Haier is currently running a $100 cash back promotion on this model
https://www.haier.com.au/promotions/2014/au-everyday-bonus/
Product Spec:
https://www.haier.com.au/products/refrigerators/?productuid=…
Also, Masters sells a satin version for $1098 ($998 after cash back)
https://www.masters.com.au/product/100537841/haier-side-by-s…
stares frostily at altomic
Always wondered how the heck this company's name is pronounced. Hayer? Higher? Anyone know with certainty?
It's "higher":http://youtu.be/qkJsjZmW8cM
The Chinese pronunciation sounds a lot like Hair but with an American sounding R
Better let the (American) producer of the Youtube clip know. "Hair" was pooh-poohed by the "interviewer"
Haier is made up of two Chinese characters 海爾, pronounced hǎi ěr.
Examples spoken by native Chinese. Example by asaikana is pronounced in a clear, distinct, and formal way, like "Please welcome the CEO of Hai Er". Example by defi is pronounced in a casual and informal way, like "I'm gonna buy a haier fridge today".
Energy Star ratings - two stars.
From what I gather it's pretty hard to find an energy efficient side by side or french door.
http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/services-and-advice/hou…
Every extra star supposedly saves 23% on running costs.
Store credit also available.. http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/BonusOfferListView?catalogId=3… Varies and is not available all stores.
I find Electric Discounter very good.
Is the brand any good? Have not heard of it!
No.1 brand in China
damn shame most of it is freezer. 227l
Energy Use (p.a.) - 637kWh
Same use as Westinghouse 700l 3 star - 20% bigger, twice the price.
Since they changed the ratings in 2010, 2 star is OK.
I'm looking for a new fridge, and while side-by-side looks good, they seem to use more power, and I suspect the narrow shelves mean less efficient use of the rated volume.
(harder to fit things in and find them?)
Compare e.g.
4 star bottom freezer: http://www.lg.com/au/fridges/lg-GN-450USL 341kWh/year
Costs more, but it will pay for itself in a few years, and then profit. I like the non-protruding handles.
A bit smaller. Will a bigger freezer mean I save more buying in bulk, or will it just fill up with more unwanted leftovers?
Combined this with 15% off at my local good guys today - bargain! Thanks OP.
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