Retailer and manufacturer listings show consistently positive user feedback (average retailer scores ~4.7-4.9/5): users praise the HRF510BHC for its large, well‑organised fresh‑food capacity, energy efficiency and convenient non‑plumbed water dispenser. The most common negatives are the lack of auto‑closing doors/recessed handle ergonomics, a relatively smaller freezer, and the manual ice maker.
Pros
- Large 514 L capacity with a 70:30 fridge/freezer split - reviewers call it roomy for families ('perfect size for a family of 5')
- Energy efficient (5.5‑star, ~285 kWh/yr) and generally quiet in everyday use
- Convenient non‑plumbed water dispenser - 'The water dispenser is so convenient.'
- Good internal organisation (humidity crisper, deep freezer trays, flexible shelving) - 'I love the deep trays for freezer and the double trays for the fridge'
- Strong value for money noted by multiple buyers
Cons
- Doors do not auto‑close and recessed/side handle placement can be awkward for some users - 'The doors don't automatically come back to close'
- Freezer is comparatively smaller (≈138 L) which may limit bulk frozen storage
- Manual twist ice maker (internal, non‑plumbed) rather than a plumbed/automatic ice maker, which some buyers consider a downside
- A small number of reviews/aggregators flag durability or build‑quality concerns (minor reports), though these are not widespread in available retailer feedback
Sources
- https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/product/haier-514l-bottom-mount-refrigerator-with-non-plumbed-water-dispenser-black-hrf510bhc/
- https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/haier-514l-bottom-mount-refrigerator-hrf510bhc
- https://www.haier.co.nz/refrigeration/refrigerators/514l-500-series-refrigerator-bottom-freezer-water-non-plumbed-hrf510bhc-62293.html
- https://www.manualslib.com/manual/3728684/Haier-Hrf510bhc.html
- https://www.choice.com.au/products/home-and-living/kitchen/fridges/haier-hrf510bhc