Atlant refrigerators: reviews, pros and cons + review of the best models

Belarusian household appliances have been known for their high quality since the times of the Soviet Union.Despite the fact that Russia also produced good equipment, buyers often preferred Belarusian devices.

And today there are units on the market produced at factories that successfully survived perestroika. A prominent representative of such products is the Atlant refrigerator, which has gained popularity due to its affordable price and fairly high quality.

Are you looking at this type of equipment, but don’t know which model to choose? We will help you decide on your purchase. The article describes the design features of different refrigerators, identifies their strengths and weaknesses, and provides practical recommendations for choosing equipment.

A review of the seven most popular models with their characteristics and user reviews will help you make a purchasing decision.

Features of Atlant refrigeration units

Refrigeration units from Atlant have always been famous for their high quality and functionality. They work well in any conditions, thanks to the presence of climate control.

Pros and cons of brand technology

Until now, the company has managed to maintain high quality and at the same time keep fairly affordable prices.

Atlant refrigerators are well known throughout the post-Soviet space.They are distinguished by affordable cost, reliability, durability and reasonable functionality.

The company produces a wide range of household cooling equipment, including not only refrigerators, but also freezers. These are reliable and very durable devices.

The manufacturer provides a three-year warranty on its products, which is much longer than that of its competitors. This is no coincidence; the company is confident in the high quality of its equipment, since it does a lot to ensure that it is just that.

The “heart” of any Atlant brand refrigeration unit is an isobutane asynchronous compressor. It is gratifying that it was assembled in Belarus under the license of a large holding company from Europe.

For two-chamber devices, a compressor is available with a special solenoid valve, which gives it the ability to work with two cooling circuits at once.

A refrigeration unit with two compressors is a practical and economical solution. Each of the working compartments gets its own motor, which allows you to regulate the functioning of each chamber individually

The engine resource is quite impressive. On average, a new refrigerator will need its first minor repairs after about 7-10 years of operation.

Considering that the Atlanta service network is very well developed, and parts are available and inexpensive, renovation work will not ruin the owner of a broken device.

The fact that the electrics in the devices are mostly Chinese is alarming. True, it was not made by hand, so it serves properly and for a long time.

The main advantages of refrigeration units from Atlant include the following:

1. The devices do their main function very well. They cool and freeze food efficiently.And they do it quite quickly.
2. The brand produces models of various capacities. From miniature to very large. You can choose a solution for any family.
3. Long service life, which is explained by adaptation to local operating conditions. The compressor's features allow it to withstand short-term power outages and power surges quite easily.
4. High functionality at a very affordable price. The manufacturer equips its equipment with a wide variety of additional options, which makes its operation more comfortable.
5. Three-year warranty for all models and high-quality service in any corner of Russia.

Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the imperfect build quality. In any model you can find some minor flaws that in no way affect its performance properties, but upset the owner and cause some inconvenience.

There are also design flaws, so you should carefully study the instructions for using the unit. The operating features of a particular model will definitely be indicated there.

Perhaps the plastic for making containers in Atlant refrigerators is not the best. Small assembly flaws are also possible, but this does not affect the high performance characteristics.

In addition, it is worth noting the low freezing power. Even for freezer compartments with a volume exceeding 100 liters, it is only 7 kg. This is certainly not enough. Actually, this is where the significant shortcomings end.

It must be admitted that Atlant produces reliable, functional and economical refrigerators at very reasonable prices. True, there are some shortcomings, but they can be reconciled with.

Structural differences between units

The company produces a wide variety of refrigerators. It is important for the buyer to accurately determine his requirements, then he can easily select the most suitable model for his conditions.

Practicality refrigeration unit largely depends on its capacity and the number of working chambers. The choice here is very wide. The brand produces small and rather voluminous models with one working chamber – the refrigerator.

Such devices are quite in demand. However, the bulk of the company's products are two-chamber units. One compartment is refrigerated, the second is freezer.

There are several models with the so-called “freshness zone”. This is a chamber in which a stable temperature is maintained around zero. Fruits, herbs and vegetables are stored here better than anywhere else.

Refrigerators can vary in size and equipment. The manufacturer offers several options for the number and placement of shelves. Its devices are equipped with egg trays, bottle holders, etc.

