Frigidaire FRTE1622AW Reviews & Ratings by Customers and Consumer Reports

Designed for shoppers who want a straightforward, space-efficient top-freezer refrigerator without unnecessary complexity, the Frigidaire FRTE1622AW is best suited to apartments, condos, smaller family kitchens, basement suites, and light-duty breakroom use. As an appliance specialist, I view this model as a practical “daily driver” refrigerator: it prioritizes usable storage, familiar controls, and easy ownership over premium features. In real-world use, the Frigidaire FRTE1622AW 28 Inch Refrigerator delivers the kind of stable, predictable cooling performance most buyers expect from a traditional top-freezer platform. Temperature management is typically consistent for fresh-food staples, and the top-freezer layout remains one of the most efficient ways to separate frozen and refrigerated zones without sacrificing too much footprint. For households that batch-cook or keep a steady rotation of frozen foods, the freezer placement is convenient and intuitive. Day-to-day ergonomics are a strong point. The narrower 28-inch width helps it fit where many full-width units won’t, while still providing sensible shelf and bin organization for groceries, beverages, and produce. Controls are generally simple and quick to adjust, which matters for seasonal changes, frequent door openings, or kitchens that run warmer. The clean, bright white finish is also a practical choice for rentals and utility spaces, and it tends to blend well in mixed appliance suites—common in many Canadian rental properties and secondary suites where consistency and serviceability matter. Where this refrigerator is less compelling is in advanced convenience. Buyers who want premium humidity management, highly configurable interior storage, or ultra-precise digital temperature readouts may find the feature set basic. Likewise, as with most value-oriented top-freezer models, you should expect some operational sound—cycling and airflow noise is normal for the category and may be more noticeable in open-concept layouts or very quiet homes. Overall, the Frigidaire FRTE1622AW is a dependable, appropriately sized refrigerator for shoppers who value simplicity, familiar top-freezer functionality, and a fit-friendly 28-inch footprint. It’s an excellent match for smaller kitchens, rentals, and secondary spaces, while buyers seeking premium organization features or the quietest possible operation may want to consider more feature-forward alternatives.