Sharp SJB1255GS Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator 11.5 cu ft

Overview

The Sharp SJB1255GS is a 24-inch counter-depth bottom-freezer refrigerator with 11.5 cubic feet total capacity, a 4.2 cubic foot freezer, and a garage-ready rating for buyers with a narrow footprint or an unheated secondary fridge.

Delivery condition is the real variable here: multiple buyers describe doors misaligned or damage from shipping, with replacement units arriving fine, so inspect on arrival rather than assuming a bad unit is representative. One reviewer's cooling failure took two weeks and two service visits to resolve, worth weighing against the otherwise strong average rating.

• 11.5 cu ft total, 4.2 cu ft freezer
• Vacation mode keeps freezer on, fridge off
• Removable wine rack included
• Fresh converter drawer, chiller or crisper

Who it's for

Suits kitchens or garages with limited width where a standard 30-plus inch fridge won't fit, and buyers comfortable inspecting delivery and using reversible doors. Not ideal for anyone who can't tolerate the risk of a shipping-damaged unit or slow warranty service if something goes wrong.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Multi air flow distributes cold air through separate vents in the fridge and freezer sections rather than one shared duct, which is what keeps temperatures even between the two. Vacation mode powers down the refrigerator cavity while leaving the freezer running, useful for anyone away from a garage unit for stretches. The fresh converter drawer switches between a chiller and crisper setting depending on what's stored, rather than running as a fixed produce bin.

Specifications

Closest rivals on specs

Conserv MDRF376 Frost Free Refrigerator Freezer 11.5 cu ft

• Refrigerator Net Capacity 11.5 vs 7.9 cu ft (+46%)
• Freezer Capacity 4.2 vs 3.6 cu ft (+17%)

Summit Appliance SPR3032DADA Outdoor Drawer Refrigerator

• Annual Energy Consumption 397 vs 305 kWh/year (+30%)
• Capacity 11.5 vs 5.4 cu ft (+113%)
• Item Weight 163.1 vs 140 pounds (+16%)

Samsung RF18A5101SR/AA Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator

• Capacity 11.5 vs 18 cu ft (-36%)
• Fresh Food Capacity 7.3 vs 11.7 cu ft (-38%)
• Item Weight 163.1 vs 205 pounds (-20%)