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4/30/2012

Amana : AFI2538AEB 24.9 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator - Black Review

Amana : AFI2538AEB 24.9 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator - Black
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Our Amana Side-by-Side stopped cooling late in the afternoon the day before Thanksgiving.We bought ice and stuffed the fridge, then rushed to shop before the stores closed.This is not the way I like to shop.I like to do research first. But because we must keep Insulin chilled but not frozen we didn't have the luxury of research time and Internet shopping.

I knew I wanted this style because I love bottom freezers, it is easy to see items in the back, and it is energy efficient.

None of the stores we were able to get to before closing time carried this model.I found that most brands had freezer drawers that were extremely difficult to open.Some I couldn't open at all.

I was worried about buying American because I knew Whirlpool had bought the companies and we once had a Whirlpool that was nothing but trouble.Our son bought a bottom-freezer Amana after the company had been purchased by Whirlpool.He said he was pleased with it, had had no problems, and was told when he bought it that Amana still makes the machine; Whirlpool only makes the visible exterior.

I have recommended Amana to family and friends so the only question was could I open the drawer?Yes!The floor model was tight; the one on my new fridge is easier to open even when fully loaded.The freezer has 2 upper drawers for easy access to the foods you use most frequently.They slide.

The big surprise was inside the refrigerator section.The left side has 6 special holders for soda or beer cans.This saves a lot of shelf space.The right door has a special place for 2 gallons of milk.Shelves are adjustable.There are 2 crisper drawers and a deli drawer.To use the deli drawer you have to open both doors. The lights are bright.The water filter is up front so it's easy to replace.It's large so it should last quite a while.The fridge will tell you when the filter needs to be replaced.There's an alarm to warn you the doors aren't closed. It went off as we were loading the fridge.It's loud enough to hear across the room but it doesn't blast you out of the house.

This model provides ice and water through the door.You can select water only, cubes only, or both together.The temperature control is also on the outside.There is a child lock to prevent children and large dogs from playing with the water dispenser.(Yes, dogs sometimes press their noses to it.We have a friend who has a curious Great Dane.)

This refrigerator is quiet!Amana is not known for quiet refrigerators, only good ones.Insulation is great.It hardly runs but maintains temperature perfectly.

What you will miss are an egg container and a large ice container.I miss the crushed ice my previous Amana had.And I believe a side-by-side freezer holds more than this drawer.Both my Amanas are 25 cubic feet total but I don't know the freezer measurements.

The exterior does not show fingerprints!

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25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator - AFI2538AE

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4/26/2012

SXS - "FVG" SERIES, SPILLGRD, ADJ DOOR BINS, IN GRILL PUR FLTR REFRIGERATORS Review

SXS - 'FVG' SERIES, SPILLGRD, ADJ DOOR BINS, IN GRILL PUR FLTR REFRIGERATORS
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We purchased a new home several months ago and upgraded to a Whirlpool stainless steel appliance package and this Refrigerator came in the set. I love the stainless steel and I think it really adds a lot to the appearance of our home. Not to mention that it's a lot easier to clean but you do have to clean it more often because every little fingerprint shows. You can clean it with any type of cleaner that's non-abrasive but stainless steel cleaner really works the best in my opinion. I think the size of it is about average. For our family of four it wasn't enough freezer space and we ended up getting a large chest freezer for extra space. There is plenty enough room in the refrigerator. I like that it has a built in PUR water filter that is built in to the grill of the unit and it is so very simple to change. It also has a meter inside the door that tells you when to change the filter. It will light up yellow to warn you that the filter will need changed soon and then it will turn red when it's time to replace the filter. The filter seems to last a pretty long time because ours is still green and we have been using it for over 5 months. One other thing you might want to know, the front is stainless steel but the sides are black.

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" 25 CU FT Smooth Door, Metal handle, 2008 E-STAR, IDI, Mexico Built"

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1/22/2012

Fisher & Paykel : E522BLX 31 17.3 cu.ft. Bottom Mount Frost Free - Stainless Steel/Left Door Hinge Review

Fisher & Paykel : E522BLX 31 17.3 cu.ft. Bottom Mount Frost Free - Stainless Steel/Left Door Hinge
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No, I had not heard of this brand either when I went out looking for a refrigerator to replace my 30 year old GE.

Our problem is space. Even though I certainly wouldn't mind a huge Viking or something, the reality was around 18 cu ft. I went all over the place, looked at every brand and found that most companies spent their best efforts on the bigger models.

Then, I saw a Fisher and Paykell. It was the right size, had a beautiful simple design and the use of interior space was better than others in its size range. It had the desired bottom freezer, the controls were simple and made sense, the trays for fruits and vegetables were easy to access and the glass shelves could be adjusted, removed and cleaned easily.

Style-wise, I was drawn to the clean, curved door design made of smooth metal rather than textured plastic. I needed white, but the stainless is extremely good looking. F&P also now offers models with dispensers in the door.

Note that the doors are not reversible so you have to order the left or right door version.

The glass shelves extend from side to side and slide into little slots. It is easy to slide them out for cleaning or adjustment. Surprisingly, the little plastic dams that surround almost all glass shelves these days are absent on the ends of these shelves. I strongly suggest that you get a couple of shallow plastic trays to hold meat or other drippy things. That is probably a good idea for any fridge, actually.

There is no dedicated meat compartment I suspect a special separate compartment would break up the interior and isn't really needed anyway. The wide expanse of shelves is what makes this interior special.

