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Amana AFD2535DE[W]
 
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$1,337.00 - $1,536.98
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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: Three-door French-door bottom-freezers
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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Features & Specs - Amana AFD2535DE[W]
info Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) 25.1
info Cabinet-depth model No
info French-door style Yes
info Water dispenser Yes
info Stainless/SS-look option Yes
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User Reviews - Amana AFD2535DE[W]
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2.0
Unreliable
4/15/2013
Pros
Customizable Shelving
Quiet
Versatility Of Fridge
Cons
Freezer Shelf Sticks
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
Bought fridge, AFF2534FE* in July 2008. Very versatile refrigerator section that unfortunately does not apply to the freezer section. Refrigerator section stopped working last week (there is electricity but no cooling). Constant build up of ice in freezer section and around freezer door. Contacted Amana as others have reported this same problem but did not provide any assistance- $600+ to fix. There are many other brands-I recommend trying them all before purchasing an Amana.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
Compressor Failure in Less Than Six Year
4/2/2013
Pros
Cons
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
We bought this refrigerator in May 2007, gave it good care and light domestic use, and the compressor failed last week, less than six years after purchase. I would expect the compressor to last 20 years. When I contacted Amana, they simply said that part failure is not warrenteed (normal in their products I guess) after one year and they did not seem to be concerned.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
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.
Other User Reviews
 
4.0

(based on 1 reviews)

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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