Why not buy a refrigerator Liebherr: reviews. Refrigerator Liebherr - characteristics of different models
You were not embarrassed by a somewhat provocative titlearticles with the question: "Is it worth buying?" Naturally, it's playful! After all, Liebherr is not a newcomer to the refrigerator market, it has been producing equipment for more than 60 years, constantly on the cutting edge of technology development. Although its holding company is located in Switzerland (the property of the Liebher family), the "backbone" of the enterprises is located in Germany.
Types of refrigerators
The company "Liebher" is actively working in the segmenttwo-compartment refrigerators. They are most in demand. Speaking about macroeconomics, it should be noted that currently in the conditions of intense competition in the market by different manufacturers, more than a thousand models of "two-chamber" are being realized. Liebherr is one of the leaders in this market. The latter is evidenced by both analytical reviews and client feedback. The Liebherr refrigerator is manufactured in two fundamentally different designs: European type (both branches are vertical) or American (side-by-side: left - freezer, right - refrigeration).
We will clarify: For a large family of five or more people living in a spacious cottage or in an apartment, the American Liebherr product design, with a width of 1210 mm, is ideal. Models Liebherr SBS 7212 and SBSES 8283 (two doors: on the left - the freezer, on the right - the refrigerating chamber) traditionally receive the best reviews. The Liebherr refrigerator for a relatively small family (up to 3-4 people) assumes a European two-chamber design (where the freezer compartment is located below). By the way, as advises ergonomics, the location of the freezer at the bottom is preferably for high refrigerators (178 cm - 210 m). Note that such criteria correspond to the Liebherian models CUN 3033, 3956, CES 4023, CN 3033, CN 4003 of the European type.
Basic compartments of the refrigerator
Obviously, the customer is of fundamental importancealways has an internal space refrigerator. It is established that the average volume in our time is assumed to be in the range from 250 to 350 liters (practically it is reached at a refrigerator height of 178 cm).
What are the main functional branchesrefrigerators most in demand by users? There are only three of them: a freezer, a refrigerator compartment and a zero chamber. Moreover, it is possible to realize such a division both in the 3-chamber and in the 2-chamber version. An example of a three-chamber device is the Liebherr 3956 refrigerator (height 2010 m) with a total capacity of 325 liters, which contains a refrigeration compartment (157 liters), a zero chamber (79 liters) and a freezer (89 liters). In the 0-chamber, as is known, the temperature is close to 0 aboutFROM.
Two-chamber units have only two compartments: freezing and refrigerating. However, inside the refrigeration designers the zero zone has been successfully simulated. This design is recognized by customers as successful, and it is bought more often, as evidenced by the reviews. Refrigerator Liebherr, as follows from the surveys, choose by many criteria (we will touch on them in this article). However, the average buyer in 80% of cases begins with the criterion of the volume of the freezer. If the family practices freezing a sufficiently large number of products, it is desirable to have an increased volume - up to 150 liters. If the family food is based on the purchase of frozen semi-finished products, 70 liters will suffice. Let's analyze the internal spaces of our refrigerators Liebherr offers to consumers (see table 1).
Table 1. The overall internal volume, as well as the volume of functional departments of refrigerators of Liebherr (in liters)
Refrigerator brand | Overall volume | Volume of freezer | Volume of refrigerating compartment | Zero Branch Volume |
LIEBHERR SBS 7212 | 651 | 261 | 390 | |
Liebherr SBSES 8283 | 591 | 237 | 354 | |
Liebherr CES 4023 | 372 | 91 | 281 | |
Liebherr CN 4003 | 369 | 89 | 280 | |
Liebherr CBN 3956 | 325 | 89 | 157 | 79 |
Liebherr CN 4013 | 280 | 89 | 191 | |
Liebherr CUN 3033 | 276 | 79 | 197 | |
Liebherr CN 3033 | 276 | 79 | 197 |
As we see, for a large family living ina spacious home, the Liebherr SBS 7212 refrigerator is ideal. It is a large white refrigerator with a height slightly above average (1852 mm), it has an impressive width of 1210 mm and a depth of 630 mm. Choosing another model, we find that it is also reasonable to purchase a less important brand of SBSES 8283. Other refrigerators of the presented Liebherr line will be smaller in volume. For most people buying US units, initially the location of the freezer and the refrigerating chamber is from the left to the right and, accordingly, the position of the doors is one next to the other, which has the Liebherr refrigerator presented above. Side by side - so called a similar design.
