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4.3 | 19 Reviews

26 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Internal Filtered Water

Samsung RF261BEAEBC

Features

  • High-Efficiency LED Lighting Illuminates Virtually Every Corner*
  • Twin Cooling Plus™ Helps Produce Stay Fresher Longer

Quick Specs

  • Type: Refrigerator
  • Style: Freestanding
  • Has Freezer: Yes
  • Configuration: French Door Refrigerator
  • Width: 35.75"
  • Height: 70"
  • Depth: 35.25"
  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Refrigerator Size: 25.5 (cu. ft.)
  • Fresh Food Capacity: 17.5 (cu. ft.)
  • Freezer Capacity: 8 (cu. ft.)
  • Icemaker: Yes
  • Dispenser: Yes
  • Counter Depth: No

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High-Efficiency LED Lighting

High-Efficiency LED Lighting Illuminates Virtually Every Corner* New high-efficiency design beautifully lights up everything inside so you're able to quickly spot what you want. Its sleek design saves more space than the traditional incandescent bulb.

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Twin Cooling Plus™

Independent fridge and freezer controls keep food fresher longer.

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Sleek and Roomy

Our beautiful, sleek designs fit any kitchen decor and has enough room to fit up to 26 bags of groceries*. Available in 36" (26 cu. ft.), our refrigerator provides more space inside, not outside.

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CoolSelect Pantry™

Full-Width Pantry Drawer with Separate Temperature Controls Ideal space for storing party platters, deli items, beverages and more. Features an independent fan system that chills room-temperature beverages. Great for defrosting items safely within a controlled and isolated space.

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Auto Pull-out Freezer Drawer

Slides Out for Easy Access Great place to store your commonly used frozen foods like ice cream. Automatically slides out for easy access, organization and storage.

High-Efficiency LED Lighting High-Efficiency LED Lighting Illuminates Virtually Every Corner* New high-efficiency design beautifully lights up everything inside so you're able to quickly spot what you want. Its sleek design saves more space than the traditional incandescent bulb.

Twin Cooling Plus™ Independent fridge and freezer controls keep food fresher longer.

Sleek and Roomy Our beautiful, sleek designs fit any kitchen decor and has enough room to fit up to 26 bags of groceries*. Available in 36" (26 cu. ft.), our refrigerator provides more space inside, not outside.

CoolSelect Pantry™ Full-Width Pantry Drawer with Separate Temperature Controls Ideal space for storing party platters, deli items, beverages and more. Features an independent fan system that chills room-temperature beverages. Great for defrosting items safely within a controlled and isolated space.

Auto Pull-out Freezer Drawer Slides Out for Easy Access Great place to store your commonly used frozen foods like ice cream. Automatically slides out for easy access, organization and storage.

