- Our only problems were food freezing on top shelf when items placed next to air outlet, but no problem if items are kept clear of this vent, and the plastic veggie bins cracked.
- It appears our electronic module box has failed along with the de-frost heater element in freezer department - the cost of repair (approx. $500) goes a long way to buying a new fridge; so that's what I am going to do - purchase the latest model - a F&P E522BLE - incidentally, the cost is exactly the same as 10 years ago - $1350!

After seeing my daughters I knew that when my old fridge was of no use anymore I was going to go out and buy this model which I did immediately. I love this fridge its so spacious, and very easy to clean. It has everything that Ive ever wanted in a fridge and never had. Lots of room in the door, and good freezer space as well.
inexpensive for the size, efficient

I love this fridge- its inside is spacious and not over run with silly compartments no one uses that end up with unseen mouldy food. I love the 3 drawer bottom freezer, it's huge, I have a family of 5 and the freezer can accommodate everything easily. I don't need an iced water dispenser or other gadgets like that, just space and that's what this gives me.
The interior is spacious and not taken over with silly compartments no one uses. I can see everything! Love a bottom freezer, it's huge, I have a family of 5 and the freezer can accommodate everything easily.
Vegie drawer slide area a bit hard to clean, but minor issue

I replaced my Westinghouse after 20 years of faithful service with the Fisher & Paykel. It's lasted 18 months before breaking down. I was advised by a friend who was an appliance salesman not to ever buy Fisher & Pakel but still went ahead and bought it mainly because I couldn't get any other brand straight away in the size I wanted. I now have to wait 9 days before a repairman can even get to look at it.

Buer beware I wish I'd checked this website before buying.
Size, bottom up.
Reliability, noisy

Having owned our previous fridge/freezer for 22 years we were shocked when after 7 and 1/2 years our appliance leaked gas and the fan stopped working. We were told by Fisher and Paykel it could not be repaired. The mechanic even said his fridge at home was not a F & P!
Bottom mount freezer
Obviously very poor quality and no longevity

Love the ease with which you can clean the stainless steel fridge!
Temperature works very well, drawers easy to wipe out.
Never had a problem after 5 years still going strong- great storage areas- well thought out.
I have the E522BRX and think it runs very quietly compared to all my other fridges.
Timing beeper is great when the door has been left open by the kids!
Highly recommend.
Stylish. It works without a hiccup 5 years on!
Smaller compartments at the bottom to separate fresh foods!

As stated by others. The design of this fridge is fantastic. Even after going to the supermarket and unpacking there is still room to spare. It looks good in an open plan kitchen, however as soon as we switched it on we were disappointed with the noise it makes. If you have a separate kitchen to your living area, then it's not a problem if you have an open plan area like ours.......you might like to look at other brands.
Design, spacious
Very noisy compressor!

I like this fridge a lot. Quality is good. Design is excellent. Versitility is perfect. And the LED light is bright (even though the light has less than 80% CRI which make things look washed out). All fine, all except the noise level. it sounds like there are bottles ratling around inside the fridge. but it doesn't come from the contents, it is the generator. I have a big house and can hear it over from the other side at night time. A real shame.
Good design and quality feel inside.
Noisy noisy noisy.

This fridge is the greatest piece of rubbish ever offloaded to the public, we know a lot of other people who also feel the same way as us, consequently everyone we know calls them funny names. We have a written request for the CEO of FP to phone us about their poor products.....no answer and dont expect one.
I would realy like to debate FP about their faulty products on national tv, doubt if they would show up though.

Broke down the second week we had it, FP fixed it with a second hand part that failed as well, spent around $1000 over 5 years keeping the piece of rubbish going, all with no help or customer service from FP

We bought our E522B second hand about 10 years ago and it has been moved through 3 different houses in that time and it has worked perfectly the whole time we have had it. I have found you need to adjust the temps up and down for summer and winter but it has never stopped working, never frozen over or let food go off. Ive been very happy with it.
The only reason im replacing it is we need a bigger fridge.
Reliable, always did what we asked of it
Plastic shelve (whilst they have never broken) feel flimsy

I love this fridge. It is so spacious and easy to clean. There are plenty of door storage and shelving. The kids dropped a jar on the top plate of the freezer and I called the Fisher and Paykle customer care line. I was do well looked after that I have decided to source Fisher Paykle products wherever possible.
Reliable. Excellent customer service.

This is the noisiest fridge i have ever owned. I have now had it for over a year and it still wakes me up in the middle of the night with its loud popping noises. Its absolutely terrible. I do not recommend others to purchase this. I cannot believe some people have made positive comments about this item.
Nice size fridge
Freezer too small

We bought this fridge in May 2008. It developed what they called a gas leak and needed to be repaired December 2009. December 2011 it developed another "gas leak" and needed to be repaired again. Fast forward to October 2012 - the fridge is just over 4 years old - and it needs another repair as it's not staying cold. I'll be on the phone to consumer affairs tomorrow as a fridge that's 4.5 years old and cost nearly $2000 shouldn't fail 3 times.
Attractive design
Low build quality.