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Re: Help us choose a refrigerator
« Reply #15 on: November 10, 2012, 05:44:07 PM »
We have a hotpoint - it was the biggest we could find without being a side by side or buying a stand alone fridge and freezer. It holds a ridiculous amount of food, especially for 2 people
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Re: Help us choose a refrigerator
« Reply #16 on: November 10, 2012, 08:56:26 PM »
I would avoid Smeg & Samsung for the plagues they are. And if possible I'd avoid frost free as well, but it's not a deal breaker. My personal preference is always for Bosch.

Speaking as a former appliance engineer. ;)
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Re: Help us choose a refrigerator
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2012, 10:57:16 AM »
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Re: Help us choose a refrigerator
« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2012, 02:35:49 PM »
Quote from: Cadenza on November 10, 2012, 01:07:50 PM
Courtney, I'd love it if you'd look in Which for me.  I didn't want to pay for a membership, but wondered what feedback they'd have.

I'm leaning towards the American-style ones for size, however, I don't really like the side to side models.  I like having the option of putting wide dishes or trays in, and you lose that with the side by side models.  I would also like it to be frost free.

Thanks all for feedback and ideas.  I'm probably going to check out Costco and Currys as well as looking online.  I appreciate any feedback.

Costco now have online ordering, just for a heads up!
Free delivery as well
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« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2012, 02:59:23 PM »
Quote from: wench on November 10, 2012, 08:56:26 PM
I would avoid Smeg & Samsung for the plagues they are. And if possible I'd avoid frost free as well, but it's not a deal breaker. My personal preference is always for Bosch.

Speaking as a former appliance engineer. ;)

Why would you avoid frost free? I loves me some frost free!
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« Reply #20 on: November 11, 2012, 03:44:34 PM »
Quote from: missjoules on November 11, 2012, 02:59:23 PM
Why would you avoid frost free? I loves me some frost free!

Agreed! I've had both and would NEVER go back to non-frost-free!
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Re: Help us choose a refrigerator
« Reply #21 on: November 11, 2012, 03:46:02 PM »
the fridge we replaced was one of the old fashioned types....hated defrosting that thing.

Frost free is often more energy efficient these days.
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Re: Help us choose a refrigerator
« Reply #22 on: November 11, 2012, 08:57:18 PM »
I would avoid frost free because it creates more problems than it avoids. Frost still builds up - just not where you can see it. By the time you can see it, there's already damage to components. Samsung in particular has had such breathtaking errors that I wouldn't take one if you gave it to me for free.

And I wouldn't say ff is more energy efficient as you have a defrost element that takes power to use. Whereas wit no frost free you just shut the fridge off once or twice a year & clean everything out.
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Re: Help us choose a refrigerator
« Reply #23 on: November 11, 2012, 09:31:25 PM »
Well, I've had frost-free fridges for years without any problems, so I wouldn't hesitate to do so again. Also, Samsung has excellent reviews and I can honestly say that I loooove mine!  ;D
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Re: Help us choose a refrigerator
« Reply #24 on: November 11, 2012, 10:42:54 PM »
Well I hope for your sake you continue to love yours.

But going by 8 years of experience repairing them, their emergency recalls, and their multiple appearances on Watchdog - I will never own one.

Sadly reviews are usually done shortly after purchase - so they don't reflect issues that appear over time.

I don't dispute that frost free is convenient, but with experience - id prefer not to have it.
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Re: Help us choose a refrigerator
« Reply #25 on: November 12, 2012, 03:35:45 PM »
There is not a single Samsung on the Which? "Best Buy" list.
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Re: Help us choose a refrigerator
« Reply #26 on: November 12, 2012, 03:40:43 PM »
All I can say is that we did a lot of research (real customers, not Which?) before buying, and Samsung came out on top. And it is the best fridge I've ever owned.
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Re: Help us choose a refrigerator
« Reply #27 on: November 12, 2012, 03:49:24 PM »
That's great for you and I'm glad you're happy. I was just adding an observation to the conversation.  :)
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Re: Help us choose a refrigerator
« Reply #28 on: November 13, 2012, 12:59:03 PM »
Quote from: chary on November 12, 2012, 03:40:43 PM
All I can say is that we did a lot of research (real customers, not Which?) before buying, and Samsung came out on top. And it is the best fridge I've ever owned.

Samsung owners unite! :)   
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