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Rex RC 4231 AOW
RC4231AOW

82 Features	Fully-Featured
60 Value for Money	Good
66 Age	6 Years Old
64 Running Costs	£830 Over 10 Years
65 Kagoo Score	Good

Our Verdict:

A fully featured and remarkably high freezer net capacity chest freezer, with ok running costs.

400L	Chest	1,330mm	868mm	Oct 2012	A+
Freezer Net Capacity	Type	Width	Height	Release Date	Energy Efficiency

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With excellent features but at over 3 years old, we have ranked the Rex RC 4231 AOW number 789 in medium freezers.

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Why Has it Scored 65?

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Rex 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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Whilst this freezer has an energy efficiency rating of A+, its running costs of £830 over 10 years are in the most expensive 6% of all 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
	Longer than average storage time during power failure
	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 Reasons For and Against

Higher than average freezer net capacity

Longer than average storage time during power failure

Larger than average freezer gross capacity

Average freezing capacity

Four shelves / baskets

Higher than average noise level

Higher Than Average Freezer Net Capacity

The freezer net capacities of freezers range from 22L to 1,100L, and the average freezer net capacity is 190L. The RC 4231 AO's freezer net capacity of 400L is very high compared to most other freezers. It is higher than 96% of all freezers when sorted by this feature.

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Higher Than Average Noise Level

Across all the freezers the noise levels range from 34dB to 61dB, and the average noise level is 41dB. The noise level of the RC 4231 AO of 45dB is in the highest 6% of all freezers when ranked by this feature.

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Longer Than Average Storage Time During Power Failure

The RC 4231 AO's storage time during power failure of 31h is longer than 76% of all freezers when ranked by this feature. The storage time during power failures of freezers 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 Rex RC 4231 AO of 19kg/24h is fairly standard compared to most other freezers. It is larger than 40% of all freezers when ordered by this feature.

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Four Shelves / Baskets

The number of shelves / baskets on the RC 4231 AO is four which is average compared to the other 1,424 freezers that we have assessed the number of shelves / baskets of.

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Larger Than Average Freezer Gross Capacity

The RC 4231 AO's freezer gross capacity of 404L is in the largest 5% of all freezers when sorted by this feature. Across all the freezers the freezer gross capacities range from 18L to 1,500L, and the average freezer gross capacity is 220L.

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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.

We have analysed the Rex RC 4231 AOW, and ranked it:

Budget Choice

This freezer has a low quality score, but also a low price - choose this if you’re looking to save money on a purchase.

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	Poor Value for Money	Budget Choice
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Age

Rex RC 4231 AOW Release Date

October 2012

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Running Costs

Rex RC 4231 AOW Running Costs

Whilst this freezer is rated A+ for energy efficiency, the RC 4231 AO has an average 10 year running cost of £830 based on average energy prices and usage levels, which is in the most expensive 6% of all 1,700+ freezers that we checked.

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Europen European Energy Rating

3.8T	Running this freezer over 10 years will generate 3.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂).
97	To offset that much CO₂ you would need to plant 97 tree seedlings and grow them for 10 years.

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Rex RC 4231 AOW Specification

Key Features

Freezer Net Capacity	400L
Type	Chest
Width	1,330mm
Height	868mm
Performance

Noise Level	45dB
Storage Time During Power Failure	31h
Climate Class	SN (Subnormal) - T (Tropical)
Star Rating	4*
Freezing Capacity	19kg/24h
Freezer Gross Capacity	404L
Design

Case Design	Freestanding
Shelf / Basket	4
Reversible Doors	No
Door Hinge	Up
Colour	White
Convertible Freezer	No