Refrigerators "Don": reviews, review of the 5 best models, recommendations for choosing

Unique features of Don aggregates

The company's marketers say that their household appliances are manufactured using innovative technologies and the latest developments. At the same time, it complies with environmental safety standards and is quite energy efficient. In particular, these words are confirmed in practice.

Household appliances of domestic production are attractive at an affordable price, as well as the ability to easily find spare parts and components for repair if necessary.

The list of unique features of Tula technology should include:

1. Use in the production of Austrian compressors. Such components are not high-tech filling, but they can cope with their work for many years.
2. Extensive color range.The surface of the devices is painted using high-quality compounds brought from abroad. A luxurious pattern can also be applied to the body.
3. Quality accessories. In production, the company never uses low-grade Chinese raw materials. All fundamental components are ordered exclusively from market leaders. For example, it can be components, housing and electrics from manufacturers such as BAYER, ACC or BASF.

Due to the fact that DON is a full-cycle enterprise, the management has the opportunity to control each stage and track the quality of products.

Domestic refrigeration equipment has quite good starting characteristics. At the same time, it withstands strong voltage drops and shows a high coefficient of specific cold performance.

In order to finally decide whether it is worth ordering or better not to buy Tula DON refrigeration units, we will consider their advantages and disadvantages using the example of two-chamber models.

This approach will provide an opportunity to get the most complete picture of the equipment from this brand.

Among the many advantages, the following nuances deserve special attention:

• each of the considered models meets all modern requirements;
• repairs can be carried out even at home without the need to call the master;
• all main components, fasteners and the body are resistant to mechanical damage and are distinguished by their reliability;
• just a huge selection of colors;
• cost that will be acceptable for a buyer with any income level;
• mechanical control that can serve for decades;
• the ability to cool food at a decent level or use the deep freeze function.

There are no ideal household appliances - DON units also have their negative sides. First of all, some models are not as economical as stated by the manufacturer. In addition, the user is offered a rather limited number of functions.

Household appliances Don stands out among analogues for its spaciousness. Thanks to just a huge number of drawers and shelves, you can conveniently arrange a huge amount of products.

Factors influencing the choice

Expensive No Frost equipment is usually purchased with the expectation of a long period of use

Therefore, special attention should be paid to the selection

The main criteria include:

• dimensions and volume;
• profitability;
• climate class;
• number and type of compressors;
• availability of additional functions;
• configuration, color, design.

The parameters of the refrigerator depend both on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room where it will be installed, and on the number of people in the family.

Since the units are designed for continuous operation for many years, it is important to take into account the degree of electricity consumption when choosing, giving preference to economical models of class A, A +, A ++. This rule is especially important with the "No Frost" function, since in this case more electricity is required.

Residents of cold or, conversely, too hot regions should pay attention to the climate class of household appliances by choosing models marked SN and ST, respectively. The quantity and quality of compressors also matters. Powerful inverter motors are distinguished by silent operation, but they are sensitive to voltage drops.

Powerful inverter motors are distinguished by silent operation, but they are sensitive to voltage drops.

The quantity and quality of compressors also matters. Powerful inverter motors are distinguished by silent operation, but they are sensitive to voltage drops.

Modern models of refrigerators provide a diverse set of options that improve the quality of food storage and increase the comfort of use. Common features include quick freeze, antibacterial coating, freshness zone, quick chill, ionizer and other useful additions.

Home appliance stores carry single and double door solutions, as well as chic FrenchDoor and Side-by-Side options.

Models are made in a wide range of colors, using original ideas, such as marble finishes, paintings or mirrored walls. Built-in devices are also popular: despite their compact size, they have a large capacity.

Models

R-291 - the height of the device reaches 195 cm. The kit includes two egg molds, a butter dish, a defrost scraper and one ice mold. There is no display, the device is presented in several colors of your choice. You will be able to control the temperature of the device using a thermostat. Differs in capacity, there is no unpleasant smell of plastic, the unit does not heat up. Equipped with reversible door function and antibacterial coating. Includes one non-inverter compressor, the freezer is located in the lower section. Also at the bottom there are two drawers for vegetables and fruits, in addition, there is a special compartment for products with a pungent odor. Not equipped with "No frost" system. Differs in the small price and excellent quality.Works very quietly, does not create unpleasant noise.

