Hisense REF320DR is available at Mascom International for KSh 71,300, a 320-litre double door fridge with a top-mount freezer, frost-free cooling and an inverter compressor. Every unit reaches you brand new and sealed in its factory carton, with the silver finish, one-line handle and LED interior lighting untouched. The Hisense REF320DR measures 595 mm wide and 1720 mm tall, so it slots into a standard 60 cm kitchen gap without remodelling. Walk in to Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open the doors yourself, and check the shelf layout before you pay.
Built for growing families and couples setting up their first home, the Hisense REF320DR removes the chore many households dread: chipping ice off a freezer wall every few weeks. Its no frost system circulates cold, dry air, so moisture never freezes onto the walls and food stops sticking together. Multi-airflow vents push chill to every shelf, keeping a weekend market haul of greens, fruit and meat in good shape through the week. Office kitchens, day-care centres storing milk, and small guesthouses will find the 320-litre size a sensible middle ground between compact and family-large.
Unlike many direct-cool fridges in the same price band, the Hisense REF320DR pairs frost-free cooling with an inverter compressor that ramps its speed up and down instead of switching hard on and off. That gentler running means lower power bills and less strain during the voltage dips that follow outages. Buyers across Nairobi tell us the quiet hum and the clear, ice-free freezer are what they notice first. Mascom International delivers the Hisense REF320DR countrywide on pay-on-arrival terms, so you inspect it at your door before any money changes hands.
Common Questions About the Hisense REF320DR
Is the Hisense REF320DR worth KSh 71,300 in Kenya?
Yes, the Hisense REF320DR is worth KSh 71,300 for a household that wants frost-free cooling and an inverter compressor in a mid-size fridge. Spread across ten years of daily use, that price works out to under KSh 20 per day. You also never spend another Saturday afternoon scraping ice off freezer walls. The 320-litre capacity fits a week of shopping for three to five people, and Mascom International lets you inspect the unit at delivery before paying a shilling, anywhere in Kenya.
How does the Hisense REF320DR cope with power cuts and voltage swings?
The Hisense REF320DR copes well with short power cuts, because a well-sealed frost-free cabinet holds its cold for hours if the doors stay shut. When KPLC power returns, the inverter compressor ramps up gradually instead of starting with a hard jolt, which reduces strain on the motor. Surges right after an outage remain the real danger for any fridge. Plug the REF320DR into a fridge guard voltage protector, which delays restart until the supply settles and cuts off damaging spikes.
Hisense REF320DR or Hisense REF418DR, which should you buy?
Buy the Hisense REF320DR for households of up to five; choose the Hisense REF418DR if you bulk-buy meat or feed a bigger family. Both are Hisense fridges stocked at Mascom International, so you can stand them side by side in our Kimathi Street store. The REF418DR is larger, so check its dimensions against your kitchen before ordering. Families of six or more, or homes that freeze a month of food at once, should also look at the REF470DR and REF522DR.
What does frost free mean on the Hisense REF320DR?
Frost free means the Hisense REF320DR never builds a layer of ice inside its freezer, so you never switch it off to defrost. A fan pushes cold, dry air through internal ducts, and an automatic cycle melts thin frost off the cooling coil and drains it away. Your frozen chicken pieces stay separate instead of fusing into one block. The freezer also keeps its full usable space, since no ice wall slowly shrinks the compartment between manual defrosts.
How much electricity does the Hisense REF320DR use?
The Hisense REF320DR keeps electricity use down through its inverter compressor, which runs at variable speed rather than switching fully on and off. Real consumption depends on your room temperature, how often the doors open, and the thermostat setting. Set the dial to a middle position, cool hot food before storing it, and leave space behind the cabinet for airflow. Those habits, together with efficient R600a refrigerant, typically keep prepaid token spending below that of an older fixed-speed fridge of similar size.
Who should buy the Hisense REF320DR, and who should skip it?