We took out one of the shelves to free up space for big and tall things.

There are two little lidded compartments in the door that we use for butter and cheese. They are not very big and certainly could have been designed to hold more in the same space they occupy.

The fruit and vegetable trays are lidded and separate, with little adjustable vents to control the humidity. They slide nicely, access is good and cleaning is easy.

We like the bottom freezer. It uses a system of separate drawers, rather than one big bin. This is a good high-end touch and the real drawer sliders make it nicer to use. The bins on other models seemed terribly cheap in comparison.

The lighting in the fridge section is fine. The drawer system for the freezer part precludes a lighting system, at least one that wouldn't be impossibly complex. But, the bins slide out and it is easy to see in them under normal kitchen light.

On another site, a reviewer complained that a glass shelf broke. They do look a little vulnerable as they are so long and thin. However, we stored two turkeys on one shelf with no problems. Tempered glass is very strong and I would think problems would be rare.

There were also a couple of complaints about noise. Our kitchen is like astage where every sound is projected into the adjacent living room. Still, I can hardly hear it and it is rarely even on anyway. This may be a princess and the pea situation. In our case, the old fridge was 20x noisier, so this is fine.

Operation-wise, we are very happy. The fruits and vegetables do indeed last much longer than before, the ice cream (even Ben & Jerrys) is hard and the ice doesn't stick.

One oddity is that even when the feet are adjusted to tilt the unit back a bit, the doors will not close all the way on their own. The formidable gaskets hold it back. But not to worry. The door-open alarm will not let you forget. It will probably rid your house of rodents and insects.

We are happy with this fridge. It looks great, has about as much utility as possible in its size range and works well. I am hoping it will be reliable.

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This DCS Refrigerator with ActiveSmart electronic intelligence provides unequaled cooling and temperature performance. Two variable speed fans provide independent control of the DCS refrigerator and freezer compartment. Frost Free. Unique humidity controlled bins in this DCS refrigerator keep fruit and vegetables fresh for up to two weeks. The DCS refrigerator has brushed stainless steel models have EZKleen finish enabling it to be easily cleaned. This DCS refrigerator comes with a full 2-year parts and labor warranty, 5 year warranty on compressor and internal condenser. Additional Info: Total Storage Volume: 17. 3 cu. Ft. Refrigerator Storage Volume: 12. 4 cu. Ft. Freezer Storage Volume: 4. 9 cu. Ft. Energy usage (kWh/yr): 487. Dimensions (in inches): 28 7/8 D x 31 1/8 W x 66 3/4 H.

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10/24/2011

Electrolux EI26SS55GS 25.9 cu. ft. Side by Side Refrigerator w/IQ-Touch - Stainless Steel Review

Electrolux EI26SS55GS 25.9 cu. ft. Side by Side Refrigerator w/IQ-Touch - Stainless Steel
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I actually have the EI26SS65GS which only differs slightly with the touch controls.

The high point of this refrigerator that makes it stand out from the crowd is that it is fully constructed in stainless steel while the others just have stainless steel cladding in the front but not on the sides.

This makes for a handsome refrigerator since this is not a counter depth model so the sides show.

Both freezer and refrigerator interior has ample storage. The interior lights have a nice effect of being initally dim at first and then fully brightens up.

A good point is the vacation mode you can set that saves electricityby not turning on the defrosting cycle when you are away.

My only grievance is the the design of the ice dispenser which delivers the ice (both cubes and crushed) which such force and intensity that the ice is spilled all over the floor and a clean up is always necessary. My 4 year old kid is so afraid to use it.

The delivery men do not install the water dispenser hose so I had to do it myself and it was somewhat of an effort threading it properly. I mis-threaded the first hose and had to buy an aftermarket replacement at $7. It seems that the original hose is hard to find item.

For the $2,500 we paid for it, we expected that the Ice dispenser flaw would have been discoverd and remedied before production.

FYI: unit made in Mexico.

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Electrolux is a world leading international appliance company. They are a part in the daily life of hundreds of millions of families around the world. Each year, some 40 million consumers in more than 150 countries choose their products. In addition, they help hundreds of thousands of professional users manage and develop their businesses with their solutions for professional food service and commercial laundry.

Most Usable Capacity
Most usable space inside, same space on the outside, so you?ll have space for everything from party platters and beverages to kids' snacks and juice boxes.

IQ-Touch(TM) Controls
For those who like to have their options always visible, the IQ-Touch(TM) control panel displays the virtually endless options.

Wave-Touch(TM) Controls
One simple touch and the control panel activates. After you make your choices, options will fade away, returning to an uncluttered display.

PureAdvantage(TM) Air & Water Filtration
Keeps clean, filtered air circulated throughout to prevent odor transfer while ensuring fresh, clean ice and water at your fingertips.

Luxury-Design(TM) Lighting
Our ramp-up designer lighting is as beautiful as it is functional.

Luxury-Design(TM) Glass Shelves
All-glass shelves crafted for exceptional beauty and featuring Luxury-Glide(TM) rack system that extends smoothly.

Luxury-Glide(TM) Crispers Drawers
Drawers smoothly glide out and keep produce fresh with adjustable humidity control and minimal temperature variation. Luxury-Glide(TM) Crispers (Refrigeration) Drawers smoothly glide out and keep produce fresh with adjustable humidity control and minimal temperature variation.



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