A refrigerator is a must in any kitchen. Today we’ll talk about the legendary Stinol company, which manufactures refrigerators. The company has been working in the direction of the production of refrigeration equipment for the home for a very long time. The two-chamber refrigerator "Stinol" is a classic for both the manufacturer and the buyer. Let's take a closer look at the models.
About Stinol refrigerators
The company has been working in our home appliance market for a very long time. The main activity is refrigeration equipment for household purposes. This brand is already familiar to our average person. No one is afraid of Stinol refrigerators, the company has established itself over the years as a supplier of high-quality household appliances. Russian company (Lipetsk city). The production plant was built between 1990-1993 by Merloni Progetti of Italy.
Design features
Instructions for a two-chamber refrigeratorYou will not need Stinol if in your life you have already encountered similar household appliances from any manufacturer. All products of the Stinol company are classic, with standard control and connection. There are no hard decisions. In general, there are no innovations either, the company produces simple refrigerators for the home without any newfangled (sometimes useless) features. These are simple refrigerators that know their stuff.
No frost is the only feature that can be classified as high-tech, present in the models of this manufacturer. This option allows you not to manually defrost the freezer during operation.
But it is worth noting that (according to reviews) this function is not very well implemented in Stinol two-chamber refrigerators. No, the "fur coat", of course, does not accumulate in the freezer, but the products in it can dry out over time.
Drying of food in freezers in refrigerators with the No frost system is always observed, but expensive brands do not have such a frank manifestation of this feature as Stinol. If you choose a refrigerator of this brand, then do not leave food in the freezers for more than 2-3 weeks. Otherwise, you will see for yourself that the above is true.
As a rule, the Stinol two-chamber refrigerator is equipped with two compressors. This is a very positive moment, especially if we are talking about budget models. And almost the entire range of the manufacturer belongs to this price category of refrigerators for the home.
About competitors
The main competitor of Stinol refrigerators is Atlant (Belarus). In principle, refrigerators of this brand are just as simple and reliable "workhorses". Based on the reviews, we can conclude that Atlant loses a little in terms of the quality of materials, but this is a subjective opinion. To find the truth in this matter, touch the refrigerators of both brands with your own hands in the store.
There is also an opinion that Atlant is more reliable, despite the fact that the price for this brand is 20 percent lower. But let's pay tribute to Stinol, because serious negative reviews cannot be found.
Flaws
The main drawback of the Stinol two-chamber refrigerator is the noise during operation. The noise, of course, is within the normal range, but (by modern standards) a little loud. We must not forget that the model is from the budget segment, so this drawback is not too critical. Why did we say specifically about the model with two cameras? Because similar models from Stinol are equipped with two compressors, and their work is louder than that of a refrigerator with one compressor.
There is a special note about the sound of the refrigerator. The noise has changed over the years. Most likely, these are some design features, but this is a fact that is confirmed in the reviews. The good news is that this noise variability does not affect the normal operation of the refrigerator.
Faults
Faults in two-chamber refrigerators "Stinol"classic. Of the potential breakdowns, one can name a breakdown of the compressor. It may also be necessary over time to top up or fully charge the refrigerator system with refrigerant.
There are no typical malfunctions of the main units for this brand. All main components are distinguished by quality of workmanship and reliability during operation.
There is an opinion that Stinol refrigerators do not really like shaking during transportation. It is advisable to transport them carefully and strictly in an upright position to avoid possible problems.
Of the minor faults, we can mention the fact that from time to time signal lights on the refrigerator may fail. It has no effect on the operation of the refrigerator. Should I change these bulbs or accept the problem? You decide for yourself.
Stinol 103
This model is the most popular. The Stinol 103 two-chamber refrigerator shows excellent sales figures, in addition, the model has positive reviews. Let's say a few words about this sales leader.
Classic white model with bottom freezer. This refrigerator is equipped with two compressors. The model has a manual system for defrosting the chamber and the function of quick freezing of products. The capacity of the freezer is up to twelve kilos per day (a fairly good indicator).
The refrigerator, judging by the numerous reviews, is able to work for more than ten years without any malfunctions. This isclassic budget refrigerator for the home. An inexpensive model, without unnecessary newfangled features and without a stylish design. A simple hard worker for many years. If you're looking for a budget refrigerator that just does the job, then this is your option.
