Hotpoint Ariston brand refrigerators have been known for a long time. During the existence of the brand, the company's specialists created a large number of models of various household appliances, including refrigerators of various price categories. Many consumers value them for their compliance with European standards, reliability and quality of food storage. What characteristics of the Hotpoint Ariston HF 5200 S refrigerator make it indispensable for the kitchen? And is everything so happy with users?
Hotpoint Ariston Brand
The company received its name in 2007. Prior to this, Ariston and Honpoint were separate enterprises. Ariston made liquefied gas storage tanks and household scales. Then it expanded and began to produce various household appliances. By combining capabilities, both companies have strengthened their position in the global market for this segment. They produce products for various purposes.
Hotpoint-Ariston Products
These are refrigerators, washing machines, stoves, dishwashers. Smaller products are also produced: microwave ovens, ovens, hoods. These devices are distinguished by quality, strict classic appearance.
Hotpoint-Ariston is renowned for its silent operation. In any case, this is written in the instructions.
Hotpoint Ariston Refrigerators
The company is represented mainly by refrigerators, in which the freezer is located below. But there are models with the top, for example Hotpoint Ariston ENTMH 19221 FW.
Cooling systems of modern refrigerators - No Frost or Static Frost Free. Often in Hotpoint-Ariston freezers and refrigerators they are the same.
The static system is characterized in that the air in the chamber does not move. It is cooled due to the fact that the evaporator, driven by the compressor, takes heat from it. When the compressor shuts off after reaching the desired temperature, moisture thaws and drains through a special hole in the container below. Then the process is repeated. The corresponding defrosting system is called drip. The static cooling system is used in the freezer of the Hotpoint Ariston HF 5200 S.
The disadvantage of such a system can be considered uneven and slow cooling, the advantage is that moisture does not evaporate from the products.
The No Frost cooling system, which means “Without hoarfrost”, is relatively young, but popular. Here, air cooled by an evaporator is supplied to the chamber by a fan. This contributes to an even and quick cooling of the products. The heating elements periodically thaw the hoarfrost resulting from this. Received moisture evaporates under the influence of high temperature of the compressor.
It is such a cooling and defrosting system that is used in the Hotpoint Ariston HF 5200 S.
In some refrigerators of this model, the No Frost freezing system is also installed in freezers. After all, the manufacturer has the right to change the configuration, technical specifications and even the country of manufacture.
Refrigerator Hotpoint Ariston HF 5200 S
This is a two-chamber refrigerator with a height of 2 meters. It is usually placed separately from other furniture. Doors can be outweighed so that they open on the right side. If they accidentally turn out to be open, the owners will be informed about this by a sound alarm and light indication. The adjustable legs will help to set the refrigerator correctly.
A width of 60 cm and a depth of 64 cm are optimal for product placement. The outer cover of the refrigerator is silver or white metal. The ceiling is made of impact resistant glass.
The freezer is located in the lower compartment of the Hotpoint Ariston HF 5200 S. Customer reviews say it's convenient. After all, you have to open the freezer much less often than the refrigerator. The maximum noise level is claimed as 40 dB. The refrigerator is equipped with one compressor.
A refrigerator can freeze up to 3.5 kg of products per day. When a power outage occurs, the freezer keeps cold for 13 hours.
The antibacterial coating with a special film on the surface of the chambers helps protect products from mold and various microorganisms. It also prevents the formation of an unpleasant odor.
The weight of the refrigerator is 67.5 kg.
refrigerators compartment
Its volume is 249 liters. Glass shelves are resistant to mechanical damage. There is a place to place fruits and vegetables. For ice-making there is a special tray.
The super-cooling function allows you to quickly cool food.
Customers especially like the presence of eight shelves on the doors of the Hotpoint Ariston HF 5200 S. refrigerator . Customer reviews say that they can place various bottles, small jars, and sauces on them. Some shelves are equipped with lids. There is a tray for storing eggs.
The refrigerator compartment is highlighted when the door is opened.
