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Customer Reviews for GE 16.6 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator in Black, ENERGY STAR

Internet #311102095

Model #GTE17GTNRBB

Store SKU #1004823260

  • 28 in. wide top freezer refrigerator with LED Lighting
  • Edge to edge glass shelves allow for easy cleaning
  • Sliding deli drawer provides flexibility for fresh food items

Customer Reviews

  • 4.2
    out of 861 reviews
  • 84% recommend this product
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Very happy with it so far had my other one for many years
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    Another GE Appliance Winner
    My kitchen space needed this exact size and it took 4+ weeks to arrive after the order, but after one month of use, it looks and operates beyond expectations. This refrigerator replaced a 21+ year old GE model that was still going strong, but I recently upgraded all of my kitchen appliances to stainless steel, so I bought this to match. The interior LED lighting really makes the food stand out. The movable shelving both in the refrigerator box and in the freezer makes it easy to configure for my purposes. I called GE because the owner's manual didn't have any requirement for vacuuming the coils and was told that modern technology has eliminated the need for that sort of maintenance. All in all, a nice presentation and a fine product. Maybe this one will also last 20+ years.
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      • Recommended
      bad design
      when the fridge door closes freezer door pops open.on a brand new fridge everything should be right.
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      Response from GE_AppliancesMay 3, 2023
      Hi there, We can understand how frustrating it is when your refrigerator door isn't working the way that it is supposed to. We recommend leveling legs to be set properly so the front of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway. Also check the freezer door gasket. If you are still having issues we would recommend scheduling a service appointment to have this matter resolved. You can schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-432-2737 or schedule online at https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm We hope you are able to get this resolved quickly. -Charlie@GEA
        • Recommended
        We love our new Refrigerator!
        This refrigerator suits our needs very well in our smaller 1942 kitchen! We love the features that it offers!
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          • Recommended
          Great fridge
          Efficient fridge and very well known brand, i've always used
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            • Recommended
            1st new refrigerator in 30 years
            We previously had a GE refrigerator that lasted 30 years with no problems so wanted to replace with a GE. It has just been installed but it cooled pretty quickly, runs quiet, and looks great!
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              • Recommended
              It's a lot smaller on the inside than my old...
              It's a lot smaller on the inside than my old one with the same dimensions.
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              Response from GE AnswersApr 19, 2023
              Hi there and thanks for choosing this beautiful refrigerator for your home. We’re sorry to hear you feel it’s smaller than your previous unit. We’ll be sure to pass along your insight to our team. Have a great day! -Gina@GEA GE_Appliances
              • Verified Purchase
              Refrigerator/Freezer
              Just installed. Looks great. So far, so good. Just the right size for me and my dog.
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                • Recommended
                Nice looking, well lit inside
                Good looking refrigerator and well lit inside. Good configuration in the fridge.
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                  • Recommended
                  Perfect for me!
                  Works very well and fits beautifully in the little space that I had for it.
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                  Response from GE AppliancesMar 29, 2023
                  Greetings! We appreciate you taking the time to reach out with this feedback. We love to hear that you are happy with your refrigerator so far, especially with its space and design. If you need any help from us in the future, please feel free to reach out. -Elliot@GEA
                    • Recommended
                    Great features
                    Nice looking, quiet, and efficient...lots of room for everything!
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                      • Recommended
                      Fits my needs
                      The refrigerator is perfect for my needs. His activity is good. I especially enjoy the Shabbat mode of the refrigerator
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                        • Recommended
                        New appliances
                        We replaced our Kenmore refrigerator of twenty years,restricted on height,and based upon research this was an excellent choice.
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                          • Recommended
                          Best Value
                          Best bang for the buck. Best looking. Best use of storage space.
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                            • Recommended
                            ge fridge
                            Love the color black; the door shelf has lots of room; wish there was more room on the regular shelf; i run out of room there. This GE fridge measure bigger then old fridge; but older fridge had more room in it. How ever i love the lighting it has when i open the door.
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                              Excellent appliance,,...,............................
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                                • Recommended
                                Clean Design and Efficient
                                We had to replace our problematic Whirlpool which required tech service too often in the last 4 years. We were space limited and we have an old house and this model GE fit with room to spare while providing capacity of a larger model. The stainless steel option gave a sleeker and more modern look.
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                                  • Recommended
                                  Good features
                                  We just like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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                                    • Recommended
                                    A good fridge with basic features
                                    Overall, this is a great basic fridge. It has modern good looks and fits in tiny spaces. We have quite possibly the smallest kitchen in the US so, that last bit was the most important feature for us. I appreciated the fact it's not covered in branding - I even left off an optional tag to retain clean lines. Nice. Features are quite basic but function well. The sliding-position drawer was a cool novelty but, it's rarely, if ever, used in our household. My only complaint is the position of the control panel in the center, above of the top shelf. It seems like this is a super common feature among several brands, to have a descending "bump" to hold the controls up-front. While it IS handy for initial setup, it's frankly a bit in the way for day-to-day use. I'd much rather see the controls mounted on the back wall because, let's face it - you shouldn't NEED to change the controls all that often, if ever. I haven't touched the controls since initial setup. But this is a tiny sticking point, admittedly. The stainless steel finish is nice but needs cleaning often, because every spot will be visible. But is this a bad thing? I personally demand a spotless kitchen anyway. The recommended cleaner is a bit greasy for my taste. I would like to see a different approach on the stainless finish in this regard. But I will say, it fits seamlessly in with other brand appliances we own. That's a nice touch and much appreciated.
