TOP-5 built-in two-chamber refrigerators with a freezer of the No Frost system

The Zanussi ZBB 928651S two-chamber refrigerator with a freezer located at the bottom is designed for full integration into the niche of the kitchen cabinet. This is a relatively inexpensive model equipped with a No Frost freezer function, so it does not need manual defrosting. The refrigerator compartment with a drip defrosting system is defrosted automatically, without requiring manual effort. The device with overall dimensions of 177x54x55 cm has an average useful volume of 253 liters, allowing a small family to store the necessary supplies of food. The doors of the compartments are located on the right by default, but if necessary, they can be hung on the left side. The unit is equipped with a reliable compressor that circulates freon in a single common cooling circuit.

In the space of the refrigerator compartment, equipped with a side LED lamp, there are 4 glass shelves, the installation of which can be adjusted in height. In the lower compartment of the chamber there are a couple of small boxes for vegetables made of transparent plastic, and the freezer is equipped with 3 containers for freezing and long-term storage of products. Trays for eggs, small jars and bottles are installed in the refrigerator door. The control panel with push-button switches is located on the right side inner wall of the refrigerator. It allows you to set the desired cooling temperature in the chamber, as well as activate the Fast Freeze mode. The temperature regime in the refrigerator and the freezing status are displayed using LED indicators on the panel. In case of an emergency power outage, the device keeps food cold for up to 20 hours, which is a decent indicator in this category of equipment. The model corresponds to the climatic class SN-N-ST-T and can be operated in a wide range of room temperatures.

The built-in two-chamber refrigerator of the Slovenian manufacturer Gorenje NRKI 4181 A1, which can be attributed to the average price range, stands out with good characteristics and rich functionality. With a total useful volume of 248 liters, 180 liters are allocated for the refrigerator, and the capacity of the freezer is 68 liters. A performant compressor allows you to freeze up to 8 kg of fresh food during the day, and the temperature in the freezer during rapid freezing reaches -24 °C. The refrigerator uses AdaptTech adaptive cooling system, which automatically changes the temperature in the refrigerator, adapting to the user's habits. It takes into account the frequency and duration of opening the door, while lowering the temperature by several degrees for better preservation of products.

An external push-button control panel with LED indicators provides complete information about the operation of the device, including such useful details as an alert about an open door. The built-in dynamic ventilation system DynamiCooling helps to equalize the temperature in the refrigerator compartments, and the IonAir air ionizer, which performs the function of a deodorizer, effectively eliminates unpleasant odours, preserving the natural taste of products. The additional SuperCool function allows you to quickly activate the intensive cooling mode of numerous products in the refrigerator. And the ability of the device to maintain the cooling temperature for 12 hours during a power outage is not an impressive result for devices of this class.

The refrigerator compartment is equipped with 5 adjustable MultiAdjust shelves made of tempered glass, as well as a metal shelf for stacking bottles. There was a place for a freshness zone in the compartment FreshZone, which is best suited for meat and fish products, as well as for a large CrispZone container with automatic control of the SmartHumidity humidity zone, where optimal conditions for storing vegetables and fruits are created. The door is equipped with two rearrangeable trays for small change and a deep tray with bottle clips. And in the freezer, equipped with a No Frost DualAdvance dual air circulation system, there is the most spacious of the 3 drawers of the compartment: a SpaceBox container with a volume of 38 liters.

The refrigerator with freezer Electrolux ENN 7854 from the popular Swedish manufacturer stands out with the proprietary TwinTech dual-circuit cooling technology, which allows you to provide the best conditions in the compartments for long-term preservation of the freshness of products. Due to the separation of the air circuits and the DynamicAir dynamic cooling system, modes with optimal temperature and humidity are created in the refrigerator and freezer, reducing the drying of products. The useful volume of the device is divided into 192 liters of a refrigerator compartment and 61 liters of a freezer equipped with a No Frost system, which negates the formation of frost and ice in the chamber. The device has a decent energy consumption class A++, spending only 228 kWh/year on power supply.

Taking into account the useful volume, the productivity of daily freezing of products at the level of 10 kg is a good indicator, and the time of temperature rise to a critical value of 21 hours will allow you not to worry about spoilage of products with prolonged absence of power supply. The internal control panel with touch buttons, LED icons and LED display give full control over the settings and functions of the device. To set the exact temperature, start the accelerated cooling mode Action Cool or fast freezing Action Freeze (-24 °C), activate the vacation mode with minimal power consumption, get a visual and acoustic signal of an increase in temperature or an open door — with the new electronic control panel it will be much easier and more comfortable.

