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Post# 702416 , Reply# 1   9/10/2013 at 06:42 (3,852 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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WP built top freezer models built after 1995, this list would also include all KA, Roper and Estate and KM models if the Model# on the model# and serial tag begins 106. for KM refs, this tag is on the upper left wall inside the fresh food section, this tag also has a date of manufacture so you can tell hold old it really is Ex 01-02.
These WP built top freezer refs have been virtually trouble free and most will easily last around 30 years with decent care. In fact I would go so far as to say that these refs are the MOST RELIABLE frost free refrigerators EVER built. Just get one with the fewest extra gadgets, IM add some problems and some of the fancier models even had a water dispenser in the ref section and a built-in water filter, these add ons can cause extra problems on any refrigerator. |
Post# 702958 , Reply# 2   9/12/2013 at 18:16 (3,850 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 702970 , Reply# 3   9/12/2013 at 18:54 (3,850 days old) by epixstar128 (toledo)   |   | |
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Thanks i did see a few ge side bye sides and plenty of top freezer models. Going to go look at a amana model this weekend |
Post# 702993 , Reply# 4   9/12/2013 at 20:56 (3,850 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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However Whirlpool top freezer fridges are no longer made here in the USA, they are made in Mexico. We bought a Top freezer model from Whirlpool a couple of years ago and the quality of the unit was horrible. The back was bulging and the liner was too large so the full with deli drawer when loaded would fall onto the shelf below. Whirlpool knew of the problem after the fact since they admittted that there were "manufacturing issues" at the plant in Mexico. We went around and around with Whirlpool and they kept sending techs out to confirm what the last tech said. I called the state and they said to go back to where we bought the beast and have then either exchange it or get our money back and the state would back us up. So we went to Lowes and they had us pick out a new fridge wheich we did, we got another American made Whirlpool bottom freezer fridge, Whirlpool Gold and have been quite happy with it so far.
Here is a pic of it. |
Post# 703066 , Reply# 5   9/13/2013 at 07:31 (3,849 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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WP has been making all of their 16 CF and smaller TF Refs in Mexico for over ten years and we have seen no problems with these refs, they have recently started making larger models in Mexico, but if there have been problems with these it should not affect the poster as they are looking a a good USED refrigerator.
Mike I am glad you like your new WP-Amana American built bottom freezer ref, these refs have gotten MUCH better since the time MT owned this plant and we are now selling and recommending these refs again, HOWEVER if someone is looking for a good USED ref I would stay away from ALL BOTTOM freezer refs built over the last 20+ years. |
Post# 703071 , Reply# 6   9/13/2013 at 08:05 (3,849 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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Post# 703087 , Reply# 7   9/13/2013 at 10:48 (3,849 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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Post# 703297 , Reply# 9   9/14/2013 at 18:24 (3,848 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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Post# 703308 , Reply# 10   9/14/2013 at 19:04 (3,848 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 703320 , Reply# 11   9/14/2013 at 21:31 (3,847 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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Post# 703334 , Reply# 12   9/15/2013 at 02:40 (3,847 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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its not one of the most economic fridges about but its one of the most reliable I have ever had its on par to a commercial one it never misses a beat. Compared to most UK fridges its noisy as most of ours do not have fans in this one has two so thats where it loses its economy I am assuming this of course!
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