Amana AFD2535DE[W] information from Consumer Reports

Amana AFD2535DE[W]

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$1,337.00 - $1,524.60

Summary: This pricey 36-inch-wide Amana French-door bottom-freezer has a pullout bottom-freezer drawer and more usable fridge capacity overall than most others. It is not Energy Star qualified.

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Type: French-door bottom-freezer refrigerators

About - Amana AFD2535DE[W]
The Amana AFD2535DE[W] is part of the refrigerator test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, bottom freezer refrigerator models like the AFD2535DE[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Temperature performance: This combines results of tests measuring the accuracy of initial temperature settings along with how well a model 1) kept optimum temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer at the same time; 2) kept temperatures even throughout each compartment; 3) kept temperatures constant despite changes in room temperatures; and 4) maintained set temperatures even with very high room temperatures. Energy efficiency: This reflects electricity consumption (based on our tests) per cubic foot of measured usable storage space. For example, two models with the same energy cost per year may have different energy efficiencies -- the unit with more storage space being more efficient. Noise: Noise level was measured when the compressor started up and during steady running. Subjective judgments by a panel of listeners supplemented our noise-meter readings.

About - Amana AFD2535DE[W]

The Amana AFD2535DE[W] is part of the refrigerator test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, bottom freezer refrigerator models like the AFD2535DE[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Temperature performance:: This combines results of tests measuring the accuracy of initial temperature settings along with how well a model 1) kept optimum temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer at the same time; 2) kept temperatures even throughout each compartment; 3) kept temperatures constant despite changes in room temperatures; and 4) maintained set temperatures even with very high room temperatures.
Energy efficiency:: This reflects electricity consumption (based on our tests) per cubic foot of measured usable storage space. For example, two models with the same energy cost per year may have different energy efficiencies -- the unit with more storage space being more efficient.
Noise:: Noise level was measured when the compressor started up and during steady running. Subjective judgments by a panel of listeners supplemented our noise-meter readings.

About This Brand
Amana is positioned as Whirlpool's value brand and goes head to head against other value brands available at big-box, independent, and regional stores. All of its refrigerators have a special antimicrobial lining on the door bins and in the deli bins.
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About This Brand

Amana is positioned as Whirlpool's value brand and goes head to head against other value brands available at big-box, independent, and regional stores. All of its refrigerators have a special antimicrobial lining on the door bins and in the deli bins.

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Features & Specs - Amana AFD2535DE[W]
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) Claimed capacity is the manufacturer's estimate of the volume, in cubic feet, of interior space. Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)	25.1
Cabinet-depth model Cabinet-depth models usually measure 27 to 28 inches deep, not quite flush with the cabinets, but at least three inches shallower than many standard 36-inch-wide models. You can get models with stainless exteriors or panel kits. Cabinet-depth model	No
French-door style French door models are bottom-freezer refrigerators whose upper compartments have two narrow doors that open similarly to the doors of a side-by-side refrigerator. These narrower doors use less space in front of the refrigerator when opened, and allow access to either or both sides of the full-width fresh-food compartment. Typically more expensive, French-door models are usually 36 inches wide, though some newer models are 33 inches wide. French-door style	Yes
Water dispenser It is normally located in the fresh food compartment. Water dispenser	Yes
Stainless/SS-look option Stainless steel is stylish but it shows fingerprints. Another option: a vinyl-covered metal finish that gives you a stainless-steel look but resists smudging. Stainless/SS-look option	Yes
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User Reviews - Amana AFD2535DE[W]

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foodlover

from

ontairo, canada

1.0

Big Regret

8/20/2011

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Bad Ice Maker

Flimsy Shelves

Noisy

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comment:

We own a very similiar Amana model fridge to this one for the past 6 years. It has required 4 major repairs. The motor needed replacing when it was 11 months old and then again at the 4 year mark. The jazz board has been replaced twice. The ice maker made lound grinding noisy when it worked. The ice maker has finally broken and is too expensive to be worth repairing. I agree with a previous user who states this fridge is a piece of junk.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Joker573

from

Lincoln, CA

3.0

Inside Is Cheaply Made

4/25/2011

Pros

Attractive Design

Customizable Shelving

Energy Efficient

Holds Temperature Well

Quiet

Cons

Flimsy crisper hardware

Flimsy meat drawer

Flimsy Shelves

Best Uses

Family refrigerator

Comment:

This appliance was purchased as a family refrigerator. Unfortunately my complaints weren't readily discerned when I purchased it. Over the last three years we have replaced the center rail for the vegetable crispers on three occasions. It is a poorly engineered and cheaply manufactured part. I breaks at the point of insertion. The door of the meat drawer is flimsy and comes off the retainer ofter. I would not have purchased this unit nor would I recommend it to a friend (if I wanted to keep the friendship.)

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Sam

from

Longmont, Co

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

They Don't stand behind their product

12/30/2010

Pros

Cons

Not Cold Enough

Poor workmanship

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comment:

My Amana is 5 years old and just died. I had their recommended service people attempt to repair the [$] refrigerator and were unable due to a design problem. I called and wrote Maytag who apparently bought Amana (Whirpool is also in the mix) and was told they would do nothing. So be careful folks there are a lot of dishonest and dishonorable companies out there.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Other User Reviews

4.0

(based on 1 reviews)

anonymous

User has 11 Months of experience with this product

4.0

Fantastic no nonsense Frech door Fridge !

05/06/2009

Strength

French doors - a BIG plus ! Full width drawer good for deli plates plus 2 veggie drawer Plus all that storage Besides !

Weakness

little noisy but nothing we can't live with.

I shopped around, alot deciding whether the in the door ice & water was worth the extra cost & on down the down maintenaince & I decided to get this one with the water dispenser just inside the door & have the ice mker in the freezer so as not as many things could go wrong. Overall, it was/is a great buy ! ! ! !

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