Freezers: Reliability
You’re on a fairly safe bet with any of the freezer manufacturers featured in our survey; they all score average or above for reliability. On average only 1 in 20 freezers requires repair during the first 6 years, making them one of the most reliable home appliances in our survey.
Breakdown summary
The top reasons why freezers break down are:
- Thermostat - 20% of breakdowns
- Accessories (eg shelves, drawers, units) - 18%
- Condenser broken – 13%
- Door – 13%
| Freezers reliability | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturers | Score |
| AEG / AEG-Electrolux |  |
| Beko | |
| Bosch | |
| Electrolux | |
| Frigidaire | |
| Hotpoint | |
| Lec | |
| Miele | |
| Norfrost | |
| Proline | |
| Whirlpool | |
| Zanussi / Zanussi-Electrolux | |