GE Profile PVD28BYNFS French Door Refrigerator Review
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Last updated November 9, 2026
The GE Profile PVD28BYNFS is a good buy for a household that wants the most fresh-food space it can get, a separate temperature-controlled drawer and a door-in-door compartment, and that has the depth for a full-size body. Its door-in-door with a rotating bin, hands-free autofill dispenser, four-setting convertible drawer and dual evaporators are what set it apart from a plain French door of the same size.
Skip it if you need a counter-depth or flush installation, if you go through a lot of ice, or if you want the assurance of long-term parts support for a model that is no longer being manufactured.
Where the GE Profile PVD28BYNFS shines
The PVD28BYNFS is built around storage and convenience, and most of its strengths show up the first week you use it.
Space and layout
Total capacity is 27.6 cu ft, split into 15.7 cu ft of fresh food, 8.57 cu ft of freezer and the convertible drawer between them. The fresh-food section has six door bins, three of them gallon-size, a dairy bin, four split spill-proof glass shelves and a Quick Space shelf that slides under itself to make room for tall items.
Door-in-door with a rotating bin
The outer door opens to a shallow compartment with a bin that rotates out toward you, sized for tall bottles. You reach everyday items without opening the main door, so the cold air stays in the fresh-food section.
Hands-free AutoFill dispenser
A sensor fills a container while you walk away, and Precise Fill is the manual alternative when you want to stop it yourself. The dispenser gives cubed and crushed ice, has a light with a proximity sensor, a control lock-out and a filter indicator.
Convertible temperature drawer
The drawer between the fresh-food and freezer sections has its own controls and four settings: meat, beverages, snacks and wine. A bin caddy keeps small items from sliding around.
Lighting and dual evaporators
An LED light tower runs down the back of the fresh-food section, so the shelves are lit from behind rather than from a single bulb at the top. TwinChill dual evaporators keep separate climates for the fresh-food and freezer sections, which helps keep odors from moving between them.
Crispers and smart features
The humidity-controlled crispers have a soft-close action. Built-in Wi-Fi through the SmartHQ app brings temperature and door alerts, Turbo Cool and voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant. Sabbath mode is built in, and Enhanced Shabbos Mode needs the Shabbos Keeper accessory, sold separately. The refrigerator is ENERGY STAR certified at 722 kWh a year.
What buyers on Amazon say
One buyer on Amazon praises the refrigerator's performance and its storage capacity, and singles out the middle drawer with adjustable temperatures and the lighting, including the LED back panel. The large majority of ratings are four or five stars. Ice making is the one feature buyers are divided on.
Where the PVD28BYNFS comes up short
The PVD28BYNFS gives up some everyday convenience to fit its storage and its feature set into a standard-width body.
Ice supply
A single space-saving ice maker sits in the left fresh-food door. It stores 3.8 lb and makes roughly 4.25 lb a day, which is modest for a household that uses ice every day. Buyers on Amazon give ice making mixed feedback.
Full-depth body
The refrigerator is 36¾ in deep with the handles and 34¼ in without them. It is not counter-depth and not flush-install, so it projects past a standard 25 in counter. With the door open 90 degrees it needs 48⅜ in of depth, and its width with the door open including the handle is 44⅞ in.
Water filter
The refrigerator takes the XWFE filter. A bypass plug is available for anyone who does not want filtered water.
No temperature readout
The panel shows the setpoints you choose, not the actual temperatures inside each compartment, so you cannot check how cold the fresh-food section really is.
One finish and a heavy body
Fingerprint-resistant stainless steel is the only finish. At about 388 lb, the refrigerator's weight matters for delivery and for any floor that has to carry it.
Discontinued model
The PVD28BYNFS is no longer being manufactured, so remaining stock is sold through retailers while it lasts. Weigh that against any discount before you buy.
