Fridge freezers: Compare features & prices Smeg FAB32YO review

The last Smeg fridge freezer we tested was more style than substance, so we've been eagerly anticipating results from the FAB32Y0.
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Test criteria Rating
Energy use
Energy use Compares energy use for each fridge-freezer taking size into account. Subscribe
Performance
Fridge power How quickly the fridge cools food to the correct temperature, this is important for hygiene and convenience. Subscribe
Freezer power The amount of fresh food that can be frozen to -18°C in 24 hours, this is important for taste and texture. Subscribe
Recommended thermostat setting The manufacturer's recommended thermostat setting should result in a temperature under 5°C in the fridge and -18°C in the freezer. Fewer than two stars means you will have to adjust the thermostat setting until it matches the correct setting. Subscribe
Uniform fridge temperature The difference between the coldest and warmest parts of the fridge. Those with even temperatures got the highest rating. Subscribe
Fridge temp stability How closely the fridge maintains the correct temperature even when the room temperature changes. Five stars mean you won't need to adjust the thermostat, while two stars means that you will. Subscribe
Freezer temp stability How closely the freezer maintains the correct temperature even when the room temperature changes. Five stars mean you won't need to adjust the thermostat, while two stars means that you will. Subscribe
Ease of defrosting Scores five stars if it is a frost free model Subscribe
Quietness and vibration Five stars means the model is quiet, one star is noisy. Subscribe
Brand reliability How reliable this brand of fridge freezer is Subscribe

Smeg FAB32YO

  • Launch date: Jun 2009
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