As a society, we are connoisseurs of instant gratification—when we want something, we want it now. And that couldn’t be better represented than with the invention of a refrigerator with an ice maker. But given that we are also enamored with eye-catching style, we better amend that to, a stainless steel refrigerator with an ice maker.
Having a built-in ice maker in your refrigerator is the height of convenience, as ice becomes something that you can count on and that is always there, whether you are parched for a chilled glass of water or are entertaining guests with homemade cocktails.
At the same time, stainless steel finishes have reigned supreme in residential kitchens for some time now, with the color serving as a neutral tone to match most kitchen designs. As a bonus, this appliance finish is the easiest to clean!
To start seeing how you can reap these benefits, check out our 5 favorite stainless steel refrigerators with ice makers!
1. LG 29.7 Cu. Ft. PrintProof™ Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator
Quick Specs
- Refrigerator Type: French door with arch handle
- Freezer Details: Bottom-freezer drawer (1) with arch handle
- MSRP: $3,999‒$4,199
- Product Dimensions (WxHxD): 40 x 68-7/8 x 29-7/8 inches
- Refrigerator Capacity: 19.3 cubic feet
- Freezer Capacity: 10.4 cubic feet
- Key Features: ENERGY STAR® certified, InstaView™ Door-in-Door® with adjustable bin, dual ice maker with Craft Ice™, Tall Ice & Water Dispenser® with Measured Fill, Smart Cooling+, and CoolGuard™ metal interior
- Available Colors: Stainless steel (LRFVS3006S) and black stainless steel (LRFVS3006D)
We’re starting off our list strong with a smart refrigerator from LG. The LG 29.7 Cu. Ft. PrintProof™ Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator (LRFVS3006S) has everything you need to become the ultimate home entertainer, offering cubed and crushed ice that can be easily dispensed from the door of your refrigerator. But that’s not the best part.
This door-in-door refrigerator can also create slow-melting round ice on-demand to take beverages to the next level—from cocktails to whiskey to soft drinks to iced coffee. In the freezer drawer, LG’s exclusive Craft Ice™ maker automatically makes batches of three ice spheres per day without the work of time-consuming molds. To get even more Craft Ice™, activate Craft Ice+ in the ThinQ® App to make slow-melting ice twice as fast.
LG’s exclusive Craft Ice™ slow-melting round ice maker automatically makes batches of three ice spheres per day without the work of time-consuming molds. Give your beverages the perfect ice for next-level entertaining, from craft cocktails & whiskey to soft drinks, lemonade, even iced coffee. To get even more Craft Ice™, activate Craft Ice+ in the ThinQ® App to make slow-melting ice twice as fast.
2. Samsung 27 Cu. Ft. Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator
Quick Specs
- Refrigerator Type: French door with arch handle
- Freezer Details: Bottom-freezer drawer (1) with arch handle
- MSRP: $2,399‒$2,499
- Product Dimensions (WxHxD): 35-3/4 x 70 x 35-3/8 inches
- Refrigerator Capacity: 18.4 cubic feet
- Freezer Capacity: 8.6 cubic feet
- Key Features: ENERGY STAR® certified, full-width drawer, adjustable shelving, all-around cooling, dual ice maker, and Sabbath Mode
- Available Colors: Stainless steel (RF27T5241SR) and black stainless steel (RF27T5241SG)
The second purveyor of electronics on our list, Samsung gives LG a run for its money in the appliance sector, too, with this Samsung 27 Cu. Ft. Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator with an ice maker (RF27T5241SR). The RF27T5241SR is beautifully designed with a minimal dispenser that provides easy access to water in addition to cubed or crushed ice. If you would like to elevate your kitchen with seamless design, the dispenser’s integrated touch display complements the appliance’s clean lines and modern form.
But if that’s not cool enough for you, this fridge’s freezer drawer produces and stores up to 9.7 pounds of ice with an additional ice maker. What’s more, you don’t have to fret about impeded access, as the freezer’s EZ-Open handle automatically slides the drawer open.
3. GE® 25.4 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator - Stainless Steel
Quick Specs
- Refrigerator Type: Side-by-side with arch handle
- Freezer Details: Side-by-side with arch handle
- MSRP: $1,499‒$1,699
- Product Dimensions (WxHxD): 35-3/4 x 69 x 32-3/4 inches
- Refrigerator Capacity: 15.7 cubic feet
- Freezer Capacity: 9.7 cubic feet
- Key Features: ENERGY STAR® certified, integrated shelf support system, adjustable slide-out shelves, multi-level drawers, Arctica icemaker, and advanced water filtration
- Available Colors: Stainless steel (GSE25GSHSS), black (GSE25GGHBB), white (GSE25GGHWW), and bisque (GSE25GGHCC)
Like the previous models we listed, the GE® 25.4 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Side-by-Side Refrigerator with an ice maker (GSE25GSHSS) gives you your choice of crushed or cubed ice. Not only that, but the dispenser also doles out chilled, filtered water and features advanced controls like Child Lock and Door Alarm.
In the vertical freezer compartment, this model stocks a special-access door and tilt-out bin for the Arctica icemaker to keep extra ice within easy reach.
4. Samsung 21 Cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator - Stainless Steel
Quick Specs
- Refrigerator Type: Top-freezer with recessed handle
- Freezer Details: Top-freezer with recessed handle
- MSRP: $999‒$1,199
- Product Dimensions (WxHxD): 32-7/8 x 66-3/4 x 28-1/2 inches
- Refrigerator Capacity: 15.4 cubic feet
- Freezer Capacity: 5.7 cubic feet
- Key Features: ENERGY STAR® certified, FlexZone™ freezer-fridge conversion, Twin Cooling Plus™, Slide & Reach pantry, and high-efficiency LED lighting
- Available Colors: Stainless steel (RT21M6215SR), black stainless steel (RT21M6215SG), and white (RT21M6215WW)
If you're on a budget, the Samsung 21 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Top Freezer Refrigerator with an ice maker (RT21M6215SR) is a great-value option. While this Samsung fridge doesn’t feature a water and ice dispenser on the outside of the door, its automatic ice maker in the freezer compartment produces up to 3.6 pounds of ice per day, which is as convenient as its space-saving design—leaving more room for groceries purchased in bulk.
5. GE® Series 20.9 Cu. Ft. Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - Stainless Steel
Quick Specs
- Refrigerator Type: Bottom-freezer with tubular handle
- Freezer Details: Bottom-freezer drawer (1) with tubular handle
- MSRP: $1,649‒$1,749
- Product Dimensions (WxHxD): 29-3/4 x 69-7/8 x36-5/8 inches
- Refrigerator Capacity: 14.9 cubic feet
- Freezer Capacity: 6.0 cubic feet
- Key Features: ENERGY STAR® certified, sliding snack drawer, upfront temperature controls, turbo cool setting, digital temperature display, and advanced water filtration
- Available Colors: Stainless steel (GDE21ESKSS), slate (GDE21EMKES), black (GDE21EGKBB), and white (GDE21EGKWW)
The GE® Series 20.9 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Bottom Freezer Refrigerator with an ice maker (GDE21ESKSS) comes ready to automatically create ice for every and any occasion. The space-saving ice maker and bin sit right on the door to create more usable storage space. And while it does not have a dispenser on the outside, this GE fridge makes up for it with other convenient features, including the upfront temperature controls with an accurate temperature display.
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If you have other questions about any of our stainless steel refrigerators with ice makers, please feel free to call or visit your friends in the business at Spencer’s TV & Appliance. Proud to have served our customers since 1973, we have 10 locations in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Glendale regions.