Most of Atlant's products, like any other brand, are two-chamber refrigerators. It is the most user-friendly and practical equipment

The temperature in the refrigerator compartment can vary from 0 to +8°C. The user himself sets the most suitable mode.

The freezer compartment is equipped with several drawers, usually from two to four. It all depends on the usable volume of the chamber. The temperature there most often remains stable at -18°C, which can be considered a very good indicator.

Suggested ice removal options

The manufacturer uses two options: drip system or “anti-frost”.

Drip or “crying” system. It assumes the presence of drainage through which the moisture accumulating inside the working compartment is removed.

Its significant advantages:

• larger useful chamber volume;
• no “airing” of unpackaged products;
• cheapness.

Anti-frost or NoFrost system more complex. It must have a fan, which is responsible for blowing the contents of the chamber with cold and dry air. As a result, excess moisture evaporates and frost does not form. This is very convenient, but the method also has significant disadvantages.

Firstly, food without packaging dries out quickly.

Secondly, the useful volume of the chamber is noticeably reduced due to the need to install additional equipment.

The Full No Frost marking on the front panel of the refrigeration unit indicates that both working chambers are equipped with an Anti-frost system. This is very convenient, but you need to remember that products without packaging will air and dry out very quickly

Third, the design becomes more complicated, therefore becoming expensive and prone to breakdowns. The Anti-frost system can be placed only in the refrigerator compartment or in both working chambers at the same time.

In the latter case, the unit does not require defrosting at all and receives the name Full NoFrost. However, this does not relieve the owner from the need wash it regularly.

Number and type of working compressors

In the design of a single-chamber refrigeration unit, only one compressor is always used. In two-chamber models, options are possible. Experts consider the installation of two low-power compressors to be optimal.

This provides significant advantages:

1. First of all, the temperature control of the compartments becomes separate.This makes it possible to make individual adjustments and even shutdowns.
2. Separate control allows you to introduce additional functions for each camera. For example, the highly sought after “super freezer” for the freezer.
3. Practice shows that using two compressors provides quite significant energy savings. Noise during operation is also noticeably reduced.

The disadvantages of this solution include the high cost of the units and their greater susceptibility to breakdowns due to their more complex design.

Devices with one compressor do not have the advantages described above, but they have a lower cost, which often becomes a decisive factor in choice.

However, engineers offer another solution. These are devices with one compressor operating with two separate refrigeration circuits. The unit has all the advantages of two-compressor devices and at the same time costs less. The company implements all three possible options in its products.

Belarusian specialists have mastered the production of compressors with a solenoid valve. This allows us to produce single-compressor devices with properties that are not inferior to two-compressor ones.

In addition, Atlant refrigerators can be equipped with linear or inverter type compressors. In the first case, the node is not able to change power, so it periodically turns off/on, which significantly reduces its service life.

As practice shows, inverter refrigerators They last much longer due to the fact that they work continuously, changing power from minimal to necessary.

Additional features and functions

In addition to the main function, cooling and freezing, the equipment can also perform some additional functions.

This is a standard set, but let’s take a closer look at it.

1. Vacation. A special mode when the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment is maintained at about +15 °C. Turns on while the owners are away. This mode is supposed to prevent the appearance of a musty smell inside the device.
2. Super cooling. A short-term mode that makes it possible to quickly and effectively cool a refrigerator compartment filled with food.
3. Super freezing. A similar mode, but for the freezer compartment. It involves the so-called “shock” freezing of the products placed there.
4. Temperature display. Most models are equipped with an LCD display that displays temperature data.
5. Open door alert. A convenient option that allows you to always control the tightness of the door. Particularly relevant for families with children and elderly people.
6. Child protection. It assumes the ability to lock all operating buttons, which allows the device to operate normally.

In addition, almost all models provide the opportunity rehang the doors, so the owner can easily rebuild the unit at his own discretion. Atlant does not produce equipment equipped with ice makers and chilled water supply systems.

You can do the work of re-hanging the doors of the refrigerator and freezer yourself. To do this, you will need to study the manufacturer's recommendations given in the instructions for the refrigerator.

TOP 7 best models on the market

Let's consider several of the most popular models of Atlant refrigeration equipment. It is these brand refrigerators that buyers choose from among a wide range of models.