R-407 is a small model with a height of 85 cm. There is no display, and there is also no freezer. The refrigerator appears before customers in white. The device is equipped with one compressor, there is no “No frost” system. The device did not cause negative feedback from buyers.

R-91 - device height - 84 cm. The freezer is located in the upper section, there is no display, there is no “No frost” system, there is only one compressor. The color of the device is silver. The control of the refrigerator is electromechanical. It is necessary to defrost the device manually, the weight reaches 26 kg. There is no ice maker. The model has received many positive reviews.

R-297 - the weight of the device is 71 kg, the device reaches a height of 200 cm. The set includes an oiler, an egg compartment, and a brush for cleaning during defrosting. You can manually control the temperature inside the device using a thermostat. The shelves are made of glass, they are durable and reliable. Below are two drawers for vegetables and fruits. It is possible to change the doors. The freezer is located in the lower section, and in total there are two chambers in the device. Defrost drip, which must be done manually. There is no ice maker. Available in 9 different colors. The model has the most positive reviews among buyers.

R-236 B is available in basic white only. The appliance comes with an egg holder, an ice cube compartment, a scraper for defrosting, and an oil dish. The shelves are durable, do not slip, it is impossible to move them. Below are two separate drawers for fruits and vegetables. The device does not make much noise.The freezer is located in the lower section. There is no “No frost” system, so drip defrosting. The device has collected the most positive feedback from buyers.

R 299 - a two-chamber device, the freezer is located in the lower compartment. It reaches a height of 215 cm. The kit includes a butter dish, an egg mold, a scraper, a brush for cleaning, as well as molds for ice. There is a thermostat control function. The shelves are made of glass, there are 5 of them on the door, and 4 in the device itself. An environmentally friendly device, it is equipped with an antibacterial coating inside, there is a door reversal function. The device has the most positive reviews, does not bring trouble, does not make noise, does an excellent job with the task.

In the next video - an overview of the two-chamber refrigerator DON.

When the Don refrigerator first appeared on the Russian market, it immediately became a sought-after and necessary product. The domestic manufacturer was able to create a high-quality and value-for-money product. Today, this brand is proof that Russian companies can produce decent equipment.

But which model should you choose? Before answering this question, we propose to understand the features of Don refrigeration equipment, to find out what parameters affect the choice of the unit. The review of the best models given in the article will help you navigate the variety of offers and buy the right unit.

Overview of the best models

Like other representatives of household appliances, among Don refrigerators there are models that are more popular with buyers.

R-295

This is a whole family of Don refrigerators, slightly differing in some operating parameters and marked with different letters in the name: S, B, DUB, etc.All of them have mechanical adjustment of operating parameters and energy class A+. The evaporator defrosting system of the refrigeration compartment is automatic, drip type, the freezer compartment is defrosted manually. The temperature in the freezer reaches -18°C, you can freeze 5 kg of food per day.

In the main compartment there are 2 trays for vegetables, 4 glass shelves (plus an additional shelf - glass covering the vegetable trays), on the door - 5 compartments with sides, there are 2 egg molds and a butter dish.

Don R-291B

This is a two-chamber unit with a lower location of the freezer compartment with consumption class A + and mechanical control of operating parameters. It is distinguished by a thoughtful design of the refrigerator compartment, which has 3 durable glass shelves, 2 capacious drawers for vegetables, covered with glass, which acts as another shelf. On the door are:

• 4 small shelves with sides;
• 2 egg trays;
• butter dish.

The temperature of the freezer compartment reaches -18°C, it freezes up to 5 kg per day. There is no freshness zone in the main compartment. The period of preservation of the cold mode during an emergency power outage is 17 hours.

Handles differ in original design — they are "drowned" in the case. As a drawback of the model, many call the absence of an audible alarm about opening the door for too long.

