Amana 21.9 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, ABB2224WEW, White

Amana 21.9 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, ABB2224WEW, White

Back to Basics--our favorite fridge is "retro"
I've been through several types of refrigerators in the last number of years, and strangely enough, despite the current trend for side-by-side or French Door refrigerators, I've gone back to the basics and prefer the older style top-bottom fridge. And I like the freezer on the bottom, as well. And, even more astonishing, I like white appliances. My kitchen has plain white cabinetry and the white appliances fit seamlessly into the facades, where in my opinion, stainless steel would look a bit jarring. Since some of my appliances but not all needed replacing, I decided to stay with white. AND....it is easier to clean. No fingerprints.

This model of refrigerator has some advantages and a few disadvantages.

The advantages:

The shelves are designed to contain spills (yes, I've had this happen. It's ugly when you have to wipe out spilled milk or soup.)

There is a half-height deli drawer for cheese or cold meats.

There are two vegetable...

Nice and roomy-- and cold, of course.
I just realized that I've had this fridge for about a month and haven't written anything about it. Of course it is new, so the usual caveat with any review I write (about appliances) is that only time will tell.

It is the same size as my other newer fridge (I bought this one to replace a fridge that was dark brown-- when was that color last available?) It is considerably smaller than the older one was, but it is sitting in my housekeeping room, so it doesn't have to fit into the kitchen "nooks" that some people have for fridges.

I love how much room there is in the fridge. I can fit in opened wine bottles (okay, so I don't leave many bottles that NEED refrigeration) large gallon jugs and plenty of useless condiments into the side compartments. Ooodles of more room than my old fridge.

Why the 4 stars-- bottom freezer is very underwhelming. It is small and has too many drawer divider thingies for the small space. I like that the fridge is more on the...

Nightmare Product
I also am a return Amana customer. This is a nightmare product, as another reviewer states. There is Whirlpool/Amana known problem with the bottom freezer drain design on this model. Ice builds up and finally drips water onto the kitchen floor. Mine was "repaired" (just a temporary fix of defrosting it with a hot water defrost of the drain tube) under warranty once, and continues to occur as noted throughout the internet. Customer service is willing to link a fix for it to a poorly reviewed Yelp repair company (the same they sent the first time) if I will pay for it this time!! Really unfortunate that the company doesn't correct the design, and recall this product. STAY AWAY if you want peace in your kitchen! Good luck with your shopping...

22 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer 2 Door Refrigerator - ABB2224WEW

• 21.9 Cu. Ft. Total Capacity
• ENERGY STAR Qualified
• Temp Assure Freshness Controls
• Two Humidity Controlled Garden Fresh Crisper Drawers
• Gallon Door Storage