The best top-freezer refrigerators, according to Consumer Reports, offer unmatched performance and reliability.

However, with that choice comes uncertainty. Refrigerators have an average lifespan of 10 to 20 years, so the decision you make today will have an impact on your kitchen for many years to come.

When you buy a new refrigerator, you might expect it to last about a decade. But based on our most recent survey results, we estimate that 33 percent of all refrigerators will require repairs by ...