Let's remember about vegetarians. For them, the zero zone is valuable in the refrigerator. In it, under the regime of high humidity (about 90%), green is well preserved. However, their antipodes, zealous meat lovers, are also found in the zero zone of the "ally": dry cold (at 50% humidity) basically preserves meat products longer than classical units with high humidity. The most functional in this regard is the refrigerator CBN 3956. This is a high capacious three-chamber technique, above the average human height of 201 cm. Positively, when in the same compartment there are compartments capable of simulating both a "dry" and "wet" zero zone .
However, the two-compartment refrigerator Liebherr 4003,as well as model CES 4023 also have a height of 201 cm. It is noteworthy that the last two have increased the cooling zone to about 280 liters. Marketers of the company "Liebher" knowingly eat their bread: according to statistics such a volume is claimed by families consisting of 4 people. Moreover, it is even slightly larger: strictly speaking, for them the volume of the refrigerating chamber is 200-250 liters, that is, the models 4003 and 4023 are suitable. The Liebher technologists in the aforementioned instruments have created conditions for a longer storage due to fan, located in the refrigerator compartment.
The refrigerators indicated in the lower part of the table: CBN 3956, CN 4013, CN 3033 - adapted to the average family, up to three people inclusive. And the most compact refrigerator Liebherr CUN 3033, in fact, is a bachelor's dream.
Built-in refrigerators
Now for the hostess is no longer news - embeddedrefrigerator Liebherr. There is a whole line of such devices, they have a decent enough volume (however, slightly less than for stationary ones). Let's present for comparison the useful volumes of embedded models in a tabular form (see Table 2).
Table 2. Built-in refrigerators from Liebherr
Refrigerator brand | Overall volume | cold | frost | zero camera |
Liebherr IKB 3514 | 291 | 263 | 28 | 92 |
Liebherr ICUNS 3314 | 262 | 199 | 63 | |
Liebherr ICBN 3314 | 242 | 179 | 63 |
As you can see, the unique design presentsbuilt-in refrigerator Liebherr IKB 3514: a spacious zero-chamber and a tiny freezer. Than it is caused? Now, more and more supporters of healthy eating prefer short-term storage of food in the fresh zone to their freezing.
What is the letter designation of brands from Liebherr
On the one hand, consumers understand thatthe abbreviations in the name of a particular brand of Liebherr give them information about the model of the refrigerator they are buying, and on the other hand, being non-professionals, they do not find an explanation for them. We decided to help in this difficulty. To introduce to you, dear readers, the interpretation of these letters, we turned to the service department, which repairs Liebherr refrigerators. Here is what information we were able to obtain (see Table 3).
Table 3. What are the combinations of letters in the names of refrigerators of the brand Liebherr
Letter | What does |
0 (zero) | at the end of the title: in the set there is an instruction in Russian |
B | availability of freshness zone BioFresh |
C | two-chamber unit containing a refrigerator and a freezer |
CT | 1-compressor with the top freezer (only the full combination of letters should be perceived) |
CU | 1-compressor with bottom freezer (only the full combination of letters should be perceived) |
es | stainless steel housing (refer to side walls and doors) |
esf | doors made of stainless steel, sidewalls painted over it |
G | freezer availability |
K | the word "refrigerator" |
N | defrosting system NoFrost |
P | energy efficiency class A + / A ++ |
T | freezer compartment at the top |
U | the bottom freezer or the model built in under a table-top having height of 85 sm |
W | the presence of a wine cabinet |
How to practically use the abovetable? Suppose you are interested in buying a refrigerator, and you were told by phone that a Liebherr CN refrigerator of German assembly appeared in such a supermarket of equipment (the latter is equivalent to 100% compliance with the technology). From the table above it can be seen that we are dealing with a two-compartment refrigeration refrigerator with the NoFrost type of cooling. About this cooling system it will be a little lower.
