Mitsubishi Refrigerator buy?

[JuanMatus]

Hi.. I was used to infaliable LG fridge in US and mine went out (compressor) in 3 years!  Now, after reading blogs, I will avoid LG and Samsung.  Also, Hitachi seems to be hit/miss.  Given that I need a 18cuft (560plus Liters) fridge... I was looking for input about Mitsubishi fridge.  Also, I would appreciate specific model number recommendations if somebody bought a fridge in the last FIVE years and it has been problem-free.  Additionally, based on my experience,  it seems that HomePro has the best customer service.  Feel free to comment

[Will B Good]

3 minutes ago, JuanMatus said:

Hi.. I was used to infaliable LG fridge in US and mine went out (compressor) in 3 years!  Now, after reading blogs, I will avoid LG and Samsung.  Also, Hitachi seems to be hit/miss.  Given that I need a 18cuft (560plus Liters) fridge... I was looking for input about Mitsubishi fridge.  Also, I would appreciate specific model number recommendations if somebody bought a fridge in the last FIVE years and it has been problem-free.  Additionally, based on my experience,  it seems that HomePro has the best customer service.  Feel free to comment

 

Homepro tend to be extortionately expensive for most things.........gutted to hear about your LG.....just bought one (would you believe from Homepro....5555).

 

Shop around pricewise for sure.

 

If you buy off Lazada only buy via LazMall.

[scubascuba3]

My Mitsubishi is 12 years old so I'd recommend that brand

[ukrules]

42 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

My Mitsubishi is 12 years old so I'd recommend that brand

 

I've got an LG which is also about 11 or 12 years old and its perfect.

 

Sometimes you just get a dud and there's nothing you can do about it.

Luck of the draw. If it dies, just buy a new one.

 

I've also got a couple of Mitsubishi upright freezers, also zero problems, many, many years old.

 

[KhunLA]

Whirlpool tend to make very good refrigerators, as very durable, and long lasting.

 

If not buying a Whirlpool, I'd look for one that uses a Whirlpool motor/condenser, as some brands do.

 

We have a Panasonic that does, and also a Whirlpool.  Later being 13 yrs old, I think.  Panasonic is at least 7, if not more, as don't remember if bought here, PKK, or had it before we got here. 

[proton]

52 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

My Mitsubishi is 12 years old so I'd recommend that brand

 

We have a Mitsu 12 years old, bought an LG 3 years ago and the surface started t come off where you open it, looks a real mess now. No more LG for us.

[petermik]

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

My Mitsubishi is 12 years old so I'd recommend that brand

Same here....👍

[JuanMatus]

It seems things were far better ten or more years ago.  I haven't seen any good comment on LG/Samsung/Hitachi fridge that were bought in the last 5 or less yeqrs...  i am seriously considering getting Panasonic (Comes from Japan) or Mitsubishi.  

[scubascuba3]

Although my Mitsubishi has lasted 12 years so far i fancy trying TCL next time, get a lot more value for money, buy Lazada/Shopee

[ujayujay]

13 hours ago, JuanMatus said:

It seems things were far better ten or more years ago.  I haven't seen any good comment on LG/Samsung/Hitachi fridge that were bought in the last 5 or less yeqrs...  i am seriously considering getting Panasonic (Comes from Japan) or Mitsubishi.  

B@, my Hitachi Fridge I have since 2016 works perfect.......

[UWEB]

19 hours ago, JuanMatus said:

Hi.. I was used to infaliable LG fridge in US and mine went out (compressor) in 3 years!  Now, after reading blogs, I will avoid LG and Samsung.  Also, Hitachi seems to be hit/miss.  Given that I need a 18cuft (560plus Liters) fridge... I was looking for input about Mitsubishi fridge.  Also, I would appreciate specific model number recommendations if somebody bought a fridge in the last FIVE years and it has been problem-free.  Additionally, based on my experience,  it seems that HomePro has the best customer service.  Feel free to comment

Have bought this one 3 years ago from a Home Pro Promotion, perfect for me and is running without any problems

 

https://www-mitsubishi--kyw-co-th.translate.goog/Product/For-Home/Refrigerator/4-Door/918.aspx?lang=TH&_x_tr_sl=th&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

[OneMoreFarang]

I bought this one about 2 years ago. I like it.