R-297

This is also a whole series of Don refrigerators with a bottom freezer and mechanical control, based on an inverter compressor from the Austrian brand SECOP. The internal filling of the main compartment is traditional: glass shelves, 2 trays for vegetables, compartments on the door, egg molds, butter dish. The freezer can freeze up to 7 kg of products per day to a temperature of -18°C. The cold inside the unit after a power failure is maintained for 17 hours.

R-299

This is a relatively simple two-chamber format refrigerator, designed specifically for those who need a capacious and productive freezer. It in this model has a volume of 140 l, freezing capacity - 12 kg of products per day, the temperature is traditional for other refrigeration units of this brand, -18 ° C

To reduce the cost, the manufacturer equipped the Don R 299 refrigerator with only 1 cooling circuit serving both chambers simultaneously. The increase in internal volume was achieved by increasing the height of the unit to 215 cm.

R-216

This is a classic two-chamber model with a top freezer. The manufacturer offers the R 216 refrigerator in several colors, allowing you to choose the most suitable for the kitchen environment.

The temperature of the freezer is -18°C, the power of its work during freezing is low: only up to 3 kg of food per day. Operating parameters are controlled by rotary switches.

Criterias of choice

Most people who already use refrigerators from this manufacturer advise in their reviews what criteria you need to pay attention to when buying:

• Control type. Even the highest quality electronics fails, for example, after a voltage drop. Mechanical control is not threatened. The owners claim that it has been working without breakdowns for several decades.
• Energy consumption. The manufacturer assures that the devices correspond to class A. However, many owners have noticed some inconsistencies. Especially in summer, electricity consumption is more suitable for class B.
• Defrost type. The manufacturer did not use modern No Frost technology. Therefore, the owners need to defrost the unit twice a year, and the freezer will have to tinker a bit.
• Freezing power. According to this criterion, the manufacturer achieved high results. Unlike other brands, Don refrigerators have a capacity of up to 7 kg per day.

DON R 297

Frankly, equipment from this manufacturer fell into my hands infrequently. However, I really like these devices. As part of the review, a two-chamber refrigerator DON R 297 with a bottom freezer is presented. The useful volume of the freezer compartment is divided into 4 drawers. The material is a solid transparent plastic. You will get manual defrosting and excellent freezing performance. Deep freezing for this refrigerator is not an issue.

The refrigerator compartment is literally stuffed with shelves, in my opinion, you can even safely remove one. The division has nothing to lose from this. In general, the internal ergonomics are implemented pretty decently. I am sure that there will be no problems with the placement of everything you need. In addition, you can adjust the temperature in the range from 0 to +10 degrees, which is really good.

DON R 297 white 1

DON R 297 white 2

DON R 297 white 3

In practice, we can talk about the presented advantages:

• high capacity;
• excellent technical parameters;
• the device provides high-quality storage of provisions;
• the Austrian compressor works silently;
• very attractive price;
• reliable mechanical control;
• the construct itself is thought out and effective, so that even manual defrosting is rarely required.

The cons are:

a rather poor set of options, but this is typical for such a pleasant price.

ATLANT XM 4010-022 - The price matches the quality

Refrigerator "Atlant" is a modern, roomy appliances, equipped with durable shelves for food storage. Thanks to energy class A, the user will be able to save up to 55% of electricity.

The function of “re-hanging the door in the Atlant refrigerator” helps to cope with the problem when installing the appliance. The refrigerator compartment is equipped with glass shelves, which are characterized by strength and durability. Maintenance requires minimal effort.

The rating of the best models of the Atlant refrigerator is presented here.

What are the parameters of the model:

General characteristics	Description
Control	electromechanical
Freezer location	from below
Overall volume	283 l
Refrigerator volume	163 l
Freezer volume	101 l
Freezing power	4.5 kg/day
Autonomous cold storage	17 h
Energy consumption	321 kWh/year
Number of compressors	1
Climate class	N
Noise level	39 dB
Refrigerant type	R600a
Dimensions (HxWxD)	161x60x63 cm

The advantages of this refrigerator users include a convenient automatic defrosting function. There is also an alarm that alerts you when the door is not tightly closed. The equipment is equipped with four drawers and a convenient tray for freezing ice. The model attracts with a stylish, classic design that fits well into any interior.

