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  • Build Quality
    4.5 (4)
  • Value for Money
    4.0 (4)
  • Ease of Use
    4.5 (4)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.3 (4)
  • Noise Level
    4.5 (4)
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Chris S

Chris SSouth East Queensland, QLD

Not cooling in less than 3 years

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Bought the fridge in March 2017 and up until a week age I was happy with the product and then it has lost the ability to cool anything. The fridge can now just do 14 degrees. Not good enough if you need 3-7 degrees for food and medicine.
Called the hotline and all they said was 'out of warranty', provided me with some phone numbers to give the service people a call to get it fixed at my expense.
The fridge is less than 3 years old, where is the customer care? Not sure if the brand / manufacture is proud of its product and performance as it seems I'm not the only one with cooling issues.

Purchased in March 2021 for $999.00.

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  • 4 reviews

Great fridge

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This fridge has been excellent, love the bottom mount configuration with drawers. Looks stylish. Specialised fridge tupperware works better than the crisper drawers. If anything it is a bit small and it gets filled quickly, but there was only the space to put a small fridge in the kitchen. The door baskets help free up some space as they are spacious and the sides of the baskets are high enough that short items will not fall out when opening the drawer too fast.

Purchased in June 2021 at Bing Lee for $939.00.

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FreshGal

FreshGal

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Great fridge

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I really like the fridge and it keeps food cold however my only bug bear is the layout. I feel like the space could be better utilised. Other than that it’s a great fridge!

Purchased in October 2021 at Appliances Online for $1,098.00.

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Spent a long time reseaching. We’ve owned this fridge for 3 years and love it. Nothing bad to report

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I spent more time researching and deliberating when I bought a fridge than when I bought my house. Now it’s been 3 years since I bought this fridge (and my aunt bought one too) and I am just as happy as the day I bought it.

Most online reviews are written after something goes wrong so it’s hard to get a sense for the overall quality or reliability of a given fridge.

I’m happy to report that nothing has gone wrong in 3 years for my aunt or me. The fridge is reliable, quiet, efficient and user friendly.

The main selling points for me were the stainless steel look and option of a left hand side opening door.

Purchased in March 2021 at Bing Lee.

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UnHappy

UnHappyPerth

  • 2 reviews

Awesome fridge

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This fridge is great. It is whisper quiet and has plenty of space inside considering its external dimensions. The features inside such as child proof lockable storage for safety, bottle rack and led lighting make it very functionally suitable. A reliable brand with local Australian support. Highly recommend this product.

Date PurchasedOct 2017
Martin C

Martin CSydney, NSW

  • 11 reviews

Below expectations

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Date PurchasedOct 2018

good

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This refrigerator has been used in my home for a while. First of all, this refrigerator is very cost-effective. It is really affordable. It is very suitable for our small family. Because the refrigerator is not very large, it does not take up too much space. This is great, so far, the refrigerator is working very well.

Date PurchasedFeb 2018
Jazz

Jazz

  • 12 reviews
  • 8 likes

Good one

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We bought it 5years ago, it is OK but the body was too brittle. It cracked when a small jar fell o. It. It was easy to clean but I had to change it after 5 years. The steel finish distorted and damaged in the first months and the look was not new after that

Date PurchasedJan 2012
Shells

ShellsMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 6 reviews

Sleek and efficient

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I researched long and hard to find the best affordable energy efficient fridge .
My neighbour and several family members have the same fridge . Varying sized families and it suits us all
The extra cool zone is handy for drinks
Stylish design, delivering excellent quality for the price

Date PurchasedFeb 2011
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PaulK

PaulKSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 10 reviews
  • 4 likes

Still going strong

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Cannot fault it. We had to specially order this one as we needed a left hung one. We had to wait about a month but we had very good service from Harvey Norman and got a 41 litre Waeco fridge as a promo gift from Westinghouse. Its easy to clean Stainless steel and has a coating to help easy cleaning. Temperature adjustments are easy on the inside. Its fairly quiet. It does its automatic defrosting every so often and when you get used to this sound of this its no problem. Good use of space inside, we opted no for the water dispenser in the door. Used up too much space we thought.

Date PurchasedNov 2015

High Pitched Noise

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I have had my Westinghouse for 2 weeks and it makes a high pitch noise. All functions are fine and working properly. I have had a technician up and of course noise was not bad while he was here. He was only driving up the driveway when it started again. It is very annoying when you have sensitive hearing .I have tried to contact Westinghouse but have had no reply . 1300 number must be down

Date PurchasedJun 2018
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Annie
Annie

I have left 2 emails already and as yet no response.

Annie
Annie

Have had a replacement fridge now for approx. 3 weeks and am very happy. No noises so thankyou Westinghouse, electrician and JB hi fi.

