 5/8"
  • Depth: 32 7/16"
  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Refrigerator Size: 26 (cu. ft.)
  • Fresh Food Capacity: 16.4 (cu. ft.)
  • Freezer Capacity: 9.9 (cu. ft.)
  • Icemaker: Yes
  • Dispenser: Yes
  • Counter Depth: No

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ENERGY STAR® Qualified Meets government standards to help conserve natural resources and save money on utility bills.

MicroEtch™ Spill Control Shelves Industry-exclusive MicroEtch™ spill control shelves offer the most side-by-side shelf space, enough for 12 additional soda cans per shelf! They also help prevent leaks and hold over 75 pounds.

6th Sense™ Technology Whirlpool Brand's 6th Sense™ package is intelligent technology that helps you get the job done better than you ever thought possible. 6th Sense™ Technology senses and manages what was once beyond your control.

#1 Rated Brand for Side-by-Side Refrigerators #1 Rated brand for side-by-side refrigerators, based on rating of Whirlpool Gold® model GS5VHAXW by a leading consumer magazine.

In-Door-Ice® Plus Ice Dispensing System with Fast Ice feature We moved the ice maker and bin to the door to give you 30% more freezer space versus previous models. The ice bucket tilts out or can be removed with one hand and placed on the counter.

FreshFlow™ air filter Air actively circulates through our new carbon based filter. It is up to 15 times more effective than baking soda at reducing common food odors. Replace the filter every 6 months for optimal performance.

Largest Crisper The largest side-by-side crisper fits 85 apples and is humidity controlled to help preserve the freshness of fruits and vegetables.

Temperature Management Enabled by 6th Sense™ Technology Built-in sensors automatically adjust cooling to return existing food to the desired temperature in half the time. When selected, the Fast Cool feature immediately drops the refrigerator and freezer temperatures to accommodate new food additions. It runs for 24 hours unless deactivated by another selection.

PuR® 6-Month Water Filtration Save up to $600 a year compared to the cost of bottled water 1 . The improved filter design is more compact, easier to replace and reduces 33% more contaminants than our previous filter.

Dual Pad Ice and Water Dispenser Dual pads, one for water and one for ice, on the outside of the refrigerator make it easy for anyone in the family to get chilled, filtered water or ice in an instant.

Wide Open Doors Doors open wider than ever before, giving you better access to all the items in your refrigerator.

Adjustable Clear Gallon Door Bins Free up interior storage space with these door bins. They can be adjusted to conveniently store food or milk, and the see-through design helps keep everything easy to find.

Dispenser Control Lock Prevents the refrigerator from dispensing ice or water accidentally.

Hidden Hinges Create a sleek, smooth appearance on the exterior of contoured door side-by-side refrigerators. These hinges also make for easier, cleaner installation below cabinetry.

Adaptive Defrost This model's Adaptive Defrost saves more energy by monitoring when the compressor is running and defrosts only when necessary, resulting in improved food preservation and energy savings.

Convertible meat and vegetable compartment Customize the temperature of this compartment to prevent food from going bad prematurely. Open the slot and let cool air in from the freezer to preserve meats or close the opening to keep vegetables fresh.

Exterior temperature controls Adjusts refrigerator and freezer temperatures and multiple other functions with a series of light touches.

Satina® Stainless Look Finish Available The look of stainless steel, without the hassle. Satina® Stainless Look Finish gives you the sophisticated styling of stainless steel and performs for your everyday needs. Unlike stainless steel, Satina® has a glossy, smooth appearance that is never wavy or varied. Fingerprints are less visible, magnets work. And Satina's streamlined, sleek surfaces are easy to clean with mild soap and water, so making them look like new does not require special cleaners, no matter how many hands open the doors. Satina® Stainless Look Finish: - Sophisticated look of stainless steel without the maintenance - Fingerprints are less visible, magnets work on the surface - Easy to clean with ordinary window cleaner

Glass freezer shelves Redesigned shelves hold various sized items and are easy to clean. Continuous glass surface prevents small items from slipping through the cracks like on wire shelves.

