13 people have reviewed this model.
| About - Amana AFI2538AE[W] |
|---|
|
The Amana AFI2538AE[W] is part of the refrigerator test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, bottom freezer refrigerator models like the AFI2538AE[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
|
| 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. |
| Read our Brand Reliability |
| Features & Specs - Amana AFI2538AE[W] | |
|---|---|
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) |
24.9 |
|
Cabinet-depth model |
No |
|
French-door style |
Yes |
|
Water dispenser |
Yes |
|
Stainless/SS-look option |
Yes |
| More features and specs | |
Consumer Reports User Reviews
Already own it? Write a review
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Loved it at first! VERY DISAPPOINTED NOW
5/1/2012
Pros
Customizable Shelving
Easy Access
Holds Temperature Well
Space For Tall Items
Cons
DEAD
Noisy
Unreliable
Best Uses
Junkyard Monument
Large Kitchens
Planter
Comment:
We have owned this refirgerator for 3 years, 8 months. It was our first bottom-freezer, and we loved it! So easy to access everything, great water and ice dispenser, handy pantry cabinet, flexible shelving, did a great job keeping everything cold. The icemaker was noisy, but that was okay UNTIL...<br /><br />IT DIED. At the tender age of 3-1/2 years. Three different repair techs said it can't be fixed. And the one-year warranty is all you get. Whatever you hear, there are NO MORE FIVE-YEAR SEALED-SYSTEM WARRANTIES. Whirlpool/Amana/Maytag/KitchenAid stopped doing those around 2006.<br /><br />As another reviewer has mentioned, the condenser tube sprung a leak (freon), then water got sucked into it from the defrost pan and it corroded. Whether I actually believe the corrosion part is another question; it was the extended warranty rep that told me that. Corrosion isn't covered under the Assurant-backed extended warranty, you see. At least they say they'll refund me the $299 warranty price. :P<br /><br />A good refrigerator that only lasts 3 years, is NOT A GOOD REFRIGERATOR. IT IS A HORRIBLE, AWFUL, RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE REFRIGERATOR.<br /><br />Sorry to go all-caps on you, but that part must stand out. AMANA FAILED WITH THIS PRODUCT. And I am now looking elsewhere for my next fridge. Hopefully it will last at least FOUR years.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Not Grandma's Refrigerator
3/19/2012
Pros
Holds Temperature Well
Roomy
Space For Tall Items
Cons
China throwaway
Unreliable
Best Uses
Large Kitchens
Comment:
Refrigerator failed just after warranty was up (13 months) and agin just this past weekend. Repair tech said all made in China. Was told to expect 4 to 5 years before it becomes too expensive to fix
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Not extremely happy.
12/8/2011
Pros
Attractive Design
Good all around design
Cons
Ice maker broke after 1yr
Low side doors storage
Pantry drawer "pops" off
Best Uses
Large Kitchens
Comment:
I'll start by saying, for the money, I expected a much more reliable refrigerator and better customer service. I had mine for almost 2 years now. It works fine, but, the ice maker which was very nice to have, stopped working after about a year. Amana will not cover the repair, just out of warranty for that. The Chef's drawer is terrific...except the drawer lid keeps coming off. Again, out of warranty. Beautiful design and looks great, but not sufficient door space. I guess I should have researched this item better. Very disappointed in the customer service.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
User has 3 Days of experience with this product
Not what I was expecting.
08/12/2008
Strength
Big. Like the freezer on the bottom. Adjustable split shelves.
Weakness
Doesn't seem sturdy. It has that molded plastically feel. Doesn't offer crushed ice.
Maybe the plastic is some kind of new super sturdy lightweight material, but it seems to me they may have just cut corners. For this kind of money, I would not expect any corner cutting. e.g. why not offer crushed ice? My old refrigerator (a maytag) is 15 years old and it just seems sturdier - i have to keep double checking this one to make sure the door closed completely. (the old one still runs fine, we needed a 2nd refrigerator for the garage and decided to get a nice new one and move the old one into the garage).
Source: Price Grabber
User has 45 Days of experience with this product
Its a winner!
08/13/2007
Strength
Quiet, lots of room and adjustable shelves, plenty of ice for family of 4, easy to use control panel.
Weakness
doors will sometimes not close completely without a push. thankfully there is an alarm that sounds/beeps if the doors remain open.
This is a great appliance. We have been looking for an ice and water dispenser in the door that did not take away too much room from the inside and still had the deli drawer. This is it and we are very pleased.
Source: Price Grabber