Features

  • High-Efficiency LED Lighting Illuminates Virtually Every Corner*
  • Twin Cooling Plus™ Helps Produce Stay Fresher Longer
Standard Features
Cool Select Pantry with Temperature Control Yes
High-Efficiency LED Lighting Yes
Cooling System Twin Cooling Plus™
Surround Air Flow Yes
Power Freeze and Power Cool Options Yes
Humidity Controlled Crispers 2
Tempered Glass Spill Proof Shelves 5
Gallon Bins 6
EZ-Open Handle™ Yes
2-Minute Door Alarm Yes
Contour Doors w/ Smooth Finish Yes
CoolTight Door Yes
Display Color Blue
Filter Indicator Yes
Water Filter HAF-CIN/EXP
Refrigerant R134a
Adjustable Shelves Yes
Refrigerator Design
Color Black
Refrigerator Features
Humidity Control Crispers 2
Gallon Bins 6
Total Bins 6
CoolSelect Pantry™ Yes
CoolSelect Zone™ Yes
Interior Light High Efficiency LED
Internal Digital Display Yes
Internal Filtered Water Dispenser Yes
Shelves 5
Slide-In Shelf 1
Slide-out Shelves 3
Spill proof shelves Yes
Water and Ice Dispenser Water Only
Automatic Ice Maker Yes
Freezer Features
EZ-Open Handle™ Yes
Drawer Divider 1
Built-In Automatic Icemaker Yes
Cubed and Crushed Ice Cubed
Interior Light High-Efficiency LED
Large 2-Divider Opaque Bins Yes
Energy Usage
CEE Rating Tier 1
Power
ENERGY STAR® Certified Yes
Energy Consumption 620 kWh/yr
Dimensions
Product Dimensions with Hinges, Handles and Door 35 3/4" x 70" x 35 3/4"
Product Dimensions without Hinges and Door 35 3/4" x 68 3/8" x 29 1/4"
Product Dimensions with Door with Handles 35 3/4" x 70" x 35 5/8"
Product Dimensions with Door without Handles 35 3/4" x 70" x 33 1/2"
Product Dimensions with Doors Open 35 3/4" x 70" x 48 1/8"
Product Dimensions without Hinges or Handles 35 3/4" x 68 5/8" x 33 1/4"
Product Dimensions without Door without Handles 35 3/4" x 70" x 29 1/4"
Shipping Dimensions 38 5/8" x 75 3/4" x 36 1/4"
Net Height without Hinge 68 5/6
Weight
Product Weight 291 lbs
Shipping Weight 317.5 lbs
Warranty
1 Year One (1) Year Parts and Labor on Refrigerator
5 Years Five (5) Years Parts and Labor on Sealed Refrigeration System Only*
10 Years Ten (10) years Parts and Five (5) years Labor on Digital Inverter Compressor (*Compressor, evaporator, condenser, drier, connecting tubing)
Awards and Certificates
J.D. Power Awards Yes

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Refrigerator
  • Style: Freestanding
  • Has Freezer: Yes
  • Configuration: French Door Refrigerator

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 35.75"
  • Height: 70"
  • Depth: 35.25"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: Yes

  • Capacity

  • Refrigerator Size: 25.5 (cu. ft.)
  • Fresh Food Capacity: 17.5 (cu. ft.)
  • Freezer Capacity: 8 (cu. ft.)
  • Icemaker: Yes
  • Dispenser: Yes
  • Counter Depth: No

Professional delivery and installation is available for every product we sell. We would be happy to coordinate delivery and installation for you.

Extended warranties are usually very inexpensive and can save you thousands in the future. Some can even cover extra costs that result, such as cost of food that spoils when your fridge dies. It's simple and inexpensive to purchase extended warranties and one of the smartest ways to protect your investment.

Appliances can be large, heavy and expensive. You probably don't have the special tools or expertise needed to fix them in a crisis. If you can spare a few thousand dollars without batting an eyelash for new appliances should they break tomorrow, don't buy a warranty. But if you're like most of us, protect yourself by purchasing inexpensive extended warranties when you buy a new product and save yourself big money in the long run.

4.3 out of 5

84% of reviewers recommend this product.

1 Stars

Lemon from the word go.

MrsBoothroyd 5/4/2020

completely baffled by all the positive reviews. first the water dispenser stopped, then the ice maker, and now it will not stay cold. total lemon. never again, samsung.
Originally posted on Samsung.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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3 Stars

SLOW Ice Output

anniemae35 5/4/2019

This is a nice roomy refrigerator, but the ice is extremely slow coming out of the shoot! I can stand for 1/2 minute just waiting for my cup to fill with ice. If you need ice for a party or to place in a bucket, it will take a couple of minutes. I'm a huge ice lover and this just doesn't fit the bill for me! I have to keep it now, but buyer beware if you use a lot of ice. It's very frustrating!!!
Originally posted on Samsung.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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1 Stars

AVOID THIS FRIDGE

RWThom 11/15/2018

In less than a year, we've had service out 3x to try and fix the icemaker which basically makes frost and ice chips. I cannot tell you how frustrating it is to spend $5k on an appliance that doesn't work and get nothing but lip service from customer service reps who won't let you talk to a supervisor. We literally make ice in ice trays!
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No, I do not recommend this product

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4 Stars

Water System/Door/Paint

Ellabellaswella 9/12/2017

The Water System: Have run the water through 1st and tossed. Still cannot drink. Any ideas? The Rt door is not flush at the top with the left door. Very light vertical scratches on front door. The freezer door handle came off when I opened. I did fix myself.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Very nice fridge

