A refrigerator is intended to do only three things: preserve food, store it properly, and supply enough lighting to see all contents. To help you find the perfect fridge for your kitchen, we researched a variety of options based on specific criteria and found the best of the best. Best RefrigeratorsBest Overall:Best Budget:Best Value:Best French Door:Best Side-by-Side:How We Selected RefrigeratorsAs with any other appliance, our consideration for best models was primarily based on value—capacity and features for the money. Amber Joglar, a technology and home appliance editor with PM, handled the latest update to this roundup. While there is a plethora of premium refrigerators priced $5,000 and up—and some priced $15,000 and more—we decided to keep our “Best” choices under $5,000.