Time to buy a new Fridge Freezer – But what type – Any advice Please

[Bill Poster]

Well my old fridge freezer is on its last legs and I’m sure any day now its going to finally stop working.

 

Ive had a look around some stores and the choice is large. I was wondering if the technology has moved on and now there’s some better options to look for . Basically I’m looking for a free standing fridge freezer ( freezer compartment on top ) , but I'm not sure about some of the other options I've already seen like , auto defrosting / cold drinks dispenser / Energy Star / built in water filters /  Ice dispenser – maker / quick freezing / Inverter cooling / dual fan cooling / door open alarm /digital display Etc.

 

As the new fridge freezer should be around for a long time to come I really want to make sure that I get things right when I buy a new one . 

 

 

 Just wondering if any one has a fridge freeze with any of the above options and can comment or make any recommendations / advice .

 

 

Thanks ????

 

 

 

[ExpatOilWorker]

29 minutes ago, Bill Poster said:

freezer compartment on top

Why on top?

 

You tend to use the refrigerator part way more often than the freezer and having the freezer at the bottom lift the refrigerator compartment up where it is more accessible. 

 

https://www.homepro.co.th/m/p/1160139

 

[Bill Poster]

5 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Why on top?

 

You tend to use the refrigerator part way more often than the freezer and having the freezer at the bottom lift the refrigerator compartment up where it is more accessible. 

 

https://www.homepro.co.th/m/p/1160139

 

 

 

Due to having a bad back and most of the heavy items seem to be in the freezer compartment , Ive always found it easier to have the freezer compartment on top ( no bending down to fetch out the heaver frozen stuff ???? ) .

 

 

Thanks ????

[EricTh]

My freezer is at the bottom. I thought top freezer are obsolete?

[KhaoYai]

Samsung, full stop.

[CharlieH]

I went for "wardrobe" style, freezer on side, fridge the other, can clearly see everything you have. Inverter makes it energy efficient. Go browse in Homepro at the various options and styles.

[sirineou]

Two years ago in the US I bought a side by side. Big mistake. I hate it. the freezer side is very inconvenient and everything falls out when treeing to look for things.

Don't get one of those. 

Here in Thailand, about three years ago, we purchased a Sharp with the freezer on the bottom and French door . Love it! Looking for the things you use most of the time, is easy and you don't have to bend down. The freezer part has four draws, so I can divide frozen things by category. and when looking for something , look at the appropriate draw.

Easy to rummage through as I like to buy things when I find good deals, vacuum seal them, and freeze them. 

So far so good with the Sharp. I had an issue not able to restart it after I wad unplug it for two years , we called  Sharp. and even though by then it was out of warranty, after explaining that we were stuck  out of the country for the past two years , they send someone out with in a day and reset it for us free of charge,

We were so grateful, we gave the team a good tip.????  

 

[Madgee]

 

SBS REFRIGERATOR HITACHI RS600PTH0 GS 21CU.FT SILVER MIRROR (homepro.co.th)

 

I bought this last week. 

Very impressed with the door storage and it's soooooo quiet compared to my last f/f. 

 

[clivebaxter]

we got an LG from Big C they had a 2 day special offer on, this was the first day, genuine reduction. We were there for some time talking to the salesman and got him to measure it up to see if it was the size we needed. In the end we said OK we will have one only for him to say straight away- 'no have'. Mrs said oh sold them already today and he replied no we never had any! I had to walk away as she let him have it, so bad he promised to try and get us one, which he did a couple of weeks later. 

[Kenny202]

I got a Panasonic and love it. Over 500 litres. I think Japanese made. I particularly like the huge pull out freezer drawer at the bottom. Well designed and great use of space. I bought mine from Powerbuy always have clearance specials huge discounts too

[OneMoreFarang]

I watched this video recently and found it interesting

 

[OneMoreFarang]

7 hours ago, KhaoYai said:

Samsung, full stop.

Why?

[Denim]

I'd go for an inverter since a fridge is the only household item that is switched on 24 hours a day all year. 

[Excel]

17 minutes ago, Denim said:

I'd go for an inverter since a fridge is the only household item that is switched on 24 hours a day all year. 

My router, alarm/CCTV  system and water pumps are also and I consider that they are household items

[OneMoreFarang]

1 hour ago, Excel said:

My router, alarm/CCTV  system and water pumps are also and I consider that they are household items

Make sure you put inverters in all those devices. ???? 

[Excel]

10 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Make sure you put inverters in all those devices. ???? 

You mean turn them upside down ?

[pgrahmm]

Small sample size, but we've had good luck with Samsung....A family of 4, with 3 gals cooking, so one of us is usually rummaging through it....

I chose the one with that I thought had the most user friendly access & storage....

[OneMoreFarang]

1 hour ago, Excel said:

You mean turn them upside down ?

That might work. Or try one of these. ????

[Excel]

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

That might work. Or try one of these. ????

Got one already. Keep it in the car  for my wife's 220 volt jackhammer, she find the battery alternatives just don't do it for her ????

[spidermike007]

Only consider an inverter. Go with modern technology. Far more efficient. And look for crazy discounts. Business is very slow right now. 

[ballpoint]

3 hours ago, Denim said:

I'd go for an inverter since a fridge is the only household item that is switched on 24 hours a day all year. 

You've never met my wife.

[J Town]

Get the biggest you can. Name brand only. Yes to inverter.

[seajae]

we bought a samsung side by side (inverter) fridge/freezer a few years ago, its great with plenty of room on both sides, in the new house we got am electrolux side by side(inverter), looks good but the freezer side tends to frost things up and it is not as easy to use as the Samsung, might have to swap them over as we stay in the new house all the time and our daughter uses the other house when she has time off from the hospital.

 

[HeijoshinCool]

On 6/17/2021 at 9:29 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

Make sure you put inverters in all those devices. ???? 

.

 

Why, please?

[OneMoreFarang]

8 hours ago, HeijoshinCool said:

.Why, please?

My answer was a funny reply to his comment. It's a joke, nothing more and nothing less.

On 6/18/2021 at 7:26 AM, Excel said:

On 6/18/2021 at 7:06 AM, Denim said:

I'd go for an inverter since a fridge is the only household item that is switched on 24 hours a day all year. 

My router, alarm/CCTV  system and water pumps are also and I consider that they are household items

 

[Henryford]

On 6/18/2021 at 7:06 AM, Denim said:

I'd go for an inverter since a fridge is the only household item that is switched on 24 hours a day all year. 

 

Yes definitely inverter. No more click/bang every time the motor stops/starts.

[phetphet]

On 6/17/2021 at 11:17 PM, EricTh said:

My freezer is at the bottom. I thought top freezer are obsolete?

My frige and freezer compartments are side by side.

Edited June 20, 2021 by phetphet

[Bill Poster]

53 minutes ago, phetphet said:

My frige and freezer compartments are side by side.

Can you please tell me the brand and model ????

[phetphet]

7 hours ago, Bill Poster said:

Can you please tell me the brand and model ????

It's an LG. Sorry. I cant give you much on the model no. As most of the sticker is missing. 

 

Model: GC-R20 is all that's left. I don't think thety still make this model. But look here for similar:

https://www.lg.com/th/side-by-side-refrigerator

 

HTH

Edited June 20, 2021 by phetphet

[FritsSikkink]

On 6/18/2021 at 7:06 AM, Denim said:

I'd go for an inverter since a fridge is the only household item that is switched on 24 hours a day all year. 

Unless you use an aircon