Hotpoint HTR16ABSRWW 15.6 Cu. Ft. Top Freezer White Review

Conclusion

Energy Efficiency

With a low energy consumption rate and efficient power distribution, this fridge will save you money the in long run and keep your electric bill low.

Performance

There are some small temperature issues in the fridge, but nothing terribly major. The freezer, despite its open appearance, actually has some major temperature gaps from the top to the bottom; luckily, they don't fluctuate all that much over time. Moisture retention is adequate, as well, despite the cheap-looking drawer in the fridge.

Storage Space

The Hotpoint isn't exceptionally small, but it is on the tiny end of the spectrum. It's not so small as to be considered a compact, and there's enough space in both the fridge and freezer to accommodate one or two people quite comfortably.

Usability

The open spaces make getting to your food quite easy, as long as you don't plan on overcrowding the shelves and blocking items at the back. The lack of a freezer shelf also means you'll be stacking your frozen goods more often than not. The wire fridge shelves make spill containment virtually nonexistent, as well. The temperature controls are easy to use, though the lack of any specific degree marking means you won't know what your calibrating your appliance to unless you have an external thermometer.