The KitchenAid KRSC703HPS is an upper mid-range 36-inch counter-depth side-by-side refrigerator. It has an inverter-controlled compressor and separate evaporators in the fridge and freezer compartments for more precise humidity regulation and limiting odor transference across the cabinets. In terms of storage solutions, there's a removable wine rack for chilling your favorite varietals and an in-freezer ice maker with a in-door ice and filtered water dispenser.
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Our Verdict
The KitchenAid KRSC703HPS is a good option for everyday use. While its internal capacity is a little limited for big families, it provides very good produce preservation performance, keeping delicate greens like celery and lettuce from wilting quickly. Temperature consistency is another strong point. As a result, you won't need to be too precise about the placement of more temperature-sensitive items like sour cream or milk on its shelves, though the lower door bins are a smidge warmer than the rest of the cabinet.
Crisper drawers can easily maintain a high ambient humidity level.
Temperatures throughout fridge cabinet are consistent.
Very uniform freezer temperatures.
In-door ice maker frees up space in freezer cabinet.
Main refrigerator cabinet is shallow and narrow.
Lower door bin is a little warmer than main fridge cabinet.
Narrow freezer cabinet can make it difficult to access some items.
The KitchenAid KRSC703HPS's produce preservation performance is impressive. The refrigerator's separate evaporator for the fridge cabinet helps maintain a relatively high humidity level inside the cabinet, and the crisper drawers don't lose much moisture. As a result, delicate greens will remain crisp for quite some time, especially if you keep them within the latter space.
Crisper drawers can easily maintain a high ambient humidity level.
Relatively high humidity inside main fridge cabinet.
The KitchenAid KRSC703HPS's refrigerator capacity is only passable. The fridge cabinet is cramped, particularly for a 36-inch fridge. If you frequently cook during the holidays, or simply have a big family, the refrigerator cabinet's narrow, shallow shelves will be a limitation when trying to fit items like a whole turkey or a casserole dish.
Main refrigerator cabinet is shallow and narrow.
The KitchenAid KRSC703HPS is a very good choice for storing large amounts of frozen food. The freezer cabinet and the lower drawers are a little shallow and narrow, a natural consequence of the freezer's counter-depth side-by-side design. That said, the in-door ice maker frees up quite a bit of space at the top of the cabinet compared to other side-by-side models with an in-freezer ice maker, and allows you to fit taller boxed items inside with only a little bit of effort.
In-door ice maker frees up space in freezer cabinet.
Narrow freezer cabinet can make it difficult to access some items.
The KitchenAid KRSC703HPS's temperature uniformity is impressive. You won't notice much of a difference in temperature from the top to the bottom shelf, so there's no need to do any temperature-related arithmetic while unpacking your groceries. The one counterpoint to that is the fridge's lower door bins, which are a few degrees warmer than the main cabinet, and are best used for storing cans of juice, soda, or a pitcher of water. This unit's inverter-controlled compressor also helps to keep temperatures inside the freezer impressively steady, so items aren't left soft on one shelf and solid if left on another.
Temperatures throughout fridge cabinet are consistent.
Very uniform freezer temperatures.
Lower door bin is a little warmer than main fridge cabinet.
The KitchenAid KRSC703HPS provides very good overall ice-making performance. It can put out enough ice on demand for a smaller family dinner, but you'll want to start filling the bucket in advance if you expect to serve a lot of iced drinks. In terms of maximum capacity, it's a similar story: You should be able to serve iced drinks for a smaller crowd, but cocktail parties or barbecues will require a bag of ice or a container being filled in advance.
Ice production speed is sufficient for a moderate crowd.
Ice bucket's capacity might not be enough for larger events.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Feb 26, 2026: Version 1.1 of our refrigerator test bench provides new information regarding authorized service provider coverage for different manufacturers, the availability of replacement parts, and operating noise. For a more detailed breakdown of the changes made, see our full changelog.
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Updated Oct 23, 2025:
We added a link to our recommendations for the best side-by-side refrigerators.
- Updated Oct 08, 2025: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
This fridge is available in two color variants, each with a different model name.
| Model Number | Color |
|---|---|
| KRSC703HPS | Stainless Steel |
| KRSC703HBS | Black Stainless Steel |
We tested the KRSC703HPS in the Stainless Steel finish, and here's the product label for those interested.
If you come across another variant of this fridge, let us know in the comments so that we can update our review.
Popular Refrigerator Comparisons
The KitchenAid KRSC703HPS is one of the better-performing side-by-side models we've tested, with great produce preservation performance and generally uniform temperatures throughout each of its compartments, easily beating out other side-by-sides like the Frigidaire FRSS2623AS and the Samsung RS27T5200SR in both regards. As a sister brand to Whirlpool, it should come as no surprise that the KRSC703HPS shares a lot of components with the Whirlpool WRS588FIHZ, including the low-profile in-door ice maker and combined water and ice dispenser. However, it differs from that cheaper model with the inclusion of a second evaporator in the fridge, allowing for more precise humidity regulation in both cabinets and noticeably improving produce preservation. The KRSC703HPS's Achilles heel is capacity, as its counter-depth design and narrow side-by-side cabinets severely cut down on interior space and make it hard to recommend for bigger families.
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