Biryusa M149 - The best domestic model

The Biryusa refrigerator is considered the best two-meter model, characterized by good capacity, which allows you to store a large number of products.Manufacturers have taken care of the presence of two separate chambers, so you can store products under different conditions. About the rules food storage in the refrigerator read here.

The minimum temperature in the freezer reaches -18 degrees. Energy efficiency class A contributes to the minimum energy consumption. The chamber is equipped with LED lighting, which attracts with high efficiency.

What are the parameters of the model:

General characteristics	Description
Control	electromechanical
Overall volume	380 l
Refrigerator volume	245 l
Freezer volume	135 l
Freezing power	5 kg/day
Autonomous cold storage	17 h
Noise level	41 dB
Audible alarm for open door	Yes
Freezer location	from below
Energy class	BUT
Energy consumption	310 kWh/year
Number of doors/chambers	2/2
Number of compressors	1
Refrigerant type	R600a
Defrosting the freezer	manual
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment	drip system
Dimensions (HxWxD)	207x60x62.5 cm

The positive qualities of the refrigerator users include large size, affordable cost and high-quality work for a long time. The upper chamber of this model is equipped with two transparent containers for vegetables, four hinged balconies on the door, and three shelves made of durable glass. The freezer has 4 spacious compartments for storing various products separately.

The rating provides a detailed description and technical characteristics of the best refrigerators, which proved to be at their best in work and further care. Such models are chosen by buyers who want to get high-quality equipment at a relatively low cost.

DON R 299 B - The best narrow refrigerator

Refrigerator "DON" is a model that attracts with its stylish, but at the same time ordinary design. A feature of this technique is its size, but at the same time, the technique will ideally fit in a small kitchen or a special niche.

The freezer is located at the bottom. The main advantage of the technique is considered to be the minimum power consumption. In the event of a power outage, the appliance will keep cold up to 17 hours.

What are the parameters of the model:

General characteristics	Description
Control	electromechanical
Overall volume	399 l
Freezer volume	140 l
Refrigerator volume	259 l
Defrost fridge/freezer	drip system/manual defrost
Number of compressors	1
Refrigerant type	R600a
Energy class	A+
Energy consumption	374 kWh/year
Freezing power	7 kg/day
Noise level	45 dB
Climate class	N
Re-hanging the door	Yes
Dimensions (HxWxD)	215x57.4x61 cm

Many users who are looking for a large and roomy refrigerator with a large freezer stop their choice on this model. The device works quietly, the door opens gently, without making unnecessary sounds. The refrigerator is capable of freezing a large amount of food.

An overview of the DON R 299 B refrigerator is presented in the following video:

Reviews of expensive brand refrigerators

The market for refrigeration equipment consists of a variety of appliances produced by manufacturers at different prices. More expensive models of refrigerators are characterized not only by their increased cost, but also by improved technical characteristics. Usually they are more capacious, well-assembled, have the highest energy-saving class.

So, the list of high-quality expensive models of refrigerators:

1. LG GA-B489 YEQZ is one of the best-selling brands with two cameras and an A++ energy rating. The guarantee for such a unit is as much as 10 years, and the usable volume is 360 liters. There is a no-frost defrost function, child protection, holiday mode and an LCD screen. True, it can be noisy during operation.
2. BOSCH KGN39SB10 - these German refrigerators with the No Frost system are very popular with customers, and their high price is due to a variety of colors. The functions of supercooling and superfreezing work perfectly, in standalone mode, the cold can last up to 18 hours.
3. LIEBHERR SBS 7212 is the largest refrigerator in terms of capacity, with a volume of 651 liters. It freezes very quickly, there is a super-cooling function. True, "No Frost" for this model applies only to the freezer.
4. SAMSUNG RS-552 NRUASL is also a roomy 538-liter model, but these are not all its advantages. There is also a vacation mode and a super-freeze freezer. "No Frost" is present everywhere - both in the refrigerator and in the freezer. The only drawback is the low freezing power, equal to only 12 kg / day.

