Hanmac 173Litres Double door fridge

The Hanmac 173L Double Door Fridge is a compact, energy-efficient refrigerator designed for small to medium-sized households. It combines a freezer and refrigerator compartment in a top-freezer configuration, offering practical storage capacity for fresh food and frozen items.

📐 Specifications

• Total Capacity: 173 Litres

  • Approx. 133L fridge + 40L freezer (estimated split)

  • Suitable for 1–3 people or small families

• Cooling System: Direct Cool

  • Uses natural convection (no internal fan)

  • Efficient for moderate climates, requires occasional manual defrosting

• Power Supply: 220–240V, 50Hz

  • Rated Power Consumption: ~80W

  • Low energy draw makes it cost-effective to operate

• Temperature Control: Mechanical knob (thermostat)

  • Located inside the fridge for easy access

  • Adjustable settings for cooling intensity

🧰 Design & Build

• Type: Top Freezer Double Door

  • Independent freezer and refrigerator compartments

  • Prevents odor transfer between sections

• Exterior Finish: Typically metallic grey or silver

  • Clean and simple design suitable for most kitchens

• Interior Layout:

  • Freezer Compartment (Top):

    • One shelf or divider

    • Ice tray included

    • Freezer door shelf (for ice cream/small items)

  • Refrigerator Compartment (Bottom):

    • 2 or 3 adjustable wire or glass shelves

    • Crisper drawer for fruits and vegetables

    • Door balconies for bottles, eggs, condiments

🔒 Key Features

• Reversible Doors (model-dependent): May allow for flexible opening directions

• Interior Light: Illuminates fridge section when door opens

• Adjustable Legs: For balance on uneven floors

• Low Noise Operation: Compressor is relatively quiet (~40–43 dB)

• Eco-Friendly Refrigerant: Likely uses R600a (common in compact fridges)

✅ Advantages

• Affordable: Priced competitively for its size (≈KSh 29,800 in Kenya)

• Compact but Spacious: Good space optimization for urban kitchens

• Energy Efficient: Low power consumption helps reduce bills

• Simple & Reliable: Fewer electronics mean fewer things that can fail

⚠️ Considerations Before Purchase

• No Frost Feature: Not available; requires manual defrost every few weeks

• Warranty: Check seller or dealer warranty terms—most listings offer 1 year

• After-Sales Support: Confirm if parts and service are locally available

• Unknown Brand Support: Hanmac is less widely reviewed than Hisense, Samsung, or LG

🛍️ Ideal For

• Tenants or students needing affordable cooling

• Small families with modest food storage needs

• Budget-conscious buyers seeking value for money

• Users in regions with stable power (direct cool units are more sensitive to temperature changes)