FYI, Hitachi fridge after sales service is really not up to standard. Hitachi malaysia doesn't have in-house technical staffs for bigger appliance like fridge/washing machine. They only hire/rely on sub-contractor for after sales service work.

I had bad experience with their sub-contractor who replaced the faulty part with third party oem part that's not fully compatible with my fridge model. And surprisingly the repair invoice is not a Hitachi invoice, it's under the name of the sub-contractor firm (in the case of Panasonic, the invoice is still under Panasonic if they do send a sub-contractor over for servicing). After the oem part replaced, the problem not completely solved. So I called the sub-contractor again, but the guy kept giving excuses that the fridge is performing fine n not willing to come over for second check. Then I called Hitachi service center hotline again requested a follow-up check by other sub-contractor, but after 2 weeks no news from Hitachi/their sub-con..sigh...

Note: After warranty period, Hitachi will impose a basic checking fee of RM85 for them to send over a sub-con.

This post has been edited by Dave Minion: Sep 5 2013, 02:00 AM

Anyone using this Mitsubishi fridge MR-C46E / MR-C41E? Pls comment on the Automatic Ice maker function and the energy consumption

looks compact n nice!





This post has been edited by Dave Minion: Nov 4 2013, 09:30 PM

C41E with 338L 2K can get, whereas the Taller C46E 370L model 2.2K

Since cold air is more dense than hot air, a bottom freezer ll still allow the cold air stays at the bottom as u pull out the freezer drawer, hence the compressor won't have to work so hard again to cool the freezer (because much less cold air escaped compared to top freezer), so more energy saving in theory.

many thanks for the very useful link above!

In theory, having a bottom freezer helps lower the energy consumption (due to the fact that cold air stays at the bottom), but that's jus part of the equation to have the most energy efficient refrigerator. The placement of the compressor, heat insulation etc r other factors to consider..

Pls take a closer look at the sheet below, the top 10 efficient model from Hitachi includes all sort of freezer arrangement lol, surprisingly 5 out of the top 10 are french door side-by-side model.

Thanks for the info! Ya I oledy compared this Hitachi model with Mitsubishi MR-C46E, my findings as below:

1) Mitsu also comes with foldable shelf for taller item (see pics).
2) The net capacity of mitsu is slightly bigger, 304L versus Hitachi 294L
3) Annual energy consumption measured by Singapore ELS is 544kWh versus Hitachi 423, if calculated based on average 35cents per kWh tariff, mitsu model yearly electricity charges is Rm42 more than Hitachi.
4) Mitsu model comes with two color, pearl effect white or black, Hitachi only black color available..
5) Mitsu has their in-house technician to inspect n fix ur fridge, wherea Hitachi only relies on Subcontractor to follow up aftersales service. I had very bad experience with their aftersales service.
6) Mitsu charges rm75 inspection fee after warranty period, wherea Hitachi charges rm85.
7) According to feedbacks from Hitachi subcontractor, the Hitachi fridge control unit circuit board has high failure rate after few years, replacement cost more than 500rm. This also depends on individual luck of course.
8) Info from Harvey staff is that Mitsu model above is using Panasonic compressor.

So in the end, if prefer the pearl white mitsu to match ur home interior, then can consider it. If glass glossy black u may consider the Hitachi also, but pls be informed of the points above.

Yesterday the Hitachi model above best price I got from Harvey sunway was RM2499. Where to get RM2.2k pls share Ya haha.



This post has been edited by Dave Minion: Nov 11 2013, 04:59 PM