Best Hitachi French Door Fridges / Refrigerators

I bought the Hitachi 638L because of its stunning design, but I deeply regret it. After only 5 months of use, the unit died completely. There is zero… Read more

power when plugged in—it’s essentially an expensive piece of furniture now.

To make matters worse, Hitachi’s after-sales service is abysmal. I was told I have to wait an entire week just for a technician to come and look at it. For a premium refrigerator, this level of quality and service is unacceptable. Save your money and buy a brand that actually stands behind its products.

Just over five years old. At year 2 the common fault rattling sound. They tried to repair it but mostly failed. Now a five years old it sounds like a… Read more

clapped out diesel engine. I'm sceptical it's worth repairing. A $2800 fridge freezer at just over five years old. I'll try Hitachi service, but last time they were useless

Very space efficient – Huge volume for the space. Great option for limited spaces. Good insulation means the manufacturer only requires a 5mm gap each side so will fit in… Read more

as little as 835mm (instead of 30-50mm requiring 885-925mm). The door is similar to a custom build-in style refrigerator. Unlike a typical French door with all the bulk on the outside, the doors can open 90 degrees against a wall with only ~30mm gap instead of 200mm or more! Japanese made reputation. The quality in detailing and materials is obvious when cross-shopping. All drawers are extremely flexible and well thought out. Easily removable for cleaning. Icemaker, vacuum compartment and rapid freezing features quite useable and intuitive. A well thought out design that stood out.