
Specifications
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The Summit FFBF179SSIMLHD is a 31-inch french-door refrigerator with a bottom-mount freezer and a total capacity of 17.2 cubic feet. It features a stainless steel finish and includes a built-in ice maker. This model is Energy Star certified and has left-hand door configuration.
This full-size refrigerator is designed for households requiring standard refrigeration capacity in a french-door layout. The built-in ice maker requires a water line connection for operation. The 31-inch width accommodates typical kitchen appliance openings, though the bottom-mount freezer configuration means bending to access frozen items. Verify that your space can accommodate the door swing direction and that water supply is accessible if you plan to use the ice maker.
The Summit Appliance FFBF179SSIMLHD — bottom freezer refrigerator.
Specifications
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How this bottom freezer stacks up against close alternatives on Fridge.com.
| Spec | ![]() Summit 31" Refrigerator, 17.2 cu.ft Capacity Refrigerator-Freezer, Bottom Mount Freezer, Ice Maker, ENERGY STAR, Stainless Steel - FFBF179SSIMLHD (Left Hand Door) Summit Appliance · FFBF179SSIMLHD | ![]() Summit Appliance · FFBF179SSIM | ![]() Kenmore | ![]() Frigidaire · GRBN2012AF |
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| Price | $1,518.99 | $1,470.99 | $1,799.99 | $1,351.61 |
| Capacity (cu ft) | 17.2 | 17.2 | 17.8 | 20.3 |
| Width | 31.25 | 31.25 | 31.2 | 30 |
| Height | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68.7 |
| Depth | 27.38 | 27.38 | 27.5 | 33.3 |
| Color | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | — | — |
| Finish | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | — | — |
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Documentation
Official manufacturer documents for this model — owner's manuals, spec sheets, installation guides, and warranty terms.
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Brand Background
Summit Appliance, a division of Felix Storch, Inc., has operated out of the Bronx, New York since 1969, carving out a distinctive niche in specialty refrigeration that sets it apart from mainstream appliance manufacturers. The company's catalog on Fridge.com encompasses 907 active products, reflecting an unusually broad range of specialized cooling solutions. Rather than competing in the standard kitchen refrigerator market, Summit focuses heavily on commercial and specialty categories—the brand offers 161 upright freezers, 153 kegerators, 153 beverage centers, and 78 built-in units, alongside 161 french-door models. This distribution reveals a manufacturer deeply invested in foodservice, hospitality, and medical applications rather than typical residential needs. ADA-compliant models like the CT661WADA compact freezer demonstrate Summit's commitment to accessibility requirements, while units like the SBC15NKCSS kegerator highlight their strength in beverage dispensing equipment. With products carrying an average rating of 3.7 out of 5, Summit Appliance occupies the mainstream tier but serves markets that premium residential brands often overlook, making it a go-to source for undercounter installations, laboratory storage, and commercial beverage applications where specialized dimensions and compliance certifications matter most.
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