ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer Reviews
Review score: / 10 – Updated May, 2024
Latest Price: £119.99
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ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer features
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ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer
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Manufacturer’s guarantee
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1 year |
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Energy efficiency rating
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A+ |
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Annual energy consumption
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164 kWh |
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Fridge / Freezer split
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70 / 30 |
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Fridge / Freezer configuration
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– Freezer top |
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Type of door handle
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Integrated |
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Total gross capacity
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87 litres |
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Total storage capacity
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85 litres |
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Storage volume
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– Fridge: 60 litres |
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Suitable for outbuildings
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No |
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Climate class
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N |
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Optimum ambient temperature range
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16 – 32°C |
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Noise level
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40 dB(A) |
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Colour / Finish
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White |
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Reversible door
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Yes, kit required – hinged on right. Please consult Team Knowhow or a qualified installation expert to carry out door reversal – select door reversal service when adding product to basket. |
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Recommended installation space
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– 50 mm to the sides |
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Number of shelves
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1 |
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Number of salad crispers
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1 |
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Number of door compartments
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2 |
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Interior light
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LED |
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Adjustable shelves
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No |
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Fridge auto-defrost
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No |
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Fast chill function
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No |
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Compartments
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Shelf x 1 |
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Interior light
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No |
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Freezer star rating
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**** |
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Defrosting
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Manual |
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Fast freeze function
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No |
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Power failure safe-storage time
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16 hours |
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Freezing capacity
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2 kg / 24 hours |
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Controls
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Internal dial control |
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Digital display
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No |
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Thermostat
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Single |
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Temperature warning
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No |
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Open door warning
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No |
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CFC free
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Yes |
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HFC free
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Yes |
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Rear panel material
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Metal |
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Flat back design
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Yes |
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Box contents
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Essentials CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer |
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Dimensions
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850 x 480 x 505 mm (H x W x D) |
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Dimensions without doors
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850 x 480 x 465 mm (H x W x D) |
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Recess dimensions
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870 x 530 x 555 mm (H x W x D) |
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Boxed dimensions
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885 x 500 x 540 mm (H x W x D) |
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Weight
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23 kg |
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Boxed weight
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24.5 kg |
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Price
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£119.99 |
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Number of Reviews
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Review Score
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/ 10 Average score in category: 8.6 / 10 |
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Quality
As with any electrical items, it’s particularly important to study the quality of a product before you buy it. This is especially important for Fridges. But when we’re buying online, what can be done to get an idea of a product’s quality?
Our first area to study is normally the features. We’ve given a full list of features for ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer above. This should give you a good idea of how good the product is in terms of features and functionality.
You’re also going to want to know how durable the product is, so here we’d advise taking a look at the materials that the Fridges are made from.
There is also a lot of benefit in checking out the brand of the Fridges. Some brands are known for manufacturing much better quality products. As I’m sure you’re aware, brands like Essentials are really well respected for making great Fridges.
It’s also important to have a good idea of your expectations in terms of quality too. You may not actually be looking for the best quality product if your main goal is to get cheap Fridges. So spend some time considering what’s important to you and think about the areas that you’d be happy to compromise or not.
Comparing Prices
That leads us nicely into price, where we’re going to spend some time looking at the price of ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer and seeing how that compares to other Fridges and also looking at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products from Essentials.
It’s really good at this stage to spend some time just getting an idea of the sort of price you can expect to pay for your Fridges. When you’re spent a bit of time looking at the prices, consider setting yourself a budget.
Setting yourself a budget will really help you to narrow down your search. It can also help you to avoid the slippery slope of buying a really expensive product that perhaps had advanced specifications that you didn’t need or couldn’t actually afford.
The price that we found ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer cheapest in our most recent search was at Currys and cost just £119.99.
How much do Fridges cost on average?
We searched for all of the Fridges that we could find at Currys. In total we found 88 different products available.