TotalSilence 7/14/2017

I just bought the new fridge and am amazed of the interior and freezer space. The clean look and handles are nice. I like the extra interior drawer space as well.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Love it

Homemomma 7/12/2017

Great product. Lots of room. Happy with my puchase!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Samsung Fridge

Homeimprovement 4/17/2017

I love this fridge, it is amazing and we got a great deal at Lowes!!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Love this product

Newapp 4/15/2017

I am very happy with my purchase. Love the style and the capacity.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Wish I had got one sooner

GrandpainSC 1/29/2017

I needed to replace my old medium sized standard refrigerator and my daughter recommended that I look at a French door model. So I spent weeks reading reviews and product information until I narrowed it down to 3 or 4 units. I then took several field trips see them at the retail stores. After looking at them my decision was a Samsung French door. I chose the one that does not have the water and ice through the door because I needed the interior as large as possible. I am very impressed with the unit. I have only had it for 2 weeks but I really like the size and features. I especially like the design of the bottom freezer compartment. The drawer slides out extremely easy versus some of the other brands I looked at. The light levels in the unit are very bright which are welcome for these aging eyes. The unit is very quiet and does a good job a maintaining the set temperature. I also like the door alarm as I have two grandchildren living with me at present and they sometimes forget to shut the door all the way. So far I am very pleased with my purchase and would recommend this refrigerator to anyone.
Originally posted on Samsung.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great refrigerator.

GratefulGrandma 1/21/2017

I purchased this refrigerator to replace an aged side by side. The overall size of this model is smaller than the one it replaced but had much more usable space both in the refrigerator and the freezer. I would highly recommend this model to anyone looking for a new refrigerator.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Great Fridge with AWESOME features at a GREAT price!

Ypsibrave06 11/9/2016

The fridge space is AMAZING!! There is plenty of room for all of the different size food items and containers and we love that the shelves can adjust and be taken out! We also love the internal water dispenser as it gives us cold water and it doesn't take up a lot of space like a traditional "in the door" type of water dispenser! The freezer also has great space and it has an internal ice maker that is very helpful with parties! The lighting is fantastic and the cost was very reasonable for this fridge! I would recommend it to anyone who asked!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Just got this new refrigerator - Love it!!

Rob6621 10/11/2016

We LOVE this new refrigerator - we wanted a french door style, with the freezer on the bottom, and we did NOT want water / ice in the door) This is PERFECT!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

So far so good!!!

Mr6453J 9/18/2016

My wife and I just had our new French door refrigerator delivered on 9/17/2016 and so for so good. We were initially concerned about the excessive noise compliant from other reviewers, but our unit is surprisingly quiet. The refrigerator looks great and provides plenty of room for our family needs. If I had one compliant, it would be the ice maker; not very swift with making ice. The internal water dispenser could be a little faster also, but it's definitely a nice touch.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Perfect Fridge

Divergirl 8/1/2016

I love the convenience of the large door shelfs and the deli drawer is my favorite. The new lighting helps see everything in fridge. I truly love the new spaces in fridge compared to our old french door model. Perfect for a family.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

More than I expected

Twin7 4/13/2016

This frig is great! LED lighting, very spacious, perfect cooling for appropriate products, water dispenser inside & alarm on door if not closed. What a jewel & such an improvement on my previous French Door frig. I will not hesitate to invest in other Samsung products. This is our first experience with a Samsung appliance.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

drawer features

woodeye 4/11/2016

I like the use of drawer space and easy access , the french doors are great also
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Very quiet

Checkefree 2/28/2016

Love my new Samsung fridge, the water on inside of unit is genius it saves alot of storage space on door not having water on the the door,love it
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Love this fridge

Nory12 2/13/2016

I can't believe how long the veggies stay fresh and crisp.
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5 Stars

Awesome Value!

PJ1006 2/4/2016

Plenty of room. Water dispenser on the inside of the refrigerator gives more room. Nice design. A good buy! Love the LEDs.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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