Amana bottom-freezer fridge & US appliances?

15 years ago

Hello!

I have posted in the laundry blog many times before but this is my first time posting here. I am thinking about getting my grandmother a new fridge for Christmas to replace the ancient 35-40 yr. old Whirlpool fridge she has now, which is falling apart at the seams!

Below is a link to the Amana model I was thinking of getting her. Does anyone know about this model? Is is made by Whirlpool? And if anyone owns one, what do they think of it? I took measurements on the space in which it will go and it will fit according. to those measurements. It is also an energy star model which appealed to me as well an will also appeal to my grandmother's electric bill!

Also, I am not sure Lowe's sells Amana appliances. I really do not want to buy at Sears or Home Depot b/c of very bad past experiences with them in terms of buying appliances. So if Lowe's did not work out, I was thinking online at US Appliances. They seem to have a good reputation. The only thing they do not seem to offer is haul away of the old appliance, but I could live with that. Think this is a good plan? Did I leave any other details out? Thanks in advance!!

Kevin :o)

Here is a link that might be useful: Amana bottom-freezer fridge at US Appliance

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susanpn
15 years ago
Sorry I don't know about this fridge (but have heard Amana is good) but I do know Amana is owned by Whirlpool. I was just going to suggest you look at Best Buy before going online, they charge about $30 for delivery but that includes removing the old fridge. You also get "reward points" there that can add up, so you could have a little something for yourself after you do such a nice thing for your Grandma!
appliance_researcher
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you Susan! :o)

I did not even think of Best Buy! I have had relatively good experiences with them. And I am thinking that the Amana is actually the same as the Whirlpool.

But I did end up biting the bullet and ordering the fridge from Home Depot. When I called the Lowe's store in Rockland County, NY near where my grandma lives to get info on fridge and delivery, installation, etc., they put me on hold 5 times to ask me who I was holding for each of those times. Then I FINALLY spoke to someone in appliances who sounded completely unenthusiastic to assist me only to tell me that they don't sell Amana appliances (which I'm not sure is true).

So even though I've had great experiences with the Lowe's stores here where I live in Seattle area, I knew after that phone call I did not want to deal with that particular store. Then, I called US Appliances and they told me things that contradicted what was on their website. So they were crossed off my list as well.

So after calling other places (except for Best Buy) and looking online for more info and not getting anywhere, I just shrugged my shoulder and thought at this point it doesn't really matter who I buy the fridge from 'cause it seems like they all suck in some way, shape or form! Customer svc. just isn't what it used to be no matter where you go!

So the fridge will be delivered the day before Christmas Eve, which is perfect timing because I will be in NY visiting my grandma and the rest of my family for the holidays anyway. And I was pleased that I was able to schedule the delivery for this day! I am looking forward to my grandmother's reaction when she sees a new fridge in her kitchen but am also very apprehensive that Home Depot is going to screw me somehow. Hopefully that won't happen and if it does, oh well, life will go on, I guess!! :o)

Anyway, there's my saga. Thanks for reading!!!

Kevin
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susanpn
15 years ago
Well ok then! Hopefully it will all work out just fine -- you are doing something nice so you deserve it to work out! (I know, life isn't always fair like that, but can you blame me for wanting it to be?)
So, you mentioned being on the laundry forum -- this is a also an appliance questions though: perhaps you can recommend a front-loading washer/dryer pair? I do NOT want the new steam washer/dryers and I want large capacity (like a queen size comforter could get thoroughly cleaned) and no LG. Other than that I am open, thinking perhaps Samsung or the new Electrolux that are coming out? Any suggestions?
Thanks!
appliance_researcher
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15 years ago
Hey Susan!

As far as a good FL, check out my response to your post in the laundry blog. It's a bit long-winded so I apologize for that but I hope the info helps! :o)

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