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Fisher & Paykel RF500QNB1 review

Fisher & Paykel RF500QNB1

CHOICE Expert Rating

55%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good response to warm load
  • Excellent response to changes in room temperature
  • Has Wi-Fi connectivity – for remote control and notifications
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor temperature stability
  • No chiller
  • No humidity control on crisper

Type

Type
French-door
Fridge size
Large (451-525L)

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
55%
Keep food fresh longer score
57%
Temperature stability score
29%
Temperature evenness score
60%
Temperature range score
Not tested
Response to outside temperature score
90%
Default setting score
75%
Heat load processing score
80%
10-year running cost
$1,280.00
Coldest and warmest sections of fridge
Cold bottom / warm top
Testing Standard
New
Noise level (dBA)
Not tested
Year tested
2023

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical Rating
F
Energy star rating
5
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
320
Reliability score
84%
Satisfaction score
86%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Identical model

Cost

Price
$2,899.00

Specifications

Colour / Finish
Black
Recommended installation depth (cm)
75
Recommended installation height (cm)
184
Recommended installation width (cm)
89
Total volume (L)
498
Fridge volume – claimed (L)
324
Freezer volume – claimed (L)
174
Height (cm)
179
Width (cm)
79
Depth (cm)
70

Features

Number of crispers
2
Water dispenser
Ice dispenser
Needs plumbing for ice/water dispenser
Chiller
Dairy compartment
Self closing doors
Door alarm
Door hinge position
N/A
Rollers

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