To date, Indesit brand refrigerators are one of the most popular household appliances on the market. Due to the fact that the manufacturer maintains a balance of price and quality, they enjoy constant success with the consumer. As well as models of other brands, refrigerators differ in a number of characteristics: height, chamber location, color, defrosting system, energy class, etc.
Refrigerators with a lower chamber: Indesit BIA 18
If you pay attention to the name of the Indesit brand refrigerators, you will notice the letter T or B in the name of some models. T denotes devices with an upper freezer, and B with a lower one. The former enjoy little popularity among the population - now few people want to bend down to the floor in order to get the right product from a box or from a shelf. But refrigerators with a lower chamber are much more in demand, in particular - Indesit BIA 18. Why this model?
Appearance
Indesit BIA 18 is a 185 cm high refrigerator with a bottom freezer. The width of the unit is 60 cm, the depth is slightly larger - 63 cm. This model comes with rounded sidewalls on the doors, so it visually seems to be wider than analogues. The handles are hidden in the doors and do not protrude above the surface. Mistresses note that this layout greatly facilitates the care of the refrigerator. Furthermore, such recess handles cannot be broken. At the factory assembly, the refrigerator door opens from left to right, but if desired, it can be outweighed. There are 2 wheels at the back of the refrigerator, and legs in front that can be adjusted in height.
Specifications
The Indesit BIA 18 refrigerator belongs to models with economical energy consumption. This is also evidenced by the letter A, which is in its name. For a while, class A was considered the maximum energy efficiency mode, but now you can find models A + or even A ++. In the freezer, the temperature can drop to -18 degrees.
In the refrigerator compartment, it reaches a maximum value of +5. The power of freezing of this model is 2 kg per hour. The declared noise level is 39 dB, for a device with No Frost it is slightly higher - 43 dB. Buyers should also consider that the volume of the refrigerator compartment, depending on the installed defrosting system, is also slightly different. This is due to the fact that No Frost "eats" part of the usable space. The volume of the Indesit BIA 18 NF refrigeration compartment is 308 liters, and models with auto-defrosting are 5 liters larger.
Defrost system
As in other modern models, an automatic defrosting system can be installed in the Indesit BIA 18 refrigerator . If available, condensate builds up on the back of the unit and is discharged through the drainage system into the bowl above the compressor. A No Frost system is also provided, in which the built-in fan distributes the cold air throughout the chamber. In this case, the letters NF are added to the model name and it is written as Indesit BIA 18 NF . Customer reviews indicate that models with No Frost are easier to maintain and do not require defrosting. But at the same time, they dry products due to the constant circulation of air and make more noise during operation.
Freezer
In Indesit BIA 18 refrigerators, the freezer comes with a volume of 85 liters. It consists of 3 plastic drawers of different sizes. The middle and upper ones are of the same depth, but of different heights, and the lower one is shorter due to the compressor installed behind the rear wall. The bottom and sides of the boxes are made of solid opaque plastic. Even if some product falls out of the bag or defrosts and flows when the power is cut off, it will not stain the entire chamber, but only the container where it was located. On the contrary, the front panel of the drawers is made of transparent plastic, which allows you to see the contents without pushing it out and releasing the cold. If the model comes with No Frost , then the freezer does not require defrosting. And, on the contrary, with a drip defrosting system, the refrigerator will have to be disconnected from the mains 1-2 times a year in order to wash and clean from small frost that will accumulate there anyway.
cooling chamber
Indesit BIA 18 model refrigerator contains: 4 shelves, 2 drawers and a freshness zone. The shelves are made of durable transparent glass and can easily withstand the weight of a 5 liter pot with soup. On the sides they are equipped with a protruding plastic edge that can hold a small amount of liquid. Of course, she will not save her from force majeure, but if only a few drops are shed, they will remain on the shelf, and will not spread throughout the refrigerator.
The Indesit BIA 18 NF refrigerator, like its counterpart to auto-defrost, comes with a freshness zone. In fact, it is a plastic container for perishable foods such as chilled meat or fish. Similar in appearance and having the same purpose, they are still somewhat different. In the Indesit BIA 18 NF model, the freshness zone is located directly opposite the openings through which the cold enters. And in refrigerators with auto-defrosting, it is just a container at the bottom of the chamber. The compartment does not close tightly; if desired, it can be rearranged to any other place. In fact, zero degrees, which should be maintained in the freshness zone, is achieved due to the natural difference. There are two drawers in the chamber, both drawers and are made of transparent plastic, which facilitates visibility.
Door
The Indesit BIA 18 refrigerator door has shelves for storing food. The bottom is the widest. On such a shelf, a 2-liter package of juice can easily fit. When buying, some customers pay attention to the “strange” flexible plastic strip attached to it. This is a bottle holder. If the door is opened sharply, then containers that are unstable can fall out. The holder presses the bottles of small diameter to the side, thereby reliably fixing them. The shelves on the door can be rearranged in a small range, depending on the required height. The uppermost one has a hinged lid. It is intended for medicines that must be stored at a certain temperature. The cover prevents the spread of specific odors throughout the chamber.
Control Panel
These models do not have a display, so the control panel is very simple: the temperature control knob and the indicator light. The latter lights up when the unit is plugged in. In Indesit BIA 18, the controller changes the temperature when turning in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. But in models with the No Frost system there is an additional control knob, which is connected with a plug on the back wall. It is installed above the drawers in the refrigerator compartment and changes the temperature in it when turning up or down. Also on the control panel you can see the "Super" mode. When it is turned on, the compressor works without stopping, quickly gaining the temperature necessary to freeze a large volume of products.
Compressor
In the refrigerators of this model, Danish DaNFoss compressors are installed. They fully meet modern requirements for safety, reliability and efficiency.
Color
Indesit BIA 18 refrigerators are available in several variations. Most often on store stands this model can be seen in white. This is a classic color that will suit any kitchen.
Silver models are a little less common, for example, the Indesit BIA 18 S refrigerator. Or made “stainless steel” (the letter H is written at the end of the name). The colored surface looks more original, although it requires a certain interior. Silvery refrigerators are dull, they are almost invisible streaks and prints. But on glossy models made under stainless steel, every touch will leave its mark. Another option that is rarely seen in stores is black refrigerators, the so-called "anthracite." They are ideal in care, but not suitable for every kitchen.
Reviews
Despite the fact that before buying people first of all pay attention to the appearance and technical characteristics of the model, potential owners also care about the reliability of the Indesit BIA 18. refrigerator . Reviews indicate that most of the owners are happy with their purchase. Roomy freezer and refrigerator, fast cooling, affordable price, convenient location of shelves and balconies - this is an incomplete list of the advantages of this model. However, it can not do without complaints.
In addition to significant defects that are detected on the first day after purchase, for example, a broken compressor or a broken temperature regulator, the owners note smaller ones. These include a high noise level (a consequence of the No Frost system ) , rapid ice formation, and low build quality. Some buyers note that after several years of operation, the gums around the door perimeter begin to sag and do not hold well, however, this problem is typical for many manufacturers.
Sometimes you can find complaints about poor-quality plastic, which over time becomes brittle (especially in the freezer compartment under the influence of freezing temperatures). However, given that this refrigerator is not a premium and is inexpensive, relative to its multi-functional "brothers" from other manufacturers, the purchase can be considered a successful acquisition. And if necessary, order damaged shelves or balconies through company service centers.