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Maytag MBF2258XE[W]

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$1,079.00 - $1,351.19

Summary: This 21.9 cu.-ft. conventional bottom-freezer Maytag MBF2258XE[W] refrigerator has

spillproof shelves
digital controls

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Type: Conventional bottom-freezer refrigerators

About - Maytag MBF2258XE[W]
The Maytag MBF2258XE[W] is part of the refrigerator test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, bottom freezer refrigerator models like the MBF2258XE[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 - Maytag MBF2258XE[W]

The Maytag MBF2258XE[W] is part of the refrigerator test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, bottom freezer refrigerator models like the MBF2258XE[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.

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About This Brand
One of the Whirlpool brands, Maytag is a major player in the bottom-freezer section of the market. The company was one of the first to introduce a French-door model with an external ice-and-water dispenser and a cabinet-depth model with an external dispenser.
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About This Brand

One of the Whirlpool brands, Maytag is a major player in the bottom-freezer section of the market. The company was one of the first to introduce a French-door model with an external ice-and-water dispenser and a cabinet-depth model with an external dispenser.

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Features & Specs - Maytag MBF2258XE[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.)	21.9
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	No
Water dispenser It is normally located in the fresh food compartment. Water dispenser	No
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 - Maytag MBF2258XE[W]

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3.0

Great fridge when it works

11/13/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Customizable Shelving

Easy Access

Energy Efficient

Holds Temperature Well

Quiet

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

Owned this model 4 months and the compressor went out. Unbelievable! Had to wait a week and a half for Maytag to decide whether to replace compressor or to give me a new refrigerator. Lucky I had a second frige while waiting. They gave me a new one and went with the same model and color because there was nothing else out there around the price range. Hope I get more time out of this one.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

George

from

New York City

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Died after only 7 years.

11/6/2012

Pros

Customizable Shelving

Energy Efficient

Cons

Bad Ice Maker

Flimsy Shelves

Noisy

Unreliable

Best Uses

Small Kitchens

Comment:

Main complaint is that the compressor died after only 7 years! That is unacceptable!<br /><br />Otherwise, the refrigerator is reasonably good. <br />Slow makeing ice; sometimes there is a sympathetic vibration causing noise.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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