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Geo
May 30, 2013, 7:35:14 AM5/30/13
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After lots of web research and visits to Currys we are left with a
choice of two freestanding fridge freezers made by Hoover or Hotpoint.
Our requirements for size/volumes etc are specific and none of the
other manufacturers list a suitable model that we can actually find in
the flesh.
So - Hoover or Hotpoint?
choice of two freestanding fridge freezers made by Hoover or Hotpoint.
Our requirements for size/volumes etc are specific and none of the
other manufacturers list a suitable model that we can actually find in
the flesh.
So - Hoover or Hotpoint?
Tim Watts
May 30, 2013, 8:36:07 AM5/30/13
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Trouble is brands and management change so that may not guarantee that they
are still any good.
One thing that made me choose it in the first place was that it had smooth
walls - the evaporator pipes where set into the metal lining so cleaning is
a breeze and de-icing is quicker as ones the ice gets a bit melty it shears
clean off the almost flat metalwork.
I hate ones with fins and "loose" pipes inside.
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Bob Minchin
May 30, 2013, 8:54:00 AM5/30/13
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Both now of Italian parentage.
Pick the best deal.
Bob
Brian Gaff
May 30, 2013, 11:52:20 AM5/30/13
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I thought 90 percent of the guts of these were italian these days. The best
fridge freezer i ever had was an Hitachi. It went on for many a decade,
frost free and all.
I now have a Fridgemaster but its a lot noisier even though its smaller and
supoosedly more efficient.
Brian
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fridge freezer i ever had was an Hitachi. It went on for many a decade,
frost free and all.
I now have a Fridgemaster but its a lot noisier even though its smaller and
supoosedly more efficient.
Brian
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ARW
May 30, 2013, 1:19:31 PM5/30/13
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Tim Watts wrote:
> On Thursday 30 May 2013 12:35 Geo wrote in uk.d-i-y:
>
>> After lots of web research and visits to Currys we are left with a
>> choice of two freestanding fridge freezers made by Hoover or
>> Hotpoint. Our requirements for size/volumes etc are specific and
>> none of the other manufacturers list a suitable model that we can
>> actually find in the flesh.
>> So - Hoover or Hotpoint?
> On Thursday 30 May 2013 12:35 Geo wrote in uk.d-i-y:
>
>> After lots of web research and visits to Currys we are left with a
>> choice of two freestanding fridge freezers made by Hoover or
>> Hotpoint. Our requirements for size/volumes etc are specific and
>> none of the other manufacturers list a suitable model that we can
>> actually find in the flesh.
>> So - Hoover or Hotpoint?
> One thing that made me choose it in the first place was that it had
> smooth walls - the evaporator pipes where set into the metal lining
> so cleaning is a breeze and de-icing is quicker as ones the ice gets
> a bit melty it shears clean off the almost flat metalwork.
You have spoilt your wife:-)
> smooth walls - the evaporator pipes where set into the metal lining
> so cleaning is a breeze and de-icing is quicker as ones the ice gets
> a bit melty it shears clean off the almost flat metalwork.
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Mr Pounder
May 30, 2013, 1:20:09 PM5/30/13
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"Tim Watts" <tw+u...@dionic.net> wrote in message
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> On Thursday 30 May 2013 12:35 Geo wrote in uk.d-i-y:
>
>> After lots of web research and visits to Currys we are left with a
>> choice of two freestanding fridge freezers made by Hoover or Hotpoint.
>> Our requirements for size/volumes etc are specific and none of the
>> other manufacturers list a suitable model that we can actually find in
>> the flesh.
>> So - Hoover or Hotpoint?
>
> In 1995 it was Hotpoint - because mine is still alive and working
> perfectly.
>
> Trouble is brands and management change so that may not guarantee that
> they
> are still any good.
>
> One thing that made me choose it in the first place was that it had smooth
> walls - the evaporator pipes where set into the metal lining so cleaning
> is
> a breeze and de-icing is quicker as ones the ice gets a bit melty it
> shears
> clean off the almost flat metalwork.
>
> I hate ones with fins and "loose" pipes inside.
>
They are all shite and most come off the same production line with different
>
>> After lots of web research and visits to Currys we are left with a
>> choice of two freestanding fridge freezers made by Hoover or Hotpoint.
