Haier HNSE05BB 4-3/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Refrigerator/Freezer, Black/Stainless
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Haier HNSE05BB 4-3/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Refrigerator/Freezer, Black/Stainless
Customer Review: Good for what it is
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased the faux stainless steel version of this for fundraising at the school I work at to keep water cold. After reading several reviews, I decided to buy this item in person at a store versus taking the risk of shipping it. Upon opening it, there was no damage and works fine. I suppose to trick to let it stand upright for at least 24 hours before plugging it in just in case it got tipped during the move. I let mine stand up for 48 hours, and haven't heard the compressor since first plugging it in.
Glass shelves are a nice touch, and comes with a drip tray for the freezer unit (very small). I was expecting a little bit bigger, but enough to fit two ice cube trays or a box of popsicles.
Can dispenser is very handy and maks storage easy. Can easily fit 2 liter bottles and other taller items that the smaller fridges do not.
Cons
1) This thing is bulky. Do not attempt to pick it up yourself because their is a good chance you'll drop it or shift it in a way that may damage yourself or something else.
2) Compressor does emit a "doctor's office" sterile smell.
3) Stainless front chips easily. There are specles of white from where the "stainless" chipped off. It's not real steel, but it looks cool enough.
Overall, it's a compact fridge that's on the cheaper side of things. Keep it 2 inches from the wall and from anything else, and you'll be all set. Enclose it or shove it against a wall, this thing will break on you in an instant -- much like any other compact.
Customer Review: Just what we needed
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a replacement for one we had in the garage (man den). It's actually better because it has more space to store beverages and it seems to keep them much colder. I'm very happy with this fridge.
The first one came in damaged (most likely during shipping). The box had several holes in it and there were dents in the door, top and side of the unit. I called Amazon the next day and they were great in handling the replacement and the return of the damaged one, they sent the replacement out right away. I think we had it two days. Amazon arranged for UPS to pick the damaged one back up and said that UPS would call me to schedule a pickup.
The only thing negative thing (which really isn't that bad) is that although I was told that UPS would call me to schedule a pick up, they never did. I then received an email from Amazon saying that I only had a few days left to return it or I would be charged again. I immediately contacted them and told them that UPS never called and they handled it again right away. UPS never called to shedule a pick up again. However they did finally leave a pick up tag at my door one day saying that the next day would be their 3rd and final attempt! I didn't even know they did a 1st and 2nd attempt.
I have to say that Amazon's Customer Service has really been great!
Customer Review: Same Ol' Story - Damaged During Shipment
Summary: 3 Stars
Like many other customers who ordered this refrigerator, mine also arrived damaged. One of the corners on the top was dented. It's amazing to me that the product is not packed better for shipment - there was no packing material of any kind around the top of the unit. It seems to work fine for now - and since the unit is for a bar area and sits under a counter (where the damage will be hidden) I decided to keep it rather than go through the hassle of returning it. Sounds like I got off lucky compared to others ! I definitely would not order from this company again (Gizmos) - unless perhaps it was a plush toy or bag of cotton balls - definitely nothing that has a solid structure. As for my next compact refrigerator - I think it will be a GE that I pickup from Sears.Customer Review: Had 2 wks. and it now won't work
Summary: 1 Stars
Well I hate to be the one to leave a bad review, but I must. My husband and I bought this fridge and received it 2 wks. ago. Yesterday, my husband noticed that it was not making any noise and realized that the insides of the fridge were no longer cool. The compressor was so hot that it could not be touched. We unplugged it and let it cool down and thought that it would maybe come back to life. No such luck! It's dead.
I have requested to send it back but I no longer can find the packaging slip so that I have the address to send it back to. We will see how returning it goes, but for that kind of $$. I just hope that they take it back and give me a refund.
Customer Review: Shipping Problems
Summary: 2 Stars
I ordered this item yesterday, and it arrived only 24 hours later. Unfortunately, it arrived damaged to the point that it is unusable. A panel on the bottom is bent so that the fridge cannot sit squarely on the ground, and there are dents on the sides and corners. To be honest, I'm amazed it's not worse, as it was packed in only a plastic bag and the box, no additional packing materials.
Both the size and the price are good, so I'm hoping that the replacement item that is being shipped to me will work out.