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                                      • Recommended
                                      FLEXIBLE
                                      I have a 30 in opening and this unit fits perfectly. The fridge section has multiple height selections for the shelves as does the crisper unit that can slide from left to right to suite your needs. I only wish the freezer was larger and came with a light for night time raiding. Other then that it's a great little unit.
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                                        Very Loud Refrigerator
                                        This fridge is exceedingly loud and we may have to replace it. The design of the plastic housing over the fan seems to create turbulence which then results in noise: this must be part of the problem. It is an embarrassing design.
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                                        Response from GE AnswersFeb 17, 2023
                                        Hi there, thanks for taking the time to write. So sorry to hear about the noisiness coming from your unit. We'd recommend taking a look at an article on our website titled REFRIGERATOR - NORMAL SOUNDS AND NOISES MADE. We also don't rate our refrigerators and freezers in decibels so we're not able to provide a rating while they're running. If it sounds as if a fan is hitting another part inside the fridge, we'd recommend calling our service team so they can further assist: 1-800-432-2737 - Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET, Saturday – Sunday: Closed. We do hope this helps and that this is taken care of for you soon. -Michael@GEA GE_Appliances
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                                          Wish they kept the bottom shelf on the door. ...
                                          Wish they kept the bottom shelf on the door. Not sure why that wasn't an option like most others. Also wish I could find one just a bit bigger but they don't make it. Overall, not a bad fridge for the money.
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                                          • Verified Purchase
                                          great features
                                          beautiful appliances that are good quality and fit perfect in my manufactured home
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                                            • Recommended
                                            All I was looking for
                                            All I was looking for, size, price, company, & dealership.
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                                              Plastic Plug on Stainless Steel Door Yuk!
                                              I am extremely disappointed that there is a plastic plug covering the hole provided for an alternative handle. It looks ridiculous and completely cheapens the appearance of this fridge. If aesthetics matters to you, don't buy this fridge!
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                                              Response from GE AnswersDec 30, 2022
                                              Hello - we're very sorry to know that your refrigerator has not fully met your expectations. -- We value this feedback, and we will share your thoughts about the appearance of the unit with our product and design teams for future design consideration. -- Please let us know if there are other questions or concerns we can assist you with. Have a great one. - Pablo@GEA GE_Appliances
                                                Plastic Plug Cheapens The Appearance
                                                I am definitely sold on the quality of GE Appliances. I bought a stove a few months ago that I absolutely love. I am very disappointed in the plastic plug on the front door that covers the hole to allow for a reversible handle on the fridge. Aesthetics are very important to me and I don't like the look of that at all.
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                                                Response from GE AnswersDec 21, 2022
                                                Greetings! Thank you for sharing your honest feedback with us. At GE Appliances, we strive to deliver the highest quality products and services that meet every need of our consumers; however, we understand that there is always room for improvement. This said, we would like to apologize for the aspects of the plastic plug that did not meet your expectations. Please know that we’ll be happy to share this information with our product team, and we thank you again for your feedback, as it allows us to learn the best methods to improve our products in the future. Have a wonderful day – Matthew@GEA GE_Appliances
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                                                  Fairly satisfied
                                                  This fridge will do. For this smaller size (couldn't get one to fit my built-in space) it has space and moveable bins. Overall, it looks cheaply made. The screws holding doors together show. The doors "clunk" shut. AND...THERE'S NO LIGHT in the top freezer! Very disappointing lack of feature. It is, of course, the 21st century so I didn't think to ask!
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                                                  Response from GE_AppliancesDec 14, 2022
                                                  Hello- We appreciate you taking the time to contact us. We always strive to providing solutions as well as quality products for our customers. We will pass this information along to our engineers and design team as we always welcome feedback from our customers to help us improve. If you need anything else, please let us know. Take care! Dianna@GEA
                                                    Delivery and installation sucked. Delivery personnel refused to install...
                                                    Delivery and installation sucked. Delivery personnel refused to install handles. They said they were not permitted to install the handles even though we were told when we paid the extra money for a complete installation. No mounting screws, decal or plugs came with the refrigerator. Been waiting since the 17th of Nov. for parts. Rec'd two screws today (12/7) still not enough to mount handles.
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                                                    Response from GE AnswersDec 21, 2022
                                                    Hi there, thanks for the review. If you have questions or concerns about installation, we recommend contacting our HD.com customer service department at 800-430-3376 any day between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m. EST, or call your local store. If you have questions or concerns about the functionality of your fridge, you're free to reach out and let us know. Best wishes. -Michael@GEA GE_Appliances
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                                                    Refrigerator Width (in.)

                                                    28 in

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                                                    Depth (Excluding Handles) (in.)

                                                    30.5 in

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                                                    Height to Top of Refrigerator (in.)

                                                    64.25 in

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                                                    No Ice Maker

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                                                    Removable Basket

                                                    Total Capacity (cu. ft.)

                                                    16.6 cu ft

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