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Customer Reviews for GE 27.8 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator in Slate, Fingerprint Resistant and ENERGY STAR

Internet #206949607

Model #GFE28GMKES

Store SKU #1001826903

  • 35 3/4 in. french door refrigerator with LED lighting
  • Food stays fresh with Twin Chill evaporators
  • Second icemaker optional (IM5D kit sold separately)

Customer Reviews

  • 4.3
    out of 10,689 reviews
  • 85% recommend this product
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Like a cheap printer
The main issue with this unit is the water filter It cost $50 plus to replace once every 120 days. it doesn't count gallons it doesnt measire resistance it just counts days. each filter has an rfid tag that the fridge measures. you cannot just take the filter of an put it back on. you can not save it for a few months and rotate if you want water out of your fridge you will have to spend over $100 per year on that water. if you decide i will just not change it it will shut your water off.
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Response from GE AnswersFeb 26, 2024
It's important to note that the water filter should be replaced every six (6) months or after every 200 gallons of dispensed water to ensure optimal performance. If you prefer not to use a genuine GE Appliances water filter, a bypass plug must be used. If the plastic bypass plug was not supplied with your refrigerator or has been misplaced, one can be ordered at no charge by calling 1-800-432-2737. GE_Appliances
    4 found this review helpful
    Bad Product
    I don’t like this product , I did not like this product, I am fixing the fact that I have compared this brand, I have problems with this refrigerator.
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    Response from GE_AppliancesFeb 23, 2024
    We're sorry to hear that you are less than satisfied with this refrigerator. We hope that the more you use your appliance the more you will like it.
      Spacious!
      So far we love it and it was easy to hook up the water. Lots of space in the fridge and freezer.
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        • Recommended
        Great storage
        Love the space for food storage, The fingerprint resistant finish is very easy to care for. Looking forward to many years of good performance
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          • Recommended
          New appliances
          Very happy with my choice. Not so good on the stove yet
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            Great French door fridge
            Fridge has worked very well, cools quickly and makes ice much faster than our old unit.
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              User friendly design
              Nice unit so far. Well designed. Flexibility of shelf height is nice
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                • Recommended
                Very spacious!
                So far, so good. Very spacious! Not happy about the plastic wrapping on the stainless, it doesn't come off well. Now it looks messy...
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                  • Recommended
                  Really like the great features.
                  Very pleased with our new fridge. Really like the inside layout.
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                    Lemon product ruined new floor
                    Purchased 4/2022 for a remodel, installed in 10/22, leaking and malfunctioning freezer that would freeze with ice over everything and thaw causing freezer burn. Over 15 svc appts that could not resolve issues - told the freezer ice & thaw was normal because of the freezer design!! 10/23 returned found freezer & fridge frozen shut, thawed, leaked damaging new floor. GE still refused to replace. Entire unit finally stopped cooling. GE finally replaced unit 12/23 with dented unit. Nightmare
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                    Response from GE AnswersFeb 7, 2024
                    Hello - Thanks for sharing your feedback. We understand the disappointment and frustration caused by the situation with your first fridge. We're glad to hear that you were able to obtain a resolution, and now have a functioning unit. We appreciate you being part of the GE Appliances family. Kind regards. -Don@GEAppliances GE_Appliances
                      2 found this review helpful
                      Incredibly Noisy over 60db
                      Really wanted to like this refrigerator. Fit my space perfectly and had all the features I wanted. Nice appearance. However, the almost non-stop loud buzzing noise from the back of the refrigerator is enough to give you a massive headache. I checked with a decibel meter and it is running anywhere from 55-70 decibels. I can hear it over my TV in the adjoining room. I am not certain if I have a defective refrigerator, or this is normal for this refrigerator. I called Home Depot to return.
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                      Response from GE AnswersFeb 7, 2024
                      Hello - Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We don't rate the sound level of our refrigerators or freezers, which means we are unable to provide a decibel level for while they are running. Newer refrigerators sound different from older models because they have more features and use newer technology. We recommend you review the "Normal Operating Conditions" section on pg. 42 of the Owner's Manual for a description of the sounds you should expect to hear from this unit: https://images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/02/0237e769-ea99-4877-9b7b-0fc540989b8a.pdf.

