GE GTS22KSNRSS Top-freezer Refrigerator Review
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About the GE GTS22KSNRSS top-freezer refrigerator
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What we like
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What we don’t like
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What owners are saying about the GE GTS22KSNRSS
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Warranty
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Should you buy the GE GTS22KSNRSS?
The GE GTS22KSNRSS features a traditional top-freezer design with two large handles on its doors. Opening the fridge compartment reveals a standard array of door bins and interior shelves. The freezer compartment has two full-width door bins and a single shelf with one open slot for repositioning it.
Dimensions: 66.38″ x 32.75″ x 34.5″ (H x W x D)
Measured capacity: 10.66-cubic-foot fridge, 6.35-cubic-foot freezer
Depth: Standard
Finishes: White, black, stainless steel ($100 extra), slate ($100 extra), black slate ($100 extra)
Dispensers: Optional ice maker sold separately
User manual: GE GTS22KSNRSS top-freezer refrigerator manual
What we like
The massive freezer makes this basic fridge a boon for secondary food storage
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Reviewed / Dave Ellerby
You can tell just by the proportions that the GTS22KSNRSS’s freezer is enormous. Fortunately, its fridge also manages to cram a decent amount of storage space into its smaller compartment.
Top-freezers, on average, tend to have smaller freezers than other styles of fridge: They average 3.
85 cubic feet, whereas other types average in the 4- to 6-cubic-foot range. The GTS22KSNRSS distinguishes itself by having a freezer with almost twice the storage space as the average: a massive 6.35 cubic feet of storage space.
This large freezer is the GTS22KSNRSS’s main selling point. So, if you’re stocking up on frozen foods or otherwise in the market for a fridge that doesn’t skimp on freezer space, the GTS22KSNRSS is one of only a few options that offer this much storage.
Its crispers will keep your veggies from prematurely wilting
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Reviewed / Dave Ellerby
The crispers might not look like much, but they’re more effective than what the average budget fridge offers.
The success of this fridge’s crispers during our testing surprised us, as less expensive fridges typically have crispers that are just basic plastic drawers. While these crispers sure do look like basic plastic drawers, they’ve got a hidden talent related to humidity loss, in that, they are vaults of perfect conditions for keeping your greens.
These crispers only lost about 0.16 grams of humidity per hour, which is a better rate than the average of 0.2 grams per hour.
This means the GTS22KSNRSS will help your leafy greens retain their crispness for longer than the average fridge, while still letting enough humidity escape to prevent things from rotting too quickly.
What we don’t like
The fridge and freezer run warm without proper calibration
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Reviewed / Dave Ellerby
We recommend turning down both the fridge and freezer, to bring temperatures closer to what’s ideal for food storage.
While this refrigerator never goes over the 40°F threshold where bacteria proliferates rapidly, the GE GTS22KSNRSS sure gets close. Temperatures throughout the fridge ranged from 39.04°F at the coldest to 39.93°F at the warmest.
While the fridge’s excellent temperature consistency keeps temperatures just a hair on the correct side of food safety, we still recommend calibrating it to be cooler: 37°F is the ideal temperature for storing perishables.
The freezer has the same issue, only slightly worse. Where the freezer should remain as close as possible to 0°F, the GTS22KSNRSS had temperatures ranging from 4.47°F to 10.15°F. You’ll definitely want to turn down the temperature here, because between its warmth and less consistent temperatures you’ll likely run into problems with freezer burn.
Owners of the GE GTS22KSNRSS seem to like it, awarding it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars across major retailers.
Those who rate the GTS22KSNRSS highly praise its capacity, or just voice general contentment with the service it provides them. Those who don’t like the fridge point to its freezer’s warmth, or simply state it is of a low quality, without specifying what element in particular disappoints them.
Warranty
GE offers the industry-standard one year warranty that covers parts and labor. While some manufacturers, like LG and Samsung, guarantee certain parts for up to five or 10 years, those models also typically run a bit more expensive than the GTS22KSNRSS.
Maybe—If you don’t mind paying a premium for the extra storage space
Our complaints about the GTS22KSNRSS are fairly minimal and easy to overcome. Sure, its fridge and freezer run a bit warm out of the box, but that’s why calibration exists. Once you’re past that hurdle, this unit has relatively stable temperatures in both its fridge and freezer compartments, and offers significantly more freezer storage space than the average model with this design.
The GTS22KSNRSS is the quintessential basic fridge. It performs its function and doesn’t go far beyond it (though you can purchase and install an optional ice-maker).
However, despite the fridge being fine, its price is a few hundred dollars higher than what it should be for the performance and functionality it offers. While you wouldn’t have much issue with the GTS22KSNRSS if it wound up in your possession, we don’t actively recommend purchasing it either: There are better options out there.
Check out the excellent Haier HA10TG21SS, our current pick for best value.
