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Amana ABB1921DE[W]
Amana ABB1921DE[W]
Price range:
$749.55 - $899.00
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Summary: Well-priced even for a 30-inch-wide bottom freezer, this barebones refrigerator has its attractions. It is not Energy Star qualified.
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About - Amana ABB1921DE[W]

The ABB1921DE[W] is part of the refrigerator test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, bottom freezer refrigerator models like the ABB1921DE[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 refrigerators with the same energy cost per year may have different energy efficiencies -- the unit with more storage space being more efficient.

Noise:
This was gauged by a sound meter and panelists.
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 ABB1921DE[W]
info Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) 18.5
info Cabinet-depth model No
info French-door style No
info Water dispenser No
info Stainless/SS-look option No
info Exterior height (in.) 69
info Exterior width (in.) 30
info Exterior depth (in.) 31
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User Reviews - Amana ABB1921DE[W]
Average User Rating
 
(based on 18 reviews)
 
Lemon Alert
By Sam The Engineer from Winnipeg, Canada on 1/9/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Customizable Shelving, Easy Access
Cons:
Flimsy Shelves, Not Cold Enough, Unreliable
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cook
Primary use:
Personal
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Purchased a few years back after checking the consumer reports ratings. Has been very unreliable and required repair about every two years due to relay burning out and now I just found out it is a total write-off due to the compressor failing. This product is not worth the money or time in my opinion.

 
Not bad
By Seth from Bay City, MI on 1/7/2010
Pros:
Customizable Shelving, Easy Access, Holds Temperature Well
Cons:
Freezer is to small
Best Uses:
2nd Refrigerator, Small Kitchens
Describe Yourself:
Casual Cook
Primary use:
Personal
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This was an update from our older fridge. The price was right and we took Consumer's Reports recommendation.

 
i would buy this again
By jim from woodstock vt on 1/5/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Customizable Shelving, Easy Access, Energy Efficient, Quiet
Best Uses:
Small Kitchens
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cook
Primary use:
Personal
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

needed a frig that fit into an existing space and this fits much better then th old one

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