                      If you believe the sounds you're hearing are abnormal after reviewing this information, we recommend scheduling a service appointment for one of our qualified technicians to assess your unit. You can schedule an appointment by calling us at: 1-800-432-2737. Kind regards. -Don@GEAppliances Don@GEAppliances’ GE_Appliances
                        7 found this review helpful
                        Serves the purpose
                        Door loosely swings back and forth, ice maker and water dispenser are flimsy/cheap plastic. Overpriced for the qualityOtherwise, it serves the purpose.
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                        Response from GE_AppliancesFeb 7, 2024
                        Hello, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your appliance. We're sorry to hear that you're less than satisfied with the water dispenser and the door swing. The keep the door open we recommend opening it more than 90 degrees. We also offer door stops for the refrigerator door. It can be purchased directly on our parts website at this link: https://www.geapplianceparts.com/store/parts/ModelSectionParts/GFE28GYNBFS/2/0/0/0/DISPENSER_DOOR We hope that the more you use your appliance the more you will like it. -Charlie@GEAppliances
                          • Recommended
                          Cheap plastic internals. Breaking within months.
                          It’s a nice refrigerator, but the plastic door shelves are too weak to hold milk. Both the large shelves on the big door broke within a few months. We used them to hold two cardboard 1/2 gallon milk containers. They split across the bottom large plastic chips fell out.
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                          Response from GE_AppliancesFeb 2, 2024
                          Hello - Thank you for taking out some time to connect and share your experience. We're sorry to hear about the shelves breaking on you. That is not something we expect at all. With this in mind, we are going to forward this information over to our product team to review. That way we can start looking for improvements that we can add for our models going forward. Thank you again for sharing this and we're sorry we've let you down. - Jonathon@GEAppliances
                            Love it!
                            I love this GE refrigerator! It has so much room and space. I love that you can adjust the shelves to accommodate tall items. I love the added features, like the “spot light” on the shelves very cool. Also, the external light in the water and ice dispenser is light purple which I personally love. The only thing that is not perfect for me is that it does not have a small top indoor caddy that I typically use for butter. It seems like there should be one as it has slots to accommodate another caddy. Other than that, I Love it and highly recommend this fridge!
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                              • Recommended
                              Good fridge!
                              Very nice refrigerator..plenty of room with ice maker/water in the door area..nice, large freezer..installation guys were very quick..runs a little louder than expected but doable..
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                                • Recommended
                                Horrible
                                The fridge is less than 5 years old and has already failed. Garbage and totally upset about what GE has become. The failure is an internal leak and compressor. Never buying GE again!
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                                Response from GE_AppliancesJan 25, 2024
                                Hi! Thank you for your review. We are extremely sorry to hear that your refrigerator has stopped working due to an internal leak and the compressor. This is definitely not the consumer experience that we strive for, as we understand the importance of an appliance lasting a while. As we continue to make improvements to our appliances, your feedback is extremely important to us. We will pass this along to our product team to review. We are honored to have you as a part of the GE Appliances. - Adrian@GEAppliances
                                  Beautiful
                                  Love the way it looks also quiet and easy to use very excited for my new fridge hope it lasts a long time have a bad experience with my previous one it was an LG hear nothing but good things about GE.
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                                    Great Space!
                                    I love my fridge! It’s huge and I can store so much stuff in there! I love how big the freezer is and how much room are on the shelves!
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                                      • Recommended
                                      Good buy!
                                      My wife love this refrigerator. It is spacious, and close well. Our old one was not consistent in temperature. Stuff was constantly freezing. According to my wife this works perfectly. The complaining has stopped. I hope it last
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                                        • Recommended
                                        Love the roomy inside
                                        Great refrigerator! Very roomy. Looks so sleek and the color is beautiful.
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                                          • Recommended
                                          Awesome Features!
                                          I am really enjoying my decision to upgrade my refrigerator. It's a wonderful refrigerator. I would highly recommend this to anyone!
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                                            Plastic protective cover removal
                                            My GE refrigerator was delivered and installed today 1/6/2024. The plastic protective cover on my appliance has been really time consuming to fully remove. It will take a lot more time and effort to remove all of it.
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                                              • Recommended
                                              Wide and Roomy
                                              Great size refrigerator. Comfortable so navigate and lots of room for your favorite cold items. Very convenient bottom freezer with a rolling basket and lots of storage space.
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                                                • Recommended
                                                Doesn't get cold enough
