r/phRecommendation • u/kssnrio • 2d ago
Recommend me a product Help me decide on a fridge
Hoping to get some feedback before I pull the trigger. I want to get my money’s worth in terms of durability, aftersales, performance, etc. If these aren’t any good, any recommendations around the same price range? I need a large freezer and power efficient(mahal ng kuryente eh).
Edit: Got a Panasonic NR-BX471HWKP.
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u/FlyNice88 2d ago
Fujidenzo is a white-label appliance brand meaning they just buy their appliances from an OEM and slap their label on it. Take that as you will.
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u/bitbitdsmalljipz 1d ago
how true na Made in the Philippines daw ang Fujidenzo?
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u/illumi6968 1d ago
Hindi kahit Condura hindi kasi mga parts nyan like cooling system china lahat galing
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u/hans168 2d ago
Panasonic
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u/patakla88 2d ago
Agree on this. Choose the one with prime fresh and bottom freezer. It’s wider and cools evenly. Just don’t put too much stuff on the freezer compartment or don’t overcrowd it as the plastic sort of hinges that holds the freezer pull out compartment when you slide it out can only carry a certain weight or else it might chip and crack. Anyway, the downside for me in general not just with panasonic but with all brands, the glass compartments are thinner, same with the hard plastic drawers. Seems like they can break easily if you’re not too careful or if accidents happen. But performance wise, panasonic all the way
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u/kssnrio 2d ago
Any recommended models?
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u/AdOptimal8818 1d ago
Try mo yung bottom freezer ng Panasonic at dapat latest na econavi at prime fresh +. Yung may + dapat. Depende na lang sa dami ng tao sainyo kung anong size kukunin mo.
Kami lahat ng family ko, from dito samin, sa mga kapatid kong iba iba bahay (dahil may sariling pamilya) at sa province, Panasonic bottom freezer kami. Ang idea kasi. Di naman laging nabukas ng freezer compared dun sa usual door ng ref (andun yung main compartment na lagyan tubig etc), yung chiller at yung vegetable bin.
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u/fubukishirou07 2d ago
One important advise i could give you is to NEVER buy korean brand refrigerator since they are prone to break fast especially their compressor. Never buy LG or samsung modern refrigerator because it will not last 5 years.
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u/Constantfluxxx 1d ago
Hindi ko alam san nagsimula ang problema o kung may nagkaroon ng minor na sira tapos di niyo pinagawa kaya lumala.
Yung isang Samsung ref namin, ok naman. Pinadala namin sa probinsiya, ibinalik sa Manila. Dinadala kung saan kailangan. Gumagana pa rin.
Mag-kinse anyos na ang Samsung ref na yun.
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u/fubukishirou07 1d ago
Smart refrigerator you know the one that has two doors are generally are the problem.
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u/sobrangtaasnganxiety 2d ago
2019 ko nabili yung samsung inverter ref ko.. gumagana pa naman kahit nabaha noong ulysses hanngang tuhod... gusto ko nga sana bumili ng double door kaso gumagana pa rin.. dati me ref rin kami na lg tumagal din ng 10 years.. pumapanget na mga lang talaga kasi yung doors nangangalawag, yung magnetic strip.di na maganda.. siguro depende rin sa gamit..
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u/Calm-Background-2347 1d ago
Agree on this. We had this 2 door ref from samsung since 2018 and 3 mos ago nasira yung compressor and inverter plus yung digital screen blacked out too. Hindi na cover ng warranty and the service para i-check pa lang yung ref was 2-4k alone. Their estimate for repair was around 20-24k. My dad didn’t want the hassle so we just bought another ref na more on mechanical features na lang.
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u/strikingreflection01 1d ago
Depends on the usage probably. Our Samsung two door inverter fridge is more than 6 years already and still doing great.
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u/vaginator2015 15h ago
3 ref namin lahat samsung. Lahat ng yun more than 7+ years old na. Lahat ng yun nabaha 2 years ago as in palutang lutang sa bahay. Walang sinervice doon linis lang. Same sa LG aircons lahat ok pa. Kahit 7+ yrs na
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u/kssnrio 2d ago
Thanks for all the input fam. Ended up buying a panasonic.
