Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart 519L Bottom Mount (E522 FD Series)

Easy to use, Plenty of space and the Ice maker is pretty awesome – Has plenty of space to organise your groceries etc. the deep freezer is pretty good with 3 trays which all come in handy. I mostly store Flat breads in the middle one. The ice maker is always full and have plenty of ice all the year round. The plumbed function makes it all easy to get filtered and cold water. Show details

Bought One, on to my Thrid already – Bought these swanky silver F&P fridges... and within a couple of months, it needed to be replaced... few months later more issues with the replacement... and then the technician came out, made errors during the service - cut the wire too short.. and then cut the wrong one at the back... killing the fridge..... it needed to be replaced again... now… Read more

after a few more months... then the new new fridge is noisy.... solution.. turn it off when it happens for 30 mins...

In between F&P didnt want to compensate me for my losses of time, food, take out. These fridges have cost me hundreds for not working... on top of the initial purchase cost.

Apparently they sent a couple of gift cards as a token effort, that I have never received but it doesnt even cover all of the food loss costs anyway (no compensation for the stuffing around) ... since I have been in communication with their customer service, but they are yet to respond back after a few weeks...

Customer service is terrible at F&P, Fridge is ok, if you can get one to work and stay working... I bought three F&P fridges in the past four years and ALL have had issues... the two silver ones have both been replaced - one mentioned above twice, the other once.... , the other third white fridge has been making noise for over 6 months... and has to be turned off to stop it...

They just dont make fridges like they use to.

Given my experience and the incurred ongoing costs of time loss, etc. I would advise on walking past this brand for all of their products.

Works perfectly... if you don't mind a pipe constantly rattling – This fridge/ freezer is great at keeping food and drinks chilled or frozen. The stainless is great to clean (we have never had a stainless fridge before so as you could guess we were hesitant with the young kids). They seem to manage all sorts of finger prints and marks...they wipe off with a wet cloth. The only issue we had with the stainless was… Read more

when we had fridge magnets and our 5 year old was moving a magnet which in turn put a large scratch down the fridge door. I asked if i could purchase a new door skin as the mark wont buff out... we need to purchase a new door as they dont sell the skins and it is worth as much as a new fridge... not happy considering the fridge is less than a year old. The only other issue is with a compressor pipe around the rear which keeps unclipping itself making an awful rattling noise. The service tech has been out and just clipped it back in... a week later it was loose again. Not a very secure bracket. All things considering we are pretty happy with the fridge.

Behind the closed or more rightfully 'ajar' door that counts – Overall very good product with Lots of plusses with a couple of silly minuses. I'm quite a fan of Fisher and Paykel products, there technology and ideas are there but it seems that cost cutting and design faults have made there way into there products more and more with the merger with Haier or lack of testing. If anyone asked me what fridge to… Read more

buy, only Fisher and Paykel or Westinghouse come to mind.

So the good

- looks great and quality stainless steel used

- no issues with cooling efficiency seems to be spot on most of the time. Never change the temp settings

- smart electronics. Probably the most important purchase factor. They really do make a noticeable difference.

- relatively quiet

- well lit interior

- logical spacious interior layout

- controls on door easy to access and use

- water dispenser smart use of space

- materials internally seem sturdy, quality and will wear well

- no silly gimmicks or unnecessary features

Not so good

- the bloody doors! How did a plastic clip make it out into production to serve the most used component of a fridge. The self closing feature has broken twice. Why they haven't improved or superceded the design is beyond me. Poor form F & P! Door wil not self close and will stay ajar just off close position without trigging door alarm.

- the water dispenser is a little slow to dispense and limited amount of cold water supplied

- surprisingly no Celsius graduation for temp adjust or real time temp display seems at odds with F&P tech.

- compressor and fans make themselves heard sometimes and not because they are working at max capacity

- glass shelves don't extend all the way to back wall so small items can fall between wall and shelve

- fold away or split shelve would be handy as interior height in fridge not great compared to top mounts

- I purchased extended warranty at purchase due to the nature and complexity these days. Well worth it as already used for door hinge issue which I need to make another warranty claim again for same issue.

Looking at the the gradual model updates not much has changed at all with interior design and tech as their already onto a good thing. Rightfully so there technology was ahead of its time when they introduced active smart many years ago. The door mechanisms seem to have improved also due to the ongoing issues but bit too late. They should offer an upgraded design to the door mechanism when repairing, not just fit the same old dis functional part.