Which is better: single-compressor or two-compressor device?
It is known that the compressor is"Heart" of the refrigerator, pumping and compressing freon steam. From this compression, the vapor condenses to a liquid state, and then, evaporating into the evaporator, evaporates, absorbing the heat of the interior space of the refrigerator. Two-compartment refrigerators are one-and two-compressor.
In two-compressor machines, one compressorworks on a cold store, and another on a freezer. How does he manage simultaneously with two refrigerated compartments? He is helped by dividing one stream of cold into two (into a freezer and a cold store), a solenoid valve. Thus, the Liebherr double-chamber refrigerator can be either single- or double-compressor.
In the table below, we present this technical specification for Liebher refrigerators (see Table 4).
Table 4. Equipment of refrigerators by Liebherr compressors
Refrigerator brand | compressors | quick freezing |
Liebherr SBS 7212 | 2 | Sprocket symbol: 4 |
Liebherr SBSES 8283 | 2 | Sprocket symbol: 4 |
Liebherr CUN 3033 | 1 | Sprocket symbol: 4 |
Liebherr CN 4013 | 1 | Sprocket symbol: 4 |
Liebherr CN 4003 | 1 | Sprocket symbol: 4 |
Liebherr CBN 3956 | 1 | Sprocket symbol: 4 |
Liebherr CES 4023 | 1 | Sprocket symbol: 4 |
As you can see, the American design (where the freezer on the left) assumes two compressors. Refrigerator Liebherr 3033, like the others below it in the table, is single-compressor.
What's better: one- or two-compressor refrigerator? To begin with, that outwardly this sign is indistinguishable. However, experts still find a way out, how to make an exact verdict. They immediately look for "secondary signs": how many on the refrigerator - freezer temperature regulators. If two - and then two compressors.
Let's return to comparison. On the one hand, a single-compressor refrigerator has an advantage - a lower cost (by 10%). On the other hand, if it breaks down, it immediately becomes completely inoperative. Under the same conditions, his two-compressor opponent after a breakdown, one of the departments continues to work. This ensures the safety of products.
Four asterisks on the freezer door indicate that this machine allows deep freezing of products, which further promotes their long-term storage.
Fridge Noise
First, when buying, pay attention to itdeclared noise level. Do not hesitate to ask, let the seller bring you instructions. In it, pay attention to the noise parameter. What do you need to know about decibels? Typically, manufacturers show noise in the range of 30 to 50 dB.
When it appears in the range from 30 to 40 dB, wewe deal with noise at the level of a whisper. However, an increase of up to 45 dB is already reminiscent of the annoying buzzing of a fly. How is the noise of Liebherr refrigerators? (See table 5.)
Table 5. Noise levels of Liebherr refrigerators
Refrigerator brand | Noise level, dB |
Liebherr SBS 7212 | 40 |
Liebherr CN 4013 | 41 |
Liebherr CN 4003 | 41 |
Liebherr CN 3033 | 41 |
Liebherr SBSES 8283 | 41 |
Liebherr CUN 3033 | 42 |
Liebherr CBN 3956 | 42 |
Liebherr 4023 | 39 |
As you can see, the quietest among technologicalis the “American” (side-by-side) Liebherr SBS 7212, and the “basketball player” CBN 3956 (201 cm tall) and the middling CUN 3033 are noisy more than others. Although, to be punctual, the 201-centimeter Liebherr 4023 refrigerator holds primacy. However, it is going to be in Bulgaria, it provides for manual defrosting of the freezer and drip defrosting of the refrigeration.