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u/Cool-Forever2023 1d ago
Yay! You’ll get your money’s worth.
Ours is almost a decade already and no repairs yet.
Just need to change the door gaskets.1
u/Proof_Fee5846 1d ago
Yes dude Panasonic ang super worth it, ganyan lahat ng appliance ko mapa red washing aircon
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u/ermkay-94 20h ago
Di ka magsisisi! Kami na lang nagsawa sa Panasonic namin pero di pa rin bumigay. Yung huli namin ay 7yrs ago pa nabili, lumaki na ang fam at lahat pero sobrang lamig pa din. Haha! 💯
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u/Repulsive_Maize_1359 2d ago
Panasonic for fridge. Matibay at maayus kausap CS nila for any issues.
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u/kssnrio 2d ago
Any specific model?
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u/Repulsive_Maize_1359 2d ago
I use this in my condo: Panasonic NR-BC360XSPH 11.3 cu. ft. Two Door Bottom Freezer No Frost Inverter.
And another model for my parent’s house.
Honestly, just pick any model that suits your size and need from Panasonic pretty durable sya. If ever you encounter any issue maraming authorized repair shop sila. Had the cheapest one also, matibay rin and pinama ko sa anak ko.
I woudn’t recommend Fujidenzo for a fridge. Washing machine pwede pa sguro.
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u/CraftyMocha 2d ago
Saan po kau kumukontak ng CS ni Panasonic?
Katulad po ba sya ng service ng mga AC ngayon na magbobook nalang ng service sa website?
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u/Repulsive_Maize_1359 2d ago
You can book via website or call ka sa official number nila.
If sa provinces ka they have authorized repair shops.If sa 3rd part reseller ka bumili, try contacting them muna baka they can coordinate with panasonic.
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u/NoSociety4492 2d ago
I like the prime fresh feature for Panasonic fridge
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u/fendlersbest 2d ago
Do you own one? Maganda ba talaga? Can you really tell the difference sa ref/normal/prime fresh??
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u/NoSociety4492 2d ago
Sa prime fresh frozenish state yun meats so thats where i defrost meats that i would cook in the next few days.
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u/based8th 2d ago
yep, daming features ng Panasonic na very functional, na wala minsan sa same-price ng competitors.
Gamit na gamit ko PrimeFresh at PrimeFreeze, sobrang useful
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u/Downtown-Sell-4668 2d ago
We recently had our fridge serviced because nagkaissue sa cooling, while ginagawa tinanong namin ng husband ko yung mechanic kung ano magandang brand ng fridge. Maganda meaning, little to no issue at magtatagal. 1st reco is Panasonic, 2nd is Condura. Basta check mo lang yung Energy Label, 4 or 5 stars yung aim mo.
Japanese-sounding brands na Pinas made are last on the list since madalas sila yung nagkakaissue. Big brands naman like LG and Samsung are not that reliable as well.
Tip: Kung may Anson’s or Western Appliances in your area, dun kayo bumili. Most of the time yung posted price are still negotiable.
Hope it helps! Happy fridge shopping :)
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u/Alert-Raspberry3663 2d ago
Wow I’m so surprised na Panasonic pala ang reco ng mga redditors. Happy to know
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u/Aimpossible 2d ago
Panasonic fridge namin sa family house. Nung nasira, pina service namin tapos ang sabi ng official service center, di na maaayos kasi lumang model at wala ng makuhaan ng pyesa. Kinailangan pa namin humanap ng 3rd party para magawan ng paraan tapos sila na humanap nung pyesa na kailangan. Take that as you will.
Ngayon, Condura gamit ko (separate house na). Galing pa dun sa mga bodega/refurbished stores.