                                                The entire purpose of a refrigerator is to keep the temperature it is set at, and this brand new refrigerator at its lowest setting will not get below 40 degrees.
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                                                Response from GE_AppliancesJan 4, 2024
                                                Hi - thanks for taking the time to share your review. We’re sorry to learn that you’ve been having issues keeping your refrigerator as cold as you need it to be, as we certainly understand why you’d like some clarification on that. First, check to make sure that the Cooling system is not off. See the Controls section starting on page 9 of the manual, making sure to look at Control Style C for this model: https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--0Uvw1DZx--/77ef7899241bca14a5b69fa0f938fc04099afd5f.pdf -- If that doesn’t work, service may be needed. We recommend taking advantage of your warranty and scheduling service by calling 1-800-432-2737 or scheduling online at https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm -- We hope this is insightful and please feel free to reach out anytime if you have any other questions or concerns. Kind regards. Lauren@GEAppliances
                                                  GE for the big disappointment
                                                  The good: The refrigerator space is well designed. The lighting is beautiful and bright. Stainless steel trust doesn’t show fingerprints. The bad: 10 months and I still can’t get used to the awful noise. Sounds like a revving engine and only brief movements throughout the day that it is quiet. GE uses an RFID chip in their water filters which forces you to buy their high dollar products every six months. The water won’t dispense if not a certified GE filter. Hacks don’t work by the way.
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                                                  Response from GE AnswersJan 12, 2024
                                                  Hi - Thanks for reaching out to us. While we are delighted to hear how pleased you are with the internal design, lighting and appearance of your beautiful refrigerator, we are saddened to hear you're not pleased with the sound level or with the filtration system. We hope you'll accept our apologies for your disappointment and frustration. The filter on this unit does use an RFID chip. The technology the chip provides will shut down the water valve on the refrigerator should a leak be detected by the filter. If you prefer, you can call 1-800-432-2737 and request a bypass filter at no charge. This model specific filter will bypass the filtration system and allow the use of the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have not already done so, we'd recommend you have the refrigerator checked by an authorized servicer to ensure the sounds you're hearing are normal. You may schedule an appointment for service by calling our GE Appliances service at 1-800-432-2737. Rest assured, your feedback is very important to us and will be shared with our product design team. We wish you all the best! Vikki@GEAppliances GE_Appliances
                                                    4 found this review helpful
                                                    Lots of space.
                                                    The refrigerator looks nice. Very much space,however some features I thought came with the appliance model number did not deliver. The adjustable shelves and atomatic water dispenser is absent. I guess I was wrong. I can accept those missing features, albeit not the fact that the new fridge is not making ice. A problem that seems to persist on paying attention to the reviews. It's not acceptable that quality control cannot adjust these defects or fix this detail. I wont need a fridge that doesn't basically make ice. GE this is not an issue that should preceed your products reputation. Please advise.
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                                                    Response from GE_AppliancesJan 4, 2024
                                                    Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are so sorry to hear that this refrigerator has not lived up to your expectations due to missing features, and we are also sorry that the icemaker is not producing ice. This is not normal, and we recommend scheduling an in-warranty service appointment with one of our certified technicians to get this issue resolved. You can schedule an appointment with a GE Appliances technician by calling 1-800-432-2737 or schedule online at https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm We are honored that you chose GE Appliances for your home, and we are confident that our technicians will get this issue resolved as quickly as possible. - Adrian@GEAppliances
                                                      Beautiful
                                                      It’s very spacious with easy to love shelves. The stainless steel is easy to clean and looks really sleek.
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                                                        • Recommended
                                                        Buy this
                                                        Frig has good feature and easy to install . Would recommend purchasing
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                                                          Excellent refrigerator!
                                                          Great refrigerator! We love everything about it! Good space, good lighting, it's not loud, stays nice and cold and it looks beautiful. The ice maker works really well and now we have more room for all of our goodies
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                                                            This frig sucks and ice maker is tiny
                                                            What a piece of crap has never worked right in five years. Time to get a different brand
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                                                            Response from GE_AppliancesDec 28, 2023
                                                            Hello - thanks for taking the time to share your candid feedback. We regret to hear about your dissatisfaction with the icemaker design and overall function of our refrigerator. We take customer experiences seriously and will use this information to continually improve our products. If you have any specific suggestions for enhancement, we would be grateful for them as we strive to regain your trust in our brand. Feel free to reach out anytime if there is anything we can help with moving forward. Take care. Lauren@GEAppliances
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