I have had very mixed experiences with fridges over the years, with some going on for ever and some lasting only a few years and then being uneconomic to repair (hint, avoid Samsung - terrible products and worse customer service). What first drew me to Fisher and Paykel was a friend, who damaged a door compartment in a 15 year old fridge, and was able to get a replacement part cheaply and quickly from them... because they have standardised parts which fit multiple models - great idea! I know others have mentioned the noise, but it's not something we have noticed even though it's close to the living area. This model works well and is well designed, highly recommend it to anyone.