Hi there, Thanks for writing! Love to hear that this is just the right size for your needs. We're sure you'll get many years of perfectly chilled drinks from this model! If you've got questions or concerns about it, know that you can reach out any time. Cheers, Michael@Haier

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to reach out with this feedback. We are so sorry to hear that the side panels of your refrigerator are hotter than expected, and we can certainly imagine your worry. Your refrigerator giving off some heat is considered normal. We would recommend making sure that your refrigerator is getting enough air clearance, 1" on the top and sides, and 2" on the back of the unit. If you would like to schedule service, I would advise reaching out to our service team at 1-800-GECares (1-800-432-2737) Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET and Saturday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET, or by visiting https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm We hope this information helps, and please feel free to let us know if you ever have any other questions or concerns in the future. -Elliot@Haier