The Holiday function is interesting. It allows you to set an empty refrigerator to standby. It will allow you to almost completely disconnect it from electricity consumption, putting it on an economical mode. In this case, mold and unpleasant odor are not formed in the chamber. And the freezer at this time works as usual. This is convenient to do when the owners leave home for a few days.
Freezer
Its useful volume is 75 liters. Inside are three plastic drawers. They are transparent, so it's easy to see their contents. Customer reviews say that the boxes are roomy and durable at the same time. Easily support the weight of the products laid in them.
Product cooling is quick thanks to the special super-freeze function. This is because cold air flows inside the chamber in different directions. This allows you to save more vitamins and beneficial elements. And the appearance of the products is preserved perfectly.
The freezing system in many refrigerators of this model is static, defrosting is manual. But rather, it is only called that. You don’t have to rip off the ice with your hands. Such defrosting is performed approximately twice a year.
This result can be achieved by setting the desired parameter values using the electronic display. The minimum temperature is -24 degrees.
Power consumption
The Ariston HF 5200 S refrigerator belongs to class A power consumption. This means that by installing a refrigerator of this model, you can save on electricity bills. For the year, energy consumption will be 377 kWh.
If voltage drops occur in your apartment, then it is better to use when switching on the surge protector. It will protect your refrigerator and extend its life.
Positive reviews
Consumers like the look, the size of the refrigerator, the location of the cameras. They believe that there is enough space for food storage.
Buyers are attracted by the color scheme and the rich appearance of the Hotpoint Ariston HF 5200 S. refrigerator. Characteristics, the method of cooling and defrosting also suit them. Reviews say that with the help of the display it is convenient to set and adjust the temperature inside the cameras.
The refrigerator is easy to care for. Indeed, defrosting occurs automatically. Shelves, drawers and walls are easy to clean. Products do not fall through the nets, as is the case in older units.
Having bought a new refrigerator, many expect that they can use it for many years. But not everyone succeeds.
Negative reviews
Not all Hotpoint Ariston HF 5200 S refrigerators work reliably. Reviews say that once it stops cooling, and when it is turned on, it makes a kind of crackle.
There are complaints that the Hotpoint Ariston HF 5200 S refrigerator is very noisy. Moreover, this does not occur during compressor operation, but after it is turned off. Various sounds are heard: clicks, creak, hum. The fan growls heavily.
Knocking can occur due to the fact that ice during freezing falls to the bottom of the chamber, emitting a strong knock.
Many users complain that the No Frost system is gradually stopping freezing. In the workshop, this is explained by the leak of isobutane refrigerant. It is not always possible to find a place where it occurs, especially if the cooling system is static. Then you just can’t get to him, and you have to change the whole camera.
There are complaints that the refrigerator goes out of order soon after the acquisition, sometimes without even working for a month. It happens that the displays break. The refrigerator continues to freeze, but it is no longer possible to regulate the temperature.
Consumers are outraged that the expensive refrigerator has a one-year warranty. Although, when buying, sellers do not talk about it or advise to insure it for 5 years for about one and a half thousand rubles. But not everyone has such an opportunity. No one tells the buyer that the bulk of Ariston refrigerators breaks down a year and a half after the purchase. In any case, the reviews say that their refrigerator broke down within a month, a half or two and a half years.
It can be concluded that the appearance and design of the Hotpoint Ariston HF 5200 S refrigerators is excellent. Especially when you consider that they belong to the middle price segment. But with a technical solution, problems often arise. It probably depends on the manufacturer. Consumers resent the Lipetsk plant. Although, according to reviews, components that are manufactured in other countries often fail.
It’s also bad that sometimes it cannot be repaired at all. More often the cooling system of the refrigerating chamber fails.
Sometimes masters offer to fix the breakdown by installing an additional cooling system at the back.
It should be noted that the Hotpoint Ariston HF 5200 S refrigerator, judging by the reviews, does not break as often as the Hotpoint-Ariston RMBA 2200.L or HBD 1201.4.