Hi friends, we are confused by lot of refrigerators in the market. Here, let me share my experience. I bought a Whirpool Frost Free " Quick Chill" Refrigerator- Model No. GNF 220- X. It’s a double Door one with a Freezer Compartment and a Refrigerator compartment with beautifully designed body and ample storage space. I purchased it in April 2001 from Trivandrum and after two months got it shifted to my home town Calicut. Except for packing it for transportation and re-installation at Calicut, I never required the service of the company. It’s giving excellent performance even after SIX years continuous usage, It still looks fresh.
The company offered 1 year warranty+ 6 years Optional Service Contract for the sealed components( Sealed components means the heart of the Refrigerator - hermetically sealed refrigeration system components in the fridge- such as the compressor, condensing unit and evaporator) So far I had no occasion to call the service center . Only component I had to replace was the light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment, which I did myself - You can get a bulb at nominal cost from the local electrical shop.
I can say with pride that it is a real asset, a well designed fridge with much utility aspects also. Most useful are its adjustable shelves, chiller tray, fairly large vegetable bin at the bottom row . All shelves are height adjustable and can very easily be removed for cleaning periodically. And I have no words to describe its beautiful look even after 6 Years continuous use. It stands as the most prominent sentinel in my kitchen.
To top it all, if you are an environment friendly person, you can be proud to say that it does not use CFC( Chloro Flouro Carbons) which is a Ozone depleting substance and have much adverse impact on climate -change of the globe. So by using a NO CFC refrigerator, you are contributing to the preservation of the environment.
To get full satisfaction from your Whirpool fridge, I will advise you to:
Please get the service of the company for packing the fridge when you move to a new place and also get the service at the destination end fvor installing it properly. They will charge a small sum, but it is worth, your fridge will be professionally packed and you can transport it safely.
Read the User Manual thoroughly and be guided by the instructions regarding usage, periodical cleaning etc.
Use a good Voltage Stabilizer to protect against sudden voltage fluctuations in the line- I recommend V- GUARD Stabilizer
It will give you years of trouble free service and peace of mind!
And about the durability, readers can judge themselves. It’s already 6 years old and I have never required any service from the company . It’s fine powder coating is still fresh and lustrous even in the coastal climate of Kerala!
Hats off to Whirlpool for this fantastic product.!