What are some highly-rated refrigerator brands according to experts?

Brands such as LG, Frigidaire, GE, Samsung, Whirlpool, Thermador and Kenmore top Consumer Reports' 2014 list of the best refrigerator brands. These brands are described as being outstanding among a field of 15 total recommended refrigerator brands, making them the best of the best according to Consumer Reports.

Frigidaire tops Consumer Reports' list of the best brand for top-freezer refrigerator models, while other brands, such as Samsung, were shown to have a more varied appeal with different types of refrigerators and refrigerator-freezer combos. Specialty brands topped their own niche categories; for example, Thermador was found to make the best built-in refrigerator, besting other high-end brands such as Viking, according to Consumer Reports' list.