 

Mitsubishi Electric - MR-LX60ES

https://www.mitsubishi-kyw.co.th/Product/For-Home/Refrigerator/4-Door/918-(1).aspx?lang=EN

[alanrchase]

LG had a major problem with what are called linear compressors which they started using in their fridges. Multiple lawsuits in the US. They updated them in 2018 but still had problems. In 2022 they went back to using standard compressors. I have a Samsung that must be close to 20 years old, only issue is the door seals have becomea bit stiff. Have an 11 year old Mitsubish that had an issue a few years ago with water leaking, left it to defrost totally and that seemed to fix it so possiblt the water drain got clogged up with ice and dust. Also have a Toshiba that is about 4 years old that has had no issues.

[Andycoops]

20 hours ago, JuanMatus said:

Hi.. I was used to infaliable LG fridge in US and mine went out (compressor) in 3 years!  Now, after reading blogs, I will avoid LG and Samsung.  Also, Hitachi seems to be hit/miss.  Given that I need a 18cuft (560plus Liters) fridge... I was looking for input about Mitsubishi fridge.  Also, I would appreciate specific model number recommendations if somebody bought a fridge in the last FIVE years and it has been problem-free.  Additionally, based on my experience,  it seems that HomePro has the best customer service.  Feel free to comment

I've had a 1 door/2 drawer one for 17 years here, only replaced the door/drawer seals once. Excellent.

[1FinickyOne]

Tends to be a good brand... 

[Lacessit]

Our Mitsubishi refrigerator is 8 yo, never had a problem. I've owned Mitsubishi cars and aircons as well, no problem there either.

 

IMO Mitsubishi have an extensive track record in making engines of all types, going back to when the Mitsubishi Zero ruled the skies for a while in WWII.

[brfsa2]

YES, go for it without any doubts. More expensive, but worth it. Mitsubishi is at the top end here.

for me, I get only Mitsu now... Air con, Fan, Fridge.

[LukKrueng]

I have a sharp fridge for over 20 years. Been moved 2 or 3 times since I bought it and still going strong. Seems like you bought a lemon.

[FlorC]

Careful with Toshiba . I have the 416 and it is much too loud.

[scubascuba3]

Lazada is having a mid month sale tomorrow, i might panic buy a TCL

[Peterphuket]

It is always a difficult advice to give in this, there are plenty of people who are fond entoushiast with that brand, or another brand like Electrolux.
Personally, I have had bad experience with Electrolux so I won't buy that myself.
But Mitsubishi is also a reputable brand.....

[Yellowtail]

I'm on my second fridge in 25 years. First was a Whirlpool I had for 13 years (moved once) and the new on is a Samsung I've had for 12 years which I moved once as well. Both were great. Got the Samsung because I wanted something bigger.

 

I think all the name brands are pretty similar and (like air conditioners) many brands share components. I would just go find something I liked. I like glass shelves, and I would not get water in the door again, or an icemaker. 

[scubascuba3]

How do people get rid of their working fridge freezers? giveaway or marketplace?

[Yellowtail]

6 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

How do people get rid of their working fridge freezers? giveaway or marketplace?

I sold my last one at the plant I worked in. Got good dough for it too. 

[JuanMatus]

On 1/13/2025 at 9:24 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

I bought this one about 2 years ago. I like it.