Let's add some lyrics to our story. After all, the refrigerator is not just noisy, it “speaks” (we are, of course, talking about all refrigerators, not just Liebherr firms). Let's see what he can "tell" us.
The buzz of the refrigerator gives the compressor work. If this adds vibration, then you should better install it. By the way, a two-compressor refrigerator is quieter (its compressors are weaker). Other sounds: buzzing, gurgling, etc. - caused by the movement of freon. The third type of sound, clicks, demonstrates the operation of the relay, switching on and off the motor of the refrigerator. The fan of the refrigerating chamber is also noisy if it is controlled by the NoFrost system. Noise is accompanied by the process of defrosting devices "crying" type.
All these diverse noises accompanying the operation of the Liebherr refrigerator are reduced to the standard and are quite weak.
However, installing the purchased refrigerator in myin the kitchen, often its owners are faced with a louder sound than is given in the instructions. The reason may be the failure of the unit to keep the unit in a vertical position in its place during the allotted time (1-2 days, which is indicated in the instructions). The sound is also amplified when the unit is improperly placed on a horizontal surface (due to the resulting backlash) or when it touches the walls surrounding the kitchen furniture with its body. We draw your attention to the fact that the delivery of the purchased refrigerator home should also be carried out exclusively in an upright position.
If you, having bought a refrigerator, foundthat it makes noise is fundamentally stronger than indicated, we recommend that service specialists be invited to replace the noise level. Theoretically, the possibility of replacing the device with a similar one is not excluded. You can also make appropriate repairs to Liebherr refrigerators. Although we had found out during the survey of sellers of three household appliance supermarkets that such precedents did not happen. At the same time, one should exercise reasonable tolerance and, of course, take into account that large household appliances that do not make noise in general do not exist.
Refrigerator cooling system, economical
Buyers of the refrigerator will have an alternativechoice between two types of cooling system. A more traditional slang is called “crying evaporator” (its principle of operation will be discussed below), and the newer one is called the forced ventilation system.
They coexist, since the traditional system also has its strengths: greater simplicity and, as a result, cost-effectiveness.
Imagine the principle of the "cryingevaporator ". When the compressor is running, frost forms on it. After the compressor stops, this frost melts and goes into the drain system as water. When the compressor starts up again, the resulting water evaporates again, absorbing heat.
NoFrost system works on simultaneousswitching on with fan compressor. Her freezing is drier. However, it is more expensive, more energy-intensive, and its operation is accompanied by fan noise. The main advantage of NoFrost is a better temperature distribution than when cooled with a “weeping evaporator”.
Level applied when constructing this orA different brand of energy-efficient refrigerator is reflected in the energy consumption indicator. A, A + and A ++ (as you understand, A ++ is the most economical class).
We present a summary table of types of cooling devices and energy-saving class of various models of Liebherr refrigerators (see table 6).
Table 6. Types of cooling devices and class of energy-saving technologies for refrigerators of the Liebherr range
Refrigerator brand | Refrigeration compartment | Freezer | Fast frost | Energy saving |
Liebherr SBSES 8283 | NoFrost system | NoFrost system | SuperFrost system: with automatic time setting | class A + |
Liebherr SBS 7212 | NoFrost system | NoFrost system | SuperFrost system: with automatic time setting | class A + |
Liebherr CUN 3033 | NoFrost system | NoFrost system | SuperFrost system: with automatic time setting | class A |
Liebherr CN 4013 | drip system | NoFrost system | SuperFrost system: with automatic time setting | class A + |
Liebherr CN 4003 | drip system | NoFrost system | SuperFrost system: with automatic time setting | class A + |
Liebherr CN 3033 | NoFrost system | NoFrost system | SuperFrost system: with automatic time setting | class A |
Liebherr CES 4023 | drip system | tame | class A + | |
Liebherr CBN 3956 | drip system | NoFrost system | SuperFrost system: with automatic time setting | class A + |
It is characteristic that the Liebherr SBSES 8283 refrigerator, as well as the SBS 7212, CUN 3033, CN 3033 brands, demonstrates 100% use of the new NoFrost cooling system.
