Defy Fridge Freezer combo DFF425 555lt- (Utter junk!)

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Hey guys, so I bought this fridge/freezer combo in sept 2018. Was running fine until mid 2020 when it started giving issues - loud compressor, defrosting them refreezing, door leaking water & display flashing. Seems there is a gas leak & we have to keep refilling the gas every 4 months. Right now the buzzing of the compressor is driving me INSANE!

So I'm looking for recommendations on another fridge freezer combo that will be issue-free for the next 8 - 10 years. I know they exist, but I don't want to waste money testing out various brands till I find one that will work.

Please could you tell me which you use & are totally happy with?
The width is about 910mm and height is 1785mm

Really appreciate any suggestions TIA!
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Also on this hunt. Looking at the Bosch 505l, would be good to hear if anyone had experiences with these.
 
I've had the 324l Series 4 Bosch unit for about 2 years now. It does what it should and has not missed a beat - very happy with it.
 
Yup, I guess lesson learned with Defy products.

I've had a Samsung unit for just over 6 years now, runs exceptionally quiet and is actually frost free (I've never had to defrost it manually).
 
Any indication on budget? I always recommend Samsung appliances as I think they are the best.
 
I have a reliable Fridge (3 years), Dishwasher (4 years) and Washing Machine (5 years) from Defy, no issues.

Some like Hisense, although I had a dud Fridge that I had to return after 1 year.

My parents have a few LG appliances, they also seem reliable.

I consider most appliances to be reliable, they are all very similar, maybe you were just unlucky.

As with your Defy, stick to the frost free ones.
 
grok said:
Probably forgot to send you the memo, everyone stopped buying Defy years ago the brand isn't what it used to be.

Also, when you buy a Bosch, make sure it says manufactured in Germany..
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As opposed to? Need to check this now, as Hirsch has the Bosch that we looking for at a good price. R12k for 505l combo fridge/freezer
 
Buy anything name-brand (Samsung, LG, Bosch etc). Stay away from generic no-names like KIC, Defy etc.

Even some of the name-brand stuff is sometimes problematic, but overall a much better chance of something that will last.

I have both an LG and a Samsung myself. The LG has been running for 16 years without missing a beat. The Samsung for around 10, but it did need a dud sensor replaced about 4 years ago. One cannot really ask for more.
 
Dimpie (COMPUTEK) said:
but the unit he is complaining about, is a side-by-side ?? :unsure:
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Can we define side-by-side?

His is basically a combo, except the configuration is horizontal. Most cheaper fridges are "side-by-side" but in a vertical configuration (the ones most of us are used to)

I would consider a separate Fridge and Freezer as standalones.
 
The_MAC said:
Can we define side-by-side?

His is basically a combo, except the configuration is horizontal. Most cheaper fridges are "side-by-side" but in a vertical configuration (the ones most of us are used to)

I would consider a separate Fridge and Freezer as standalones.
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Side by side as per the OP's unit....

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The_MAC said:
I have a reliable Fridge (3 years), Dishwasher (4 years) and Washing Machine (5 years) from Defy, no issues.

Some like Hisense, although I had a dud Fridge that I had to return after 1 year.

My parents have a few LG appliances, they also seem reliable.

I consider most appliances to be reliable, they are all very similar, maybe you were just unlucky.

As with your Defy, stick to the frost free ones.
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Same.

On the other hand I've had an LG microwave and Bosch dishwasher that both went.

Appliances in general are luck of the draw. Sometimes you get lucky and sometimes you get a lemon.

Also keep in mind that appliances are incredibly fragile when transported. That could be a factor as well, as you don't know how the delivery guys were driving on their way to you. My dishwasher went after moving house...
 
DrJohnZoidberg said:
What? A lot of people don't have the space for that, not to mention the additional cost.

I'm perfectly happy with my combo unit, it's been brilliant.
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Ok sorry I had the wrong name.
Upright fridge and freezer next to each other 2 seperate units with separate motors with seperate doors - but not Defynately give k@k
 
Think my Defy Eco must be almost a decade old. But it has corroded and needs to be replaced soon. But it is just the old school freezer bottom, fridge top. Already replace the gaskets (was a thread on here somewhere) . So it served me well.

That reminds me, I need to go defrost the freezer.
 
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