The Japanese company Sharp is a manufacturer of reliable and high-quality home appliances. At present, Sharp occupies one of the leading places in the world among manufacturers of the whole range of household appliances, which, in particular, include refrigerators.
history of the company
For the first time, consumers learned about the Sharp brand in 1912. This happened after a very talented self-taught mechanic Tokuji Hayakawa proposed belt buckles without holes, as well as sliding sleeves designed for umbrellas. The production of such products was initially established in a room resembling a regular barn. In 1915, Hayakawa invented and patented the very popular mechanical pencil today. His hallmark was the ability to always stay sharp. This feature of the pencil suggested the name for his company to the inventor. Sharp (“sharp”) is a brand that is always ahead, at the very edge of production and science.
Tokuji gradually expanded his field of activity. And as a result of small business, he came to the creation of a large high-tech production. It is noteworthy that it was Sharp that launched one of the first assembly production lines in its country.
One of the black pages of the company's history falls on 1923. A strong earthquake completely destroyed the mechanical pencil factory. The bulk of the workers suffered and remained homeless. Tragedy did not pass Hayakawa. The earthquake killed his whole family. However, the inventor did not give up. He restored his factory in a new place - in the city of Osaka. And by September 1924, the production of such popular mechanical pencils was established . It is worth saying that Sharp is still headquartered in Osaka.
In 1925, Hayakawa began producing radios. The company took a risk. The fact is that in those days Japan did not have its own broadcasting, and receivers were not in demand on its consumer market. However, soon everything changed. Broadcast networks covered the whole country, and the receivers went off with a bang. After such a victory, even many skeptics of Hayakawa recognized the entrepreneurial spirit of the former pencilman. So, in fact, it happened. Over the past half century, the company has released the first Japanese calculator and television, a stereo player with automatic disk rotation, a refrigerator and many other types of electronic products. All of them successfully withstand competition not only in the domestic, but also in the global market for household appliances.
Release of refrigerators
The first food storage unit was launched by Sharp in 1952. At that time, it was not easy to break into the consumer market. The company had such a huge number of competitors that in order to interest the buyer, it was necessary to stand out against their background. The company's specialists carefully studied the consumer market in order to ascertain the interests of housewives. As a result, in 1973, the company launched the production of a large three-door refrigerator equipped with a special compartment for storing vegetables. Specialists of the company developed this model after conducting a survey of 10,000 Japanese consumers. In 1989, the company proposed the Sharp two-door refrigerator. This device consisted of two separately located boxes. Each of them opened its door. In addition, the Sharp brand was one of the first to use the No Frost system.
Where do Sharp refrigerators do? Today the company produces household appliances and electronics at 21 production sites located in thirteen countries. Moreover, its staff is more than fifty thousand people. And the volume of annual consolidated revenue is at the level of 24 billion US dollars.
In Thailand, which is one of the countries where Sharp refrigerators are made, in 2013 they released a ten-millionth unit, which went to the market of states located in Southeast Asia.
As for the Russian Federation, there are no Sharp production sites on its territory. Only the sales office of the company operates, having offices in some major cities of our country.
The advantage of Japanese refrigerators
It is difficult to imagine a modern apartment without various household appliances. An irreplaceable assistant to any housewife is also a device that allows you to preserve the freshness of purchased products. Sharp refrigerators, without a doubt, will decorate any kitchen interior. At the same time, each of the buyers will find among the wide range of such equipment the model that he will like and will correspond to the color scheme of the kitchen. Sharp is a global innovator in the refrigerator market. For example, she released models in which doors can be opened both on the left and on the right side, without even outweighing them.
Sharp refrigerators allow you to permanently store food, either fresh or frozen. Models of single and dual chamber devices have been developed. Moreover, they all differ in design and capacity, volume and power, energy class and the presence of certain functions. Which refrigerator do you choose? It will depend on personal preference.
Sharp refrigerators have many proprietary features. This is a system of ionization of the air flow, and the preservation of fresh vegetables, etc. As for the prices of these units, they differ depending on the model. Thus, each buyer can choose the refrigerator of the brand that fits easily into his budget.
The Sharp refrigerator deserves consumer reviews as a rather roomy unit. In the assortment line of models there are devices for every taste with two and three doors. But there is in this row and exclusive. This is a Sharp multi-door refrigerator, which separately opens as many as four sections. Some of the models offered by the company have a volume exceeding 450 liters. At the same time, they remain energy efficient, which is important for buyers.
Design and Sizes
The modern man pays great attention to the interior of the kitchen. And this is not surprising. Indeed, in a room where the whole family is sure to gather, a lot of time is spent. At the same time, despite all the variety of existing household appliances, the central place in the kitchen still belongs to the refrigerator. This device complements the entire design and emphasizes the individuality of the room.
Sharp refrigerators are a great buy for any consumer. With all the variety of models, no one will have problems with the choice of sizes. The company can offer both a compact device and a wide Sharp refrigerator with two doors swinging open in different directions. The latter type, called Side by Side, is perfect for those consumers who do not like frequent shopping and buy products for the future. The only drawback of such an aggregate is its impressive dimensions. A wide Sharp refrigerator, according to customer reviews, gives reason to think about the place where it will stand.
