Real service life of household refrigerators and manufacturer's warranties - what's the trick here?

Manufacturers of such popular brands as Atlant, Biryusa, Indesit, trying to withstand fierce competition, guarantee uninterrupted operation of refrigeration equipment for 3 years. Moreover, if the operating conditions are observed, the declared service life is more than 10 years.

Which manufacturer's information should you believe?

The service life of modern refrigerators, unlike power, temperature in the chambers and other characteristics, cannot be verified. You can only make sure that the manufacturer is not exaggerating by trial and error. With proper operation, many units can last 10, 20 or more years. However, it is possible that a brand new device will fail much earlier.

But what you should trust is the stated warranty period. The company assures that its products will not break during this period unless the owner himself contributes to this. If any unit fails, the company will make repairs at its own expense or provide a new unit. During the warranty period, you don’t have to worry about the safety of your refrigerator.

Warranty obligations are specified in the technical passport and warranty card, and they reflect the real state of affairs. It is not profitable for the manufacturer to overestimate the service life, since in this case he will go broke on free repairs of old equipment. At the same time, a short warranty period will discourage buyers.

You should not think that once the warranty expires, the refrigerator will inevitably break down. On the contrary, many models last much longer than the stated warranty period, but now, with each breakdown, a call to the repairman, new parts, and repairs are paid out of the buyer’s pocket.

Even the most expensive and prestigious equipment can fail, so at the time of purchase you need to make sure there is a warranty. If the duration of the warranty is not specified in the technical passport, then by default it is six months from the date of manufacture of the unit.

What affects the lifespan of a refrigerator?

Before putting refrigeration equipment up for sale, the manufacturer conducts laboratory tests and empirically determines the service life of the units. The durability of equipment depends on the functionality of the device, materials, design features and compliance with operating rules.

In addition, before purchasing a refrigerator, you should pay attention to the following nuances:

• number of compressors - with two compressors the refrigerator will last longer;
• inverter motor – the motor runs constantly, but with minimal power;
• unit volume - the smaller it is, the longer the operating life;
• additional functions - the simpler the device, the more durable it is;
• the thickness of the tubes through which freon circulates;
• thickness of the lining of the inner part of the chamber.

All these features affect the life expectancy of refrigeration equipment.

How to extend the life of a refrigerator?

Every buyer is interested in ensuring that the refrigerator lasts as long as possible. This is easy to achieve if you take into account a few recommendations.

• Regular cleaning of the condenser from dust.The condenser in a refrigerator is a heat exchange device in which refrigerant vapor is cooled to a certain temperature and then turns into a liquid state. Timely cleaning of this unit helps to double its service life. Cleaning is carried out with a brush or vacuum cleaner.
• Do not fill the chamber to capacity with food, as this will prevent uniform cooling.
• The right place. You should not install refrigeration equipment in a tight niche or next to heating devices, including on a heated floor.
• Caring for the door seal. The rubber seal on the refrigerator door should be cleaned regularly with soap and water. If the rubber is worn out, the seal should be replaced immediately.
• Proper organization of the internal space of the refrigeration chamber. In order not to overload the device, in different zones of which the temperature is not the same, it is necessary to lay out the products in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

By adhering to these simple rules, you will be able to significantly extend the life of your refrigerator.

How long will the Atlant refrigerator last?

The production of ATLANT brand household appliances began in Minsk about half a century ago. Today the company produces refrigeration units of various sizes, which are used both at home and in offices. The equipment of this company is distinguished by its reliability, high quality and safety.

The manufacturer claims that its products will last at least 10 years. If the model is discontinued, then over the next 10 years the company undertakes to produce spare parts and components for it. In this case, the warranty period is 3 years.

Service life of the Biryusa refrigerator

Biryusa is a Krasnoyarsk refrigerator factory.The company produces more than 85% of the parts for assembling units independently, using high-quality components from Samsung, ILPEA, BASF.

The warranty period for all Biryusa household refrigerators and freezers is 3 years. The actual service life, according to customer reviews, is at least 20 years.

Service life of Indesit refrigerators

Indesit provides a warranty on its household appliances for a period of 12 to 36 months. The declared service life is 10 years from the date of manufacture of the refrigerator.

In addition, a paid program “Service 5” has been introduced for Indesit refrigerators, when two more paid years are added to the three years of official warranty. By paying a small amount once, you can not worry about unit malfunctions for 5 years, since the service department will be obliged to fix any breakdown free of charge.

When choosing the most reliable and durable refrigerator, you should first focus on the length of the manufacturer’s warranty. The actual life of the equipment depends on a number of conditions, including proper operation.