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  • Cleaning & Maintenance
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  • Noise Level
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Kat92

Kat92Queensland

Don't buy Westinghouse

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Purchased in June 2021 at The Good Guys for $970.00.

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Cooling control back to front - dont buy Westinghouse

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We recently discovered after many months of expensive food waste, inadequate cooling and the expensive cost of an unnecessary and service call that the reason our fridge wasnt cooling properly and that we were wasting so much food was that the temperature control is back to front. One would think that getting the temperature control correct on a fridge is a fairly important and basic aspect of refrigeration. Would think twice ever buying this Brand again



Purchased in June 2021.

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OZUSER

OZUSERMid North Coast, NSW

  • 5 reviews
  • 5 likes

Great Fridge

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We have had this fridge since new and in 7 years it has not given us any problem not even a blown light bulb
it seems to be sturdily made
the crisper draw cannot be fully opened with door only at 90 degrees would be our only complaint but it situated in an alcove with a side wall

Date PurchasedMar 2011
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Fridge and freezer wont cool.

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4 yrs old and wont cool. Compressor runs, fan works, condenser gets slightly cool but wont get cold. Replaced control unit with no change. The important spare parts cannot be found listed under this model number and I suspect its discontinued because Westinghouse (aka Electrolux) know it's faulty and dont want to support it. Very disapointing for an expensive fridge from two big brand names, Westinghouse and Electrolux.

Date PurchasedJun 2014
Andy

Andy

  • 2 reviews
  • 2 likes

Only 5 years old. Fridge doesn’t cool

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This fridge is only 5 years old and the fridge section has just stopped cooling. Freezer is fine. Totally unacceptable for an expensive product to not last. Could not recommend this brand. My daughter’s Samsung is 15 years and still going strong. I am very disappointed in this product. Will try and fix but by the sounds of it this is an inherent fault.

Date PurchasedOct 2012
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Westinghouse
ELECTROLUX ..Westinghouse

Fridge part stopped working

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I have had the fridge for 4 years and have kept it like a new fridge and not overloading it .Got up in the middle of an extreme heat wave to find my cold water was not cold at all, in actual fact it was warm as was my milk which had turned to big blobs of sour milk. I dont have the money to buy another fridge as I am a pensioner living from week to week is there anything that can be done to help out in this matter. By the way the freezer works great. Regards Sharon

Date PurchasedJul 2012
Cass

CassRichmond-Tweed, NSW

  • 3 reviews

As of June 2016 all Westinghouse fridges now made in Thailand

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It is still a good fridge 8 years later. Now buying a new fridge due to needing more vegetable space.
Long shelf on door broke and we paid for the replacement as it a much used shelf.
The icemaker tray broke but didn't replace due to price to replace it and lack of real need for it.
It is quiet and doesn't freeze up the vegetables like the Fisher Paykel one we had before.
Rusted a bit by the door handle, inside the door edge and at the top of the door - but we did live by the beach so I imagine this is pretty normal.
We were told these refrigertors are now made in Thailand and best not to buy one again.
No crack in the bottom of the fridge as mentioned by other reviewers.

Date PurchasedDec 2008
MusicVeg

MusicVegSan Remo

  • 8 reviews
  • 1 like

Great roomy Australian made fridge

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Have owned for a year and a half. I love my Westinghouse with freezer on the bottom, so much easier to use this way. I can find everything easy, has lots of room in door and big vegie bin. I did not find it noisy at all, at first you wonder what all the strange sounds are but it settles down after awhile, My vegies have been lasting longer so am happy. Has a great ice maker if you need it. Shelving can be adjusted and lots of room at the top too. This replaced a cheap Hellar which started playing up as soon as the one year warranty was out. I bought extra warranty with Westinghouse but don't think I will be needing it. I highly recommend this fridge and support a great Australian business.

Date PurchasedJun 2015
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MusicVeg
MusicVeg

Still going strong with no issues at all. Be interested in hearing from Westinghouse why this model has been discontinued and what is it's replacement. Still if you can get a new or second hand one still might be worth it.

Soli

SoliSydney

fridge part stops working

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I bought this fridge 3.5 years ago. In this period the fridge department stopped cooling twice, reading the other reviews it seems that it is not an uncommon problem. The first time it was still under warranty and was repairable. The second time they told me that they can not fix it and offered a similar model for $700. I paid over a $1000 to buy this fridge and to me it is not acceptable that the product is not usable after 3.5 years while it still looks brand new. Now I do not feel comfortable to invest another $700 in this brand if the same thing is going to happen.

Date PurchasedDec 2012
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ELECTROLUX ..Westinghouse
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also has crack in plastic interior

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my fridge also has a couple of cracks in side and i cant get them fixed by electrolux not happy with them as this fridge was very expensive well over the $1000 and not that old, if i could get them fixed i would be happier and i would also be much happier if i could have the part replaced

Issie

IssieArtarmon

  • 2 reviews
  • 5 likes

Westinghouse fridge section not cooling.

