The Hitachi Innovation Forum at Suntec City on 19 November 2014, in conjunction with their 50th anniversary in Singapore, touches on solutions that meets the needs and challenges faced by ASEAN cities and societies.
We have no experience with Hitachi products but through their exhibitions, we have noted that they have some of the best looking products around.
So when our 5-year-old Samsung refrigerator broke down, we selected the R-VG690P3MS Hitachi 2-door fridge due to its mirror-finish.
The promoters assured us that the parts were from Japan.
It was a surprise therefore to find that it emits several tinnitus-like sounds - eeeeeee, wheeeeee, pheeeeeeee - for quite a larger part of the day and night, with volumes ranging from low wind sound to whining to outright nagging.
We followed instructions, and only turned on the fridge after letting it settle down for a day after delivery. We even fill it up with some items in case it helps to moderate the thermostat. After monitoring for another 2 days, and finding that the sound appears to be characteristic of the model, we knew this fridge was unacceptable.
It was then that we combed the forums and realized that the high-pitch sound of Hitachi has been raised enough times by various members across several forums for us to decide on a one-to-one exchange to another brand.
Hitachi tried brand retention by suggesting that a muffler be placed around the compressor. But forum members had already warned against doing that at the risk of shortening the life span of the fridge. Their suggestion to muffle the sound with a foam-like material appears to contra-indicate the suggestion during delivery to leave the fridge 5 - 10 cm away from the way for air circulation purposes.
Folks with tinnitus often spend a fortune to seek a cure. It was ironical to be told that the tinnitus-sound churned out by the compressor was normal. It took quite a load of explanation before our predicament was taken seriously. Gain City, the retailer, finally effected an exchange to another brand, which is serving us well.
High-pitch sound impacts on health, research have shown. Although there are customers who eventually gets used to the sound, far too many people have reported finding the pitch intolerable. Since Hitachi boasts a social innovation unit, they may like to start with solving this mystery of why they are ok with using a compressor that makes a tinnitus-like sound.
After this, call them and ask them about the type of refrigerator repairing services they provide. Discuss with them about the technical fault your refrigerator is suffering from. If they agree to repair your appliance, ask them to send a professional to your home for the repairing service. true refrigeration parts
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm intending to get this hitachi fridge. Now I'm having second doubts. May I know which fridge you changed to?
ReplyDeleteBoon Ng: we replace with Samsung Fridge Model RT53H6377SL. Quiet. Functions well. This is our 2nd Samsung fridge buy.
ReplyDeleteAwais Ahmed: Thanks for advice. Hitachi did sent senior technician. He highlighted that Hitachi compressor sound is inherent to the make of the compressor, thus cannot be repaired, can only be muffled to reduce decibels. Some customers are ok with this workaround. But we did mention silent fridge as a prime must-have during purchase time, so exchange to another brand (within exchange period) when it turned out to be a nagger.
ReplyDeleteHitachi is known to be a reliable brand that has its market share in home appliances. Whether it's a TV refrigerator, washing machines, etc. They promise to deliver and support evolving lifestyles to sustainable products. They focus on creating environmentally-friendly products for a green environment.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, the kitchen remains the area of the home which unites families and friends. And to complete Kitchen appliances, they offer Hitachi home appliances among which the Hitachi Fridges the most demanded.
Hitachi works on these demands by manufacturing refrigerators in Japan and then provide them in UAE and other countries. Their range includes:
Side by Side
Top Mounts
French Door
Let’s go through the Hitachis Fridge Range and see which products bring in Sales for Hitachi:
Hitachi 650Ltr Top Mount Big Refrigerator Inverter
The Hitachi 650 liters fridge is ideal for a big family that has a high inverter compressor that provides strong cooling through its new technology for giving chilled air without utilizing much power.
The fridge has an Eco Thermo smart sensor that provides low power cooling. It has a dual-fan cooling that gives independent cooling to the freezer and refrigerator. Single fan refrigerators can’t perform such tasks because they don’t have the power.
The in-built microcomputer has an Eco Thermo Sensor that is responsible for energy-saving and creating safe cool air. Further, the AC generates high power from the compressor and pushes a large volume of cool breezed air. The dual fan further circulates the air to all compartments giving a 60-degree celsius.
Even in the hottest days, the fridge temperature remains chilled keeping all food items healthy and fresh.
Hitachi 500 Ltr Top Mount Inverter Refrigerator
The Hitachi 500 liters fridge model (RV500PUK8KBBK) is the best inverter fridge in the Hitachi home appliances. 500 ltr trunk capacity is large enough to cater all food items. With the dual fan cooling, the chilled air goes in all sections of the fridge keeping compartments fresh.
The Fridge has a movable ice maker tray for those hot days, LED ambient lights with front temperature control dial. The fridge comes with ‘no Frost’ and a mold-proof gasket. The fridge runs smoothly on low voltages as the inverter technology does not burn the breaker or any electrical component and the temperature remains chilled.
If you want to see more options then you can visit the Eros Digital Home website. Choose any of the home appliances, select your payment plan and order any of the products easily. No parking hassle and no traffic hassle.
Simply look at the pictures/specifications and choose accordingly. All the refrigerators come with a 1-year warranty that can be availed for all breakages, services, and repairs.
Other Hitachi Refrigerator options include:
Hitachi 760L Inverter Refrigerator, Glass Black, RVG760PUK7GBK
Hitachi 410 Ltr French Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, Glass Black
Hitachi 710Ltr Inverter Glass Refrigerator RVG710PUK7GBK , Glass Black
Hitachi 380ltr Inverter Refrigerator Brilliant Silver RH380PUK7KBSL
Hitachi 720ltr Super Big Glass Refrigerator,RVG720PUK5GBK, Glass Black
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Printed glass
Oven door glass
Clear float glass
Cover glass
Hitachi refrigerators are an excellent option since the company develops fresh innovations and assures the dependability of its products.
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