The Frigidaire FRFG1723AV is a mid-range, 32-inch counter-depth French-door refrigerator designed for smaller kitchens. It uses an inverter compressor that adjusts its cooling output to help maintain consistent temperatures. Inside, there are three adjustable glass shelves, two crisper drawers, and several door bins for organizing groceries. It also has a built-in ice maker in the freezer compartment, though there's no water dispenser.
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Our Verdict
The Frigidaire FRFG1723AV is alright for everyday use, particularly for smaller households that don't need much storage space. It keeps temperatures fairly consistent throughout both the fridge and freezer compartments, so you have some flexibility in where you store groceries. The crisper drawers also do a reasonable job of keeping fruits and vegetables fresh. The refrigerator compartment has limited room for bulkier items, though, and the freezer is especially cramped, which makes it less practical if you like to stock up on frozen foods or prep meals in advance.
Fairly consistent temperatures across the main refrigerator shelves.
Even freezer temperatures across all of the drawers.
Adjustable shelves let you make room for taller bottles and pitchers.
Crisper drawers retain enough humidity to keep produce fresher for longer.
Freezer space is restrictive for bulk groceries or meal prepping.
Door bins run warmer than the main shelves.
Leafy greens may wilt after several days in the crisper drawers.
No split shelving makes it harder to accommodate taller items.
The Frigidaire FRFG1723AV has okay produce preservation. Its crisper drawers keep humidity fairly high, so celery, lettuce, and spinach stay crisp longer than they would on the main shelves. Some moisture still escapes over time, though, so delicate leafy greens may start to wilt sooner than they would in a fridge with crisper drawers that retain more humidity.
Crisper drawers retain enough humidity to keep produce fresher for longer.
Leafy greens may wilt after several days in the crisper drawers.
The Frigidaire FRFG1723AV has an okay refrigerator capacity, with enough space for a smaller household's weekly groceries. The full-width shelves can be adjusted to fit taller items like juice cartons or pitchers, though you'll have to move an entire shelf rather than just one section, which can make organizing a little inconvenient. The door bins are useful for keeping condiments and drinks out of the way, and the two crisper drawers give you separate spaces for fruits and vegetables. Larger pots, casserole dishes, and bulky containers can be a challenge to fit, though, especially when the fridge is already full.
Adjustable shelves let you make room for taller bottles and pitchers.
No split shelving makes it harder to accommodate taller items.
The Frigidaire FRFG1723AV has a disappointing freezer capacity, so you may struggle to fit everything after a big grocery trip. The two sliding drawers help separate smaller items like frozen vegetables, ice cream, and leftovers, but bulky packages are hard to fit, and stocking up on frozen meals could be a challenge. The upper drawer is particularly shallow, and the ice maker takes up space you could otherwise use for food.
Freezer space is restrictive for bulk groceries or meal prepping.
Ice maker takes up valuable freezer storage space.
The Frigidaire FRFG1723AV has good temperature uniformity, with an important caveat regarding its door bins. The main refrigerator shelves maintain similar temperatures, making it easy to organize more perishable foods without reserving specific spots for them. The door bins run noticeably warmer, though, so it's best to keep items like milk and dairy products on the shelves and use the door bins for things like condiments or drinks you don't want especially frosty. The freezer also stays relatively even throughout, so your frozen foods will be properly preserved regardless of which drawer you use.
Fairly consistent temperatures across the main refrigerator shelves.
Even freezer temperatures across all of the drawers.
Door bins run warmer than the main shelves.
The Frigidaire FRFG1723AV has decent ice-making performance. Its ice bin holds enough for several rounds of drinks if you have company over. The ice maker doesn't produce new cubes particularly quickly, though, so if you empty the bin during a gathering, you may run out before it has time to make more.
Ice bin holds enough for several rounds of drinks.
Ice maker takes a while to replenish an empty bin.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Frigidaire FRFG1723A is available in two finishes: Fingerprint-Resistant Stainless Steel Look (FRFG1723AV) and White (FRFG1723AW). We bought and tested the stainless steel version. Here's a photo of our test unit's label.
If you encounter another variant, let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
Popular Refrigerator Comparisons
The Frigidaire FRFG1723AV is a compact, mid-range French-door refrigerator with a fairly basic set of features. Its French-door layout and built-in ice maker offer added convenience over a traditional top-freezer model like the Frigidaire FFTR1835VW, though the latter provides more room for groceries and maintains more consistent temperatures. If you prefer a French-door design, the larger Frigidaire FRFN2813AF gives you considerably more space for fresh and frozen foods, but the FRFG1723AV does a slightly better job of keeping produce fresh. Its simpler design also means you miss out on some of the conveniences of a model like the LG LF24Z6530S, which offers better temperature consistency and faster ice production.
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The Whirlpool WRS321SDHZ is a better refrigerator overall than the Frigidaire FRFG1723AV, especially if you need more freezer storage and easy access to chilled water. Both are relatively narrow models, but the Whirlpool has a side-by-side layout with separate full-height compartments for fresh and frozen groceries. It offers considerably more freezer space, so it's easier to organize frozen meals and bulk purchases without squishing everything into a couple of drawers. It also has an external water and ice dispenser, which the Frigidaire lacks. The Frigidaire does a slightly better job of preserving produce, and its French-door design offers wider refrigerator shelves, which are more convenient for storing large platters or casserole dishes.
