Forza FF3601FBMS 20 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer
Quick verdict
The Forza FF3601FBMS 20 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer is a 20.2 cu. ft. bottom-freezer from Forza in the mid-range tier. ENERGY STAR certified at 569 kWh/year, in line with the rest of the bottom-freezer class. Standout features: an ice maker. Our reviewers rate it 4.2/5 — best for family sized households.
Best for
- Families of 4-5
Key specs
- Capacity
- 20.2 cu. ft.
- Dimensions
- 35.8" × 69.8" × 32.0"
- Annual energy
- 569 kWh/year
- Ice / Water
- Ice ✓ · No water
- Wi-Fi
- No
Our Review
The Forza FF3601FBMS 20 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer is a 20.2 cu. ft. bottom-freezer refrigerator from Forza, sitting in the $1,000–$2,000 range. With a 14.3 cu. ft. fresh-food compartment and 5.9 cu. ft. of freezer space, it's positioned for families of 4-5.
What stands out
This is squarely a mainstream model — Forza optimizes for value, parts availability, and a feature set that covers what most households actually use. You won't find exotic materials, but everything that ships works as advertised.
Layout and capacity
Exterior dimensions are 35.8" W × 69.8" H × 32.0" D — check your opening, especially the depth with handles extended. Total useable capacity is 20.2 cu. ft., split 14.3 fresh / 5.9 freezer.
Bottom line
The Forza FF3601FBMS 20 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer is a strong mainstream choice — most of what people actually use a fridge for, at a price that makes sense. Service parts are widely available.
Full Specs
Capacity Total capacity | 20.2 cu. ft. |
|---|---|
| Fresh-food | 14.3 cu. ft. |
| Freezer | 5.9 cu. ft. |
Dimensions Width | 35.8" |
| Height | 69.8" |
| Depth | 32.0" |
| Depth (with handles) | 34.5" |
Energy ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Annual energy use | 569 kWh/year |
| Est. annual cost | $91 |
Features Ice maker | Yes |
| Water dispenser | No |
| Wi-Fi connected | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Door style | Bottom Freezer |
| Finishes available | Stainless Steel, Black Stainless Steel, Fingerprint-Resistant Stainless, White, Black |
| Noise level | — |
Pros & Cons
+Pros
- ✓Eye-level fridge section reduces stooping for daily use
- ✓ENERGY STAR certified for lower annual operating cost
- ✓Automatic ice maker keeps the bin stocked without trays
–Cons
- ✕No major drawbacks at this price
Rating Breakdown
Where to Buy
| Retailer | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | See retailer | Shop at Home Depot |
| Best Buy | See retailer | Shop at Best Buy |
| Lowe's | See retailer | Shop at Lowe's |
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