I like the bottom freezer... I wasn't sure I would. But I like not having to bend down to go through the fridge, which I am in a lot more than the freezer. I do wish I had water, but I have a Brita pitcher in the fridge, and a sink I can fill it from without taking a step. I haven't lived through a summer with it yet, though! We had a Brita filtered water cooler that you filled at the sink, but XW got that, and I don't think they make it anymore. Having the kids over there more than at my place, it makes sense, anything that makes it easier for them to get water is a good thing. If the water is cold, I don't use a lot of ice, though I did add a filter to the icemaker last fall for when I do.