The size is perfect – The size of the fridge just fits my small kitchen and I really like the simple design of it. It maintain a consistence temperature and the fridge is easy to open and close Actually nothing is that special, it’s just like a normal fridge. Show details

Works great, keeps good temperature – This fridge is excellent, the shelves are a good size, the cold water dispenser works well the ice maker is good. The only downside is drawers in the freezer tend to lose things but having said that its better being able to see everything that's in the fridge instead. The LED lighting inside works well and keeps everything nice and visible. The… Read more

only issue I have with it is that it dents very easily. We had a Samsung before this one for about 5 years that didn't have a mark on it, we have had this fridge for about 18 months now and already has two significant dents on it

Great fridge, highly recommended – We bought this fridge for a holiday home and I have to say it is very spacious, modern looking and fits smaller spaces than a double door fridge. I haven't connected the water yet, however. The glass shelves are easy to clean. The only annoying this is the crisper drawer opens all the drawers, as in you cannot open each one independently.  Show details

rubbish – this fridge looks 60 years old after 6 years. door is staining because the plastic coating is failing over the metal. seals are crap. handle is loosing its chrome. no good. lots of dings because the metal on door is so soft. our old fridge had no dings in 25 years of use. door was hard to open so tech cut holes in seals, now the little hole he made is about 6cm. long. very disappointed.  Show details

Poor Fridge, pathetic customer service – We bought Fisher and Paykel fridge in December 2017. Within 2 months the smart active system failed. F&P sent a repairer, still not fixed. We now have spent three months dealing with F&P and still do not have a replacement or a refund. Avoid F&P if at all possible. Bad fridge, even worse customer service.  Show details

Does what you expect – A good quality piece of kitchen equipment. The stainless steel finish is very serviceable. The finger prints are easily removed. Seems to be good on the power usage. The only negative is that it can get a little noisy at times. The interior is well laid out and easy to clean  Show details

Built for a growing family – I needed a good fridge from my growing family, with two primary school students we need to store lots of ice-cream and frozen treat and the fridge has a bottom freezer, so easy for the little hands to access so mum can sit down and have a rest. The shelves in the fridge are roomy and very easy to keep clean as they are glass, the fridge is roomy and quiet, this is just what I wanted!  Show details

practical and stylish – Purchased this fridge recently due to my old fridge (also Fisher and Paykel) started to freeze everything after 16 years of service. I could not be happier, this fridge is much roomier than it looks and I have no issues fitting everything including sliced bread loaves and deserts. It has very convenient glass shelves and it is very easy to keep… Read more

clean and store everything on shelves. The choice of the left or right handle is also a great bonus. The fridge is very quiet when in operation and I even forget it is there. I really made a good decision and would recommend this fridge to anyone looking for practicality and style.

Classy – Great fridge, I love the look and ease of organisation. The humidifier is great and keeps fruit and veggies fresh. The only tricky thing is keeping the stainless steel clean from children’s finger prints. I generally enjoy fisher products, great fridges washing machines and dryers which I have one of each  Show details

Smart and stylish fridge – I like this Active Smart fridge technology and really distributes heat evenly and well, keeps all my food fresh and I noticed less waste since I got this new fridge, I also like the vegetable crisper basket and keeps my salad and vegetables fresh and crisp, the fridge is not noisy at all, in fact it is very quiet.  Show details

Great fridge – We love this fridge. The design in perfect. The fridge section is open and easy to see all items that are on each shelf and the freezer section the same with easy access drawers. One door fridges are far superior to french door! Highly recommend, you won't want any other fridge.  Show details

Popular option, amazing performance – I am very happy with my new fridge. I wanted to get a side by side model but would not fit into my fridge cavity. I was a bit disappointed to get this bottom freezer model at first but when I got it home, I can tell that I am very happy. Could not have wished for more, so much space for all the products that I want to store, I can finally fit… Read more

everything and looking forward to my big Christmas shop when I no longer need to compromise on space and can have everything that I wanted. The fridge is also quite quiet and does not make any noise like some other reviews suggest.

Absolutley love it – I purchased this fridge and was a bit hesitant about the bottom mount freezer but after trying it I absolutely loved it. It adapts itself when new stuff were put into the shelves/ drawers by decreasing the temp. and then go back to normal after a few minutes. I love the filtered water option plus the boost ice option.  Show details

Solid – Had this fridge for 14 years and it has done 5 moves.onky had two issues with the fridge. First was freezer which stopped defrosting and it was a Friday arvo so that wasn't great. It was fixed Monday morning and been good since. Excellent space and shelves adjustable. Second are the wheels can break but can be bought for $30 to replace.  Show details

Love everything about the fridge, space, style and the price was great too! – I have chosen Fisher & Paykel as my new fridge and could not be any happier. It comes in a variety of models and the door handle can be also chosen depending on your kitchen layout. I like the bottom freezer option. I have little kids who constantly go there for ice-cream and ice-blocks. It is very convenient with glass shelves as well. I can… Read more

finally make lots of jelly for the kids and have it in the fridge on glass shelves and still have room for everything else. The new fridge made me shop better and I do not freeze my meats anymore and buy what I need for 3 days and then go shopping again. I use to freeze everything that I buy because my fridge space was not big. I would highly recommend it. Love everything about the fridge, space, style and the price was great too!