The Frigidaire FFTR1835VW is a better refrigerator overall than the Frigidaire FRFG1723AV, offering more usable storage and better temperature consistency. Both are relatively narrow models that work well in smaller kitchens, but they have very different layouts. The FRFG1723AV has a French door design with the refrigerator at eye level and a pull-out freezer below, while the FFTR1835VW uses a more traditional top-freezer layout. Despite its simpler design, the FFTR1835VW offers more space for both fresh and frozen groceries, making it more practical if you regularly shop for the week. It also does a slightly better job of keeping produce fresh. The FRFG1723AV has a shallower counter-depth design and an inverter compressor, though, so it's worth considering if you prefer its layout and want something that doesn't stick out as far past your countertops.
The Frigidaire FRFN2813AF is a better refrigerator overall than the Frigidaire FRFG1723AV, particularly for larger households that need plenty of storage. Both have French-door designs with bottom freezers and built-in ice makers, but the FRFN2813AF offers considerably more room for fresh groceries, frozen meals, and bulky items, and includes a built-in water dispenser. Its larger refrigerator compartment makes it easier to organize a full week's groceries without rearranging everything to fit. The smaller FRFG1723AV does a slightly better job of preserving produce, though, helping fruits and vegetables retain moisture for longer. It's also much narrower and has a counter-depth design, which makes it a better fit for kitchens where a full-size French door refrigerator would take up too much space.
The LG LF24Z6530S is a better refrigerator overall than the Frigidaire FRFG1723AV, thanks to its more consistent temperatures, greater storage capacity, and better ice-making performance. Both have French door layouts, but the LG offers more conveniences, including an external water and ice dispenser, so you can fill a glass without opening the freezer. It also keeps temperatures more even throughout its compartments and produces ice faster, which makes it more practical if you regularly entertain guests. The Frigidaire has a slight advantage in preserving produce, helping leafy greens and other vegetables retain moisture longer. Its narrower design also makes it easier to fit in kitchens that can't accommodate the wider LG model.
Test Results
There's a fair amount of storage space in the refrigerator section, with enough room for everyday groceries in a smaller household. The three shelves give you some flexibility in how you arrange your food, though the lack of split shelving makes it harder to fit taller items without sacrificing space elsewhere.
The two crisper drawers keep fruits and vegetables organized, and the door bins offer extra room for drinks, condiments, and smaller containers. The limited interior space does mean you may struggle to fit larger casserole dishes or a full week of groceries, though.
This fridge has fairly limited freezer storage, so you may struggle to fit a big grocery haul or fill up with frozen meal prep containers. The two sliding drawers do help keep smaller items organized, but the upper drawer is shallow, so bulkier packages and taller containers won't fit easily. The ice maker and its storage bin also take up space, leaving you even less room for frozen groceries.
This fridge uses a fairly conventional cooling system, with a single evaporator in the freezer and an inverter compressor that adjusts its speed to maintain the set temperature. One evaporator cools both compartments, so cold, dry air circulates between the fridge and freezer. That makes it harder to maintain high humidity in the fridge, so fresh produce may dry out faster than it would in a dual-evaporator model, which cools each compartment independently.
The inverter compressor is a welcome feature that's relatively uncommon in this price range. Instead of constantly cycling on and off, it adjusts its cooling output to help maintain stable temperatures and improve energy efficiency. However, this added complexity introduces more potential failure points than a traditional fixed-speed compressor, particularly because the inverter control board can fail and require repairs.
This refrigerator has a twist-tray ice maker in the freezer compartment, which automatically makes ice and drops it into a storage bin. The twist-tray mechanism relies on flexible plastic parts that can become brittle over time, making it more prone to wear and failure than other ice maker designs. On the plus side, keeping the ice maker in the freezer frees up more room in the fridge compartment for fresh groceries.
This fridge doesn't have a water dispenser, so you'll need to keep a pitcher or bottles of water in the fridge if you want chilled drinking water. The upside is that there are fewer components to maintain or repair.
Frigidaire has a large network of authorized service providers across the U.S., so finding a technician for a warranty repair should be easy in most areas. It may be harder in some rural regions, though.
This fridge maintains fairly even temperatures throughout its main compartment, so you won't need to be too particular about which shelf you use for groceries like milk, yogurt, or leftovers. The door bins run noticeably warmer, though, so they're best reserved for chilling shelf-stable condiments, sauces, and other items that don't need to stay as consistently cold.
This fridge has very good freezer temperature uniformity, with only small differences between the top and bottom of the compartment. You can store frozen foods wherever there's space without worrying much about certain areas running warmer than others. There are some brief temperature spikes during automatic defrost cycles, but temperatures return to normal quickly, so they shouldn't have much impact on food stored for shorter periods.
This fridge does an okay job of keeping produce crisp and fresh. Its crisper drawers maintain fairly high humidity, which helps vegetables like celery, lettuce, and spinach retain moisture and stay crisp for longer. However, some moisture still escapes over time, so delicate leafy greens may start to wilt if you leave them in the fridge for too long.
The ice production rate is okay, making enough ice throughout the day for regular use in a small household. It may struggle to keep up if you're frequently making iced drinks or entertaining guests, though, since it takes a while to replenish its supply.
The ice maker has decent storage capacity, with enough room for everyday drinks or hosting a few guests. The small bin may not hold enough for larger gatherings, though, so you might need to stock up on extra ice beforehand.
This fridge is fairly noisy, producing a noticeable background hum when its compressor is running. While it shouldn't be too disruptive in a busy kitchen, you might find it distracting if you have an open-concept living space or work close to your fridge.