Refrigerator control
Premium + system is visually identical withprevious, but it includes, in addition to the above possibilities, the presence on the display of such an element as a cursor, as well as the ability to select the language by the client. She expanded the reference section due to various recommendations and descriptions.
HomeDialog system by connecting toRefrigerators special units allows you to connect appliances Liebherr in a single network (up to 6 units). General network management is performed on the display of the main refrigerator. From it you can control the operation modes of the other units.
Problem pens
Unfortunately, today this problem is not typical.only for Liebherr, but also for other major manufacturers of refrigerators: if there are practically no complaints to the aggregate itself, then there are enough questions to its handles (which break down during operation). (By the way, there are perhaps fewer such claims to the company we are considering than others.)
Why is it with a high market reputation of the company?Liebherr handle for the refrigerator still breaks? What are the causes of this phenomenon? Indeed, in modern refrigerators, the handle does not look like a “stronghold of reliability”. After all, its working plastic fragment with a thickness of half a centimeter has a fairly significant load, especially when opening the freezer, the door of which, under the influence of the internal low temperature, tends to “stick”.
Really manufacturers, reputable companies, let the problem of handles on drift?
Not at all. The indicated “bottleneck” is not a structural defect of the handle, but a violation of the production technology of the plastic from which it is made. As is known, when assembling by an orthodox German manufacturer Liebherr, the handle for a refrigerator necessarily contains on itself a plastic type marking. It is material approved by technologists that ensures the normal functioning of this part and frees users from the extra headache. Cautious people on the eve of the purchase clarify this point and be sure to carry out "face control" of the original marked pens. Agree that this prevention reduces the likelihood that you will get the specified item of inadequate quality.
The reason for marriage is generated by the "daughters" of the mothercompanies, namely, negligent performance of the function of localization of production, i.e., the manufacture of some components at home. Perhaps homegrown technologists send the wrong plastic to the injection molding machine.
What to do if after buying the unitLiebherr handle for the refrigerator still broke. There are two ways: contact the warranty repair line (a shorter way, but you will get a pen of the same quality) or try to take a photo of the breakdown, send it with a letter to the parent company and wait for the parcel with the original pen.
Repairs
An indispensable item of job description anyequipment, including the refrigerator, is repair and maintenance. It should be noted that the company referred to in this article organized the maintenance of its equipment with the maximum convenience for the client.
To begin with, when buying a refrigeratorThe owner receives a corporate warranty card valid for two years. In addition, these coupons pre-set that the repair of Liebherr refrigerators will be made by specific service centers. In confirmation of this, when buying, the coupon has a stamp of service, for which the refrigerator is fixed. With such repairing companies, the manufacturing company signed contracts for the provision of high-quality spare parts. They from the company "Liebherr" will supply the necessary documentation for a quality repair. Such services are equipped with proprietary equipment for high-quality diagnostics.
Arriving at home to the customer with the necessarya set of equipment, the repairman in 97% of cases performs the necessary set of work at a time. It produces the actions required to restore the performance of the refrigerator to the following order:
- replaces or repairs electronic components, refrigerator compressor;
- replaces the electric fan, condenser, evaporator, timer and ten, filter drier, temperature sensor;
- Fills the Liebherr refrigerator with freon;
- cleans and replaces capillary nozzles;
- makes the optimal tuning of the system;
- eliminates increased noise and humidity.
If, nevertheless, your refrigerator for repair should be transported to a service center, then according to the consumer policy of Liebherr, during the time of repair, you will be provided with another one in exchange.
Conclusion
Summing up our review of this refrigeratorDear company, we note: buying a decent and high-quality equipment for yourself, you will undoubtedly make the right and justified choice, whether it is the Liebherr 7212 refrigerator or any of the other ones that we considered in this article.
