April 28, 2011
Decent performance for the price
Easy enough to operate
Frozen foods beware if the power goes out
Not the most spacious fridge
Introduction
The Whirlpool ED5KVEXVB is a well priced refrigerator with a decent sized fridge and freezer section. It’s a bit on the cheap side, though, so don’t expect the best performance. We found that frozen food melted somewhat quicker than most, primarily due to a somewhat inconsistent freezer temperature.
Comparisons
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Design
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Energy Efficiency
The Whirlpool ED5KVEXVB would cost about $53 to run a year under typical conditions. Read More... |
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Performance
Decent overall performance for a low-cost refrigerator, but the freezer lost its cool a little quickly in our power outage test. Read More... |
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Storage Space
The Whirlpool ED5KVEXVB has an average amount of storage options for a side-by-side refrigerator: if you’re looking for a spacious fridge, you should look elsewhere. Read More... |
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Usability
The Whirlpool ED5KVEXVB doesn’t have the fanciest ease of use features, but it’s still pretty simple to operate. Read More... |
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Frigidaire FFHS2311LW Comparison
 We compare the Whirlpool ED5KVEXVB to the Frigidaire FFHS2311LW. Read More... |
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GE Profile PFSS6PKX Comparison
We compare the Whirlpool ED5KVEXVB to the Frigidaire FFHS2311LW. Read More... |
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Samsung RSG257 Comparison
 We compare the Whirlpool ED5KVEXVB to the Samsung RSG257AARS. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Whirlpool ED5KVEXVB. Read More... |
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Specs & Ratings
See all the scores for the Whirlpool ED5KVEXVB. Read More... |
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