Vissani 4.5 cubic ft. mini fridge quick review

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
  • Model HVDR450SE
    I bought this around August 2013 and it has been a trooper! Highly recommended for single folks or couples who want to save some money on their electric bill. This model is also sold under the Magic Chef and GE brands.
    /I noticed I said "um" a lot. Play that game if you wish! Have an awesome day.
    -2017 Update: It's still going strong. Have had to defrost it two times in three years, which is very good.

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  • @NachoChurro
    @NachoChurro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember buying this at Home Depot for close to $60(last model seemed like they were making room for newer 4.3 versions). This fridge is still going strong. Haven't had any problems with it at all.

  • @Ivan32304
    @Ivan32304 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks just like the Vissani 4.3 cu.ft. Mini Refrigerator that's selling for $178 at Home Depot now. Thanks for the review, I think I'm going to give it a try.

  • @davec5613
    @davec5613  8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Alex. I've had that fridge over two years now with no problems. i also hardly use that stove. and that magnetic field stuff...sheesh. troll elsewhere.

  • @CreditR01
    @CreditR01 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this review! I think I'll try this model, I've heard a lot of good things.

  • @2Brian
    @2Brian 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this review. I am about to go buy this now.

  • @ohcrapitscurtis
    @ohcrapitscurtis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @zephysb7425
    @zephysb7425 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video! :D

  • @battery_solar_ev
    @battery_solar_ev 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is this still working i bought one last year and it quit getting cold after 14 months 2 months after the full warranty ran out they told me ide have to take it to a place of their choice to get it checked out and i would have to pay all including the labor to get it fixed only thing covered was the compressor i scrapped it well cleaned and gutted it im going to integrate a Peltier to make it useable again

  • @patreyna84
    @patreyna84 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    mine stooped working out of no where. the fridge wont cool and fried wont cool ether. there is a sound that seems like it wants to start but it don't start what can I be? I have had my fridge for about a year

  • @davec5613
    @davec5613  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There needs to be a drinking game for where I say 'um', or 'uh'. You'll be trashed within a few minutes.

  • @JOSIE1374
    @JOSIE1374 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is anyone experiencing an overflow in the drip tray? Im not sure if its because the floor is not leveled. Its only been about two weeks since we got it. A repair man came by & said the drip tray is small & there is not much that can be done, any advice?

  • @corinnmcfarland1998
    @corinnmcfarland1998 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I owned this crap.It began to leak from the ice accumulation within the freezer.It isn't frost free.I wish I inquired about that issue before I made the purchase. I had throw way due to the constant water leakage.

    • @davec5613
      @davec5613  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bummer. Mine is now four years old and working great.

    • @corissacmcfarlane9235
      @corissacmcfarlane9235 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dave Cain Your were awfully lucky !!!

  • @georgemaze7926
    @georgemaze7926 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Could you please tell me how many amp does the compressor have, so I could use it on my solar system. Thanks

  • @K7CARadio
    @K7CARadio 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the review. My propane fridge died in my camper the other day, so I'm thinking of buying this one as a replacement. Do you know how many watts/amps are required to run this fridge? I don't see an Energy Star rating?, so might be too inefficient for my off grid requirements. Thanks for any info.

    • @vistagraphsnet
      @vistagraphsnet 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      NWHiker It uses less than 700 watts a day. I use mine off grid and can run it with 500 watts to spare with 200 watts of solar panel

    • @K7CARadio
      @K7CARadio 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      vistagraphsnet I bought that fridge shortly after I posted and it's been working out very well. I got it for $215 at Home Depot. I saw several reviews that warned of shipping damage, so I made sure to un box it in the store and check for damage. Sure enough there was a small dent in the side. I pointed that out and the employee knocked off $15. It's eventually going to be mounted in place of my propane fridge in my camper, so the dent won't be seen. I've been running it non stop and it's working great. Has a large start up requirement and won't kick on with my 500 watt inverter, but starts fine on my 1500 watt inverter. Pulls 60 watts when running. I like how quick it freezes. From plug in to 10 degrees took less than 20 mins. The back wall does freeze up quite fast, so be careful and not have sensitive food pushed up against the back wall. I added a small 12v PC fan in the back corner to circulate the air better and that's evened out the temperature much better. Door items weren't staying cold enough. So far I'm very happy with my purchase, so thank you for your video. Saved me about $1,000 over buying a replacement propane fridge.