Place #1 — ATLANT ХМ4208-000

ATLANT ХМ4208-000 is the most purchased model from this manufacturer.This popularity is due low price combined with good characteristics. By paying just over 10 thousand rubles, the user receives 173 liters of usable volume, 42 of which are in the freezer located below.

Compact dimensions of 54.5x57.2x142.5 cm, where this is WxDxH, respectively, did not affect the spaciousness. In principle, according to user reviews, this is quite enough for a family of two adults and one child.

The model uses a drip system, so owners have to periodically defrost to free the chambers from accumulated ice and snow.

The control type is electromechanical, and electricity consumption meets class A, which is commendable for such a low price tag.

One of the advantages should also be noted slight noise during operation (up to 43 dB) and the ability to hang the doors.

But there are very few disadvantages - some owners complain about the plastic top cover of the structure, which bends under the weight of other household appliances. Therefore, if you want, you can’t put a microwave on top.

Place #2 — ATLANT ХМ4210-000

ATLANT ХМ4210-000 — unit with bottom-mounted freezer compartment, which was designed specifically for small rooms. Its width is at least 5 cm narrower than that of standard models, but without compromising the usable volume. This allows it to be installed in modest kitchens without suffering from small capacity.

As users note, this refrigerator is quite spacious. The refrigerator compartment occupies 132 liters of usable volume, and the freezer – 80 liters. The latter is equipped with three shelves with containers.

Moreover, the lowest and highest of them are intended for storing food, and the middle one is for freezing.The refrigeration section is equipped as standard with four glass shelves and two containers for fruits/vegetables.

As for the regulation, it is electromechanical, but the design does not provide a display.

This refrigerator has a drip defrosting system, so the owner must remember to regularly clean the drainage hole in the back wall of the compartment. The freezer will have to be defrosted manually.

The energy consumption class of the model corresponds to A, which will allow rational use of energy resources. The manufacturer claims a low noise level, corresponding to 42 dB, but some users are unhappy and characterize the unit as “loud.”

Like all refrigerators under the Atlant brand, the model may have minor assembly flaws.

Place #3 — ATLANT ХМ4307-000

Built-in models are becoming increasingly popular. Which is really very convenient, since it allows you to create a seamless interior without elements that deviate from the unified style.

The ATLANT ХМ4307-000 refrigeration unit is built-in. This two-chamber model, which is in high demand among buyers even despite the slightly inflated price tag.

Compared to competitive models from other brands, its cost is not that high. Therefore, anyone can implement an original design idea in their kitchen by integrating a refrigerator into the furniture.

This is a small but quite capacious device with energy consumption class A. The total volume is 248 liters, there is a spacious refrigerator compartment with a volume of 168 liters, which allows you to place food for 2-3 family members.

The freezer compartment has an average capacity of only 80 liters. It is equipped with three containers for freezing and storing various products.

The refrigerator compartment is equipped with 4 glass shelves that can be installed at different levels. The model has a built-in drip defrosting system, while the freezer compartment can only be defrosted manually as ice accumulates.

To operate the equipment, one compressor is used with separate control of two refrigeration circuits. Thanks to this it is possible additional super freeze mode.

This unit is equipped with electromechanical control and has low freezing capacity - up to 3.5 kg per day. Among the disadvantages, users note the low quality of the plastic from which the containers in the freezer are made, and noise.

Place #4 — ATLANT Х2401-100

ATLANT X2401-100 is the most purchased single chamber refrigerator Atlant brand. Extremely economical energy consumption (A+), sufficient capacity (120 l) and a cost of about 10 thousand rubles explain such a high demand for this model.

In addition, the standard dimensions (55x58x85 cm) allow the refrigerator to easily fit both in the kitchen of a small apartment and in the country. Moreover, it can be transported outside the city without the use of special equipment - the weight of the unit is only 26 kg.

Among the advantages, the owners note excellent capacity and the presence of a 15-liter freezer, which will allow you to store small portions of semi-finished products. Also admirable quiet operation, good quality glass shelves and convenient compartments on the door.

As for the shortcomings, users did not find any significant ones. The only thing you should take into account before purchasing is the number of family members and the actual capacity - for a family of 4-5 people, a refrigeration compartment of 105 liters will not be enough.