Cost-effectiveness
How energy efficient are the refrigerators offered by Sharp? The instructions attached to these devices indicate their high class A. According to consumer reviews, the savings from the operation of such a refrigerator are already felt when you first receive an invoice issued for electricity. LED lighting is also not costly. Despite the brightness, it is quite economical.
Using innovative systems
Sharp is one of the first refrigeration equipment manufacturers to use a brand new way of storing food in its models. With No Frost, frost does not form on the walls of the inner chambers. Customers appreciate the lack of need to defrost the unit.
A proprietary development is a dynamic system that cools products in all corners of the refrigerator. This flow of air masses allows you to constantly maintain the selected temperature on the display.
In addition, Sharp engineers have developed such systems:
- Plasmacluster, saturating the air with ions and deactivating harmful microorganisms;
- a hybrid type cooling system that does not allow the products to weather;
- Dual Swing, which serves to open the doors, depending on the desire, to the right or left side;
- “dry” and “wet” zero zones in which different types of products are placed;
- Honeycomb Deodorize, which prevents the mixing of odors from provisions, which allows you to preserve its original taste.
In addition, Sharp refrigerators use an antibacterial coating consisting of silver ions. Sensors that collect information about the operation of the unit on the built-in microcomputer, which automatically adjusts the parameters if necessary, give added convenience in operation.
Consider some of the innovative systems in more detail.
Zero camera
Almost all Sharp refrigerator models have a Fresh Case. This is the so-called zero chamber, which the manufacturer specially developed for storing poultry, fish and fresh meat. The company's specialists conducted certain studies, noting the fact that the freshness of products at a temperature of minus five degrees is lost faster than at zero. Moreover, the rate of damage at a lower temperature is almost doubled. It is impossible to create such conditions in the freezer or refrigerator. Therefore, refrigerators began to be equipped with an additional zero chamber. In it, the food remains chilled, but it does not freeze. This fact is very attractive to potential buyers.
A similar camera is available in all models of the Sharp brand. Place it at the top of the refrigerator compartment. This location is very convenient. There are two compartments in the zero chamber. One of them is “dry” and the second is “wet”. The first is a zone for preserving freshness. In the "dry" compartment, poultry and meat can be stored for seven days, and fish and seafood - much longer. Those storage conditions that are created in such a zone are close to the climate of industrial refrigerators. Here the humidity does not exceed fifty percent at zero air temperature.
Vegetables, greens and fruits are placed in the “wet” compartment. All these perishable products are kept fresh twice as long as in a refrigerator. The relative humidity in this compartment is within ninety percent. This climate allows you to save all the taste qualities of the product, as well as the vitamins and nutrients available in it.
New company offers
Today, the Sharp Standard Plus multi-chamber refrigerators and Premium are represented on the home appliance market. These are extremely capacious units that will allow you to store a large number of products.
Such refrigerators have wide shelves that do not have central partitions. This allows you to put any overall utensils (baking sheets, serving dishes, large salad bowls, etc.). The capacity of the freezers is 150 liters. This is one of the most impressive volumes existing in modern refrigerators.
To improve visibility in cameras, models are equipped with LED bulbs. This backlight is well diffused thanks to the glass base of the refrigerator compartment, which has a stylish chrome frame. This solution allows you to provide bright and uniform lighting, even when the refrigerator is filled with food.
In addition to the large storage space for products, the new models are easy to use and economical in energy consumption.
Modern design
The new Sharp models have a front panel made of durable and high-quality glass. This allows the device to fit perfectly into the interior of any kitchen. At the same time, housewives do not need to worry about fingerprints. The refrigerator has extra-long handles (158.5 cm), which will allow you to easily open the doors for both adults and small children.
Truly Large Fridge
Which models deserve special attention of those consumers who want to have units with impressive volumes? This is a Sharp SJ SC59PVBE refrigerator. A large number of products can be stored in it, and thanks to the use of innovative technologies for a very long time.
The Sharp SJ SC59PVBE refrigerator has a total volume of 583 liters. Significant provisions can be stored in his freezer. Its volume of 150 liters, this fully allows. Inside this section is a shelf divider made of tempered glass. There is also a double ice container. Two more shelves are provided on the inside of the freezer door. Put in the main mode of operation, this section maintains a temperature of minus eighteen degrees. The power of freezing is seven kilograms of food per day. The refrigerator is equipped with a No Frost system. Therefore, defrosting is not required.
There are four shelves made of high-strength glass in the refrigerator compartment of a 433-liter unit. In addition, there are two plastic containers for fruits and vegetables. On the inside of the door of this model are two long shelves, three shorter and one with a lid. Defrosting in the refrigerator occurs according to the same principle as in the freezer, that is, using the No Frost system. The antibacterial coating of the walls does not allow harmful microorganisms to multiply. Provided in this model and a zero camera. It can store perishable foods for a long time.
Sharp two-chamber refrigerators of the SJ SC59PVBE model are freestanding units. This allows you to place them anywhere in the kitchen, suitable in size. The width of the unit is 80 cm. Its depth is 72 cm. The height is 185 cm. The color scheme of the model is beige or silver. Despite its impressive dimensions, the refrigerator is economical. The class of its energy consumption is A +. Unit doors can be rebalanced at the discretion of the owners.