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Fisher & Paykel RF522ADX5 review

Fisher & Paykel RF522ADX5

CHOICE Expert Rating

80%
Recommended
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good range of temperatures available
  • Very good response to changes in ambient temperature
  • Very good temperature uniformity
  • Very good performance at recommended setting
Bad points

Bad Points

  • None to mention

Type

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

Recommended products

Recommended
Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
80%
Keep food fresh longer score
78%
Temperature stability score
70%
Temperature evenness score
85%
Temperature range score
85%
Response to outside temperature score
82%
Default setting score
85%
Heat load processing score
Not tested
10-year running cost
$1,648.00
Coldest and warmest sections of fridge
Cold middle / warm top
Testing Standard
Old
Noise level (dBA)
33
Year tested
2017

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical Rating
F
Energy star rating
3.5
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
412
Reliability score
84%
Satisfaction score
86%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Thailand

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$2,199.00

Specifications

Colour / Finish
Stainless steel
Recommended installation depth (cm)
73
Recommended installation height (cm)
177
Recommended installation width (cm)
83
Total volume (L)
519
Fridge volume – claimed (L)
360
Freezer volume – claimed (L)
159
Height (cm)
172
Width (cm)
79
Depth (cm)
70

Features

Number of crispers
1
Water dispenser
Ice dispenser
Needs plumbing for ice/water dispenser
N/A
Chiller
Dairy compartment
Self closing doors
Door alarm
Door hinge position
N/A
Rollers

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