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- Inexpensive for a counter-high fridge
- Glass shelves
- Reversible door
- Energy Star-rated
- Adjustable/removable shelves
- Reliability problems
- Poor freezer performance
- Manual defrost
The 4.6-cubic-foot Haier HNSE05 is a counter-high compact refrigerator with a manual defrost freezer. It includes adjustable glass shelves (a nice extra in this price range) and 2-liter bottle storage and a can dispenser in the door. While this mini fridge does cost less than most other similarly-sized compact refrigerators, a large amount of space is taken up by a gap between the small freezer section -- which performs poorly in tests -- and the full-width drip tray under it. We also read a larger proportion of complaints about early breakdowns for this model than for others. It's available in white as the Haier HNSE05, black as the Haier HNSE05BB and stainless steel as the Haier HNSE05SS. The Haier HNSE05 is Energy Star-rated and uses an estimated 338 kWh per year. The GE Spacemaker GMR04BAN (*Est. $200) is more expensive but doesn't seem to suffer from reliability problems like the Haier mini fridge.
The Haier HNSE05 is one of 15 compact refrigerators tested by ConsumerReports.org. We also found owner reviews for this model at Walmart.com and Target.com.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Editors rate seven compact refrigerators, among them the Haier HNSE05, as part of their annual refrigerator roundup. Reliability ratings for compact refrigerators are not included, as they are for many appliances, but a handy comparison chart is included.
Review: Refrigerators, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, September 2008
2. Walmart.com
More than a dozen users weigh in on the Haier HNSE05 mini fridge at Walmart.com, giving it a high average rating. While most of the reviews are positive, citing good performance and attractive design, almost one-third of users posting here report early breakdowns.
Review: Haier 4.6 Cubic Foot Refrigerator and Freezer, White, Contributors to Walmart.com
3. Target.com
A handful of users rate and review the Haier HNSE05 mini fridge at Target.com. Only one is satisfied; the others complain of early breakdowns and poor freezer performance.
Review: Haier 4.6-Cubic-Foot Refrigerator/Freezer -- HNSE05, Contributors to Target.com
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