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Whirlpool WRT318FZDW vs WRT311FZDW

Which Refrigerator Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      SizeStyleRefrigerator StorageFreezer StorageCooling SystemIce MakerWater Dispenser
    Serviceability
      Parts AvailabilityAuthorized Service Coverage
    Performance
      Refrigerator Temperature UniformityFreezer Temperature UniformityProduce PreservationIce Maker RateIce Maker CapacityNoise
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Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 
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Whirlpool WRT311FZDW

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Apr 01, 2026 03:41 PM

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Water Dispenser
No Water Dispenser
Style
Top Freezer
Counter-Depth
No
Ice Maker
Freezer Compartment (Optional)
Standard Width
30" (76 cm)
Water Dispenser
No Water Dispenser
Style
Top Freezer
Counter-Depth
No
Ice Maker
Freezer Compartment
Standard Width
33" (84 cm)

Our Verdict

Whirlpool WRT318FZDW

Whirlpool WRT311FZDW

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Variants

  • WRT318FZDB (Black)
  • WRT318FZDM (Stainless Steel)
  • WRT311FZDT (Biscuit)
  • WRT311FZDB (Black)

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Black
WRT318FZDB
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WRT311FZDB
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Stainless Steel
WRT318FZDM
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Stainless Steel
WRT311FZDZ
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White
WRT318FZDW
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White
WRT311FZDW
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Biscuit
WRT311FZDT
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Monochromatic Stainless Steel
WRT311FZDM
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

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Design

Size  

Dimensions Photo  

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Width 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
32.69" (83.0 cm)

Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
32.31" (82.1 cm)

Height 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
66.19" (168.1 cm)

Standard Width 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
33" (84 cm)

Depth With Doors Open 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
61.63" (156.5 cm)

Rear Clearance 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
1.00" (2.5 cm)

Style  

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Style 
 

Locked
Top Freezer

Finish Material 
 

Locked
White (Matte)

Counter-Depth 
 

Locked
No

Refrigerator Storage 
 

N/A
7.7

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Advertised Refrigerator Volume 
 

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
14.4 cu. ft. (408.3 L)

Usable Refrigerator Volume 
 

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
11.5 cu. ft. (325.4 L)

Number Of Shelves 
 

Lock
3

Shelf Positions 
 

Lock
5

Split Shelving 
 

Locked
No
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Freezer Storage 
 

N/A
7.8

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Advertised Freezer Volume 
 

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
6.1 cu. ft. (172.4 L)

Usable Freezer Volume 
 

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
5.2 cu. ft. (147.8 L)
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Cooling System 
 

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Evaporator Configuration 
 

Locked
Single Evaporator

Compressor Configuration 
 

Locked
Single Compressor

Compressor Type 
 

Locked
Fixed-Speed
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Ice Maker 
 

Ice Maker Location  

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Ice Maker 
 

Locked
Freezer Compartment

Ice Maker Type 
 

Locked
Ejector-Style
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Water Dispenser  

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Water Dispenser 
 

Locked
No Water Dispenser
Serviceability

Parts Availability 
 

N/A
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Common Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

Lock%
100%

Critical Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

Lock%
100%
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Authorized Service Coverage 
 

N/A
8.7

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Tested Population Covered 
 

Lock%
97.1%
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Performance

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity 
 

N/A
7.7

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Refrigerator Shelf Gradient 
 

Lock °F (Lock °C)
0.6 °F (0.3 °C)

Door Bin Offset 
 

Lock °F (Lock °C)
4.8 °F (2.6 °C)
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Freezer Temperature Uniformity 
 

N/A
8.6

Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Freezer Gradient 
 

Lock °F (Lock °C)
2.9 °F (1.6 °C)
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Produce Preservation 
 

N/A
6.3

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Produce Moisture Retention 
 

Lock%
85.3%

Produce Drawer Humidity Level 
 

Lock%
53.1%

Fridge Compartment Humidity Level 
 

Lock%
20.7%
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Ice Maker Rate 
 

N/A
6.8

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24-Hour Ice Production 
 

Lock g (Lock lbs)
1,092 g (2.41 lbs)
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Ice Maker Capacity 
 

N/A
8.1

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Max Ice Maker Capacity  

Lock g (Lock lbs)
3,038 g (6.70 lbs)
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Noise 
 

N/A
6.0

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Noise During Cooling Cycle 
 

Lock dBA
44.9 dBA
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Black
WRT318FZDB
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Stainless Steel
WRT318FZDM
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Stainless Steel
WRT311FZDZ
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White
WRT318FZDW
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White
WRT311FZDW
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Biscuit
WRT311FZDT
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Monochromatic Stainless Steel
WRT311FZDM
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