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Model bj513v-R*11

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Seems like we all have the same problems with this model. Fridge gets too warm, freezer to cold...grr, not to mention the alarm continuously activating probably due to the CN-ER that keeps on flashing even after having thermostat replaced...bur! Time to cough up Westinghouse and gift us all with a new fridge. Wishful thinking
Blue lighting

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Westinghouse
ELECTROLUX ..Westinghouse
Freezing Mad
Freezing Mad
Freezing Mad
Freezing Mad

Absolute shocker

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Just out of warranty, Electronic board has packed up. Too bad that Westinghouse can't be forced to replace this known faulty item free of charge. Along with the majority of other reviewers, I will never again purchase a Westinghouse product, we had to get rid of a Westinghouse dishwasher as well.
Ok for a2.5 years, although a bit noisy
Electronics are lousy.

toni_nakama

toni_nakamaNSW, 2035

  • 83 reviews

Westinghouse Refrigerator Fails Me This Time!

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NIce fridge, shame about the controller board!

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Terrible

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Given this control board failure is very common with Westinghouse fridges, I will NEVER BUY A WESTINGHOUSE OR ELECTROLUX. Their service dpeartment was useless as well.
Looks good, very functional fridge
Control board failed after just 3 years (so out of warranty). Estimated repair bill from Westinghouse is $500 vs $270 from local repair man. Incidentally, local repair man commented that the control board always fails in this model.

OK

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Wouldnt buy Westinghouse again, service was ok, although repairman did take about 3/4 days before he came back with new circuit board, thank god I had another fridge downstairs, albeit very inconvenient!!!
BJ513V-R - Love upside down fridge/freezers would never go back to "standard" fridge, great space in fridge for platters etc and bulky items, huge freezer space
Fingerprints on stainless steel door! Fridge broke down after 6 years, fridge was warm (would expect more from W/house) defrosted twice, still nothing, turns out circuit board stuffed!! $295 later!!!

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MAGIX-FIX
MAGIX-FIX

Bad

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the electronic control panal says ( enn, err ) i got it as second hand i think it is out of warranty. anyone knows what it means ( enn, err ) ..?
good style
a bit loud

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Freezing Mad
Freezing Mad

It means you have to replace the controller board, but could be one of many faults with this fridge. :(

Westinghouse
ELECTROLUX ..Westinghouse
Freezing Mad
Freezing Mad

If you contact Westinghouse, they will just tell you what they told me. Get an approved Electrolux tech, and pay $135 for a report if their fault, well they didn't say, or repair plus cost of parts. :(

Terrible

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would not buy this brand again, I'm am very dissapointed in this product model was BJ515V-R with freezer on the bottom
liked the style and design and was a good size
very disappointed in the door shelves they broke within 2 years were they attach, Had problems with the temperature in the fridge part and had to get the thermostat replaced and has just happened again 17 months later. not good enough for a fridge that is only 5 years old

Bad

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Would not purchase a Westinghouse again. Food would constantly freeze in the fridge - even after two services within 18 months of purchase.
Large Storage Capacity, lots of shelves and storage bins, wine rack a good feature, electronic controls
The fridge kept freezing the food - even after many adjustments to the temperature controls. Thermostat was replaced after 3 months of purchase - 12 months later needed replacing again!! Only a 18 month old fridge - not impressed!

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lobalob

lobalob

  • 2 reviews

Good

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Looks good, practical, works well but a bit noisey. Shelf space is all good but upper shelves may be a problem if your hight disadvantaged
It's a fridge. Everything works well. The freezer on the bottom is the best back saver yet, especially if you are over 6ft tall like me.
Is it just me, or is this fridge especially noisey? My Father in law can hear the compressor start and he is stone deaf. This compressor is twice as loud as our 15 year old fridge it replaced and as loud as our dishwasher for the first few seconds on compressor start.

Bad

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I will NOT be purchasing westinghouse again! It is very annoying when my vegetables are frozen..having to either throw them out or thaw them..not happy!
Space, Size, Nice Look
Freezes things inside the fridge..like others say here..for such a pricey fridge with a supposedly good name i am quite disappointed.

josie96

josie96

  • 2 reviews
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Excellent

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Bad

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Would not buy a westinghouse again. For such an expensive item the quality is lacking. Not much there after the electronics. Longterm durability questionable.
Good Storage and modern design
The same as Hayley everything freezes, believe it has a faulty thermostat.

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Questions & Answers

Andrew

Andrewasked

BJ513V

What cause fuse to blow up, & how to fix it.

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Lilylee

Lilyleeasked

BJ513V / BJ514V / BJ515V

Kelvinator frost free fridge beeps at 8 am every day can you help please?

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Mid aged male
Mid aged male

Not sure. Is it the same beep tone as when the door is left open?

KL W.

KL W.asked

BJ513V / BJ514V / BJ515V

Got a BJ513V-R*11 westinghouse fridge. Problem started happening few days ago. The panel beep randomly and I can see the 'quick freeze' icon come on and off randomly (together with the beep sound). What might went wrong with the fridge, is that the end of life of my fridge ?

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Mid aged male
Mid aged male

I doubt there is a problem with the gas, leaks are uncommon unless the fridge has been moved recently and knocked around.

I think it’s most likely sensor/ electrical. If one of the wires has been cooked over time it might be tripping up the sensor to show a fault.

Also with recent heat refrigerators had to work extra hard to keep the temperature steady as well as we have had sudden temperature drops of 20 degrees. There could be a form of condensation that is playing the part. I wonder where the fridge is situated and if it is exposed to the weather outside (eg, standing next to open window or door).

I would empty it, clean and dry it, switch off the power and leave it off for half a day or a day, however it’s impractical to do that with the fridge.

KL W.
KL W.

The refrigerator has been running for a number of years in the same physical location, cant recall how many years. I am just thinking whether it is more practical to get a new refrigerator or get it repair. I got a first quote for $110 call out fee, then $55 per 30 minutes plus spare parts, so easily $400+ and a new one cost $1400 !!

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