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General Electric (GE) introduced the 'Monitor Top' refrigerator in 1927, featuring a top-mounted compressor. Initially priced at approximately $525, the cost dropped to as low as $200 in subsequent years, making it accessible to many Americans.

The refrigerator's hermetically sealed steel case, designed by GE's chief engineer Christian Steenstrup, met growing consumer concerns regarding food safety and health. Its design included covered compressor coils to prevent dust accumulation and a surface that allowed for easy cleaning.