Nothing beats the summer heat quite like a chilled glass of beer. So this week Yantrick went around town in the scorching heat hunting for a refrigerator and tried the recently launched Panasonic 415 VNWA. The sleek model in stainless steel colour isn’t just an eye candy, given its energy efficiency it is also a great bargain for many more summers to come.
For those of you who like Yantrick take that extra mile to save power, should know that recent sleek models of refrigerators consume a third of energy compared to its vintage cousins. A fridge manufactured in 1972, for example is said to consume 2000 kw of electricity per year while one made in 2001 consumes just about 485 kw.
Unlike most other refrigerators, this glossy model from Panasonic has refrigeration on top and a pull-out drawer freezer on the bottom. Initially it takes some time getting used to it but once you figure your way around, you realise just how convenient the design is. The tempered glass shelf in the center is aptly located and with a capability to hold up to 100kg, there is no worry about over stocking your fridge. The Panasonic 415 VNWA (415lts capacity) comes installed with an AG filter that cleans circulating air to deactivate bacteria and reduce odour. But the best part about the fridge is its smart eco-friendly behaviour.
With the help of sensors that detect everything from the level of lighting in the room, to when and how often the fridge door is opened and the temperature of the room, the fridge is able to control its internal temperature, minimising excess energy. You can choose among the two modes of operation which further enhances the product’s eco-friendliness. The night mode automatically reduces the cooling power when lights are switched off, while the smart eco mode regulates the refrigerator’s internal temperature according to usage behaviour. When you go to sleep, so does your fridge. This system saves up to 25% electricity besides cooling effectively.
A refrigerator consumes about one-sixth of the total electricity consumption at home. So, buying a fridge that is energy efficient may just be the way to bring down your electricity bills and head towards a greener life.
Yantriks verdict: It isn’t just eye candy, given its energy efficiency it is a great bargain for many more summers to come.