Abl AREF18 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer
Quick verdict
The Abl AREF18 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer is a 17.6 cu. ft. top-freezer from ABL in the budget tier. Annual energy use of 360 kWh runs about 10% below the median for top-freezer models we've reviewed. Our reviewers rate it 4.2/5 — best for apartment sized households.
Best for
- Couples and small families
Key specs
- Capacity
- 17.6 cu. ft.
- Dimensions
- 28.0" × 66.9" × 31.0"
- Annual energy
- 360 kWh/year
- Ice / Water
- No ice · No water
- Wi-Fi
- No
Our Review
The Abl AREF18 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer is a 17.6 cu. ft. top-freezer refrigerator from Abl, sitting in the sub-$1,000 range. With a 13.0 cu. ft. fresh-food compartment and 4.6 cu. ft. of freezer space, it's positioned for couples and small families.
What stands out
This is squarely a mainstream model — Abl optimizes for value, parts availability, and a feature set that covers what most households actually use. You won't find exotic materials, but everything that ships works as advertised.
Layout and capacity
Exterior dimensions are 28.0" W × 66.9" H × 31.0" D — check your opening, especially the depth with handles extended. Total useable capacity is 17.6 cu. ft., split 13.0 fresh / 4.6 freezer.
Bottom line
The Abl AREF18 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer is a strong mainstream choice — most of what people actually use a fridge for, at a price that makes sense. Service parts are widely available.
Full Specs
Capacity Total capacity | 17.6 cu. ft. |
|---|---|
| Fresh-food | 13.0 cu. ft. |
| Freezer | 4.6 cu. ft. |
Dimensions Width | 28.0" |
| Height | 66.9" |
| Depth | 31.0" |
| Depth (with handles) | 33.5" |
Energy ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Annual energy use | 360 kWh/year |
| Est. annual cost | $58 |
Features Ice maker | No |
| Water dispenser | No |
| Wi-Fi connected | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Door style | Top Freezer |
| Finishes available | Stainless Steel, Black Stainless Steel, Fingerprint-Resistant Stainless, White, Black |
| Noise level | — |
Pros & Cons
+Pros
- ✓Simplest, most reliable layout — fewer moving parts to fail
- ✓ENERGY STAR certified for lower annual operating cost
–Cons
- ✕No built-in ice maker on this configuration
- ✕Bending to reach fresh-food drawers becomes a daily nuisance for tall users
Rating Breakdown
Where to Buy
| Retailer | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | See retailer | Shop at Home Depot |
| Best Buy | See retailer | Shop at Best Buy |
| Lowe's | See retailer | Shop at Lowe's |
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