A:AnswerThank you for you inquiry. Currently, on Whirlpool's website, this model is rated a 4.5 out of a possible 5 stars by consumers. Excessive noise has not been an issue reported with this model. We hope this helps!
A:AnswerThank you for you interest in our Whirlpool appliances. This refrigerator is offered with a gray top and side cabinet for a monochromatic look. We hope you find this information beneficial to you.
A:AnswerI'm not sure about removal, but the ice maker does have an off switch. It also doesn't take up much room. We turned it off and never bothered with connecting the water line.
A:AnswerBest Buy hooked me up with the standard hose used for Refrigerator water lines. The 5 or 6 foot length should be just fine as you satated that you had a source already located behind the unit, as do I.