  • @jessicantuers
    @jessicantuers 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you know how many amps this fridge is?

  • @mssn3166
    @mssn3166 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the plug a normal plug for the wall🔌 ? Thanks

  • @pspgamerserjio
    @pspgamerserjio 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    it was a good mini fridge till we had a power surge and i think it broke the mini fridge

  • @cheetahbabiexx
    @cheetahbabiexx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what kind of plug does it have ? normal one ?

  • @nl8574
    @nl8574 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    When setting at 6-7, does your fridge component frost? I know its common for the freezer one to frost. Mine fridge component is frosting and I'm not sure if it's defect or not, Thanks for the help!

    • @H37P5kY57
      @H37P5kY57 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My fridge is freezing my food...even on level 3! And I can't bring it down any more because then it brings down the whole temp of the fridge above 40 degrees. But if I keep my food in the door it's fine. Anyways, because of this inconsistency I'm now buying a bigger apartment size fridge. Vissani had a great idea but it just didn't execute so well...

    • @davec5613
      @davec5613  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      vachon310 I have had stuff freeze if it's against the back wall of the fridge. The cooling coils are back there and that's why it gets so wicked cold. It would be good of there were some ridges or something to prevent that, as it sits I just make sure I dont leave stuff against the back wall.

  • @question566
    @question566 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave ... I just purchased this same unit. The frost that I see is in the refrigerator section (back panel). Will this go away? This is my first day with the unit and I don't know whether to return it.

    • @davec5613
      @davec5613  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Question That frost on the back panel is forming because the cooling coils are right there. It's ok.
      This is not a frost-free fridge. I have to defrost mine once a year.

    • @question2834
      @question2834 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dave Cainn
      Thank you so much. Just for the future....how do we defrost the unit?

    • @stefansantiago7186
      @stefansantiago7186 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Question Unplug it and let it melt.

    • @meandyou917
      @meandyou917 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe turn down the setting. I have it on 3-4 and it freezes pretty good and no frost yet. I've had my 4.5 fridge 2 weeks now.

    • @davec5613
      @davec5613  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The fridge needs to be empty, turned off, and the doors left open. Just let the frost melt. Don't use a hair dryer.

  • @andreaestrada5855
    @andreaestrada5855 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really want to buy this fridge for my dorm room. I know you said in the video that it makes about the same amount of noise as a regular size refrigerator but since I want to keep it inside my room and will be sharing the room, Do you think the noise level is okay to sleep or can it be uncomfortable and bothersome?

    • @davec5613
      @davec5613  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no. it's not loud.

    • @andreaestrada5855
      @andreaestrada5855 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

    • @tboy221
      @tboy221 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have this fridge in my room and it's very quiet

  • @lacey397
    @lacey397 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    120 watts 1.5 amps the is what it uses

  • @jsvanlife.4390
    @jsvanlife.4390 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Worlds smallest ice tray ..lol

  • @alexblumin9515
    @alexblumin9515 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He made several mistakes placing this fridge: #1 Do not place cooling fridge near heating kitchen stove!
    #2 Do not place microwave on the top of fridge, cause you create two magnetic fields interfearing each other.

    • @davec5613
      @davec5613  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LOL you.

    • @trs-80fanclub12
      @trs-80fanclub12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Except the grounded shell (Metal) would kill any magnetic energy leaving the microwave and also get nurfed by the fridge. The fridge has its enclosed metal shelled electrical pump 4 feet below both shielding's. You would get more magnetic interference from a cell phone than this setup. But heck, Alex, you had me at Mistake