Refrigerators

Amana ABB1921DE[W]

Price range:

$749.55 - $899.00

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 - 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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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 ABB1921DE[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.)	18.5
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	No
Exterior height (in.) Our measurement, including the top hinge and rounded up to the nearest inch. (We measured only tested models, but the similar models we list should have the same dimensions.) Built-in models have the compressor on top, making them about a foot taller than regular refrigerators. They fit flush with cabinets and counters. Exterior height (in.)	69
Exterior width (in.) Our measurement, including all protrusions and rounded up to the nearest inch. (We measured only tested models, but the similar models we list should have the same dimensions.) Exterior width (in.)	30
Exterior depth (in.) Our measurement, rounded up to the nearest inch. We include tubing or other protrusions in the back but exclude the handle. (We measured only tested models, but the similar models we list should have the same dimensions.) Exterior depth (in.)	31
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User Reviews - Amana ABB1921DE[W]

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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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