 

Mitsubishi Electric - MR-LX60ES

https://www.mitsubishi-kyw.co.th/Product/For-Home/Refrigerator/4-Door/918-(1).aspx?lang=EN

Thanks for the suggestion.   I looked at US and Singapore sites.  ALL are cussing almost all brands.  Sadly, Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Sharp, Kenmore, Frigidare are ALL bad.  Another youtube had a brilliant video where he showed that almost all these are now subsumed in a very few corporations.  For eg:  Beko now owns Kenmore etc.  Even Bosch got gobbled up by another corp.   Singaporeans are complaining that their fridge are made in Thailand and are useless.  It seems that manufacturing/QC is bad in US & Thailand  LOL

Now, Panasonic is built in Vietnam and am researching if those folks are bitching about it.  Also, SubZero seems to be an impeccable brand, albeit a luxury brand, and there is a store in BKK that sells it.  Will look into both.  I can't imagine throwing away 30000 baht every 3 years!ridiculous!

[scubascuba3]

9 hours ago, JuanMatus said:

Thanks for the suggestion.   I looked at US and Singapore sites.  ALL are cussing almost all brands.  Sadly, Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Sharp, Kenmore, Frigidare are ALL bad.  Another youtube had a brilliant video where he showed that almost all these are now subsumed in a very few corporations.  For eg:  Beko now owns Kenmore etc.  Even Bosch got gobbled up by another corp.   Singaporeans are complaining that their fridge are made in Thailand and are useless.  It seems that manufacturing/QC is bad in US & Thailand  LOL

Now, Panasonic is built in Vietnam and am researching if those folks are bitching about it.  Also, SubZero seems to be an impeccable brand, albeit a luxury brand, and there is a store in BKK that sells it.  Will look into both.  I can't imagine throwing away 30000 baht every 3 years!ridiculous!

Maybe an argument for buying cheap TCL, Haier and replacing more frequently if needed

[Yellowtail]

16 hours ago, JuanMatus said:

Thanks for the suggestion.   I looked at US and Singapore sites.  ALL are cussing almost all brands.  Sadly, Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Sharp, Kenmore, Frigidare are ALL bad.  Another youtube had a brilliant video where he showed that almost all these are now subsumed in a very few corporations.  For eg:  Beko now owns Kenmore etc.  Even Bosch got gobbled up by another corp.   Singaporeans are complaining that their fridge are made in Thailand and are useless.  It seems that manufacturing/QC is bad in US & Thailand  LOL

Now, Panasonic is built in Vietnam and am researching if those folks are bitching about it.  Also, SubZero seems to be an impeccable brand, albeit a luxury brand, and there is a store in BKK that sells it.  Will look into both.  I can't imagine throwing away 30000 baht every 3 years!ridiculous!

Sub Zero is a US brand so it must be junk 

[JuanMatus]

3 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

Sub Zero is a US brand so it must be junk 

yes, but, based on cursory research, its not owned by these mega-corps.  

[Yellowtail]

7 minutes ago, JuanMatus said:

yes, but, based on cursory research, its not owned by these mega-corps.  

No, but they buy their coils and compressors from them. 

 

I think they're great looking, I'm sure you love it. Did you pick one out yet? 

 

[JuanMatus]

1 minute ago, Yellowtail said:

No, but they buy their coils and compressors from them. 

 

I think they're great looking, I'm sure you love it. Did you pick one out yet? 

 

Will be going to the store on Monday to look at it.    In the interim, I will be googling heck of a lot after VPN-ing to Vietnam, Singapore, Aus etc.  That way, I should get a good flavor of what to expect.  So far, in SG folks were bitching about LG/Samsung/Hitachi as being "junk".  What's sad is that (sorry to sound a bit conspiracy theorist) most of these corporations hv been hijacked by Private Equity or are being run by folks who came from that mindset!  For eg:  Boeing (my ex-employer) used to be fantastic when I was new outta college.  Since 1990s, it's being run by Jack Welch (GE boss) cronies who were into profilts.  On youtube, look at how PE is raping our land and slowly the entire world... all to make a billions.. folks be damned!    There are numerous sites that discuss this issue.  I am more into local optimization.