It has even better temperature performance for a fraction of the price, though you’ll get much less capacity than the GTS22KSNRSS.
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Mark Brezinski
Senior Writer
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Mark Brezinski works on the Home Team, reviewing refrigerators, minifridges, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, air purifiers, and fans.
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David Ellerby
Chief Scientist
Dave Ellerby is Reviewed’s Chief Scientist and has a Ph.
D. from the University of Leeds and a B.Sc. from the University of Manchester. He has over 25 years of experience designing tests and analyzing data.
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GE – GTS22KSNRSS – GE® 21.9 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator-GTS22KSNRSS
#1 in Quality and Dependability
- Among 16-22 cu. ft. refrigerators based on an independent study of property maintenance personnel. Source
Garage-ready
- Tested to perform from 38°F to 110°F
Premium Inner Door
- Enjoy greater flexibility and organizational options with modular bins right on the door
LED lighting
- Find all your favorite foods under natural-looking light
Edge-to-edge glass shelves
- Enjoy a polished look and easy-access cleaning with edge-to-edge shelves that extend the full width of the refrigerator
Adjustable glass freezer shelf
- Provides the flexibility to organize your frozen food items
High-gloss finish
- Make your kitchen shine with a polished finish that stands out in any setting
Upfront temperature controls
- Easy-to-use controls regulate both fresh food and freezer sections
Dual control
- Separate temperature controls for fresh-food and freezer sections
High-gloss handles
- Provide an appearance that is easy to clean
Large 15.
25 cu. ft. fresh-food capacity
- Provides additional interior space
6.68 cu. ft. freezer capacity
- Allows for additional storage
Clear crisper drawers
- Space to organize fruits and vegetables
Gallon door storage bins
- Enable larger items to be easily accommodated in the door
Dairy Compartment
- Provides easy access to items like butter and cheese
| ACCESSORIES | |
| Optional Icemaker Kit | IM4D |
| APPEARANCE | |
| Textured Steel Case | Case Only – Dark Gray |
| Handle | Stainless Steel |
| Exterior Design | Smooth Rounded Doors |
| Coil-Free Back | Yes |
| Door Swing | Reversible Hinges |
| Color Appearance | Stainless Steel |
| Door Stops | Yes |
| CAPACITY | |
| Fresh Food Capacity | 15. 25 cu ft |
| Total Capacity (cubic feet) | 21.9 cu ft |
| Freezer Capacity | 6.68 cu ft |
| FEATURES | |
| Temperature Management Features | Air Tower |
| Fresh Food Features | Interior Lighting – LED |
| Control Type | Dual Control, Rear Freezer Temperature Control, Upfront Fresh Food Temperature Controls |
| Exterior Style | Free-Standing |
| Performance Features | Easily Removable Door Gaskets |
| Icemaker | Optional (IM4D Ready) |
| Freezer Cabinet Shelves | 1 Adjustable Glass |
| Fresh Food Cabinet Shelves | 1 Glass Drawer Cover, 2 Adjustable, 2 Full-Width, 2 Glass, 3 Total |
| Sabbath Mode | Yes |
| Freezer Door Shelves | 2 Full-Width Fixed |
| Defrost Type | Frost Free |
| Fresh Food Cabinet Drawers | 1 Snack Drawer, 2 Clear, 3 Total |
| Fresh Food Door Features | Dairy Compartment, Gallon Storage |
| Leveling System | 2 Point Front Adjustable |
| Fresh Food Door Bins | 2 Total |
| Product Type | Top Freezer Refrigerator |
| Freezer Features | 1 Adjustable Shelf, Spillproof Freezer Floor |
| Garage Ready | Yes |
| Fresh Food Door Shelves | 1 with Gallon Storage, 2 Total |
| FILTER | |
| App Filter – Icemaker | No |
| App Filter – Product Type | Refer Top Freezer |
| App Filter – Capacity | Refer Medium (16-19 cu. ft.) |
| App Filter – Dispenser | No |
| POWER / RATINGS | |
| Volts/Hertz/Amps | 120v; 60Hz; 15A |
| WARRANTY | |
| Labor Warranty | Limited 1-year entire appliance |
| Warranty Notes | See written warranty for full details |
| Parts Warranty | Limited 1-year entire appliance |
| WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS | |
| Side Air Clearances | 0. 125 in |
| Overall Width | 32.75 in |
| Approximate Shipping Weight | 225 lb |
| Depth Without Handle | 32.375 in |
| Height to Top of Case | 65.875 in |
| Back Air Clearances | 2 in |
| Overall Depth | 34.5 in |
| Top Air Clearances | 1 in |
| Net Weight | 202 lb |
| Depth with Door Open 90° | 63. 5 in |
| Width w/Door Open 90 Degrees Incl. Handle | 35.375 in |
| Overall Height | 66.375 in |
| Case Depth Without Door | 28.625 in |
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