JennAir appliances: review and lineup
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JennAir is Whirlpool Corporation's luxury brand, and it competes on design more than any other brand in our database. Its products come in two style collections: RISE, a bold, pro-inspired look with sculpted handles, and NOIR, a minimal, understated look. You choose a collection and the whole kitchen follows.
Our database carries one JennAir product, the 48-inch built-in side-by-side refrigerator. It lists around $12,599 for the panel-ready base unit and holds 29.4 cu ft, with 19.1 in the fridge and 10.3 in the freezer. That makes it one of the best values per cubic foot among 48-inch built-ins, roughly $429 before finishing. Inside, it has a dark Obsidian interior, multi-point cinematic lighting, Precision Temperature Management and Star-K Sabbath mode, and it installs fully flush with an articulating hinge.
Know the catch before you budget: the RISE or NOIR stainless panel kit is sold separately, and we couldn't verify its price. You can also use custom cabinet panels. The JennAir app adds Wi-Fi features.
JennAir's warranty is 2 years limited parts and labor, with sealed-system parts and labor in years 3 to 6 and sealed-system parts only through year 12. That matches Thermador's refrigeration coverage. No current promotion is listed.
Who should shop JennAir: design-focused remodels with a 48-inch opening that want capacity and a distinctive look for less than Sub-Zero. Who should skip it: buyers who want dual refrigeration or a 36-inch format; Sub-Zero and Thermador cover those.
See JennAir vs Thermador, and compare other 48-inch options on the refrigerators hub, including Sub-Zero and Monogram.
JennAir appliances we review
JennAir 48-inch Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator with RISE or NOIR Panel Kit
JennAir · Refrigerator · Side-by-side
- $12,599 MSRP
- 48″ wide
- 2-yr full warranty
- Total capacity (cu ft): 29.4
- Refrigerator (cu ft): 19.1
The JennAir 48-inch built-in side-by-side (JBSFS48NMX) is the most design-driven fridge in its size class and a strong value at a base MSRP of $12,599. It holds 29.4 cubic feet, including the biggest fresh-food section here at 19.1 cubic feet, behind a dramatic Obsidian black interior. The important caveat: that price is the panel-ready base unit. The RISE or NOIR stainless panel kit that gives it the JennAir look costs extra, and we couldn't verify the kit price. Get the kit quoted before you compare prices.
JennAir vs other brands
Questions about JennAir
Is JennAir a luxury brand?
Yes. JennAir is Whirlpool's luxury appliance brand, positioned with design-led RISE and NOIR collections. Its 48-inch built-in side-by-side competes with Sub-Zero, Monogram and Viking on capacity at a lower list price for the base unit, though you'll add the cost of a panel kit or custom panels.
What's the difference between JennAir RISE and NOIR?
RISE is the bolder collection, with a pro-inspired look and sculpted handles. NOIR is minimal and understated, designed to blend in. On the 48-inch side-by-side refrigerator, you buy a panel-ready base unit and add a RISE or NOIR stainless panel kit, sold separately, or use your own cabinet panels.
Who makes JennAir?
JennAir is owned by Whirlpool Corporation and serves as Whirlpool's luxury brand. Its products are built around the RISE and NOIR design collections, and connected features run through the JennAir app. JennAir's warranty on refrigeration is 2 years limited parts and labor, with sealed-system parts and labor in years 3 to 6 and parts only through year 12.