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Vestel refrigerators are not the most popular among famous and well-known brands. But they are in demand because of the low price. We offer you to learn more about the Westel technique – who is the manufacturer, the pros and cons, which models are the most popular.
About brand
The country in which the main office is located is Turkey, so it may seem that these are the same Turkish refrigerators as Beko. However, the models released for the Russian market are assembled at our factory in Aleksandrov.
Positive user reviews give the impression of Vestel refrigerators as modern and functional. Therefore, in the economy segment, they are among the leaders.
On a note. The company was founded in the 80s of the XX century. A few years later, representative offices of the Turkish company appeared in European and Scandinavian countries.
Benefits of Vestel refrigeration
Equipment “Vestel” sold out so quickly that sometimes a decision is made to additional production.
Let’s highlight the main advantages:
- When assembling overly complex details are not used and accessories, so it will be easy for a person of any age to use the refrigerator. Practical buyers appreciate the basic functions and do not need additional troubles.
- In the event of a breakdown you can install non-original parts. If something happens, the repair will not hit the wallet.
- Each buyer will find his own option – single-chamber or two-chamber, small or roomy, with an upper freezer or a lower one.
Cons
Main disadvantages:
- After years of use cooling quality deteriorates. The temperature rises slowly – up to the complete loss of the refrigeration capacity of the device. Usually, troubleshooting requires replacing the fan.
- Loud work. The masters of service centers refute this opinion of users, recalling that the instructions oblige the device to be installed correctly: on a flat surface and in level. If installed correctly, it will be quiet.
- Depressurization of the system. One of the most unpleasant moments, because it causes food spoilage due to an increase in temperature in the compartments. In most cases, it is worth replacing the sealing gum.
You will learn more about malfunctions at the end of the review.
Technologies and developments
Equipment brand “Vestel” is safe and harmless to the environment. The latest models belong to the energy efficiency class A, which makes them economical.
For ease of use and to avoid manual defrosting, engineers have equipped the chambers with modern No Frost systems. The fan, constantly working, does not allow the cameras to grow inside with ice and a snow coat.
Some models are supplemented with an electronic display for easy adjustment and control of temperature conditions in the compartments.
A useful option “Super Freeze” helps to quickly and efficiently freeze a large amount of food. By turning it on, you will lower the temperature of the freezer compartment to an average of -24 degrees.
Free Zone – a compartment in which the temperature is maintained close to zero. Suitable for storing perishable products: meat and fish, cheeses and butter, vegetables and fruits. Read more about the possibilities of separation in the article “What is the freshness zone in the refrigerator».
Dimensional parameters
In the case of Vestel, a compact version with a top freezer is suitable for a small room. Usually the width of such models is not more than 54 cm, and the height is a maximum of 150 cm.
For a large family and a spacious room, a two-chamber model with a bottom freezer is suitable. Volume – not less than 350 liters. There are several shelves in the freezer – not only for daily needs, but also for long-term freezing. The main chamber is also equipped with 3-4 shelves that can be adjusted in height, as in all recent models.
Temperature control is provided in all refrigerators produced today.
Features of operation
The use of technology is as simple as possible, because all models are aimed at a wide audience. Each refrigerator is accompanied by an understandable user manual, which describes the circuit and device, there is an instruction for the first start-up, defrosting rules and other important points.
Important! Violation of the rules prescribed in the instructions leads to the loss of the warranty if it is found that the failure was due to your fault.
Popular Models
VDD 260 VW
Background:
- stationary model, freezer on top;
- the body is made in white;
- management – electromechanics;
- energy efficiency is 288 kW/year and corresponds to class A;
- 1 compressor; uses isobutane gas as a refrigerant (ozone-safe brand R600a);
- case dimensions are 54x60x144 cm.
Freezer: chamber volume is 48 liters, manual defrosting. Freezing capacity – up to 2,5 kg per day.
The refrigerating compartment has a volume of 187 liters (the total capacity of the chambers is 235). A drip defrosting system is provided.
Features:
- the possibility of autonomous storage of cold up to 15 hours;
- glass shelves;
- door with a hinge on the other side;
- noise – up to 42 dB.
The price is from 13 rubles.