Features

  • ENERGY STAR® Qualified
  • MicroEtch™ Spill Control Shelves
  • 6th Sense™ Technology
  • #1 Rated Brand for Side-by-Side Refrigerators
  • In-Door-Ice® Plus Ice Dispensing System with Fast Ice feature
  • FreshFlow™ air filter
  • Largest Crisper
  • Temperature Management Enabled by 6th Sense™ Technology
  • 26 Cu. Ft. Capacity
  • PuR® 6-Month Water Filtration
  • Dual Pad Ice and Water Dispenser
  • Wide Open Doors
  • Adjustable Clear Gallon Door Bins
  • Dispenser Control Lock
  • Hidden Hinges
  • Adaptive Defrost
  • Convertible meat and vegetable compartment
  • Exterior temperature controls
  • Satina® Stainless Look Finish Available
  • Glass freezer shelves
  • Factory-Installed Automatic Ice Maker
Whirlpool 6th Sense™ Technology
Adaptive Defrost ADC
Temperature Management Yes
Style and Extras
Refrigerator Pantry Door Shallow
Shelves Slideout w/Nano-Guard
Control Type Gemini Flash
Custom Ice Cubed/Crushed
Finish/Color Black
Capacity
Refrigerator Capacity 16.4 Cu. Ft.
Total Capacity 26.4 Cu. Ft.
Freezer Capacity 9.9 Cu. Ft.
Dimensions
Cutout Width 36 1/16
Cutout Depth 29 13/16
Height To Top Of Cabinet 68 5/8
Width 35 7/16
Depth 34 1/8
Cutout Height 69 5/16
Height 69 1/4
Depth Closed Including Handles 34 1/8
Depth Radius 50 13/16

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Refrigerator
  • Style: Freestanding
  • Has Freezer: Yes
  • Configuration: Side By Side

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 35 7/16"
  • Height: 68 5/8"
  • Depth: 32 7/16"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: Yes

  • Capacity

  • Refrigerator Size: 26 (cu. ft.)
  • Fresh Food Capacity: 16.4 (cu. ft.)
  • Freezer Capacity: 9.9 (cu. ft.)
  • Icemaker: Yes
  • Dispenser: Yes
  • Counter Depth: No

Professional delivery and installation is available for every product we sell. We would be happy to coordinate delivery and installation for you.

Extended warranties are usually very inexpensive and can save you thousands in the future. Some can even cover extra costs that result, such as cost of food that spoils when your fridge dies. It's simple and inexpensive to purchase extended warranties and one of the smartest ways to protect your investment.

Appliances can be large, heavy and expensive. You probably don't have the special tools or expertise needed to fix them in a crisis. If you can spare a few thousand dollars without batting an eyelash for new appliances should they break tomorrow, don't buy a warranty. But if you're like most of us, protect yourself by purchasing inexpensive extended warranties when you buy a new product and save yourself big money in the long run.

3.0 out of 5

54% of reviewers recommend this product.

1 Stars

Ice Maker Trouble

5/26/2016

We purchased Model #GSF26C5EXW00 5 years ago. Last fall the ice maker quit completely. We paid several hundred dollars to have it replaced and it still did not work. The repairman eventually found that the wire for the ice maker going into the freezer door at the bottom was broken. Apparently it gets friction every time the door is opened and eventually breaks. The fix - buy a WHOLE NEW DOOR! We couldn't believe it, but have checked with several repair places and they all said the same thing. We are not happy customers!
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No, I do not recommend this product

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1 Stars

Lemon ice maker!

