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Husky HUS-142CHE.1 review

142L claimed volume. Priced at $535.

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Type View more details.

Whether the freezer is a chest or upright (vertical) model. 

Chest
Recommended View more details.

We recommend freezers with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 75% and at least 70% for temperature performance.

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This overall score is made up of temperature performance (55%), warm-up (30%) and cool-down (15%).

Temperature performance score View more details.

The temperature performance score is made up of the freezer's response to outside temperature (40%), temperature stability (30%), temperature evenness (15%), heat load processing (10%) and recommended setting (5%).

Energy efficiency: Pass or fail View more details.

A pass/fail measurement of whether a freezer achieves or exceeds it's claimed energy efficiency when set at -15°C.

Warm-up score View more details.

How well the freezer's insulation performs in a power failure.

Cool-down score View more details.

How long it takes an empty freezer to cool the air to -13C in a temp-controlled room from the time it's switched on.

Heat load processing score View more details.

The heat load processing score is a measure of how efficiently the freezer cools a warm (32°C) load placed inside, the mass of which is determined by the size of the fridge as defined by the Australian Standard.

Response to outside temperature score View more details.

How the freezer copes with changes in ambient room temperatures, such as from summer to winter.

Temperature stability score View more details.

How well the freezer maintains constant, even temperatures. (Large temperature fluctuations can reduce the quality of your food and leave your ice cream gritty.)

Temperature evenness score View more details.

How uniform the temperatures are within the compartment (i.e. are there warm or cold spots?).

Recommended setting score View more details.

Whether the recommended setting of the control gives an appropriate temperature.

Noise level (dBA) View more details.

The model's general loudness (but not the pitch or irritation of the sound).

Country of origin View more details.

The claimed country of manufacture, though take this with a grain of salt as it may be made using components from other places.

China
Shop Ethical rating View more details.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating isn't included in our total score. N/A means there's no rating for that company.

N/A
Claimed energy use (kWh)
220
Price View more details.

This is the manufacturer's recommended retail price.

$535
10-year running cost View more details.

Calculated using a rate of 40c/kWh. A 10-year period gives a useful indication of the long-term differences between high and low energy use.

Rollers View more details.

Rollers are useful for easy moving: when cleaning behind the freezer, for example. It should also have adjustable feet (or rollers) for levelling the freezer. Four rollers are better than two, provided they have brakes or adjustable feet to secure the freezer in place.

No
Number of shelves and drawers View more details.

How many shelves and drawers or bins the upright freezer has. Drawers are marginally better for storage, but shelves are easier to access, particularly at the top of the freezer where a drawer may not be as practical. Chest freezers may have removable baskets, but do not have drawers or shelves.

Control location
Bottom front
Height (cm) View more details.

The manufacturer's listed dimensions, rounded up to the nearest cm. These don't include the recommended installation space needed to keep the freezer working optimally.

85
Width (cm) View more details.

The manufacturer's listed dimensions, rounded up to the nearest cm. These don't include the recommended installation space needed to keep the freezer working optimally.

64
Depth (cm) View more details.

The manufacturer's listed dimensions, rounded up to the nearest cm. These don't include the recommended installation space needed to keep the freezer working optimally.

55
Claimed volume (L) View more details.

How much air space the freezer has to cool. For chest freezers, most of this space is available for storage, but with uprights some of the volume is lost around the drawers so usable space is less than the claimed volume.

142
Door hinge position
Rear
Website
huskybrand.com.au
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Ashley

Expert advice by Ashley Iredale

Team Leader, Whitegoods

I manage the testing of, and write articles about, the most essential appliances in your home. This includes washing machines, fridges, dishwashers, clothes dryers, air conditioners and heaters, as well as a range of cleaning products and detergents that can help you get the best out of your washer or dishwasher. I have degrees in Industrial Design and Marketing and Communications, and have many years' experience in a wide range of industries including power tools, manufacturing, legal publishing, retail, air conditioning and HVAC, IT and higher education. Read more about Ashley.




Mostafa

Expert advice by Mostafa Mohamed

Test Coordinator

I test fridges in our NATA accredited thermal lab. Developing unusual, intuitive and creative tests and verification methods to test the performance of products has always intrigued me, and it speaks to my love of design and engineering. I hold a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern Queensland and am currently a PhD student at Western Sydney University. My background is in design and manufacturing of electricity meters and domestic refrigerators, and I've also managed a commercial refrigeration testing lab and worked as a compliance engineer. Read more about Mostafa.




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