The system of flexible modification of the internal compartments of the MultiSpace refrigerating chamber contributes to the rational organization of space, so that all products are in their place. The refrigerator compartment is divided by glass shelves into 6 compartments of different volumes, of which the lower two are reserved for the FreshBox freshness zone. They contain a wide container for storing tender meat and fish products, as well as 2 half-width containers for vegetables and fruits. The refrigerator door received a full set of hinged trays: closed for eggs, 2 standard for low jars, shortened for various small things and deep for bottles. And in the freezer everything is without surprises — 3 containers for freezing and storage.

The built-in refrigerator AEG SCR 81816 NC of the oldest German manufacturer of mechanical engineering and electronics products belongs to the category of expensive household appliances, characterized by high quality and reliability. With modest overall dimensions of 177x56x55 cm and average volumes of the refrigerator / freezer, amounting to 186/61 liters, the model will be in demand in small-sized kitchens of apartments where a small family of up to 3 people lives. The freezer located below with the No Frost system eliminates the formation of frost and ice on the walls of the evaporator. Unlike most analogues, the device uses a progressive Twintech dual-circuit cooling system, which allows you to separately regulate the storage conditions of products in the freezer and refrigerator compartment.

The model is equipped with an internal touch control panel with an informative digital display that displays the current settings and modes. With a simple touch of your finger, you can easily set the cooling temperature here, turn on the intensive cooling mode of Coolmatic products, start Frostmatic fast freezing, and in case of a long departure, set an economical vacation mode, having previously cleared the shelves and containers of products. In order to protect the device from the interference of the kids, it is enough to turn on the "child protection" button, which will instantly block all settings. If you accidentally leave the door open, the refrigerator will immediately remind you of this with a sound and light signal, and the built-in MinuteReminder function will allow you to set the time on the built-in timer (from 1 to 90 minutes), which will notify you of any planned event. As a disadvantage of the electronic panel, it is worth mentioning separate temperature setting units "—"/"+" for the refrigerator and freezer compartment, with which confusion may arise from unaccustomed use.

The placement of refrigerator shelves at different heights ensures the convenience of storing products and dishes of different sizes. Fruits and vegetables can be stored in 2 drawers of the lower compartment of the refrigerator, and eggs, jars of sauces and jam, and bottles of drinks can be stored in 5 hinged trays of the door. One of the collection trays of small size in width for small products can be moved along the guides to the left/ right. The device is equipped with a cold storage battery, which increases the thawing time of products during a breakdown or power outage up to 23 hours. The interior space is equipped with a side LED lamp, the brightness of which gradually increases as the door is opened. LED lighting consumes little electricity and lasts much longer than incandescent lamps. This model is very attractive for its equipment, but, alas, this two-circuit miracle of refrigeration equipment turned out to be quite expensive.

The high built-in Whirlpool SP 40802 refrigerator with a large internal cabinet capacity is a good alternative to 3-chamber "French" and American Side-by-side with hinged doors. Large capacity models with a refrigerator compartment for 294 liters and a freezer for 101 liters will not require the purchase of additional equipment for storing food supplies. The device is equipped with a linear compressor that provides a freezing capacity of up to 12 kg/day. And the built-in fan optimizes the temperature distribution inside the chambers for better preservation of products. At the same time, the refrigerator works very quietly, giving out a noise level of less than 35 dB. Of particular note is the economical operation of the model, which consumes only 274 kWh per year, due to the high energy consumption class A ++.

The internal volume of the refrigerator and freezer chambers is characterized by different temperature zones: the lower the compartment is located, the lower the temperature there. The refrigerator compartment is divided into compartments by 6 glass shelves, and 4 removable trays are hung on its door, including a separate shelf for dairy products. At the very bottom there is a drawer FreshBox 0° (freshness zone), which provides the best storage conditions for such delicate and delicate products as meat and fish, as well as a container with a separator for vegetables. In the freezer there are 2 storage boxes (top) and 1 freezer box (bottom). All refrigerator containers are made of transparent plastic and equipped with guides for soft and smooth running.

The device is equipped with an electronic control panel with sensors and a digital display, which has a friendly interface for conveniently starting various modes and performing the necessary cooling settings. The list of built-in modes includes FastFreeze Fast Freezing, FastCool Fast cooling and Vacation Vacation. And the main feature of smart electronics is the unique technology of dynamic ventilation 6 Sense Fresh Control, which by automatically maintaining the temperature and humidity level keeps food fresh 4 times longer than in a conventional refrigerator. A large mass of chilled products is a kind of natural cold accumulator, which can slow down the temperature rise for 28 hours in the event of a power failure. At the end of the review of the model, it is worth noting one sad thing: the high price of the refrigerator matches its height and volume.