Maytag MBF2258FEZ Review

The Maytag MBF2258FEZ is an excellent family refrigerator. We highly recommend it for its reliability and excellent build quality, attributes that are reflected in the unit's consistently strong customer reputation.

Refrigerator:

The high points of the MBF2258FEZ's 15.6 CU ft refrigerator interior are a simple, attractive design and solid build quality. Generous in size, this model is ideal for couples and small to medium sized families who tend to buy fresh rather than frozen foods, and who replenish their food stores fairly regularly. If you are a very large family or one who favours bulk shopping, you might want to look at our reviews of slightly larger models.

An advantage this particular model has over many in its price range is, that the majority of the shelves are not only height adjustable, but also of split shelf design. A split shelf arrangement means that you can easily and effectively customise the refrigerator’s interior to suit the space requirements of your grocery items.

This model’s inside the door bins are solidly built and made from a combination of white and clear plastic, similar in quality and appearance to what is found in refrigerators costing around double the price. Two of these shelves are height adjustable, making accommodating taller items, such as bottles, easier.

The refrigerator section of the MBF has a customer reputation for excellent performance. Enthusiastic customer reviews have been a consistent feature for many generations of the MBF series.

Freezer:

The MBF2258FEZ has a relatively spacious 6.3 CU ft slide out freezer. Maytag made the wise decision to go for a two basket, slide out, system to divide up this medium sized freezer. The lower and deeper bottom drawer and the unit’s more shallow top drawer, together provide a very effective combination for holding a wide variety of frozen items, large and small.

The freezer's interior ice maker takes away a certain amount of freezing space. While some lament this fact, others welcome the convenience of having this feature.

Customers consistently praise the performance of the MBF's freezer as well as the model's effective automatic defrost. Users can expect function and reliability of this freezer to be excellent and up to par with the best in this price range.

Noise:

The MBF2258FEZ has established a customer reputation for being a very quiet model.

Exterior:

The MBF2258FEZ turns the traditional bottom freezer design into something quite attractive and highly complimentary to any style of kitchen. Maytag uses subtleties in this refrigerator’s build and finish that give an air of quality and sophistication to its appearance. Available in black, white and stainless steel options, the MBF2258FEZ is complimentary to many different kitchen styles. Users have mentioned that they feel the MBF is somewhat more resistant to scratching and smudging than other models which could make this a favourable model to look at if you have small children.

Whether users write about details such as the feel of the refrigerator’s handles or the opening and closing seal on the door or if they are focusing on larger issues such as the model's stylish looks and build quality, it is clear to the authors of this review that with the MBF2258FEZ Maytag have created a refrigerator that looks and feels as good as it performs.

Ice-maker:

The MBF2258FEZ comes with an ice maker in its freezer compartment. Customer comments appear to be consistently positive about this feature and predict production of ice at a level that should typically satisfy the needs of most families. Users also consistently maintain that the ice maker operates with minimal noise and a lack of complaints suggests a solid build quality and a low risk of future breakdowns.