Vestel refrigerators are not the most popular on the background of eminent and well-known brands. But they are in demand due to the low price. We offer to learn more about the Vestel 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, 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. Within a few years, representative offices of the Turkish company appeared in European and Scandinavian countries.
Advantages of Vestel Refrigeration Technology
Vestel equipment is sold out so quickly that sometimes a decision is made on additional production.
We highlight the main advantages:
- During assembly too complicated parts are not used and accessories, so using a refrigerator will be easy for anyone of any age. Practical buyers appreciate the basic functions and do not need additional troubles.
- In case of breakdown aftermarket parts can be installed. If something happens, the repair will not hit the wallet.
- Each customer will find their own option. - single-chamber or two-chamber, small or capacious, with an upper freezer or with a lower one.
Minuses
The main disadvantages:
- After years of usecooling quality deteriorates. The temperature rises slowly - until the appliance completely loses its refrigerating capacity. Generally, troubleshooting requires replacing the fan.
- Loud work. Wizards 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.
- System depressurization. One of the most unpleasant moments, because it causes spoilage of products due to the temperature increase in the compartments. In most cases, it is worth replacing the sealing gum.
You will learn more about faults at the end of the review.
Technology and Development
Vestel brand equipment is safe and environmentally friendly. Recent models belong to energy efficiency class A, which makes them economical.
To facilitate use and to avoid manual defrosting, the engineers equipped the cameras with modern No Frost systems. The fan, constantly working, prevents the cameras from growing from the inside with ice and a snow "coat."
Some models are complemented by an electronic display for easy setup and temperature control in the compartments.
The useful “Super Freeze” option helps to quickly and efficiently freeze a large volume of products. By turning it on, you 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 foods: meat and fish, cheeses and butter, vegetables and fruits. Read more about the possibilities of the department in the article “What is the freshness zone in the refrigerator”.
Overall parameters
In the case of Vestel, a compact version with an upper freezer is suitable for a small room. Typically, 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 roomy room, a two-chamber model with a lower 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 camera is also equipped with 3-4 shelves, which can be adjusted in height, as in all recent models.
Temperature control is provided in all refrigerators manufactured today.
Operational Features
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 will void the warranty if it is discovered that the failure occurred through your fault.
Popular models
VDD 260 VW
General Information:
- stationary model, freezer on top;
- the case 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-friendly brand R600a);
- the dimensions of the case are 54x60x144 cm.
Freezer: chamber volume is 48 liters, manual defrosting. Power freezing - up to 2.5 kg in one day.
The refrigerator compartment has a volume of 187 liters (total volume of chambers - 235). A drip thawing system is provided.
Features:
- the possibility of offline storage of cold up to 15 hours;
- glass shelves;
- door with a hinge to the other side;
- Noise - up to 42 dB.
Price - from 13 690 rubles.
User reviews:
Dmitry, Moscow
I picked up a refrigerator for my parents at the cottage, they asked me to buy an inexpensive one, you know ... How they found out how much it costs, they did not even believe that you could take something normal for that kind of money. Impressions of mom and dad are: good capacity; the doors open easily, you can not make much effort; roomy freezer. They complained that it was very inconvenient to get a "vegetable" box. Frost gives good even at position "2". 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 made a terrible noise. I say in the past tense, because I passed it to where I bought it, after the expert’s conclusion, that the real noise level is higher than the declared one. “Atlant” took it at about the same price - it works many times quieter, freezes well. It’s not a fact that all Vestels are like that, maybe I got a marriage, but be careful.
VNF 366 VWM
Specifications:
- two-chamber with a lower freezer;
- management - electromechanics;
- energy efficiency class - A;
- dimensions in width, depth and height are 60x65x185 cm.
In each of the compartments there is No Frost. Work in standalone mode (cold storage) in the absence of power supply is possible up to 13 hours. Freezing ability - up to 4.2 kg per day.
The total volume of two compartments is 322 liters. Noise - up to 44 dB. The weight of the structure is 70 kg. Price - from 21 765 rubles.
User reviews:
Marina, Sverdlovsk
There’s nothing to praise. The buzz is scary. I never thought that 44 dB is a bit quieter than a jet plane. At the same time, the 5th year of work went on - not a single breakdown.
Leo, Tomsk
Good price and not very loud work. Frankly speaking, the weakest point is the electrician. The lamp did not withstand power surges and suddenly burned out in the first month (although, perhaps, the wiring is to blame). By the way, our neighbors have the same - one to one. Roomy, simple - as, in fact, wanted.
VNF 386 VWE
Freezer below, case design classic, 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 Know Frost. Autonomy of work - up to 14 hours. The power of freezing is up to 10 kg of products per day. The total displacement of the compartments is 341.
Noise - 46 dB. Price - from 26 065 rubles.
User reviews:
Dmitry, Evpatoria
Quiet device, despite the Chinese origin of the motor - the neighboring Siemens is behind the wall, and it’s even louder. Warranty - 2 years, when many manufacturers have only 1 year. The camera backlight is soft, does not hit the eyes. Less in a small distance between the shelves - a treshka of tomato juice can not be put. By the way, keep in mind that the temperature indicator tells you the temperature that you set, and not the actual values from the cameras. And one more thing - tall people are very uncomfortable to open the door. The brother-in-law came to visit - 182 cm tall, said that we have a dwarf refrigerator. The rest is complete order. For such money, a normal technique.
Frequent malfunctions
Each brand has its own “weaknesses”. Vestel refrigerators also have a number of characteristic breakdowns.
Refrigerant leak
The first sign of Freon leakage is a quick spoilage of products, there is no cold in the main chamber or the freezer does not freeze. Snow may build up on the walls, as a result of which heat transfer in the chamber is disturbed. Leak repair and refrigerant charge are required.
Failure of the motor-compressor, its breakdown
Have you heard that the motor is not working, and sometimes clicks are heard from the back wall? These are the first symptoms of a compressor failure. The part cannot be repaired, therefore replacement is required.
No Frost system failure
The main compartment is poorly cooled, the freezer is working, but not good enough. Need to inspect the fan.
Capillary congestion
The compressor is constantly running, does not turn off. At the same time, the freezer does not work well. Capillary tube cleaning required.
A lot of hoarfrost builds up
If you do not know why there is always water under the refrigerator or there is a lot of frost inside it, most likely this is triggered by a malfunction of the thermostat. Refrigerant leakage is not ruled out. If the temperature controller breaks down, it needs to be replaced.
Sensor failure
If air sensors fail, the error codes E1, E2 or A2 may burn, and the exclamation mark is lit in models without a display.
Noticing the slightest malfunction: the motor does not turn off, there is no cold in one of the compartments, there is water under the drawers for vegetables and fruits and other malfunctions - contact the trusted masters.
To summarize. Inexpensive Vestel refrigerators, although from a Turkish company, but often of domestic assembly. Reviews are mostly positive, but breakdowns are not ruled out. Fortunately, the parts can be used not original, 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.