Samsung French Door 25.8 cu ft refrigerator only $996! YMMV @ Lowes, Black or White

I happened to see this in-store, but appears online for in-store pickup too. Decent reviews, just make sure you have the space for this size and style of refrigerator. $996 at Lowes, lowest price I could find for same model was $1650, and for newer model, even higher! Nice thing about the lower price is the extended warranty, if you decide to purchase, is lower too

Lowes info Item #:315507 | Model #:RF263AEBP (this is for black)

Link for Black

Item #: 315514 | Model #: RF263AEWP (white)

Link for White

Some features: 25.8 cu ft French Door Refrigerator (White) ENERGY STAR
• Energy Star® qualified
• Twin cooling system uses two evaporators to independently control the temperature of the refrigerator and the freezer compartments, maintaining proper humidity levels and preventing odor transfers between compartments
• Surround Air Flow provides even cooling throughout the refrigerator to maintain optimal temperatures to keep food fresh
• Power Freeze and Power Cool options can be used when foods need to be brought down to a lower temperature quickly or when the temperature inside the refrigerator or freezer compartment needs to be cooled due to repeated door openings
• EZ-Open HandleTM on freezer door
• Automatic filtered ice maker in freezer
• Two humidity controlled crispers
• Cool Select PantryTM provides additional temperature control for your food storage needs with fresh, chilled and deli options

Showing up $996 for black, but white is $1899 in Central FL. Wish it was available in SS. I'd grab one.

price variation might be based on item being in stock at the store you are searching

1899 here for both colors here in Los Angeles

Has a 73 rating at CR. Not bad. Same price for me in MA. I am tempted. Maybe I can dig up one of those 10% off.

no water in door?

russ0519 said:   Showing up for the right price in north jersey, but reviews on amazon seem mixed:

I have this one with Stainless Steel skin. Looks great and works well. The LED lights and digital temperature control are really cool. No water dispenser is a plus for me since I only drink boiled water anyway. The useful space inside is much more than my old 25 cu ft Whirlpool frig.

The only issue I had is the default 38C for upper level is too cold and vegetables in the back were frozen. I raised the temperature to 40C and resolve the issue.

This is a nice unit & for this money, it's really a no-brainer.

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1225325/ why not get the platinum one of this for 200 more?

I ordered the other one but if this has better reviews or something I am missing I will change !

Tornadochaser said:   My local Lowe's does not have the black and the white is coming up 1254.40. But also offering free truck delivery. My nearest store that has the black fridge at $996 is 50 miles away but also has free truck delivery, but I dont think they'll come this far for that :/ A real shame this cant work out, as I could meet my Barclay NFL card $1000 spend to get the $400 bonus which would make this fridge $600!

The normally will do store transfer for no cost..... at least they have for me in the past

mrlemm said:   1899 here for both colors here in Los Angelesyou can select the chino hills store ($996 for either color) and have it shipped to your home for free.

edit: i don't know what the free shipping distance limit is but i was able to add it to my cart and select the free shipping. i don't need the refrig so i didn't go all the way through with the checkout. i'm helping a friend shop for a refrig but unfortunately this one is too wide for her kitchen.

mshopper2 said:   Get a rebate from your electric company for $50-75 and mine also take the old one for another $50. So another easy cool $100.

Thanks, ours is just $25 but I'll take it!

With Samsung any food spoilage due to a defect is on your nickle. Your experience will either be great or awful.

mshopper2 said:   Get a rebate from your electric company for $50-75 and mine also take the old one for another $50. So another easy cool $100.

Boo, my utility will only give rebates for CEE Tier 3 fridges. This one is only Tier 1

4 years of additional coverage or 4 years in total? I think buying this with an AMEX might also add an extra year or two of coverage for free.

Thisiswhaticanafford said:   GEEBOSS said:   With Samsung any food spoilage due to a defect is on your nickle. Your experience will either be great or awful.

Decided to get the 4 year warranty, which also covers food spoilage. The warranty cost seemed minimal for 4 years of additional coverage, was a bit over $100...

Good Deal! No go in Phoenix area looks like.

I thought I heard the sales person in the store say that surge protection wasn't covered, but the terms and conditions of the extended plan says indeed surge protection is covered. Had never given thought to a surge protector for a refrigerator before but with all the electronics nowadays, wouldn't hurt to get one I suppose.

And yes, just like DubSlick posted, I was told the years are 'additional'

SickPup, our current bottom freezer has the wire baskets and they can be annoying too, I have had items that were skinny and/or soft when put into the freezer get caught up in the wire...! Wonder why the white isn't clearanced at your store, I was originally told that 'corporate' was the one clearancing, not the individual store, perhaps there are regional 'corporates'?

DubSlick said:   So for all the folks who picked up this fridge, since there's no water dispenser, how do you do the initial water purging? My first ice cubes are coming out blackish, carbon from the filter I assumeThe last time I heard something lke this I was in Pompeii and it was 79AD.

tomsev said:   Too tall for me I only have 67 3/4", darn

Too tall for me also , i am even not your size.

Bought one too. Renton WA.
Thanks!!

10% coupon off eBay too as someone here suggested. Awesome!

delivered Fri Oct 26.

Quick look on-line and me thinks the deal may be dead now