Refrigerators

KitchenAid KRQC506MPS

French-Door Refrigerators / 34 Inch and Wider Widths

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How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Thermostat Performance

/ 5

Temperature uniformity

/ 5

Energy efficiency

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Crisper Performance

/ 5

Icemaker Performance

/ 5

Number of doors

/ 5

Counter-depth model

/ 5

Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)

/ 5

About

The KitchenAid KRQC506MPS is part of the Refrigerators test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, French-Door Refrigerators models like the KRQC506MPS are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Thermostat Performance: A high score means the refrigerator and freezer accurately reaches and maintains the temperature you set, even as room temperatures change. A top-scoring model helps keep your food stored safely at the right temperature with better consistency.

Temperature uniformity: A high score means the refrigerator and freezer keep temperatures consistent throughout, reducing warm and cold spots. A top-scoring model helps keep all your food at the temperature you set, no matter where it's stored.

Energy efficiency: A high score means the appliance uses less energy to cool more storage space. A top-scoring model can help you save on electricity bills without sacrificing food storage capacity.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all French-Door Refrigerator Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased French-door refrigerators with ice makers experiencing a problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage, by the end of the 5th year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 16

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their French-door refrigerator to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 16

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022, 2023, and 2024 Spring Surveys

Features & Specs

Style

French-Door Refrigerators

Exterior Dimensions

70 in. high , 36 in. wide

29 in. deep

Features

Stainless/SS-look option

Yes

Water dispenser

Through-the-door ice/water dispenser

Icemaker

Yes

Built-in water filter

Child lock-out for dispenser

Uniquely adjustable shelves

Half shelf

Spillproof shelves

Gallon storage on door

Freezer light

Yes

Touchpad temperature controls

Yes

WiFi

Specs

French-door style

Yes

Exterior height (in.)

Exterior width (in.)

Exterior depth (in.)

Total usable capacity (cu. ft.)

Fridge usable capacity (cu. ft.)

9.4

Freezer usable capacity (cu. ft.)

4.5

Energy cost/yr. ($)

75.677

Energy Star

Yes

CR's suggested refrigerator setting

CR's suggested freezer setting

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