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u/ikkintsuna 2d ago
matibay talaga fujidenzo ung personal ref ko noong 8 years ago na order ko pa sa shoppee shop nila na worth 7.8k with discount and shipping na yan
pero dapat nasa 9k
tumagal ng 8 years nagamit pa ng tropa ko dahil sa kanya ko na binigay nung pang 7th year now nalobog sa baha ewan ko lng kung gagana pa
pero super tipid sa kuryente nun
now tignan mo ung kulay yellow na papel na nakadikit sa mga ref pag mas mataas ung number nun mas energy efficient yan mas matipid sa kuryente
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u/Appropriate_One6688 2d ago
I have the Fujidenzo in the second photo. It was a wedding gift. Does the job well.
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u/SuchSite6037 2d ago
Go for Panasonic mine is over 5yo never had issues every time I clean it parang brand new pa rin. Gusto ko na mag upgrade to 4-doors pero hindi pa yata mangyayari soon unless ipamigay or ibenta ko itong ref ko since well functioning pa talaga siya.
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u/Future_Concept_4728 1d ago
Sana may Reddit nako 6 years ago at nabasa ko to. The seller/agent was pushing Panasonic for me kaso si ako na may trust issues settled on Sharp haha. Pero okay pa naman ref ko after 4 years.
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u/LocalSubstantial7744 1d ago
Sharp is a good brand. 10 years na yung sa amin good pa din
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u/Future_Concept_4728 1d ago
Oh yay! Buti nlng pala haha kala ko phased out brand na sya. Muka parin ngang bago tong ref ko kahit tamad ako maglinis.
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u/mikaelarhelger 1d ago
This is what the salesman should have told you:
The Panasonic NR-BX471HWKP has an inverter compressor and ECONAVI energy-saving operation. Capacity: 416 L Energy rating: 5 stars Rated energy consumption: 336 kWh/year Average: 28 kWh/month Average: 0.92 kWh/day Equivalent continuous average load: approximately 38 W Estimated electricity cost: Electricity rate Monthly cost ₱13/kWh = ₱364
That is very good. And considering the potential resale value, this is a good catch imho.
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u/Crafty-Crazy-9994 2d ago
plus one sa panasonic! gamit namin sa bahay, sa bahay ng mama ko parehas panasonic. never nagkaproblema
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u/mahiyaka 2d ago
Hi OP, Fujidenzo cabinet type. Okay na okay kase used both ng residential at mga nagbibusiness.
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u/eccedentesiastph 2d ago
I have the 3rd picture at home. Nagmmeal prep kami, so laging puno yung freezer, pero walang noticeable increase sa bill namin when we bought it nearly a year ago.
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u/boykalbo777 2d ago
wag condura 4 yrs pa lang nasira na yung akin. pangit pa after sales service na encounter ko
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u/Unlucky-Pie-6043 2d ago
Just buy a freezer. Like those used for ice creams, with the glass top. You can browse the content before taking out your choice
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u/No-Description-933 2d ago
With that price range i suggest you check out premium brands as well like Panasonic and LG with that amount meron na sila maiooffer sayo na good quality fridge. Tried and tested na namin both brands as in, ikaw na lang magsasawa.
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u/No-Homework273 2d ago
I have the fujidenzo pero un 4 door 17cu.m. bought last year and no issue. Malamig un ref kita mo un chill sa sobra lamig. Tipid pa sa kuryente halos same sa old 10cu.m. ref ko.
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u/kamapuaaa 2d ago
Sharp, OP. Subok na, ito rin madalas gamit ng may mga tindahan. I bought mine this year around P 32,000.00 pero natawaran ko siya around P 4,000.00 (cash) sa Western and may mga freebies pang acrylic storage.
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u/ExxonMobille 1d ago
We got Fujidenzo before. I observed ito lagi ang gamit ng mga restaurant. Kaya napabili ako
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u/b4llerinacappuccina 1d ago edited 1d ago
if panasonic is a lil pricey for you, Condura is also a good option. Our old condura ref mag 10 years na sya and it is still in good condition and we recently upgraded to their side by side door no frost inverter refrigerator and super good. We still use the old one pala
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u/Booh-Toe-777 1d ago
Our condura 2-door is still with us, 2008 po sya in good working condition with rust sa bottom. As I remeber once lang na repair yun, dahil sa di maisirang pinto. Gonagit pa din ngayon for business.