Place #5 — ATLANT ХМ4424-000N

The high rating of the ATLANT ХМ4424-000N model is explained by system No Frost, implemented not only in the refrigerator, but also in the freezer. At the same time, the price tag is not at all high for such characteristics.

This is a refrigerator with electronically controlled, which is equipped with an audible indication that warns the user about an open door. It is energy efficient (class A), equipped with super cooling function, super freezing and mode "Vacation».

Also, the owners of this model with dimensions of 59.5 × 62.5 × 196.5 cm like the volume - 307 liters, 82 of which are in the freezer. Its power is admirable - up to 7 kg per day.

As for the shortcomings, some users complain about the “weak” assembly and poor service in remote regions of the country.

It was also noticed that the sound indication does not work with a small gap - the refrigerator beeps only when the door is completely open.

Place #6 — ATLANT ХМ4423-000N

This model is not the tallest (59.5x62.5x196.5 cm), but at the same time very roomy. The useful volume of the freezer located below is 134 liters. It is equipped with four spacious drawers for food, which is very convenient.

The refrigerator compartment has a volume of 186 liters, which is also very good. It is equipped with two storage containers located under the lower fixed shelf. The other three shelves can be placed at different levels.

The internal content of the new models is thought out to the smallest detail. Shelves can be installed at different levels, and removable nets for bottles can be fixed at different heights as needed.

The door is equipped with three additional solid-cast shelves; they are not height adjustable. There is no need to defrost the unit. Here in both compartments the system “Anti frost».

The refrigerator is equipped with one compressor operating with two cooling circuits. Therefore, the device operates quite economically and provides the ability to separately control the temperature in the working compartments.

Each of them also includes additional modes: super freezing and super cooling. The device is equipped with the function "Vacation", indication of temperature and open door, and there is also the possibility of reversing the doors.

Among the advantages of the model it is worth noting good internal filling and high capacity. Despite Full No Frost, the device has very good useful volume indicators.

The unit operates quite quietly, the declared noise level is low - up to 43 dB. It responds well to electronic adjustments, reaches the desired temperature quickly and maintains it without problems.

Among the shortcomings are small assembly flaws and the seemingly not very durable plastic from which the freezer drawers are made. In reviews, users note that it is quite difficult to level the equipment due to the tightly rotating adjustable feet.

Place #7 — ATLANT ХМ4425-000N

It's high two-chamber unit with bottom placement of the freezer compartment. Its main feature is the increased usable volume of the cooling chamber. It is 208 liters. The freezer is also spacious – 134 liters.

For user convenience, it is equipped with four containers. The refrigerator compartment is equipped with four shelves that can be installed at different levels, and two trays for fruits or vegetables.

There are four more shelves on the door, half with lids. This is very convenient for storing pungent-smelling foods. Both compartments are equipped with a "Anti frost", so you don't have to defrost the device.

One compressor operates on two cooling circuits, which makes it possible to carry out individual temperature adjustments for each compartment or turn them off as needed.

The declared service life of the compressor is 10 years, but the manufacturer is confident of a longer service life, subject to proper operation, of course. The device has a mode "Vacation».

In addition, there is a temperature display and a sound alert when the door is opened, Super freezing and super cooling functions. The freezing power of the unit is atypically high for Atlant and amounts to 15 kg per day.

Among the advantages, it is worth noting the good functionality of the model, spaciousness and efficiency, and all this at a very reasonable price. Users note in their reviews that the model is equipped with really useful functionality. There is nothing superfluous in it for which you would have to uselessly pay money.

This refrigerator is simply created for a large family. The refrigerator compartment with increased capacity is convenient and practical. The freezer compartment is also large.

Among the shortcomings, the same users noted noise, despite the fact that the manufacturer promised a low noise level, and minor flaws in the assembly.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

How Atlant refrigerators with the Anti-frost system work:

Features of Atlant XM series refrigeration units:

How to choose the right refrigerator according to energy efficiency class:

Atlant refrigeration units are a good solution for those who are looking for good quality at an affordable price. Belarusian equipment is distinguished by reliability, durability and functionality.

And even though it is somewhat noisy and may have minor assembly flaws, the quality and endurance remain at their best. And at the same time the price is not at all exorbitant. The cost of repairs is also quite adequate, which can be carried out in almost any corner of the country, since Atlant has an extensive network of service centers.

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