Top-freezer refrigerators often last longer than other, more complex refrigerator configurations—and they're spacious, too.

Here are the top performers at this in-between size from GE, LG, Maytag, and Whirlpool Refrigerators that are 33 inches wide are great for narrower spaces and align better with kitchen counters.

If your kitchen cabinetry doesn’t have the standard 36-inch-wide slot for a refrigerator, it can be tough to find one that fits. According to the market analysis firm OpenBrand, less than 10 ...