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Hotpoint-Ariston CF1A 250 H

80 Features	Fully-Featured
68 Age	4 Years Old
74 Running Costs	£630 Over 10 Years
65 Kagoo Score	Good

Our Verdict:

A fully featured and economical to run 250L capacity freezer. It has a fast freeze function, a defrost function and a storage time during power failure of 83h and supports locking.

250L	Chest	1,110mm	850mm	Sep 2014	A+
Freezer Net Capacity	Type	Width	Height	Release Date	Energy Efficiency

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With excellent features and low running costs, we have ranked the Hotpoint-Ariston CF1A 250 H number 779 in medium freezers.

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Kagoo Score

Why Has it Scored 65?

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Hotpoint-Ariston is a mediocre freezer brand.

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

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This freezer has an energy efficiency classification of A+, and its running costs of £630 over 10 years are pretty average compared to the other 1,700+ freezers that we have calculated running costs for.

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It has some great features:

	Higher than average freezer net capacity
	Very long storage time during power failure
	Supports locking
	Has a defrost function

What is the Kagoo Score?

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

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Features

Key Reasons For and Against

Higher than average freezer net capacity

Very long storage time during power failure

Supports locking

Has a defrost function

Has a fast freeze function

Has a defrost water drain

Average freezing capacity

2 more

Higher than average noise level

Higher Than Average Freezer Net Capacity

The lowest freezer net capacity of freezers is 22L, the highest is 1,100L, and the average freezer net capacity is 190L. The CF1A 250 H's freezer net capacity of 250L is in the highest 25% of all freezers when sorted by this feature.

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Higher Than Average Noise Level

The Hotpoint-Ariston CF1A 250 H's noise level of 45dB is in the highest 6% of all freezers when ordered by this feature. The noise levels of freezers range from 34dB to 61dB, and the average noise level is 41dB.

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Very Long Storage Time During Power Failure

The storage time during power failure of the CF1A 250 H of 83h is in the longest 1% of all freezers when ranked by this feature. Across all the freezers the storage time during power failures range from 2h to 100h, and the average storage time during power failure is 26h.

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Average Freezing Capacity

The freezing capacity of the Hotpoint-Ariston CF1A 250 H of 12kg/24h is fairly average compared to most other freezers. It is larger than 62% of all freezers when ranked by this feature.

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Supports Locking

The CF1A 250 H supports locking, unlike 92% of freezers which do not support locking.

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Has a Defrost Function

The CF1A 250 H has a defrost function, unlike 73% of freezers which do not have a defrost function.

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Has a Fast Freeze Function

The Hotpoint-Ariston CF1A 250 H has a fast freeze function, unlike 56% of freezers which do not have a fast freeze function.

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Has a Defrost Water Drain

The Hotpoint-Ariston CF1A 250 H has a defrost water drain. 93% of freezers do not have a defrost water drain.

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Age

Hotpoint-Ariston CF1A 250 H Release Date

September 2014

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Running Costs

Hotpoint-Ariston CF1A 250 H Running Costs

This freezer is rated A+ for energy efficiency, and the CF1A 250 H has an average 10 year running cost of £630 based on average energy prices and usage levels, which is pretty average compared to the other 1,700+ freezers that we checked.

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Total running cost over 10 years

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Europen European Energy Rating

2.9T	Running this freezer over 10 years will generate 2.9 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂).
74	To offset that much CO₂ you would need to plant 74 tree seedlings and grow them for 10 years.

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Hotpoint-Ariston CF1A 250 H Specification

Key Features

Freezer Net Capacity	250L
Type	Chest
Width	1,110mm
Height	850mm
Performance

Noise Level	45dB
Storage Time During Power Failure	83h
Fast Freeze Function	Yes
Climate Class	SN (Subnormal) - T (Tropical)
Star Rating	4*
Maximum Freezer Temperature	-18°C
Freezing Capacity	12kg/24h
Defrost Function	Yes
Design

Case Design	Freestanding
Door Hinge	Up
Colour	White
Control Type	Rotary

Ergonomics

Defrost Water Drain	Yes
Locking	Yes
LED Indicators	Yes
Power

Annual Energy Consumption	247kWh
Energy Efficiency Class	A+
Weight & Dimensions

Depth	690mm
Package Weight	5000
Package Height	880mm
Package Depth	760mm
Package Width	1,150mm