The Frigidaire FRSS2623AS and the Frigidaire GRSS2652AF are both 25.6 cubic foot side-by-side refrigerators, and the choice between them comes down to series, depth and a handful of features rather than capacity. The FRSS2623AS is the standard-series model with EvenTemp cooling, Store-More shelving and a dispenser for filtered cubed and crushed ice. The GRSS2652AF is the Gallery version with a Smudge-Proof Stainless finish, CrispSeal Plus crispers, a PureAir Ultra II air filter and variable-speed EvenTemp cooling. A third model, the FFSS2615TS, sits just below them at 25.5 cubic feet with an external ice and water dispenser.
What is the difference between the Frigidaire FRSS2623AS and GRSS2652AF?
Capacity is the same, so the differences are in the details around the cabinet. The GRSS2652AF is a Gallery model, and that shows in three places. Its crispers are the CrispSeal Plus type, which are designed to hold humidity around produce; the FRSS2623AS lists Store-More shelving instead. Its cooling is described as EvenTemp variable-speed cooling, meaning the compressor and fans can run at different speeds to hold temperature steadier. And it carries a PureAir Ultra II air filter inside the fresh-food section, which the FRSS2623AS does not list.
The FRSS2623AS counters with a simpler cabinet and a lighter footprint. Its dispenser is specified for filtered ice and water with both cubed and crushed ice, which is the feature many buyers of side-by-sides actually shop for. If you want ice you can choose between, either model suits you, and the Gallery premium buys finish and food-storage details rather than more ice.
How do the three models compare on size and kitchen fit?
All three are standard-depth refrigerators, not counter-depth, so they stand out from a run of cabinets by several inches. The cabinet depth figures on our model pages tell the story: 31.75 inches for the FFSS2615TS, 32.5 inches for the FRSS2623AS and 35.875 inches for the GRSS2652AF. That three-inch gap between the FRSS and the GRSS matters most in a narrow galley kitchen or a room where a walkway passes the refrigerator. Measure the path from the front door to the kitchen as well as the opening, since a 36-inch wide cabinet with doors on is a tight carry through older hallways.
Leave breathing room around whichever you choose. A refrigerator pushed hard against the wall cannot move heat off its condenser, runs longer, and wears out sooner. Your owner’s manual gives the exact clearances for the sides, top and rear, and following them also leaves room to pull the unit out later for service. Door swing matters on a side-by-side less than on a French door, but the two narrow doors still need space to open beyond ninety degrees if you want the crispers and shelves to slide out.
Which features will you notice every day?
Three features change daily use more than any specification.
- Water filter. The FRSS2623AS and GRSS2652AF both list a PurePour water filter, while the FFSS2615TS lists the PureSource 3. Filters are matched to the model, so confirm the part number on the filter itself or in the manual before you buy a spare. Our guide to how PureSource filtration works explains what the cartridge does and why the light on the dispenser comes on.
- Air filter. Only the GRSS2652AF lists the PureAir Ultra II filter. It is a small cartridge in the fresh-food section and, like the water filter, it is a part you replace on a schedule rather than a part that lasts the life of the refrigerator.
- Crispers and shelving. CrispSeal Plus drawers on the Gallery model are the headline, while the standard models rely on Store-More shelving with SpaceWise organization on the FFSS2615TS. Our CrispSeal produce drawer tips show how to get the most from those drawers if you do choose the Gallery.
What do these side-by-side refrigerators run into as they age?
A buying decision should include what the refrigerator is like to live with at year eight, not only at delivery. On the side-by-side models we service, the calls fall into a short list: not cooling, no ice or water, frost buildup, a fresh-food section that runs warm while the freezer stays cold, and water pooling from a clogged defrost drain. The display speaks only rarely, and when it does the alerts are few. SY EF points at the evaporator fan, SH or OP at a sensor reading shorted or open, and PF at a power failure that has already passed. The panel draws an S the way it draws a 5, so SY EF can read as 5Y EF; our SY EF guide covers that code in full and our refrigerator display codes guide lists the rest.
None of that is unique to one model, which is the useful point: a Gallery label does not make the refrigerator more or less likely to need service, and the same few checks apply to all three. If a refrigerator you already own is warm, start with our Frigidaire refrigerator not cooling guide before deciding anything about replacement.
Should you buy one of these used, or keep what you have?
A used FRSS2623AS or GRSS2652AF can be a sensible buy if you can check three things before you pay. First, ask for the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section, so you know the exact version you are getting. Second, see it running, and listen for a fan that squeals or scrapes when the doors close, because a failing evaporator fan is among the most common faults. Third, look at the door gaskets and the dispenser: a torn gasket or a dispenser that leaks both cost money to fix.
If you are weighing a repair against buying new, our Frigidaire refrigerator repair or replace guide sets out the questions that decide it. The short version is that a part swap on a refrigerator in good condition is usually far cheaper than a new unit, while a sealed-system failure on an old one often is not worth chasing.
How do you choose between them?
- Choose the FRSS2623AS if you want cubed and crushed ice, a standard Stainless finish and the shallowest cabinet of the two 25.6 cubic foot models.
- Choose the GRSS2652AF if fingerprints bother you, if you want the extra air filter and CrispSeal Plus crispers, and if you have the depth to spare.
- Choose the FFSS2615TS if you want the smallest footprint of the three and a dispenser with external ice and water, with only a tenth of a cubic foot less capacity than the others.
Whichever you pick, keep the owner’s manual and register the model and serial number somewhere you can find them. When one of these refrigerators does need attention, our Frigidaire refrigerator repair service can diagnose it, and you can book a visit online. We are an independent service, so the advice is the same no matter which of these three you own.