>> Our requirements for size/volumes etc are specific and none of the
>> other manufacturers list a suitable model that we can actually find in
>> the flesh.
>> So - Hoover or Hotpoint?
>
> In 1995 it was Hotpoint - because mine is still alive and working
> perfectly.
>
> Trouble is brands and management change so that may not guarantee that
> they
> are still any good.
>
> One thing that made me choose it in the first place was that it had smooth
> walls - the evaporator pipes where set into the metal lining so cleaning
> is
> a breeze and de-icing is quicker as ones the ice gets a bit melty it
> shears
> clean off the almost flat metalwork.
>
> I hate ones with fins and "loose" pipes inside.
>
badges.
Go for the cheapest. Do not go for frost free.
>
>
Eric
May 30, 2013, 1:45:31 PM5/30/13
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Geo wrote ...
Whichever you choose, get one with the fridge on top. As you get older
bending down 20 times a day to look in, get stuff, return it to the
fridge, gets harder every day.
bending down 20 times a day to look in, get stuff, return it to the
fridge, gets harder every day.
Rod Speed
May 30, 2013, 3:49:39 PM5/30/13
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> On Thursday 30 May 2013 12:35 Geo wrote in uk.d-i-y:
>
>> After lots of web research and visits to Currys we are left with a
>> choice of two freestanding fridge freezers made by Hoover or Hotpoint.
>> Our requirements for size/volumes etc are specific and none of the
>> other manufacturers list a suitable model that we can actually find in
>> the flesh.
>> So - Hoover or Hotpoint?
>
> In 1995 it was Hotpoint - because mine is still alive and working
> perfectly.
>
> Trouble is brands and management change so that may not guarantee that
> they
> are still any good.
>
> One thing that made me choose it in the first place was that it had smooth
> walls - the evaporator pipes where set into the metal lining so cleaning
> is
> a breeze and de-icing is quicker as ones the ice gets a bit melty it
> shears
> clean off the almost flat metalwork.
>
> I hate ones with fins and "loose" pipes inside.
I wont use any fridge or freezer that isnt frost free anymore.
>
>> After lots of web research and visits to Currys we are left with a
>> choice of two freestanding fridge freezers made by Hoover or Hotpoint.
>> Our requirements for size/volumes etc are specific and none of the
>> other manufacturers list a suitable model that we can actually find in
>> the flesh.
>> So - Hoover or Hotpoint?
>
> In 1995 it was Hotpoint - because mine is still alive and working
> perfectly.
>
> Trouble is brands and management change so that may not guarantee that
> they
> are still any good.
>
> One thing that made me choose it in the first place was that it had smooth
> walls - the evaporator pipes where set into the metal lining so cleaning
> is
> a breeze and de-icing is quicker as ones the ice gets a bit melty it
> shears
> clean off the almost flat metalwork.
>
> I hate ones with fins and "loose" pipes inside.
SO much less farting around.
Tim Watts
May 30, 2013, 3:56:11 PM5/30/13
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Rod Speed
May 30, 2013, 4:03:40 PM5/30/13
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"Mr Pounder" <MrPo...@RationalThought.com> wrote in message
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> Go for the cheapest.
No thanks.
> Do not go for frost free.
Rod Speed
May 30, 2013, 4:09:42 PM5/30/13
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bottom has roll out bins if that's a problem for you.
When I was still using the two bar fridge sized freezers
under the main kitchen bench that just had shelves,
I just had a dirt cheap office chair on wheels that I got
at a garage/yard sale for $2 that I sat on to get at the
stuff at the back of the shelves.
Since replaced them with a fucking great vertical
frost free freezer with roll out out bins.
Separate fridge and freezer, both the biggest available
and both frost free so no defrosting ever again.
Rod Speed
May 30, 2013, 4:49:55 PM5/30/13
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I don't care. I'm quite prepared to replace it
that often to avoid any defrosting ever again.
And I cant see why they should fail much more
often anyway tho I spose you can certainly say
that the fan that blows the cold air into the
fridge/freezer isnt there with the non frost free ones.
Shouldn't be hard to replace if that fan fails tho.
