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Electrolux EC5231AO
EC5231AOW

82 Features	Fully-Featured
58 Value for Money	Average
60 Age	6 Years Old
57 Running Costs	£870 Over 10 Years
69 Kagoo Score	Good

Our Verdict:

A staggeringly high freezer net capacity and fully featured chest freezer, with satisfactory running costs

495L	Chest	1,611mm	868mm	Aug 2012	A+
Freezer Net Capacity	Type	Width	Height	Release Date	Energy Efficiency

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With excellent features, we have ranked the Electrolux EC5231AO number 17 in large freezers and number 548 across all freezers.

#17 in Large Freezers

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Kagoo Score

Why Has it Scored 69?

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Looking across the entire Hisense freezer range, the average reviews for all Hisense freezers are excellent.

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It is over 2 years old and it is likely that newer, better freezers are available. View the latest freezers 2018.

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Whilst this freezer has an efficiency rating of A+, its running costs of £870 over 10 years are in the most expensive 3% of all 1,655 freezers that we have compared it to. View all energy saving freezers.

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It has some great features:

	Higher than average freezer net capacity
	Longer than average storage time during power failure
	Larger than average freezing capacity
	Larger than average freezer gross capacity

What is the Kagoo Score?

We calculate the Kagoo Score for each freezer by looking at its reviews, features, popularity, age, value for money and running costs.

The Kagoo Score is an easy way to understand whether the freezer is recommended.

The Kagoo Scores are constantly being updated. As newer, higher spec freezers come to market, the older freezers will gradually have their Kagoo Score reduced.

Features

Key Features

Higher Than Average Freezer Net Capacity

Higher Than Average Noise Level

Longer Than Average Storage Time During Power Failure

Larger Than Average Freezing Capacity

Larger Than Average Freezer Gross Capacity

Does Not Have a Built-in Display

Has a Defrost Water Drain

Supports Locking

Higher Than Average Freezer Net Capacity

The EC5231AO's freezer net capacity of 495L is higher than 99% of all freezers when ranked by this feature. The lowest freezer net capacity of freezers is 22L, the highest is 1,000L, and the average freezer net capacity is 200L.

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Higher Than Average Noise Level

The noise level of the EC5231AO of 47dB is very high compared to most other freezers. It is in the highest 2% of all freezers when ordered by this feature. The lowest noise level of freezers is 34dB, the highest is 61dB, and the average noise level is 41dB.

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Longer Than Average Storage Time During Power Failure

The average storage time during power failure of all freezers is 26h, with the shortest being 2h and the longest being 100h. The EC5231AO's storage time during power failure of 31h is longer than 77% of all freezers when ordered by this feature.

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Larger Than Average Freezing Capacity

The freezing capacity of the EC5231AO of 22.5kg/24h is larger than average when compared to most other freezers. It is larger than 87% of all freezers when sorted by this feature.

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Larger Than Average Freezer Gross Capacity

The freezer gross capacity of the EC5231AO of 500L is very large compared to most other freezers. It is larger than 98% of all freezers when ordered by this feature. The average freezer gross capacity of all freezers is 220L, with the smallest being 18L and the largest being 1,500L.

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Does Not Have a Built-in Display

The EC5231AO does not have a built-in display, although keep in mind that 74% of freezers also do not have a built-in display.

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Has a Defrost Water Drain

The Electrolux EC5231AO has a defrost water drain, unlike 87% of freezers which do not have a defrost water drain.

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Supports Locking

The Electrolux EC5231AO supports locking. 86% of freezers do not support locking.

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Value for Money

We determine value for money by calculating a quality score for each product based on its reviews, features and age, and then comparing this quality score to the product price. A freezer with a high quality score and low price will get a good value for money score.

There was a cheaper price of £609.55 on Amazon UK 26 days ago.

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Age

Release Date

This freezer has been on the market since August 2012.

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When Are Most New Electrolux Freezers Released?

The most common period for new Electrolux freezers to be released in is between April and June. June was the biggest month last year for new Electrolux freezers, with four new Electrolux freezers released that month. In 2016 most new Electrolux freezers were released in June as well, with six new Electrolux freezers released that month. In April 2015 11 new Electrolux freezers were released making it the biggest month that year for new Electrolux freezer releases.

How Fast Do Electrolux Freezer Prices Drop After Release?

Most freezers drop in price by 2% in the first 6 months after release, however Electrolux freezers tend to depreciate faster. In the first 6 months after release, Electrolux freezers drop in price by 6% on average. If you are prepared to wait then you could save an average of £28 on a typical £494 new Electrolux freezer by waiting 6 months before buying.

Running Costs

High Running Costs

Whilst this freezer is rated A+ for energy efficiency, the EC5231AO has an average 10 year running cost of £870 based on typical energy prices and usage levels, which makes it one of the more expensive to run freezers.

Running Costs

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Electricity cost	£874.19
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Energy Rating

4.3T	Running this freezer over 10 years will generate 4.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂).
112	To offset that much CO₂ you would need to plant 112 tree seedlings and grow them for 10 years.

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Electrolux EC5231AO Specification

Key Features

Freezer Net Capacity	495L
Type	chest
Width	1,611mm
Height	868mm
Performance

Noise Level	47dB
Storage Time During Power Failure	31h
No Frost System	No
Operating Temperature (T-T)	0 - 43
Climate Class	SN (Subnormal) - T (Tropical)
Thermostat	Yes
Star Rating	4*
Freezing Capacity	22.5kg/24h
Freezer Gross Capacity	500L
Design

Case Design	freestanding
Built-in Display	No
Door Hinge	Up
Refrigerating Medium	R600a
Colour	White
Control Type	Rotary

Ergonomics

Defrost Water Drain	Yes
Cord Length	1.5m
Locking	Yes
Castor Wheels	Yes
Interior Light	Yes
Locking	Yes
Temperature Alarm	Yes
Indication Light	Yes
Power

Annual Energy Consumption	372kWh
Energy Efficiency Class	A+
AC Input Frequency	50Hz
Current	10A
AC Input Voltage	230 - 240V
Connected Load	140W
Energy Star Certified	No
Weight & Dimensions

Depth	668mm
Weight	61.8kg
Package Dimensions (WxDxH)	1645 X 755 X 930