Julian S

Julian SSpringwood

  • 13 reviews
  • 4 likes

Very happy I bought it

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As we open the fridge compartment more than the freezer it seemed a good idea to get a bottom mounted fridge and so I bought this model.
This fridge is super quiet which is great with our bedroom located behind the kitchen.
The fridge maintains good cooling in all areas of the fridge.
The detachable wine rack is good as we don't drink and besides there's plenty of room for bottles in the door.
The bottom freezer is great with slide out bins which take good amount of food and freeze it quickly.
The fridge is easy to clean with all bins and shelves being easy to remove and replace.
We are very happy with our purchase and look forward to many years of service from this fridge.

Date PurchasedMay 2018
RubyW

RubyW

  • 6 reviews
  • 5 likes

Fantastic. Best fridge I've had

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Date PurchasedNov 2017
Gioia

GioiaVictoria

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Got it right it's the best

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After taking hours to decide this fridge is amazing. All I have to do is get a damp cloth to wipe down shelves.
I was concerned about space I have that much room as its deep. The door suction is amazing unlike my other one.
The best thing is that I'd has drawers in the freezer easy to seperate things and what my children love the best is the ice section. Fill ice tray and then turn the button/ dial and the ice tips into the tray.
Overall it's a win win

Date PurchasedFeb 2018
DDshopper

DDshopperGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 12 reviews
  • 1 like

Pretty good fridge

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Quiet, well designed compartments, good temperature control. The quick chill function is pretty handy.
Stainless steel finish on front panels look great and is easy to clean. Not prone to fingerprints. However, the sides do not have a stainless steel finish. So if you have the fridge exposed, it is not the best looking.

Date PurchasedOct 2017
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TRT

TRTPerth

  • 5 reviews
  • 2 likes

Love it even if its on the dirt!!

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When we received our new fridge I went to fit her in the recess of the kitchen without any issues pluged her up and away she went... No issue :) until I took a step back and realised it was not sitting level. No matter how many times I adjust the legs underneath I will not sit straight!! But all and all the unit it wonderful, very well presented, easily cleaned and keeps all food at the perfect temp! a great unit 4 out of 5 sitting on the dirt ;)

Date PurchasedAug 2017
Ingas

IngasSydney

  • 3 reviews

Can't live without a fridge

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This refrigerator was very easy to install not a really heavy fridge which was convenient, it maintains an even temperature in all compartments of fridge Fridge runs very quietly. Fridge is very easy to clean. Very happy with this fridge great size. looks good too. I would recommend this to others.

Date PurchasedMay 2017
Cjki

CjkiMelbourne

  • 6 reviews
  • 2 likes

Ok not great

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The fridge does what it's meant to, it keeps a constant temperature . We only purchases it as it was one of the few that fit perfectly in out kitchen. I actually would prefer a bigger fridge. It's easy to clean however sometimes it makes a loud noise at night. I think it's normal but since our house is open plan it sounds a bit too loud

Date PurchasedFeb 2016
Pam M

Pam M

  • 5 reviews

Great, spacious and reliable

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I love my fridge it’s a great size, not to big as I live in an apartment but still holds loads of stuff. The temperature setting is always perfect and my vegetables always last well. It’s easy to clean as all the draws and shelves come out without any drama .

Date PurchasedSep 2016
Peaches

PeachesGold Coast

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Very functional

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Needed a larger fridge and wanted fridge on top. Was between Westinghouse or Samsung in price range we wanted to spent. Chose Westinghouse and very happy. Initially tho, when you closed the freezer section the fridge section popped open so seals were not that great. Called retailer and explained issue and they replaced next day. Replacement was perfect. Great size and compartments are easy to access and fridge is super quiet. Would highly recommend

Date PurchasedOct 2017
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Questions & Answers

Mike

Mikeasked

WBE4500SA (Stainless Steel)

My led lights and lights on control panel do not work I hit the control panel when I was cleaning fridge still works so I may have damaged it?? So how do you change the lights panel??

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Maggie

Maggieasked

WBE4500SA (Stainless Steel)

How do you remove the bottom draws to clean them?

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Maggie
Maggie

Please send a reply.

Kelly Jonas

Kelly Jonasasked

WBE4500SA (Stainless Steel)

Does this fridge come with a left hand side option?

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hostie42
hostie42

I have seen a left-hand option, but from memory it was a few hundred dollars dearer than the standard right-hand one. Still loving the fridge, by the way.

Kelly Jonas
Kelly Jonas

Thanks, I think it's worth the investment then!!

Ben
Ben

I have the left-hand version of this fridge (model WBE4500SALH; the "LH" presumably means Left Hand). The left-hand version does have a design flaw: the temperature controls are positioned inside the main compartment on the right. Pretty much exactly where you your arm or hands brush against them when getting stuff in and out of the fridge. On the right-hand opening version these controls would be sheltered by the door so wouldn't get changed accidentally.

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