Disappointed at the arch 5/2/2016

My ice maker just went out. It is just under FIVE years old. $400.00 to replace!Out of warranty now of course. Seriously disappointed in Whirlpool for the first time in my life!
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No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

2 Stars

Wish I had bought a French door refrigerator

tperry70 4/30/2014

I bought this just over 2 years ago at Lowes because my old refrigerator quit working. I wish I had started looking for a new refrigerator before I had to buy one so I could have taken my time to find what I really wanted. I didn't realize how narrow both the freezer and the refrigerator space is in a side-by-side. I really want the wide space of a French door refrigerator and the convenience of having the refrigerator on top. However, I could have been fairly happy with this refrigerator if it had been better quality. The doors were not aligned properly at time of delivery so one door is higher than the other. The butter dish door was cracked upon delivery. The plastic cover that is supposed to cover the temperature sensor in the freezer had its tabs broken with just normal use so it does not stay in place. Even though I keep it on the recommended temperature settings refrigerated stuff freezes when it is up against the wall near the freezer side. And after I had it about 20 months the ice maker quit making ice so I called Lowes for repair and they had a repair company come out pretty quickly, however the repair company decided that it would be easier to order a new freezer door instead of fixing the problem so here I am more than 4 months later still waiting on a replacement door to be built so my ice maker will work again. I also really do not like the black because it shows every smudge. The smudges wouldn't show if they would have made the front like they made the sides. The front is smooth like glass but the sides are not and I never have a problem with the way the sides look even if I touch them with my hands. The bottom line is since I can't return it I would just buy a different refrigerator if I had the money to spend, but I don't.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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3 Stars

Nice Fridge but.....

DanielB 11/7/2013

The filter that HAS to be replaced every 6 months is WAY over priced. They know they have you over a barrel. I would rather have a before fridge filter that way you can control the amount you pay for filters.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Exactly what I was looking for

Deb79 4/27/2013

Three things came into play when I was shopping for a new refrigerator. Size was the first. It had to be 25 cubic feet +. Side By Side was number 2. Back problems made a 3 door with freezer on the bottom out of the question. And the last was it had to be black to fit into my kitchen decor. This unit fit all criteria. Added bonuses are it runs so quietly and the versatile shelving. Definitely the best bang for the buck of all that I looke dat.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

this refridgerator is nice and easy to use but don't like th

3/17/2013

The filters are easy enough to change but very expensive. They don't last long enough and at times are dificult to find. Other than that, it is an exceptional product and I would reccomend to anyone.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Product is Excellent!

Grant33 2/10/2013

This fridge fit perfectly in the small space we had in our home. The fridge has a lot of room, quiet, and is very convienent to use. I would definately recommend this to a friend.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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1 Stars

bad ice issues

noicelady1 3/14/2012

Have resorted to opening door to get ice out because it's slow to dispense. We are a family of 3 and we are rationing ice because cubes are small (less than half size), maker is slow, container is small and cut off laser light keeps container from filling more. Water dispenses slowly. All the on door features are so poor we no longer use them. Inside, the fridge shelves are narrow and deep. We keep losing food that we can't see or find. Very disappointing purchase.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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5 Stars

Happy Owner II

captjim 3/6/2012

Excellent overall product and quality but we agree with Happy Owner 1 review in that the freezer needs another shelf which we also purchased from parts dept at $65 plus $12 shipping ($72) total which at a refrigerator MSRP price 0f $1500 makes this shelf too expensive as an add on. Whirlpool needs to add another freezer shelf so space is not wasted in the freezer . We actually got a good lower price from Lowe's .
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Yes, I recommend this product

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2 Stars

Icemaker stops working

TTeeza 3/5/2012

I bought this fridge in January and within 2 weeks had to have the icemaker replaced and it is March and it has stopped working again. Other reviews I have read says it is due to the water line that is in the door freezes up. I am very disappointed in the fridge, You would think if this is a known issue Whirlpool would work on a fix.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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4 Stars

Happy with my purchase

patgrell 2/4/2012

We are happy with our Whirlpool side by side fridge/freezer. Only thing I would change is to add 2 more shelves in the freezer. Had to purchase those seperately at a cost of $64 each, very pricey for just a shelf.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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