Amana NTW4516FW 3.5 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer
- Washer
- 3.5 cu ft
- Push button
- Freestanding
- Better rated than 56%
A workable budget washer for straightforward loads, though reviews suggest it is worth testing water level sensing carefully once installed.
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How it ranks among the 25 washers we track
4.3★ across 78 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
78 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
This listing is a refurbished Amana NTW4516FW, a 3.5 cubic foot top load washer with a two piece agitator and porcelain tub. Amana states the refurbishing includes functionality testing, cleaning, inspection and repackaging, and the unit may arrive in a generic box.
Controls are analog rather than digital, with 8 wash cycles, 2 wash speeds and 5 temperature settings, spinning at up to 700 RPM. Since this is a refurbished unit rather than new stock, the usual manufacturer warranty terms may differ from a new purchase, which is worth confirming before ordering.
- 3.5 cu ft two piece agitator, porcelain tub
- 700 RPM spin, 8 wash cycles, 2 wash speeds
- 5 temperature settings, analog controls
- Refurbished: tested, cleaned, inspected and repackaged
Who it's for
Fits a budget conscious buyer who wants a basic, no frills top load washer and is comfortable buying refurbished. Less suited to anyone wanting a full warranty and brand new reliability, since at least one buyer's unit failed early.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Several reviewers call the washer a good budget option that gets clothes clean and is easy to use, with more than one noting they bought it specifically to save money over laundromat trips. One reviewer's unit stopped working entirely after five uses, and another found the automatic load sensing inconsistent, needing extra button presses to get the right water fill.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Auto water level sensing can be inconsistent, per at least one reviewer
- One unit stopped working after only five uses
- Ships in a generic box as part of the refurbishing process
Specifications
| Brand | Amana |
|---|---|
| Model | NTW4516FW |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0 ounces |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 29 × 46 × 28 inches |
| Item Depth | 28 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 3.5 cu ft |
| Number of Standard Cycles | 8 |
| Cycle Options | Spin |
| Max Rotational Speed | 700 rpm |
| Noise | 44 Decibels |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Laundry Appliance Drum Material | porcelain |
| Finish Types | Painted |
| Color | white |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Number of Programs | 8 |
| Additional Features | Spin |
| Washer Dispenser Options | Detergent dispenser |
| Display | analog |
| Access Location | Top Load |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in washers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amana NTW4516FW 3.5 Cu. Ft. White Top Load WasherThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 78 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with Stain Removing Steam TreatmentKenmore | 4.3 / 5 | 98 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Auertech Portable Washing MachineAuertech | 4.3 / 5 | 3,900 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Full-Automatic Washing Machine 25 lbs Portable Washer 10 Wash Program & 8 Water Level…Krib Bling | 4.3 / 5 | 288 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Splendide Washer 24IN 115V 60HZWestland | 4.0 / 5 | 54 | 3.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amana NTW4516FW
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this a new washer?
No, it is refurbished. Amana states the process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection and repackaging.
Does it have digital controls?
No, controls are analog, covering 8 wash cycles, 2 wash speeds and 5 temperature settings.
How reliable is a refurbished unit like this?
Most reviewers report clean washes with no issues, though one buyer's unit stopped operating after about five uses.