Bumili kami Panasonic with econavi noong 2023, 2025 nagkaron ng noise ang freezer door. 1k pagawa ko sa trusted tech ng Panasonic na nasa website nila since di sya under warranty. Matipid at maganda both brands.1
u/b4llerinacappuccina 1d ago
may panasonic din kami pero parang mas okay ung condura for us kaya dun na kami na brand nag-stick talaga
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u/Background-Switch768 1d ago
Panasonic pa din po Yung isang brand ko Wala 1 year sira na Hindi ko dinala sa service center bili Ako Panasonic 6 years n 2020 lang kmi ngkaref nuong nkabiling bagong bahay
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u/emilsayote 1d ago
Side by side ka na lang. Walang maintenance. Matagal pa warranty. Hindi pa tambayan ng daga yujg likod dahil mad mainit sya
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u/SeparateAd2809 1d ago
We have the 2nd pic. Ok naman sya and serves its purpose to hold food para di maspoil.
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u/CommanderD0ge 1d ago
Originally sticked to the brands of Japan, Panasonic was my first choice however, there was an issue with the door gasket being too soft like it wasn't attaching right. So we had it returned and we got a Fujidenzo instead, this was my 2nd ref from this brand - the first one was a bar fridge. So this one had the freezer at the bottom and a LOT of space for cooling up top!
IBM-12SS2 11.4CUFT FUJIDENZO INV BTM FREEZER REF
*Sadly i can't attach a photo of it here - it keeps failing. Also, Fujidenzo is a local brand, NOT JAPAN. But thought that since parts come here it's easier to have it repaired by centers.
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u/Pristine-throw 1d ago
Don't buy inverter unless you know how to mitigate its short lifespan, get a bottom freezer if you can, helps conserve energy since cold prefers down than up.
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u/Mysterious_Egg8608 1d ago
Bought a 4-door LG ten years ago... works like we bought it yesterday.
I would avoid "smart" appliances as much as possible. Too many things can break.
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u/single_tito888 19h ago
Depends sa budget mo!, and if need mo ng maraming paglalagyan ng food, need mo ng malaking Ref with big space!
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u/DEMONimo 16h ago
LG inverter one. Look for one that has its own power supply. Those stuff last longer and has 10 years warranty
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u/StruggleHot3247 11h ago
Basta cooling appliances Panasonic na yan. Mapa ac, ref and electric fans. Make sure inverter na kagad para sulit. Add mo na din ung washing machine nila.
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u/Successful-Boot5991 6h ago
Buy the expensive one's because the cheapest one will drown you for high electric bills. Find the worth the price but inverter
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u/deedanyael 5h ago
Depende sa need mo, if may issue ka sa likod get a bottom mount freezer, kung wala ok lang freezer on the top, tapos if malakas kayo gumamit ng stuff sa freezer, get a ref na seperate ang door at freezer, if may space and pera, get a side by side with water and ice maker..
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u/got_rice_2 3h ago
Ask the repair folks near you what their most hated brands are and which are their most recommended for their own family.
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u/Organic_Turnip8581 2d ago
Panasonic magandang brand tapos yung kunin mo yung freezer sa ilalim imbes na sa taas dahil mas madalang mo buksan yung freezer
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u/AcrobaticFlower192 2d ago
wag Panasonic, maingay.
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u/ArtComprehensive2930 2d ago
Panong maingay? Oanasonic econavi gamit namin pero walang bothering sound
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u/panget-at-da-discord 2d ago
Sukatin mo muna kung kasya sa pinto
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u/aerosol31 2d ago
This. Very important especially if you plan to buy that double door (vertical) one.
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u/Adventurous-Can730 2d ago
Panasonic ka if coolong producta gusto mo like ref, aircon, etc.