Replacing integrated fridge freezer AEG also second fridge freezer

[oscar1]

So my freezer part of integrated AEG SCT71800S1 seems to be giving up the ghost. We’ve had it repaired once before, but the beeping has started again and so I’m looking at options. I am not particularly fussed on getting another AEG but get a bit flummoxed when looking at integrated and what would fit – will all 70/30 fridge freezers fit in same space or will we have to look at another AEG?
Also in the meantime, I’m looking at getting a free standing fridge freezer as back up , and ultimately for extra storage. I don’t mind manual defrost and as it will be a second machine, didn’t want to spend a huge amount – looking at Hoover, Hotpoint? Is that false economy -should I be looking at Zanussi or Bosch? Thanks.

[don]

Hi

Yes you can go with any 70 : 30 split fridge freezer with the sliding hinge system. Most manufacturers produce at least one option, price wise anything from £300 and up depending on your budget.

A for the freestanding machine I would go with a manual defrost option like a Hotpoint HBD5517 as an example.

Don

[oscar1]

Thanks. I’ll have to sort the integrated one out when things have settled down. I’m trying to work out whether I need a full size one as my back up, it’s hard to judge whether the smaller ones are too small from online pics. The smaller one I have found is Hoover HSC536W – if these aren’t as good overall then I’d rather go for the bigger one. [h=1]Hoover HSC536W[/h]

[don]

oscar1 wrote: The smaller one I have found is Hoover HSC536W – if these aren’t as good overall then I’d rather go for the bigger one. [h=1]Hoover HSC536W[/h]

Just wouldn’t go with Hoover full stop. There are much better brands out there for similar money. Beko, Hotpoint, Zanussi and lower end Bosch for example.

Don

[oscar1]

Good to know – thanks

[oscar1]

I’ve looked around and there are a couple of Bekos and Hotpoint’s – about the £270 mark. Are those makes much of a muchness? There does seem to be a jump in quality when go to Bosch, but they are a few inches deeper and taller which won’t fit in the space I have.

[don]

If I had to choose one of those two then it would be the Beko.

Don

[oscar1]

I ended up with a Samsung for a similar price – happy with it. Now we have to replace the AEG integrated – we are limited by the dimensions and how the kitchen was fitted (not very well!). AEG will likely fit, Bosch are a bit wider – it’s 54cm wide. I have seen a SMEG which will fit, and also a Blomberg – they are a ‘nicer’ price but have not heard much about them.Any other suggestions or ones to avoid?

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