What is a good refrigerator as regards durability?

Our Kenmore died after only 6-1/2 years, and I am thoroughly disgusted to discover that refrigerators are only warranted for 1 year now. (At least Lowe's will let you extend that for a reasonable price--yay Lowe's!)

I am still in shock. American goods used to be good quality, but now the manufacturers seem to be in a race to the bottom.

We are going refrigerator shopping tonight, so any help would be appreciated.

Oh--our house has an open floor plan, so I would also like a quiet 'fridge.

Any suggestions?