Hoover HBCA 230 FF reviews: fridge freezer

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This fridge freezer is a good all rounder.

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Hoover HBCA 230 FF: 4 Freezer Stars See full product description

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LESLEY, LONDON

Score 7.0/10

Good points:: ENERGY CONSUMPTION MAY BE BETTER
BUT HAVEN'T HAD LONG ENOUGH AS YET
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Build Quality	8.0
Design	8.0
Capacity	7.0
Energy consumption	7.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	7.0

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Confirmed purchase: 31 Aug 2008

Product Features

Freezer position	At The Bottom
Construction	Built-in
Built-in machines have a cabinet door attached to the front of them so that they look like the rest of your kitchen. Freestanding machines can be seen and the machine can be placed in any position in your kitchen.
Energy efficiency	A
The more efficient the product, the less energy it needs and the more you get for your money. ‘A’ rated products are the most efficient and ‘G’ rated products are the least efficient.
Extra functions	Compressor cooling

Width in cm	54

Height in cm	174
The distance from the very top of the product to the very bottom.
Depth in cm	55

Frost free	Yes
This will prevent the build-up of ice and frost so that you won’t have to chip away at giant blocks of ice every so often.
Net capacity total device (Litres)	214
How much usable storage space there is inside the device.
Net capacity refrigerator (Litres)	147
How much usable storage space there is inside the fridge.
Net capacity freezer (Litres)	67
How much usable storage space there is inside the freezer.
Noise level (Decibels)	39
Measures how loud the machine is. For quieter machines, look for models with a noise level under 60 decibles.
Energy Savings Trust feature	No
A Yes means this this product has been rated as being energy-efficient by the Energy Savings Trust. Good for the environment and good for your electricity bill!
Number of doors	2

Freezer Stars	4
These tell you how long you can store food for – with 1 star you can store food for up to a week and with 4 stars, you can freeze food for up to a year. You need a 4-star freezer to freeze fresh food. With anything less you can store only pre-frozen food except with a 1-star freezer, which is suitable only for ice.
Cooling system	Compressor
Most fridges are cooled using a compressor. This is also known as ‘Vapour-compressor’ cooling. Some fridges are cooled using absorption, which saves electricity by using a source of heat to provide the energy needed to cool the fridge.
Shelves material	Glass
The material the shelves are made out of.
Release date	2004-10-11
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: HOOVER HBCA230FFK, HBCA230FFK, Hoover HBCA230FF

Fridge Freezer Buyers Guide

Manufacturer's Description

Hoover fridge freezers are designed to deliver style, efficiency and versatility. Our appliances integrate and co-ordinate with the rest of your kitchen setting. All come equipped with durable easy to clean glass shelves and versatile door storage.

Key Features & Benefits

4 Star Freezer Rating
Frost Free
Energy Efficiency Class A
Glass Shelves
Flexible Door Storage
Fridge Net Capacity – 147 Litres (5.2 cu ft)
Freezer Net Capacity – 67 Litres (2.4 cu ft)

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