Whirlpool WRB329DMBM Review

The Whirlpool WRB329DMB comes highly recommended for its solid customer reputation for good build quality and excellent performance. At around $1300.-, this model is excellent value for money and is suitable for couples and small families. If you require more space with a similar build, be sure to check out the Whirlpool WRB322DMB .

Refrigerator:

Structure & Design

The Whirlpool WRB329DMB’s refrigerator section of 12.9 CU ft is ideal for individuals, couples and small families, who replenish their supplies relatively frequently and are not looking for a particularly large refrigerator space.

One of the many assets of the WRB329DMB is, that its 12.9 CU ft of refrigeration space is incredibly well organised. Split width, height adjustable, shelves allow users to truly customise the interior space to suit the shape and size of their grocery items. At the bottom of the main refrigerator section, the unit’s two, humidity controlled, crispers can hold a good amount of vegetables and fruits. These crispers are built of clear plastic, featuring, nicely constructed, simple, humidity controls.

The WRB329DM’s shelves inside of the door section are well built from an attractive combination of clear and white plastic. They are wide set, allowing you to store large bottles with ease. In addition, many of the in the door shelves are height adjustable, giving the user maximum organisational control.

Customer responses confirm that the refrigerator interior is well lit, making this unit easy to use at night.

Performance and Build Quality

So now, for the most important element of this review: What about the performance? Excellent. Consistent customer praise really commends the WRB in this category. From solid build quality to a documented level of performance that seems to rivals even more expensive models, the WRB329DM has a lot to show for. The large amount of customer enthusiasm for this model, puts it at the forefront of our recommendations for good refrigeration at an affordable price.

Freezer:

Structure & Design

The WRB329DMB´s slide out freezer drawer has a capacity of 5.6 CU ft. This is a good amount of space for the typical needs of couples or small to medium sized families but it would probably not be big enough for those who bulk shop heavily and need an excessive amount of freezing space.

Sliding open the main freezer drawer you will find two solidly constructed interior drawers, big enough to accommodate a wide variety of items, from large pizza boxes to frozen vegetables and ice creams. The two bin setup provides order as well as maximum storage capacity.

The fact that the freezer is full width means that storing and stacking any manner of wide or strangely shaped items is possible, providing a real practical advantage over side by side refrigerators. While this freezer is not quite as big as the largest mainstream family freezers, it does provide storage for a generous amount of products, thanks to its simple, yet highly accessible, design. The freezer is also well lit with LED lighting which makes it easy to use at night.

Performance and Build Quality

Good freezer design and setup are meaningless without build quality and performance and the WRB329DMB’s freezer delivers in these respects as well. Customer comments regarding this model point to solid build quality throughout, from the bins, to the lighting and door swing action.

How well does this model perform, freezing your goods? Excellently. Droves of positive customer responses confirm superb freezing performance and a reliable defrost mechanism. We are very glad that Whirlpool have been able to match excellent refrigeration performance with strong freezer performance.

Noise:

Customer responses indicate that the WRB329DMB, can be expected to operate quietly. Personally, we are happy to see that a reputation for noisiness did not tarnish this otherwise glowing review.

Exterior:

The Whirlpool WRB329DMB has a solidly built, simple and attractive exterior design. Available in black, white and stainless steel, this is a refrigerator which can be integrated in many kitchen settings quite easily. Customers report that this model is easy to clean and quite scratch resistant, which is a definite plus for everyday family use.

Ice-maker:

The Whirlpool WRB329DMB comes with an ice maker built into the freezer section. According to customer comments, the ice maker works well to produce a good amount of ice, quickly and without problems. There is no water on tap available, but we wouldn't really expect this feature on a model in this price range and we think that strong ice making performance, mentioned earlier in the review, should more than make up for its absence.