JB got 1 shop selling cheap, about rm1700.

Forgot to add, transportation need rm800.

Is it? My Panasonic just celebrated its 8th birthday.
Just buy the fridge without much electronic parts, sure it can last. Want to buy fancy fancy type, sure won't last.

Depending on models, I always go for the most basic models.

Which brand? Budget how much? Got a service center near you?
Above will be the stupid question I'll ask my self before buying something.

Usually I'll choose Panasonic the most basic type. Inverter type have more electronics which sure fail faster than normal basic type.
What is good for Panasonic is that they have SC every state(West Malaysia), so it is easier for you in case of problem.
Any fridge do have ice tray but Panasonic I doubt got top freezer(only bottom is).

I can say this will cost more on your bill. Just get a normal 2 doors(1 normal and 1 freezer) will be more practical.

The stupid question is : do you need so big?

Wow, 17 years. If National can last for 25 years(proven by my family)
Also, it is not worth to repair the efficiency are quite low.

Those 25 years old are fridge which will generate lots of ice on the cooling coil.
Now is freezer+cooler which generate less ice on the sides.

The most basic type usually fit your budget. Not only in terms of electricity bill, but maintenance cost.
Always know what you are going to keep and plan from there. Don't simply buy too big and you never use all the space inside.

Well, you can test it out.

I only listen to my old man said.
And their old school thinking proven to be right, so no Korean brand for me.
I bought my Panasonic basic fridge for rm1500 8 years ago and still standing strong, come to about ~rm200 a year. But Panasonic earning are pretty bad for the past few years, 1 of the reason is their products lasting.
Even my say hello/bye bye(not that close) friend that working as sub con for Panasonic repair also says get the most basic type Panasonic and you won't headache for the next 10 years.

More electronic parts = easier to fail.
Make it this way, a basic fridge that can last 10 years with 2 years warranty which you never send it back for repair.
An inverter that gives you 5 years warranty and during the 10 years usage, it failed twice and repair may take 1 month each time.
Inverter boast that they can save up to 40%(under certain condition which tested by them) which is doubtful in actual we can get that value. Is just like the latest Mitsubishi Attrage/Mirage that boast can do 21km/l but with the manual variant and drive at 80-90km/h on flat road only.
So, is your take on which you want to. For me, less headache is my primary target.
I don't give a sheet on warranty, I will concentrate on reliability.

This post has been edited by supersound: Feb 17 2014, 01:33 PM

My constant speed is 110km/h average while hybrid cut out at 80km/h, got use for my case?

How to use? Follow their testing method of low load?

Mine only using 1-2unit a day or 3 units 2 days, 400l 8 years old Panasonic. Usually about 50-60 full and set the cooler at medium. And I don't really simply open and close all the time. 1 day maybe only open 3-4 times.
And I do find that the seal are important also.

Key word on checking high power consumption : check for leak.

Check every plug point for leak.
This is the very first step to do.
Just because of non inverter fridge means using more power?

For 8 years I never service it, just do some cleaning.