Hotpoint RZA51 Review

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bengmech's Review of Hotpoint RZA51 freezer

Overall Rating

1.5 stars
  • Value for money
    1.5 stars
  • Special Features
    Not supplied
  • Durability
    4 stars
  • Service & Support
    0.5 stars
  • Owned Product For:
    6 - 12 months
  • Ease of Use
    5 stars
  • Style
    4.5 stars
Good Points

Good size drawers but NB that the size of the freezer in cu ft is derived from the gross internal dimensions. Actual storage capacity in drawers will be less than anticipated.


Bad Points

Very noisy, can require frequent defrosting.


General Comments

I bought the Hotpoint RZA51 model on a Which? recommendation of the previous years model. As soon as it was plugged in it began to make loud gurgling noises which never got any quieter despite the suggestion in the manual and from Hotpoint Service Centre that it would. The motor ran for 15 minutes in every 45. The maximum temperature that it would achieve was was -22C. It required defrosting after 6 weeks (ice buid up on the top elementswas preventing the door from closing!) This is a long job since there are 6 shelves of curly pipes to remove ice from. Despite my protestations to Hotpoint they refused to acknowledge that there was anything wrong with the freezer despite their own paperwork stating that the operating temperature should be -18 to -23. They sent a technician who said there was nothing wrong and that anyway he was not qualified on this type of freezer. The second technician agreed that it was far too noisy and should be replaced. A replacement was sent which is just as noisy, even after 12 months, but at least it will operate at -18C which means it is on for less time and requires less defrosting. I would never consider buying Hotpoint again, especially after my dealings with their Service Centre.


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