Fisher & Paykel 442L Bottom Mount (2nd Generation)

I am very happy with this fridge. Its works well and has lots of space. I have had this for a few years and it has worked flawlessly. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. It has a five star energy rating. The fridge probably pays off for itself over time because of the energy rating.
large, freezer is at the bottom

Worst fridge I've ever owned. Crispers very poorly made and the runners of both were broken very quickly just with normal use by one person. Too warm. A lot of food spoilage. I've owned Fisher & Paykel fridges before and were fine but not this one. Their dishwashers are appalling too - leave dishes dirty!
Not much. Looks ok, that's about it.
Too warm, poorly made with cheap materials

We paid a lot of money for this fridge as it was advertised as cold water dispenser and in other advertisments, freezing cold water. This is the main reason we bought it as we are an active family and want cold water all the time! This is far from what you get. I rang The Fisher and Paykel rep told me that the fist glass of water you get wont be cold as the pipe runs around the outside of the fridge, the second glass should be a bit colder!........................ What the?
Looks sleek
No cold water from cold water dispenser, useless!

It's so nice not to have to bend down to get food out of the fridge! The fridge compartment has a temperature variation of about 2c, which means we have it set for between 3-5c. The freezer drawers are on rollers and hold a lot. The glass shelves are wide and everything is displayed beautifully when you open the door.
Styling, features, quiet.

I purchased this one in March 2011 for my own use. It has been trouble free and works quietly and maintains desired temperature.

My mother bought one of these in 2007 and it has been trouble free. I also have the similar 402 Litre version in a rental property. This fridge was purchased in 2004 which has been trouble free and thats in extreme conditions of Alice Springs NT and multiple tenants.

The upside down layout is great, it just makes sence. This is the only layout I would consider these days.

Glass shelves are durable and easy clean. Plastic bins for cripser and freezer draws work well and feel durable.

I am happy with the product.
Does the job, Looks good and is practical with very usable layout
Nothing at this stage

Initially it performed well, even with the noise similar to that described by other people. After 2 yrs or so it got up/down in performance. On warm days (> 25 C), both freezer (bottom) and fridge (top) compartments are not cold/cool enough. Ice-cream would turn to sort of mushy cream and top compartment temperature ~10-15C below the outside (ie outside=25C, inside=10-15). On hot day (outside=30), inside=15C. COld days (Room~17-18C) it is ok.
Efficient
Not cold enough - in fact it is below standard for food storage on warm days.

A very well built fridge. Given the quality in the way the doors and drawers open and close, this represents a well priced quality fridge. I compared this with an equivalent sized Electrolux fridge (+$500 more) and I was recommended to purchase the Fisher & Paykel (only difference was energy efficiency).
A very stylish stainless steel fridge. The simple straight lines are present on the door and handle. Crisper drawers and freezer drawers are generous in size and all fitted on runners for easy sliding. A very handy freezer tray for ice cube trays and other flat, thin products.
Nothing so far.