The product in this review
GE Profile PVD28BYNFS French door refrigerator
See on AmazonWhat the PVD28BYNFS measures and holds
These are the numbers that decide whether the PVD28BYNFS fits your kitchen and your routine.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Model | PVD28BYNFS, four-door French door, freestanding, fingerprint-resistant stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 69⅞ in high, 35⅝ to 35¾ in wide, 36¾ in deep with handles |
| Depth without handles | 34¼ in |
| Depth without doors | 29 to 29½ in |
| Depth with door open 90 degrees | 48⅜ in |
| Width with door open 90 degrees, including handle | 44⅞ in |
| Clearances | ⅛ in each side, 2 in back, 1 in top |
| Capacity | 27.6 cu ft total; 15.7 cu ft fresh food; 8.57 cu ft freezer; convertible drawer between them |
| Energy | 722 kWh a year, ENERGY STAR certified, 120 V |
| Refrigerant | R-600A |
| Weight | 388 lb |
| Ice maker | Single, in the left door, 3.8 lb storage, about 4.25 lb a day |
| Water filter | XWFE |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi through SmartHQ; Alexa and Google Assistant |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Claimed capacity and usable shelf space are not the same thing. A refrigerator of this size gives up a meaningful share of its cubic feet to drawers, bins, the ice maker and the air gaps that keep cold air moving, so plan shelf space from the interior dimensions rather than the headline number.
Will it fit?
The PVD28BYNFS needs a 36 in opening, and the clearances around it are tight: ⅛ in on each side, 2 in at the back and 1 in at the top.
With the door open 90 degrees the refrigerator needs 48⅜ in of depth and 44⅞ in of width including the handle, so check that no island, counter or wall blocks the doors from opening fully.
Check the delivery path against a 388 lb box that is 36¾ in deep.
What the GE Profile PVD28BYNFS costs to run and how much room it takes
According to ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA), this fridge is certified and uses 5 percent less energy than the federal minimum, so the efficiency gain is real but modest. It draws 758 kWh per year, which works out to about $1,377 in electricity over 10 years. Inside, you get 27.9 cu ft of space in a cabinet measuring 68.6 in high, 35.8 in wide and 35.63 in deep.
| Energy class | ENERGY STAR certified (5% below the federal minimum) |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 758 kWh/yr |
| Capacity | 27.9 cu ft |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 68.6 × 35.8 × 35.63 in |
| Electricity over 10 years | $1,377 |
| Source | ENERGY STAR |
U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: average residential price, U.S. total, August 2026 (18.16 cents/kWh)
Specifications
- Type: French door
- Freezer capacity: 8.57 cu ft
- Width: 36.75 in
- Height: 69.88 in
- Power source: AC (wall outlet)
- Defrost: Frost free
Buyers praise performance in 18 mentions and storage capacity in 9 mentions, with lighting liked in 6 mentions and adjustable temperature in 5 mentions. Ice making gets mixed feedback across 6 mentions.
The GE Profile PVD28BYNFS is a spacious, well-lit and genuinely convenient refrigerator for a household that wants the door-in-door, the hands-free autofill dispenser and the convertible drawer, and that has the depth for a full-size body. Its features justify the outlay for anyone who uses them every day.
The ice supply is modest at about 4.25 lb a day, and the model is no longer being manufactured. Buy it if you have the 36 in opening, the 48⅜ in of door swing and the appetite for its storage. Look at a counter-depth model or one with a larger ice supply instead if either of those matters more to you.
Frequently asked questions
Can the GE PVD28BYNFS sit flush with standard kitchen cabinets?
With handles, the GE PVD28BYNFS is 36¾ in deep, so the body extends well past a standard 25 in counter and is not made for a flush or counter-depth installation. The front will stand proud of surrounding cabinets.
What does the door-in-door bin on the GE PVD28BYNFS hold?
It holds tall bottles. The bin rotates out toward you when you open the outer door, and reaching everyday items there keeps the main fresh-food door closed and holds cold air in.
Does the GE PVD28BYNFS accept a generic water filter?
The GE PVD28BYNFS uses the XWFE filter and rejects substitutes: the water valve turns off and an error appears if another filter is fitted. A bypass plug is available for buyers who prefer unfiltered water.
What do buyers on Amazon say about the ice maker in the GE PVD28BYNFS?
Buyers on Amazon give the ice maker mixed feedback. The GE PVD28BYNFS has a single ice maker in the left door that stores 3.8 lb and makes about 4.25 lb a day, a small amount for homes that use ice daily.
Does the GE PVD28BYNFS include what is needed for Enhanced Shabbos Mode?
The GE PVD28BYNFS has Sabbath mode built in, but Enhanced Shabbos Mode requires the Shabbos Keeper accessory, which is sold separately.