Is a good fridge and ice maker albeit a bit noisy – The fridge capacity is excellent, it's easy to see everything that is in the fridge and it's a convenient depth and width. The ice maker works well and keeps the ice nice and full. Overall very happy with the machine the only thing is it is a fair bit noisier than the Samsung we had previously, nothing that's going to keep you awake at night but there is a discernible hum to it.  Show details

Very stylish and fits everything – When I was looking at this fridge online I was afraid that the freezer space is a little small in comparison with my previous fridge, however, when I got it home I love the spacious fridge space and the smaller freezer does not bother me at all. There is so much that I can fit, I can finally make jelly and cream desserts for my child and store… Read more

them in the fridge on glass shelves. The fridge was a little noisy when the first connected and turned on but then settled and does not bother us at all.

Spacious and very attractive and comfortable – I was on the market for a new fridge and wanted to buy something spacious. However, did not want to make kitchen modification for the cavity that we have. I have chosen 519 L Bottom Freezer and looked up the fridge characteristics online on Fisher & Paykel website. There was a pdf that I could download with detailed dimensions. I ordered the… Read more

fridge from appliances online and they could deliver it 4 days later. They also took away my old fridge at a very small cost. I am happy with the fridge and the service. The fridge is spacious and has glass shelves, I can store so many items and I am happy with the fridge.

perfect – Love this fridge. Fits our kitchen perfectly and is so spacious! Would definitely recommend. Can be just a little noisey at night but doesn't bother us too much. Beautiful colour and easy to clean.We got a left door as many other brands don't do this and we required this for our kitchen. Very happy.  Show details

Very roomy and good value for money – I had this fridge for a couple of months and love it! I replaced my 15-year-old fridge and could not be happier. I can finally store everything that I buy, especially at Christmas time. I can prepare, jelly, cream deserts for my kids and they all fit and look great on glass shelves. I like that you can change the temperature on the digital panel… Read more

and the fruit and veg compartments are very roomy and great to fit a variety of fresh produce.

The fridge is amazing and very good value for money.

I would choose Fisher and Paykel again and would gladly recommend them to a friend. The fridge came wtih a two-year warranty and is working very well.

Perfect for a first fridge! – This fridge is everything me and my partner wanted! We looked everywhere for an ideal fridge as we wanted space for everything but something that was also easy to maintain and clean. The fisher & paykel activesmart is perfect for us and is my absolute dream when it comes to cleaning, the temperature settings are great and easy to understand  Show details

Love it – I love this fridge it has plumbed cold water and the ice sits in the freezer. This means if you need a large amount you lift the draw out and tip it where you need it I.e an esky. Rather than having to hold it up to the dispenser. The drip tray can be an issue  Show details

An Excellent Choice – We spent months searching for just the right fridge until we landed on this. It fits our space perfectly and the brushed aluminum looks great. It has a quiet operation and excellent options for storing different kinds of foods. Also very happy that we chose the door freezer over the chest as it allows for better storage.  Show details

Cool Fridge – Looks very clean and the stainless steel holds its glimmer well. Inside, the shelving system is efficient and he doors carry lots of additional storage capacity. The crisper drawers themselves are large and keep everything fresh but there is some kind of lightweight plastic cover above the that is starting to get out of shape. Overall, a good fridge that does the job.  Show details

Good fridge for small family – Easy fridge to use, me and my partner cook every meal and make enough for a weeks worth of food, this stores everything and even so we still have enough room to add large cases of beer, or a few bottles of wine no issue! Would recommend to anyone :)  Show details

A bit noisy but robust – I looked at quite a few fridges before selecting this one and so far I'm very happy with it. There are some smart features that I don't care much for. It's roomy (for a family of 3 that regularly entertains), I like the number if shelf settings and it feels robust. It's a bit noisy but you get used to it. However, the proof will be in its longevity as that's what really matters.  Show details

Great looking fridge – I love this look of this fridge, the design and the water dispenser - we drink a lot more water nowadays. I prefer the fridge at the top, as we use this section more often than the freezer and it saves bending down to see fridge contents - which is what we had to do a lot with the previous fridge that had the freezer at the top. The drawers in the freezer are a little awkward to use and a bit loose - overall very happy so far with the fridge.  Show details

Keeps food fresh longer – Great fridge with plenty of space for my week’s grocery shopping. Reliable and very quiet I can hardly hear it running. Keeps my food nice and fresh for as long as possible and chills my drinks relatively quickly. Freezer has ice tray compartment which is easily accessible and doesn’t take much room for the storage of my other essentials.  Show details