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This is the second time now that the fridge section has stopped cooling and my food is spoiled. A few months ago on the advice of the internet I thawed out the fridge for about 3 days and this fixed the problem. Now it has happened again I called Westinghouse this morning and was told that it would cost $145 just to send someone out to look at it. The lady who was supposed to call me back in two hours due to the system being down hasn't bothered to call me yet that was over 5 hours ago.

Sad that a fridge I payed so much for has stopped working just a little over 2 years. I was told this was Australian made and I wanted to support Australian made goods. Hoping to still get this resolved.

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Westinghouse
ELECTROLUX ..Westinghouse
Issie
Issie

There's no point in asking me to email you if you aren't going to reply. Sorry but, four days is more than enough time to get back to someone.

Can't recommend Westinghouse fridges.

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At the beginning, we thought it was a decent fridge. But after less than a year, it stopped working overnight resulting in wasted food and chasing down Westinghouse customer service. The guy who serviced it, got it working again, but the temperature of the fridge is just not cold enough. Freezer is fine, but food gets wasted after less than 3 days. Very disappointed in quality. It's at mid level price-wise, so you would expect a decent quality. Guarantee is only 2 yrs, so it's just past. Not going to pay for service for an unreliable and now discontinued product. Better to buy LG, Fisher Paykel or Samsung.

Great Fridge, 6 years on and still great

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I have had my WBM4300 fridge in three different locations (move for work) for the past 6-7 years and it is still great. At one place I shared with 2 others, and no problem. I bought a similar one (the 5100) for another property which I understood was even better for energy use, even though slightly bigger. I think that might be why the 4300 was discontinued, the later models improved. No matter - both great! Love these fridges. No problems and yes quiet too!

Veronica

Veronica

  • 3 reviews

Great Fridge why is it now discontinued?

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I am very glad I got this fridge, suits my kitchen perfectly. Fridge and freezer compartments maintain correct temperatures. Quiet do not hear any noise from motor. Shelves are glass and very easy to wipe clean. Size is perfect for 2 people it gives you plenty of room might be on the small side for a family. I have been using this fridge continuously for 12 months and not hesitate to recommend if it was still available. This was my first Westinghouse purchase and I am very happy with it.

Luke

Luke

  • 3 reviews
  • 3 likes

So far so good

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Got this fridge to replace my 15 year old fridge . Let's hope it last that long . So far it's been great only had 1 month so far . And first bottom mout fridge I have owned the draws are great for the frezzer nice and smooth. Fridge is layed out nice . Very cold . Glass shelf space . Probably not the most quite fridge but I'm happy enough. It's Aussie made so can't beat that . I took out 6 year warranty.

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Tania

TaniaDaylesford

They admit manufacturing fault BUT say I should pay.

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Westinghouse
ELECTROLUX ..Westinghouse
Tania
Tania
Tania
Tania

I am please to announce that ELECTROLUX have satisfactorily resolved this issue with my fridge. Thank you Electrolux:)

D & L

D & LMackay Qld

Not working after only 10 months.

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The fridge shut down and because i was away all of the food in both fridge and freezer were mouldy. I called Electrolux 16th July. A serviceman came the next day. He had to order a part. Didn't fix the problem. Still waiting. Had to buy a cheap fridge cause the service people at electrolux don't seem to be able to do anything for us. Won't be buying another Westinghouse.

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Westinghouse
ELECTROLUX ..Westinghouse
D & L
D & L

I have now received a replacement refrigerator. Thank you.

Damian

DamianSydney

Very happy so far

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Damian
Sharon

SharonNSW, 2518

  • 13 reviews

Great Fridge. Quiet.

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This is my first bottom mount fridge. I have the 430 litre left hand opening model.I noticed how quiet it is as I previously had a Fisher and Paykal which was very noisy. I have had it nearly a year now and find it great. It is easier to clean than most fridges. The knobs for adjustments are very easy to get to. The drawers in the freezer roll in and out very easily. I was surprised there was not more freezer space,but I do freeze a lot of things, including bread. The door spaces are the best I have ever had. It fits so much, it seems to have room for all my bottles and jars. I would definitely recommend it.

Matt Coren

Matt Coren

  • 2 reviews
  • 3 likes

Stop looking and get one of these.

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Questions & Answers

Martin

Martinasked

WBM4300WB (430L, White)

What needs to be done before a power outage? Is it correct that the plug should not be pulled>

Martin

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Kerrie S.

Kerrie S.asked

WBM4300WB (430L, White)

Were is the thermostat located

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Jacki L.

Jacki L.asked

WBM4300WB (430L, White)

Hi
Anyone know how to change the extension slide in the freezer? I have bought a new part but not sure how to remove the old piece.

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