It's a fridge with a separate freezer compartment, and it does what is is supposed to do--keep things cold! It's a beautiful appliance that runs well and has excellent ratings, so I am happy with this purchase. But now for the complaints, such as they are. I didn't realize it is made to let condensation run down the inside back of the fridge into a drain. English major! I don't understand the mechanics of it or what happens to that water once it goes down the drain. You can't push things on the shelves all the way to the back wall, or it will block this water flow and it may freeze on whatever is in the way. That is a little annoying, but as long as you pay attention, it shouldn't be a problem. I don't usually drink from aluminum cans or 2L bottles, so I have cheese and produce in the door racks. The door shelf in the freezer is tiny--don't expect to put anything thicker than a frozen individual entree in it, or maybe a stick of butter. Warning labels on the appliance caution against poking the device with anything sharp or trying to service it yourself, stating that it uses an explosive chemical. I assume that is the new norm since Freon has been outlawed--because explosive refrigerators are better than... whatever. Since I don't plan on tinkering with it or poking it with an ice pick, I think I'll be okay.
Otherwise, for a compact fridge, the freezer is a really good size--almost 1 cubic foot. The freezer will have to be defrosted eventually, but since it is separate from the fridge, that shouldn't be nearly as often as other compact refrigerators. It comes with a dinky ice tray which is good for testing the temperature in the freezer and not much else, plus a small plastic ice scraper. The temperature control is just one dial for both the fridge and the freezer compartments, so you have to turn off the whole appliance to defrost the freezer. I haven't owned it long enough to defrost it yet.
The capacity is pretty good. In addition to the door items, I currently have about 5 lbs of apples in the produce drawer, 5 lbs of potatoes on the shelf above that, and various smaller items on top (including an ice-encrusted orange that rolled back into the freezing wall fountain). This would be good for use in a dorm, office, or tiny home, or for use by a single person who doesn't cook much.
So, those are the pros and cons. Overall, I think the positives outweigh the negatives, and I think I'll continue to be happy with this as time goes by. Watch the price, which can fluctuate within just a few hours.
| Brand Name | Midea |
|---|---|
| Model Info | WHD-113FB1 |
| Item Weight | 52.2 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 19.37 x 18.5 x 32.95 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | WHD-113FB1 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Capacity | 3.1 Cubic Feet |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 270 Kilowatt Hours Per Year |
| Refrigerator Fresh Food Capacity | 3.1 Cubic Feet |
| Freezer Capacity | 0.92 Cubic Feet |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Part Number | WHD-113FB1 |
| Form Factor | Stand Alone |
| Special Features | Compact |
| Color | Black |
| Voltage | 115 Volts |
| Connector Type | Water Line |
| Crispers/Drawers | 1 |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Door Hinges | Reversible |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Shelf Type | Wire |
| Shelves | 2 |
| Material Type | Iron |
| Included Components | NO |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 52.2 Pounds |
| Number Of Doors | 2 |