The average price of Fridges was £429.13, which makes ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer below average in terms of price.
We also thought it would be useful for you to know how much the price of Fridges can vary. Of the 88 products we found, the lowest cost that we found was £77.99 and the highest price we saw was £1299.00.
In the Fridges category, 74 products cost more than ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer and 13 cost less.
How much are Essentials Fridges?
Next up we thought it would be useful to narrow down our search a bit more and only look at Fridges made by Essentials. We managed to find 7 options at Currys.
The average price of these 7 products was £126.99. With the cheapest coming in at £79.99 and most expensive currently showing as £179.00. Based on this price analysis it shows that ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer is below average against other Essentials Fridges.
ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer Reviews
Reviews are without question your best piece of information when researching a product to buy online. We love customer reviews especially, as they’re not incentivised and just written by genuine customers.
We also love customer reviews because many of them will be from customers who have been using the product for some time. We found reviews for . So we’d strongly recommend you head over there and take the time to read plenty of the reviews to get a real feel for whether ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer is just what you’re after.
ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer review score is 8.7 out of 10. The average review score in the Fridges category is 8.6 with an average of 101 reviews for each product. The average customer review score for products from Essentials is 8.2 based on an average of 303 reviews per product. So you’re definitely going to be in safe hands if you do choose to buy ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer
The other useful source of reviews is expert reviews. Whilst these won’t give you as much user feedback as the customer reviews, it does mean that you’re getting some expert opinions on the Fridges. Companies like TechRadar are really well known for providing great reviews.
It’s also worth exploring other product options and reading their reviews. Just some of the products that we liked are ESSENTIALS CTT50W20 Mini Fridge reviews, ESSENTIALS CWC15B20 Wine Cooler reviews or GRUNDIG GSN30710DW Tall Fridge reviews. Or something a little different could be a product like GRUNDIG GSL3671N Tall Fridge reviews or even WS53GDA Wine Cooler reviews.
Buying Essentials branded products
Brand, as mentioned earlier, is another really important factor to consider for buying Fridges.
It looks like you’ve already got some idea of the sort of product you’re inserted in, as you’ve landed on this ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer review. However, if you do want to consider other brands just make sure you spend some time reading lots of reviews. If you decide to stick to Essentials then you’ll not be disappointed, judging by the customer reviews.
YouTube Video of ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer
Another fantastic source of information and great for reviews is video content. Below we’ve run a search for ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer on YouTube if you wanted to check out some of the video reviews that may have been created by customers or expert reviewers.
Summary
Based on the amazing reviews shown at the top of this review, we’re really impressed with ESSENTIALS CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as one of the top options if you’re looking to buy Fridges. This is only highlighted by the great customer reviews and our review score of 8.7/10 overall.
All that’s left now is for you to head over to Currys to check out the customer reviews. Simply hit the green button at the bottom of your screen to start.
Further product details
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- Product ID 1: 27385786785
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- Product ID 2: 10205744
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- Brand: Essentials
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- Model number: CUC50W20
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- EAN: 5017416785044
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- Description: Stock up on both fresh and frozen ingredients with the Essentials CUC50W20 Undercounter Fridge Freezer. Compact but spacious inside, it has 60 litres of fridge space and a 25-litre freezer on top, enough space for a weekly food shop.It fits neatly under your kitchen counter, making it a great option for smaller households and shared spaces.Rated A+ for energy efficiency, the fridge can help you save money on your bills when replacing an older appliance. And with quiet operation, you’ll barely notice it running.You can also reverse the door if needed, so you can fit it into any space.___________________________________________________________________________PLEASE NOTE:Use in outbuildings: This refrigerator is not designed to be used in an outbuilding – both your food and the appliance can be damaged. Do not use it in any unheated area.Reversible door hinges: This appliance has a reversible door. Please consult Team Knowhow or a qualified installation expert to carry out door reversal. Select the door reversal service when you add this product to the basket.
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