In recent years we have had a new Samsung fridge, a used LG fridge, and now have the Fisher & Paykel E402B. It is by far the better brand, and despite being a bit noisier than the previous ones, it does all that I would want from a fridge.I would recommend it to anyone considering buying a new fridge.
reliable, energy efficient, ample size
noisy

I had this fridge delivered 3 days ago and I absolutely love it! It is the quietest fridge that I have ever had! I also love the freezer compartments, very handy, especially the pull out trays and ice storage tray. The LED lighting for temperature controls is a good idea and I would highly recommend this fridge.
Very quiet, great storage compartments.
Nothing so far!

I replaced my old Fisher and Paykel with a new model. The new one drives me crazy as I can hear it in the next room, The serviceman told me the new energy efficient motors are nosier and to pack foam around the fridge to dull the noise. I will never buy this brand again !
Good interior layout and lighting
The noise drives me crazy.No good for open plan living

Replaced an old Kelvinator. Love my new upside down fridge. Quiet, attractive and easy to clean.
Left hand opening makes it all the more attractive. Fits in perfectly. At the moment can't find any cons .
Good amount of space for 2-4 people and freezer set up very neat too.

My old house had a F&P fridge, same but much bigger. It's 6 now and we did need a mechanic once when it stopped working but it keeps powering on.

This one is is a smaller model. Such a lovely fridge but rattled like hell when turned on and the compressor kicked in. I had read here when i was shopping and was aware it may have noise issues but most people were able to fix it. Touched a few things down the bottom (ie. moved a simple wire) and voila! No rattle. So have a fiddle and she purrs like a kitten. If she doesn't, sounds like F&P will come to your rescue anyway.
It's beautiful
A freezer light would have been handy but no matter

Bitterly disappointed in this fridge. The first, purchased mid March, had a very noisy clunk/bang when compressor shutdown. F&P fixed by replacing rubber mounts on compressor bracket. Problem back in a week, so they sent a new fridge. Same problem, so I got a refund. Suspect by reaction that it's a known problem. It also has a consistently noisy compressor, coupled with the quality control issue of the compressor bracket. Very disappointing. Bewarned before purchasing. Kudos, however, to F&P customer service team - they did not hesitate to help, replace, refund and were generally very understanding.
Good internal layout
Noisy compressor and clunk/bang on shutdown of compressor

Just bought one of these fridges and couldn't believe the noise level - a loud rattle every time the compressor kicked in. Then found these reviews and thought I'd made a terrible mistake. Went back to the retailer and they were willing to give me a new fridge but someone came up with the theory that the plastic shelf above the compressor can come loose, causing a rattle. I went home and hauled out the fridge and sure enough one of the screws holding the tray had fallen out. Now I have secured the tray there is no unusual noise at all. It is a really quiet fridge!
Modern, spacious, quiet and just all-round nicer than my old fridge.

I really like this fridge but 3 months after purchase it started beeping every couple of minutes. It got very annoying very quickly. After doing some research F & P are renowned for this issue. The service people were great but such an inconvenience to have to repair a new fridge. It took 4 days of beeping before repair. Hoping the same thing doesn't happen again!
Space, freezer at bottom.
Regular fault with F&P fridges - beeping

Like other reviewers, we found this fridge to be a lot more noisy than the other fridges we have owned. It has a cheap compressor that rattles like crazy when it starts up, and it gradually becomes quieter. Considering that this is marketed as a "quiet" unit, and cost me $1000 delivered, it's unforgiveable. What's the old saying? ... "advertise your weak points". Oh dear. Last F&P I'll buy!
Design
Noisy

We bought this fridge a month ago after reading fridge review on CHOICE. It was supposed to be one of the quietest fridges... Our fridge is quite noisy. We have an open plan kitchen/living and the compressor could be heard throughout the living area and even in the bedroom. F&P sent technicians twice and both times we were told that this level of noise is normal for F&P fridges. We are very disappointed. I would stay away from this model if you are after a quiet fridge!

Apart from that fridge is working well and we are quite happy with the internal organization.
Overall design. The interiors look nice and study.
Very noisy compressor.

We've had it for about 4 months and it has been great so far. My only complaint is that it's a little noisy when the motor kicks in. The glass shelves and bottle rack are very convenient, as are the drawers in the freezer. It looks modern and keeps our food fresh. Only time will tell - if it's still going strong in 10 years, I'll be happy.
Good looks, bottle rack, freezer drawers.
Slightly noisy.

We love this fridge. Its a great size, looks good, can set temperatures for fridge and freezer separately and easily. Fruit and veg last longer. No frost in the freezer. Love the bins in the freezer, they make everything easy to pack in and its also easy to find things again later. Definately recommend this fridge.
Can set temperature for fridge and freezer, no frost, looks good, fruit and veg stays crisp longer.
I haven't found any yet.

I really love the upsdie fridge. Really allows me to make the best use of the fridge space.

I've had this fridge for 3 years now and no problems so far.

I've learned not to place items right at the back on the top shelf so they dont freeze up.

Freezer draws are on rollers which makes them easier to get open and close.

Got mine cheap from 2nds World - small ding on the side knocked a few hundred off the normal price.
Good size. Upside down fridge. Alarm to warn if door is open - saved me a couple of times when the door was just slightly ajar. Seperate temp controls for fridge and freezer.
Sometimes items at the back on the top shelf can get frozen