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LG GU-B194PL

LG GU-B194PL

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** SPECIFICATIONS ** Storage Capacity: Total Capacity: 194l, Fridge: 169l (87%), Freezer: 25l (13%), Variable Temp: 0l (0%). Dimensions: Width: 525mm, Height: 1295mm, Depth: 555mm, Usable Volume: 51%. Style: Color: silver. Energy Usage: Star Rating: 3.5, Cost per year: $59. Configuration: singleFridge.

Specifications

Storage Capacity

Total Capacity

194l

Fridge

169l
87%

Freezer

25l
13%

Dimensions

Width

525mm

Height

1295mm

Depth

555mm

Usable Volume

51%

Style

Color

silver

Energy (Power) Usage

Star Rating

3.5

Cost per year

$59
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** KEY FEATURES ** Moist balance crisper [the lid of the crisper retains moisture so vegetables stay fresh longer], Freezer zone [a dedicated area to freeze and store cold items], Bright led lighting [led light that is bright, energy-efficient and long-lasting], Inverter compressor [an energy-efficient compressor that adjusts speed to save power and maintain stable temperatures]

Key Features
  • Moist balance crisper [the lid of the crisper retains moisture so vegetables stay fresh longer]
  • Freezer zone [a dedicated area to freeze and store cold items]
  • Bright led lighting [led light that is bright, energy-efficient and long-lasting]
  • Inverter compressor [an energy-efficient compressor that adjusts speed to save power and maintain stable temperatures]

** CONSUMER REVIEWS SUMMARY ** Overall Summary: User feedback for the LG GU-B194PL is generally positive for its compact footprint, quiet running, and strong cooling for small households, reflected in a 4.1/5 average from 28 ratings. The biggest recurring downside is significant freezer ice build-up that can require frequent manual defrosting and can make the freezer compartment/drawer frustrating to use., User Rating: 4.1, Pros: Compact, space-efficient size that suits small homes/apartments/offices; one reviewer called it a "Really compact and space efficient fridge" and another said it was the "Perfect Size" for a very specific space, Quiet operation is a recurring highlight: "Nice, compact and quiet" and "so silent in operation.", Strong cooling/freezer performance for its size; multiple users said the freezer is "very effective" and "very cold," and one noted there's "plenty of room inside" with a "decent sized freezer" for essentials, Cons: Frequent complaint: heavy ice build-up in the small freezer compartment leading to monthly defrosting/chipping; users reported "the ice grows... by 3cm every month" and "freezer compartment is already full of icicles", Ice build-up can interfere with usability (door/drawer operation): the freezer can become "almost impossible to close" and the drawer can get "freezes... closed too", A few usability/storage gripes unrelated to cooling: "Not a massive fan of the egg tray," beer bottle storage "doesnt fit beer bottles in nicely," and one user said the wide drawer requires the door to be opened "wide to get it out.".

Consumer Reviews Summary

User feedback for the LG GU-B194PL is generally positive for its compact footprint, quiet running, and strong cooling for small households, reflected in a 4.1/5 average from 28 ratings. The biggest recurring downside is significant freezer ice build-up that can require frequent manual defrosting and can make the freezer compartment/drawer frustrating to use.

Pros

  • Compact, space-efficient size that suits small homes/apartments/offices; one reviewer called it a "Really compact and space efficient fridge" and another said it was the "Perfect Size" for a very specific space
  • Quiet operation is a recurring highlight: "Nice, compact and quiet" and "so silent in operation."
  • Strong cooling/freezer performance for its size; multiple users said the freezer is "very effective" and "very cold," and one noted there's "plenty of room inside" with a "decent sized freezer" for essentials

Cons

  • Frequent complaint: heavy ice build-up in the small freezer compartment leading to monthly defrosting/chipping; users reported "the ice grows... by 3cm every month" and "freezer compartment is already full of icicles"
  • Ice build-up can interfere with usability (door/drawer operation): the freezer can become "almost impossible to close" and the drawer can get "freezes... closed too"
  • A few usability/storage gripes unrelated to cooling: "Not a massive fan of the egg tray," beer bottle storage "doesnt fit beer bottles in nicely," and one user said the wide drawer requires the door to be opened "wide to get it out."
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** RETAILER LINKS ** Availability: Available at 2 retailers. Retailers: 1. Noel Leeming - $649 (Best Price), 2. Harvey Norman NZ - $649. All prices are in NZD, current, and verified today.

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