User reviews:
Dmitry, Moscow
I picked up a refrigerator for my parents at the dacha, they asked me to buy an inexpensive one, you know … As soon as they found out how much it costs, they didn’t even believe that something normal could be taken for that kind of money. The impressions of mom and dad are as follows: good capacity; the doors open easily, you can not make much effort; spacious freezer. They complained that it was very inconvenient to get the “vegetable” box. Frost gives good even at position “2”. So far, they have not been used for long, so there is nothing more to say.
Sergey, Sochi
I’m not very lucky. I liked the refrigerator externally – it looks very stylish. But it was terribly noisy. I speak in the past tense, because I handed it over to where I bought it, after the expert’s conclusion that the real noise level is higher than the declared one. At about the same price, I took Atlant – it works many times quieter, it freezes well. It’s not a fact that all Vestels are like that, maybe I got a marriage, but be careful.
VNF 366 VWM
Features:
- two-chamber with a lower freezer;
- management – electromechanics;
- energy efficiency class – A;
- dimensions in width, depth and height are 60x65x185 cm.
No Frost is present in each of the compartments. Autonomous operation (cold storage) in the absence of power supply is possible up to 13 hours. Freezing capacity – up to 4,2 kg per day.
The total volume of the two compartments is 322 liters. Noise – up to 44 dB. The weight of the structure is 70 kg. The price is from 21 rubles.
User reviews:
Marina, Sverdlovsk
Nothing to praise. It buzzes terribly. I never thought that 44 dB is a little quieter than a jet plane. At the same time, the 5th year of work went – not a single breakdown.
Lev, Tomsk
Good price and not very loud. Frankly: the weakest point — it’s an electrician. The lamp could not stand the power surges and suddenly burned out in the first month (although the wiring may be to blame). By the way, our neighbors have the same – one to one. Roomy, simple — as, in fact, wanted.
VNF 386 WANTED
Freezer at the bottom, classic case design, white. The model is equipped with electronic control with a display. The energy efficiency class is unchanged – A. Parameters: 60x63x200 cm.
Each compartment has a No Frost. Autonomy of work – up to 14 hours. Freezing capacity – up to 10 kg of products per day. The total volume of compartments is 341.
Noise – 46 dB. The price is from 26 rubles.
User reviews:
Dmitry, Evpatoria
A quiet device, despite the Chinese origin of the motor – behind the wall, the neighboring Siemens works even louder. Warranty – 2 years, while many manufacturers have only 1 year. The backlight of the camera is soft, does not hurt the eyes. Minus in a small distance between the shelves – there is no way to put a three-ruble note of tomato juice. By the way, keep in mind that the temperature indicator tells you the temperature that you have set, and not the actual values from the chambers. And one more thing – it is very inconvenient for tall people to open the door. My son-in-law came to visit – 182 cm tall, said that we had a dwarf refrigerator. The rest is in order. For such money, normal equipment.
Frequent malfunctions
Each brand has its “weak points”. Vestel refrigerators also have a number of characteristic breakdowns.
Refrigerant leak
The first sign of a freon leak is quick spoilage of food, there is no cold in the main chamber or the freezer does not freeze. Snow can build up on the walls, due to which the heat transfer in the chamber is disturbed. Required elimination of leakage and charging the refrigerant circuit.
Malfunction of the motor-compressor, its breakdown
Did you hear that motor is not working, and also sometimes clicks are heard from the back wall? These are the first symptoms of a compressor failure. The part is beyond repair and needs to be replaced.
Breakdown of the No Frost system
The main compartment does not cool well, the freezer works, but not well enough. You need to inspect the fan.
Clogged capillary piping
Compressor runs constantly, does not turn off. The freezer does not work well. The capillary tube needs to be cleaned.
A lot of frost is growing
If you don’t know why there is always water under the fridge or there is a lot of frost inside it, most likely this is provoked by a thermostat failure. There is no possibility of a refrigerant leak. If the temperature controller breaks down, it needs to be replaced.
Sensor failure
If the air sensors fail, they may burn error codes E1, E2 or A2, and an exclamation mark is lit on models without a display.
If you notice the slightest problem: the motor does not turn off, there is no cold in one of the compartments, there is water under the boxes for vegetables and fruits, and other failures, contact trusted craftsmen.
Let’s sum up. Inexpensive Vestel refrigerators, although from a Turkish company, are often of domestic assembly. Reviews are mostly positive, but breakdowns are not ruled out. Fortunately, non-original parts can be used, so a possible repair will not be costly. If you are looking for simple, cheap and reliable equipment, Vestel has something to offer – the choice is yours.