Whirlpool GD5NVAXS Review

Price Range: $1400-$1600


The Whirlpool GD5NVAXS side-by-side refrigerator sports a large capacity, a large number of features, energy efficiency and a reasonable price. These attributes, combined with the good looks of the GD5NVAXS, both inside and out, and the Whirlpool GD5NVAXS is a winning refrigerator for any kitchen.

While it may not have some of the electronics and bells and whistles of some of the more costly washer models, the features that the GD5NVAXS does have are the basic ones that ultimately consumers really end up using on a daily basis. The features that the GD5NVAXS does have are removable, adjustable door bins allowing users to maximize the storage on their door. Another great feature is that the bottom of the door bins are lined with rubber mats that keep items from sliding around when the door is opened and closed, and can be removed for ease of cleaning.

With a capacity of 15.5 cubic feet in the refrigerator portion and 10.1 cubic feet on the freezer side the Whirlpool GD5NVAXS provides plenty of storage space for enough food to feed a typical family. Due to its energy efficient design, the GD5NVAXS will only cost about $70 annually in electricity costs to power the refrigerator, and as energy costs increase, there is even greater benefit to this energy efficiency.


The door of the GD5NVAXS features two smaller, unmovable shelves at the bottom of the door, and two larger, gallon size, adjustable shelves in the middle of the door, and also a dairy compartment. On the refrigerator the shelf space is provided by 3 full width glass shelves that are treated to a spill saver feature for easy cleanup. There is also a humidity controlled crisper drawer as well as a multi-purpose drawer with temperature control that can be used for a variety of functions like storing meats or serving as a second crisper drawer.
On the freezer side the bulk of the storage space is provided by four wire shelves. For larger, bulkier items there is a sliding basket for convenience. The door of the GD5NVAXS loses a small amount of potential storage space to the through the door ice and water dispenser, as well as the ice storage bin, but still manages to provide storage space with 3 fixed bins. By choosing to sacrifice some storage space on the door to accommodate the ice and water apparatus Whirlpool has actually freed up more space in the main freezer compartment than is lost on the door. For additional convenience the ice holder on the door is removable as well.


On the outside, the water and ice unit has a bright and easily readable display. One of the nicest features on the Whirlpool Gd5NVAXS is that the faucet on the water dispenser can swivel out up to 180 degrees to allow tall glasses or pitchers to be filled easily. The water used for both the ice maker and water dispenser is filtered via an integrated filter.

The temperature controls are located in the wall of the fresh foods compartment and are very easy to use electronic controls. One feature that this model does lack that some others have is the temperature controls being integrated into the display of the ice and water dispenser.


As for the overall exterior appearance, Whirlpool offers the GD5NVAXS in a variety of colors and finishes to fit most any kitchen motif. The color or finish choices include the standard white, a biscuit color, stainless steel, and Satina. The Satina finish is designed to have the look of stainless steel, but has a finish that makes maintaining it easier.


Overall, with its energy efficiency, large capacity, list of features, choices of exterior colors and finishes, and perhaps most importantly competitive price, the Whirlpool GD5NVAXS provides consumers with a strong option for a refrigerator in any kitchen.