Which brand of refrigerator is considered the most reliable?

Which brand of refrigerator is considered most reliable based on Yale Appliance service data, Consumer Reports predicted reliability, and technician surveys is Miele for ultimate luxury durability, and Whirlpool and LG for best mainstream reliability. Miele built-in refrigerators like K 1801 Vi are considered most reliable with first-year service call rates under 4 percent and engineered for 20-year lifespans with dual compressors, stainless steel interiors, and precise controls, but cost 6,000 to 12,000 dollars. For mainstream brands that most families buy at 800 to 2,500 dollars, Whirlpool Corporation brands including Whirlpool, Maytag, and KitchenAid rank very high with service rates around 7 to 9 percent for top-freezer and French door models like WRF555SDHZ due to simple proven designs and robust compressors made in US. LG refrigerators like LFXS26973S also rank high with service rates around 8 to 11 percent thanks to linear inverter compressor with 10-year warranty and good cooling, though earlier models had compressor issues now improved. GE Profile and Cafe rank well with service rates around 7 to 10 percent. Brands with higher service rates include some Samsung French door models at 12 to 16 percent due to ice maker issues. For absolute reliability choose Miele if budget allows, for best reliability at reasonable price choose Whirlpool top-freezer at 700 to 900 dollars with service rates 5 to 7 percent or LG French door.