The latest product to arrive in my kitchen for review was one from appliance brand Hotpoint.
The full sized, satin, stainless steel Hotpoint H9X 94T SX frost free fridge freezer is the newest addition to my kitchen and to be honest, it looks so luxurious for its quite reasonable price point. I have been testing the model now for at least two weeks and can honestly say it's been quite a joy reaching for the milk for my brew now with it's sleek look and practical rounded edges.
it's also a talking point for my son Tyler, who now couldn't be more excited we have a freezer draw full of ice lollies and ice creams for the summer.
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The non-reversible door was a tiny issue for me as I have it on the left hand side of my kitchen and it opens to the right, but my fridge beforehand was the same- so it's a minor inconvenience I got accustomed to before this one arrived. Even so, it absolutely doesn't alter my love for the sophisticated looking appliance I now have standing in the corner of my kitchen.
The function of the fridge freezer is pretty straight forward- you have a small digital panel on the front which displays the temperature and there is an exciting, additional feature including Super Freeze- where food can be easily preserved and quickly.
Inside the fridge are four shelves- and my previous fridge didn't have all the handy door shelves which this one has which are great for me- I am currently storing many different sauces, kids drinks, fruit juices, milk and eggs all so easily (it almost made me think how on earth will I fill this fridge it's so big!)
Which brings me to the shelves. I have never usually been one to use my fridge storage space tactically but now I have become a pro.
Now that I have the space (masses of space), thanks to this Hotpoint model, my usual weekly shop fits everything in all the correct compartments perfectly.
Meat, fish and dairy products can be perfectly stacked between each shelf with self adjusting storage spaces to suit.
Also, thanks to Active Oxygen technology which improves air quality, the new range reduces 99% of viruses and bacteria providing a healthy environment that preserves food for longer. Plus, Total No Frost eliminates the need to defrost your fridge and freezer.
The great thing about this model is just the fact it is designed to give shoppers different experiences of keeping food fresh dependent on what your weekly shop consists of.
For example, the Fresh Zone draw has been a gamechanger for us- I can't bare that most food shops consist of a wilting, soggy lettuce in a matter of days. This fridge has massively helped keep the freshness of a fruit and veg and I don't feel the need to replenish anywhere near as much as I used to.
Perfectly labelled drawers with dials to suit what your storing in them is a real push for me to keep on top of my meal preps and easily record what I need each week- I would say it's made shopping simpler with an easily adjustable routine around using each compartment- for meat, fish and dairy.
The Total No Frost technology has completely reduced any icey build ups on products too, I have seen none- and not even on items in the freezer that have been there these last couple of weeks.
With the energy saving crisis we are in at the moment too- focusing your next fridge buy on it's energy usage is crucial. The model’s C energy rating is better than most fridge freezers currently on the market. Superior performances coupled with high energy savings are guaranteed at C energy class- with most fridge freezers being labelled E and F- it is a big plus for homeowners saving on their bills.
For £866 you would hope it would help you save on annual costs as much as possible anyway.
The verdict
I can't stress enough how much the Hotpoint H9X 94T SX frost free fridge freezer has made a difference to the way I shop.
Some food shops I would avoid fresh produce a little just because I would either not have storage OR they simply wouldn't stay fresh long enough.
Even right now, not only is my fridge packed with fresh items, it's also got one full shelf packed with meal preps for the rest of the week for me and my son, which has really helped me hold on to my ingredients longer.
I rate this Hotpoint top product an easy 5/5 for practically, design and functionalities and it's simply well priced for it's many incredible features.
Buy now for just £779 (reduced price from RRP£866).