Might even see how much they cost now so that
I have a spare if it does fail if they arent expensive.
that often to avoid any defrosting ever again.
And I cant see why they should fail much more
often anyway tho I spose you can certainly say
that the fan that blows the cold air into the
fridge/freezer isnt there with the non frost free ones.
Shouldn't be hard to replace if that fan fails tho.
Might even see how much they cost now so that
I have a spare if it does fail if they arent expensive.
Eric
May 30, 2013, 7:51:08 PM5/30/13
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Rod Speed wrote ...
> > Whichever you choose, get one with the fridge on top.
> > As you get older bending down 20 times a day to look
> > in, get stuff, return it to the fridge, gets harder every day.
>
> Makes sense to ensure that the freezer section on the
> bottom has roll out bins if that's a problem for you.
>
> When I was still using the two bar fridge sized freezers
> under the main kitchen bench that just had shelves,
> I just had a dirt cheap office chair on wheels that I got
> at a garage/yard sale for $2 that I sat on to get at the
> stuff at the back of the shelves.
>
> Since replaced them with a fucking great vertical
> frost free freezer with roll out out bins.
>
> Separate fridge and freezer, both the biggest available
> and both frost free so no defrosting ever again.
You're in the US ? We don't have kitchens the size of farmyard, that's
why we have to suffer fridge freezers. Many homes have kitchens like a
ships galley - one 3 foot wide walking space, with units either side.
Open the doors in the wrong order and you could be stuck in there all
day trying to sort out the rubics cube to get out.
imagesus.homeaway.co.uk/mda01/a2c62572-08ea-4237-848e-5aa0a7529600.1.12
> > Whichever you choose, get one with the fridge on top.
> > As you get older bending down 20 times a day to look
> > in, get stuff, return it to the fridge, gets harder every day.
>
> Makes sense to ensure that the freezer section on the
> bottom has roll out bins if that's a problem for you.
>
> When I was still using the two bar fridge sized freezers
> under the main kitchen bench that just had shelves,
> I just had a dirt cheap office chair on wheels that I got
> at a garage/yard sale for $2 that I sat on to get at the
> stuff at the back of the shelves.
>
> Since replaced them with a fucking great vertical
> frost free freezer with roll out out bins.
>
> Separate fridge and freezer, both the biggest available
> and both frost free so no defrosting ever again.
why we have to suffer fridge freezers. Many homes have kitchens like a
ships galley - one 3 foot wide walking space, with units either side.
Open the doors in the wrong order and you could be stuck in there all
day trying to sort out the rubics cube to get out.
imagesus.homeaway.co.uk/mda01/a2c62572-08ea-4237-848e-5aa0a7529600.1.12
Rod Speed
May 30, 2013, 8:50:21 PM5/30/13
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Eric <Ti...@to.ms> wrote
> Rod Speed wrote
>>> Whichever you choose, get one with the fridge on top.
>>> As you get older bending down 20 times a day to look
>>> in, get stuff, return it to the fridge, gets harder every day.
>> Makes sense to ensure that the freezer section on the
>> bottom has roll out bins if that's a problem for you.
>> When I was still using the two bar fridge sized freezers
>> under the main kitchen bench that just had shelves,
>> I just had a dirt cheap office chair on wheels that I got
>> at a garage/yard sale for $2 that I sat on to get at the
>> stuff at the back of the shelves.
>> Since replaced them with a fucking great vertical
>> frost free freezer with roll out out bins.
>> Separate fridge and freezer, both the biggest available
>> and both frost free so no defrosting ever again.
> You're in the US ?
Nope.
> We don't have kitchens the size of farmyard,
Mine isnt anything like the size of a farmyard.
> that's why we have to suffer fridge freezers.
Plenty use fridge freezers here. I prefer
a separate fridge and freezer myself.
> Many homes have kitchens like a ships galley - one
> 3 foot wide walking space, with units either side.
That's basically what mine is.
> Open the doors in the wrong order and you could be stuck
> in there all day trying to sort out the rubics cube to get out.
Only if you have a problem with ear to ear dog shit.
> imagesus.homeaway.co.uk/mda01/a2c62572-08ea-4237-848e-5aa0a7529600.1.12
That's quite similar to what I have, with the
separate fridge and freezer where the camera is.
