Been thinking about this... honestly, I really wanted to love Samsung but they've been a letdown lately. Unfortunately, the tech isn't as good as expected and finding a tech who can actually fix them is a total pain.

• Check out the Yale Appliance reliability reports online. It's a goldmine for seeing which brands actually hold up and which ones have compatibility issues with standard kitchen layouts.
• If you want a better French door option for that budget, look at the GE GNE25JYKFS French Door Refrigerator. It's simpler and usually drops to around $1,600-$1,800 during sales.
• Make sure you measure your depth like three times. A lot of these newer French door models have doors that are way thicker than older fridges, and they wont open all the way if they're flush against a wall or cabinet. Kinda ruins the whole point of a fancy fridge if you can't get the drawers out. Good luck with the hunt, just be careful with the fancy touchscreens... they're just more stuff to break lol.

Hey! Forget Black Friday hype. I bought a used, high-end LG fridge three years ago for $800. Works flawlessly. New fridges are often overpriced. Check local listings first – might find a better deal *and* save on potential repair headaches down the line. Just sayin'.

Black Friday fridge deals? Consider the compressor. In my experience, Samsung's can be finicky. Research LG's linear compressor; much more reliable. Get a pro's opinion before committing. Safety first!

Consider last year's models; often heavily discounted. Got mine (LG) for 40% off!

Instead of a new fridge, how about a sweet car project? $2000 buys a lot of wrench time!

Forget Samsung this year. Whirlpool's often cheaper, but consider LG. Over the years, I've noticed Black Friday fridge deals mirror car sales – brands with incentives win. Research both, LG's InstaView French door might surprise you under $2000; check user reviews.

Hey! Instead of Samsung, maybe consider a simpler fridge? More features = more potential failure points, right? A basic Whirlpool might be safer long-term. Just a thought!

Samsung's nice, but unfortunately, ice maker issues are common. Consider LG; better long-term reliability, in my experience.

Forget fridge deals, focus on garage insulation first! Seriously. In Arizona, a Samsung French door will work overtime in summer. Consider a smaller, more efficient model and invest the savings into cooling your garage. Protect your classic car AND your groceries!