A 31-inch counter-depth bottom freezer refrigerator in fingerprint-resistant stainless steel — with a quiet inverter compressor, built-in ice maker, full-width adjustable tempered glass shelves, three-tier freezer organization, and ENERGY STAR certification.
⚠ Counter depth design — confirm your kitchen space and door swing clearance. The ice maker requires a water line connection.
Households wanting a counter-depth bottom freezer refrigerator with an ice maker and quiet inverter compressor
Counter-depth built-in look with a quiet inverter compressor, built-in ice maker, full-width glass shelves, and ENERGY STAR efficiency — from a trusted brand
17.8 cu. ft. is on the smaller side for a primary family refrigerator, and the ice maker needs a water line
Highlights:
The main reasons to buy this refrigerator are the trusted Kenmore brand, the counter-depth profile, the inverter compressor, and the built-in ice maker — together in one unit at a competitive price. Kenmore has a long service history in the U.S. market and established parts and service availability, which matters for a primary kitchen appliance expected to run for 10 or more years.
In everyday use, the bottom freezer layout is the quality-of-life improvement that buyers notice most after switching from a top-freezer unit. Fresh food — which you access multiple times a day — is at eye level. Frozen food — accessed less frequently — requires bending to the lower drawer, which most users find a worthwhile tradeoff for the more natural fresh food access.
At 31 inches wide and counter depth, this fits a narrower kitchen footprint than a standard 33- or 36-inch refrigerator while maintaining the flush, built-in appearance that counter-depth units are known for. This makes it a practical choice for kitchens that can't accommodate a full 36-inch unit but still want the counter-depth look and bottom-freezer layout.
The ice maker requires a water line connection at the back of the unit. If your kitchen doesn't already have a water line at the refrigerator location, plan for a plumber to add one before delivery. If you don't have or want a water line, the ice maker bin space can typically be used as regular freezer storage instead. The counter-depth profile means confirming door swing clearance, particularly for the freezer drawer, which pulls outward and needs forward floor clearance.
The Kenmore 31" Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator is a well-rounded choice for buyers who want a counter-depth built-in look, an inverter compressor for quiet and efficient cooling, a built-in ice maker, and organized storage — from a brand with a long track record of appliance service in the U.S. market.
The 17.8 cu. ft. capacity is the honest limitation: it suits couples, smaller households, or anyone downsizing to a sleeker kitchen footprint, but it may feel tight for a family of four or more with heavy weekly grocery loads. If the capacity fits your needs and you want the counter-depth look with a trusted brand name behind it, this is a strong, practical choice.