> Rod Speed wrote
>>> Whichever you choose, get one with the fridge on top.
>>> As you get older bending down 20 times a day to look
>>> in, get stuff, return it to the fridge, gets harder every day.
>> Makes sense to ensure that the freezer section on the
>> bottom has roll out bins if that's a problem for you.
>> When I was still using the two bar fridge sized freezers
>> under the main kitchen bench that just had shelves,
>> I just had a dirt cheap office chair on wheels that I got
>> at a garage/yard sale for $2 that I sat on to get at the
>> stuff at the back of the shelves.
>> Since replaced them with a fucking great vertical
>> frost free freezer with roll out out bins.
>> Separate fridge and freezer, both the biggest available
>> and both frost free so no defrosting ever again.
> You're in the US ?
> We don't have kitchens the size of farmyard,
> that's why we have to suffer fridge freezers.
a separate fridge and freezer myself.
> Many homes have kitchens like a ships galley - one
> 3 foot wide walking space, with units either side.
> Open the doors in the wrong order and you could be stuck
> in there all day trying to sort out the rubics cube to get out.
> imagesus.homeaway.co.uk/mda01/a2c62572-08ea-4237-848e-5aa0a7529600.1.12
That's quite similar to what I have, with the
separate fridge and freezer where the camera is.
Mr Pounder
May 31, 2013, 9:30:55 AM5/31/13
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"Rod Speed" <rod.sp...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>> Go for the cheapest.
>
> No thanks.
>
>> Do not go for frost free.
>
> Only fools fart around defrosting fridges and freezers.
Only fools live in Australia.
>> Go for the cheapest.
>
> No thanks.
>
>> Do not go for frost free.
>
> Only fools fart around defrosting fridges and freezers.
>
>
Bod
May 31, 2013, 10:26:29 AM5/31/13
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any problems.
DerbyBorn
May 31, 2013, 10:59:00 AM5/31/13
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>>>
>>
>>
> We've had our Servis frost free fridge freezer for over 9 years
> without any problems.
>
significance as the fridge could be made by almost anyone and then have a
badge of convenience stuck on. I wonder how many firms actually make the
compressors?
Buy on the features that you like and assume that most household appliances
are made to similar standards.
Bod
May 31, 2013, 11:01:04 AM5/31/13
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Mr Pounder
May 31, 2013, 11:16:12 AM5/31/13
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Stat, timer, defrost heater, fan, were always going wrong.
But, that was 14 years ago.
Mr Pounder
May 31, 2013, 11:25:32 AM5/31/13
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>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>> We've had our Servis frost free fridge freezer for over 9 years
>> without any problems.
>>
>
> Probably supports what others have said - Brand Name is of little
> significance as the fridge could be made by almost anyone and then have a
> badge of convenience stuck on. I wonder how many firms actually make the
> compressors?
Danfoss compressors were the best of the best. I transplanted a 32 year old
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>> We've had our Servis frost free fridge freezer for over 9 years
>> without any problems.
>>
>
> Probably supports what others have said - Brand Name is of little
> significance as the fridge could be made by almost anyone and then have a
> badge of convenience stuck on. I wonder how many firms actually make the
> compressors?
one into my Zanussi larder fridge. When I skipped the fridge it was still
working.
I think compressors are made in Turkey these days :(
Tim Watts
May 31, 2013, 5:40:56 PM5/31/13
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On Friday 31 May 2013 15:59 DerbyBorn wrote in uk.d-i-y:
>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>> We've had our Servis frost free fridge freezer for over 9 years
>> without any problems.
>>
>
> Probably supports what others have said - Brand Name is of little
> significance as the fridge could be made by almost anyone and then have a
> badge of convenience stuck on. I wonder how many firms actually make the
> compressors?
>
Are you claiming a Miele fridge comes out of the same factory as a
>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>> We've had our Servis frost free fridge freezer for over 9 years
>> without any problems.
>>
>
> Probably supports what others have said - Brand Name is of little
> significance as the fridge could be made by almost anyone and then have a
> badge of convenience stuck on. I wonder how many firms actually make the
> compressors?
>
WhiteKnight?
As to compressors - there seem to be quite a few manufacturers.
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