These home appliance manufacturers have done their best to create the most reliable, feature-packed brands that can do their job well.

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Top 5 best models of DON refrigerators

The popularity of DON refrigerators is due to the correct price-quality ratio. For little money, the buyer receives a powerful cooling device that has high performance and a long service life. Therefore, DON units are no less popular than household appliances from foreign manufacturers.

Like any brand, among the DON line there are the most common and popular models that are most often purchased by consumers. These refrigerators have won their love from customers because of their high power, ease of use and reliability.

DON R 295

The two-chamber standard white refrigerator "DON R 295", in which the freezer is located at the bottom, is the most popular among the company's models. It is recognized as the most practical and convenient, and its interior space is conducive to storing a large number of products.

The freezer compartment is divided into tempered glass drawers, the refrigerator compartment has many shelves that can be rearranged as desired. There are 5 trays on the door, there is an oiler, two egg holders and bottles.

The first-class LED lighting of the interior space is very pleasing.The user can independently regulate the temperature inside the refrigerator in the range from 0 to +10 degrees Celsius.

During operation, buyers note:

1. capacity;
2. comfort and convenience;
3. decent equipment;
4. high performance;
5. low cost.

DON R 291 B

This is a low and compact model with a small internal volume and a bottom freezer. Ideal for small kitchens.

The complete set of the refrigerator pleases: in the refrigeration department there are shelves, trays on the door and boxes for storing fruits and vegetables. Freezer dimensions are divided into three zones using plastic drawers.

The unit has a mechanical control that will last for many years. There is a deep freeze function, and the performance of the entire device is pleasantly surprising.

The advantages of DON R 291 B are as follows:

1. classic design suitable for any interior;
2. organized interior space;
3. low cost;
4. required specifications.

DON R 297

This refrigerator is gaining extremely positive feedback from users. The steel case guarantees long-term operation, and its performance is very pleasing with its high performance.

The upper refrigeration compartment is equipped with a large number of shelves and trays, which allows you to increase capacity at times. The lower freezer compartment is divided into 4 plastic drawers.

The main advantage of this model is the low noise during compressor operation. In addition, the design is so thought out that manual defrosting of the unit may be required no more than 1 time in six months.

Mechanical control will serve without problems for many years.Of the minuses, only modest functionality can be distinguished, but it is characteristic of all models in this price segment.

DON R 299 B

Thanks to its impressive dimensions, this model has a usable volume of as much as 399 liters. Shelves, door trays and drawers for fruits and vegetables help to achieve high capacity.

The bottom freezer is divided into 4 drawers and has a high capacity. Here you can quickly freeze up to 7 kg of food.

There is a new electromechanical type of control, which also has a long service life.

DON R 216

Completes top five models firm "DON" is a small model with a useful volume of only 205 liters and a top-mounted freezer. This option is great for cottages or small families.

Electromechanical control is famous for its reliability and durability. The performance of the refrigerator is low, but this is due to the minimum dimensions of the model: the freezer can freeze no more than 3 kg of food per day, because its usable volume is only 50 liters.

In terms of energy consumption, the model was assigned class A, which is true. The only negative is the need for manual defrosting.

Tips for buyers of DON equipment

According to their technical characteristics, all previously presented models are almost identical. But if you need to choose the most inexpensive, but the most productive refrigerator, then DON R 291 is the best solution.

Also a good choice is the unit marked DON R 295. It has an impressive useful internal volume. However, it does not have any obvious disadvantages. Therefore, there is no reason to refuse to buy it.

For those who need the maximum useful volume, it is better to give preference to DON R 299 refrigeration equipment. It has proven itself well on the market and is quite productive.

But when buying such a device, you need to consider that it offers limited functionality. Therefore, if the number of modes and lotions plays a significant role, then it is better to give preference to devices from other manufacturers.