Updated 31 Oct 2026
Is the Hotpoint HPS16BTNRWW Top-Freezer worth it?
Yes — on a tight budget.
It's about as basic as fridges get, with wire shelves and no extras, but in testing its temperatures varied by less than 2°F. The freezer ran warm until it was turned colder, so set it a notch lower on day one. Some owners find the compressor noisy.
86%of 69 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Steady temperatures in lab tests
- 15.6 cu. ft., 28 inches wide
- Low price
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What owners say
Owners like the size and price for an apartment or small kitchen. The unhappy ones mostly found it noisy.
Good to know
- Wire shelves let spills drip through.
- Some owners find the compressor loud.
- Only a one-year warranty.
From 69 buyer ratings at Home Depot (US), every complaint read by us, October 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Right size, fits the spaceMentioned a lot
- QuietMentioned often
- Good priceMentioned often
What they complain about
- NoisyOccasional
Get it if…
- You want the cheapest fridge that keeps food properly.
- It's for an apartment or rental.
- Your space is 28 inches wide.
Skip it if…
- It's going in a garage: get the LG LT18S2100W.
- Noise bothers you.
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How we reached this verdict
Reviewed's lab found fridge and freezer temperatures varied by under 2°F, rare at this price, though the freezer averaged 6.4°F before it was turned down. Of 69 verified Home Depot owners, 10 rate it 3 stars or less, four of them for noise.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Reviewed, Hotpoint, Reviewed, Trusted Reviews (US models), manufacturer specifications.
Updated 31 Oct 2026How we decide