Hi all,

since the width i have is only 700mm, finalising the following 3 models, which seems to be the largest that can fit into my space. any suggestion on which one is better?

1) Sharp SJP50MS

2) Hitachi R-V490P8M

3) Toshiba GR-A48MBZ

thanks

Hi, planning to put a fridge at a corner of my kitchen where the right hand side of the fridge is a wall. May I know how big is the distance I need to leave between the fridge and the wall so that the fridge door can be opened fully? Tried to find this info from websites/catalogs but no much info.

Else might need to go to the shop and do a physical measurement

Thanks

This post has been edited by lowyat101: Jul 3 2020, 05:15 PM

ok thanks

side-by-side vs top-bottom

still in a dilemma on this, can't make up my mind on which one. i have read through google comments but still no clear conclusion can be made.

i believe some of you have gone through this as well. can you share which one did you selected, and if you are happy with it? what are the thing that you like and don't like?

personally i prefer top-bottom as to me it looks bigger and more flexible to store things, but wife prefers side-by-sde as it's easier to organise things

thanks in advance

no wall on both sides, planning to have the fridge at the middle, then tall cabinet at both sides.

as i see on the specs, most of the larger fridges have the depth of around 700++mm. so if my tall cabinet at both sides of the fridge is 600mm depth, it's still ok to fully open the door right?

thanks in advance


something like this



This post has been edited by lowyat101: Dec 8 2022, 02:48 PM

both also side by side or french door type?

are you happy with this decision? or wish to have bought the top-bottom type?

thanks

got it, so the Sharp one is like top part fridge with 1 wide compartment area where the bottom freezer got 2 partitions ya

on the fridge part, do you feel 1 wide partition (Sharp) is better or 2 smaller one (Hitachi) is better?

This post has been edited by lowyat101: Dec 9 2022, 11:02 AM

you should also consider if you need a bigger fridge in the future, and size your cabinet accordingly

i see. ok then this might be a good thing as you will not have the chance of spending more money in the future, else your wife might complain that the fridge is too small and need to upgrade

Looking into multi-door fridge, noticed that for some brands e.g. Sharp, the fridge doors close without a center flap piece that will make the right side of the door sits on this flap (not sure what it's called properly).

Just wondering, without the flap, if it will be able to seal close properly? and long term performance? any users can share some experience?

Thanks

for the fridge part, which one is more practical and easier to store stuff? from what i see in the specs, SBS type seems having bigger net volume, but since it's with smaller shelf width, maybe will be less efficient?

thanks

What I did was go to those big electrical shops (HN, HLK, Grand Senheng, etc.), bring along a measuring tape, and start checking all the fridges available there. Of coz you can check from the specs online, but physical touching, seeing the shelves, etc. will make it easier for you to choose.

Currently toying between these 2 models, can't made up my mind yet. I have listed out the + and - points based on my observation for each of them:

1) Toshiba GR-AG66MA (link here)
+ Cheaper (3k vs 3.8k if based on the price in Shopee)
+ Auto ice maker (convenient)
+ Nicer gradient door colour pattern
+ Dairy tray on top of the fridge
+ Door pocket with cover, good for cosmetics with more separation from food stuff
- Auto ice maker (took up some space at both the fridge and freezer area, and if it breaks down then the space will be wasted for nothing)
- Handle need to open from the top of the door instead from the side

2) Hitachi R-VG750PM-1 (link here)
+ Look more elegant and nicer vertical handle
+ Wider with smaller depth, make it easier to put stuff in and out
+ Flexible manual ice maker
- Price is higher (3.8k vs 3k if based on the price in Shopee)
- Only black colour glass door available - fingerprint magnet
- Dairy tray at the bottom of the fridge (above the vege tray)

Would like to see for some comments here, if any other considerations I shall put in place? Any existing users to share some feedback?

Also in term of after sales support, how is Toshiba vs Hitachi?

Thanks in advance

haha but i tot it's midea who's using toshiba's compressor and tech instead?

my current one is from toshiba and it's already 20 years old and still running like new (touch wood)!! that's why it's still in my list

ya i know Midea acquired Toshiba's home appliances business some years ago, but it's not necessary that Toshiba's products are using Midea's technology. i believe Midea will be using some of Toshiba's tech instead, depending on the needs. e.g. seems that Midea is not selling big capacity fridges yet here based on the website

i think it's a common trend now that they are not designed to last long anymore, same goes for KDK fans, etc.

Got the Hitachi top-bottom fridge VG750PM for less than 3.5k during Lazada sales. SO far running fine but during the startup when compressor is under load, the humming sound is quite obvious even if i stand a few feet away from it. Maybe due to my house is still empty as I haven't move in the stuff yet. Will keep on monitor this.

BTW those interested getting bigger fridge, pls do pay attention to the depth as my cabinet supplier recommended the standard 600mm depth for my fridge cabinet and this big fridge is protruding out a bit too much than my liking. A 650mm depth would be perfect.

i believe it's for those direct japan import models, with some fancy drawers etc

i see, thanks for the info.

but i do believe the heat still has to go somewhere else. just wondering how they manage this? maybe they reduce the cooling speed to minimise the heat generation?