Buy the Hisense REF320DR if you are a couple, a young family or an office kitchen needing frost-free storage at a mid-range price. It suits households that shop weekly at Marikiti or a local supermarket and store moderate amounts of meat. Skip it if you run a butchery, a hotel kitchen or a family of seven, because 320 litres will feel tight within days. Mascom International stocks the larger Hisense REF558DR and REF668DR for those buyers, so you can upgrade without changing brands.
Will the Hisense REF320DR fit a small apartment kitchen?
Yes, the Hisense REF320DR fits most apartment kitchens, measuring 595 mm wide, 635 mm deep and 1720 mm tall. That width slips into a standard 60 cm appliance gap beside a counter or wall cabinet. Reversible hinges let you change the door's opening side, and the flush one-line handle keeps nothing jutting into a narrow walkway. Tenants and Airbnb hosts in Kilimani and Kileleshwa studio units often pick this size because it holds plenty without dominating a compact open-plan room.
Does the Hisense REF320DR handle Mombasa heat and coastal humidity?
The Hisense REF320DR handles hot kitchens in Mombasa, Malindi and Kisumu well, helped by multi-airflow cooling and a super-cool function. Multi-airflow vents spread cold air across every shelf, so temperature stays even when warm air rushes in during frequent opening. Super-cool drives the fridge compartment colder for a while after you load fresh groceries, protecting food already inside. Because the system is frost free, coastal humidity never turns into freezer ice. Keep the cabinet out of direct sun and away from the cooker.
Technical Specifications
Capacity and Storage Layout
- 320 litres of total capacity, sized for a household of three to five people doing one weekly shop.
- Top-mount freezer sits at eye level, so frozen meat and ice trays are easy to reach without bending.
- Fridge compartment below holds fresh food, drinks and leftovers on adjustable shelves you can move for tall jugs.
- Crisper drawer at the base keeps vegetables and fruit apart from raw meat, so greens wilt more slowly.
- Door bins carry milk packets, juice bottles, eggs and sauces, freeing the main shelves for bulky containers.
- Glass shelves wipe clean in seconds and stop a spilled drink from dripping onto food stored below.
Frost-Free Cooling and Airflow
- No frost system circulates chilled dry air with a fan, so ice never builds up on freezer walls.
- Automatic defrost cycle clears thin frost from the cooling coil, ending the switch-off-and-scrape routine for good.
- Multi-airflow vents release cold air at several levels, keeping the front and back of each shelf equally chilled.
- Even cooling means milk in the door and meat at the back both stay safe after frequent opening.
- Frozen portions stay loose instead of fusing together, so you lift out one packet at a time for cooking.
Inverter Compressor and Power Use
- Inverter compressor varies its speed to match cooling demand instead of cycling hard on and off all day.
- Variable-speed running draws less electricity than a fixed-speed compressor, trimming what you spend on prepaid tokens each month.
- Softer starts reduce mechanical wear on the motor, which matters for an appliance expected to run for a decade.
- Steadier compressor speed keeps inside temperatures within a narrower range, so food quality holds longer between shopping trips.
- Lower running noise suits open-plan apartments and studios where the kitchen shares space with the living room.
- R600a refrigerant, an isobutane gas, has low global-warming impact and cools efficiently in compact household systems.
Controls, Lighting and Quick-Chill Functions
- Super-cool function drives the fridge compartment colder for a set period after you load fresh groceries.
- Quick chilling stops food already inside from warming when a large batch of room-temperature shopping goes in.
- Adjustable thermostat dial sets the cooling level, so you can match output to household size and room heat.
- LED interior lighting brightens every shelf clearly while drawing a fraction of an old filament bulb's power.
- LED bulbs give off almost no heat, so the light never warms food sitting on the top shelf.
Build Quality and Daily Durability
- Measures 595 mm wide, 635 mm deep and 1720 mm tall, fitting a standard 60 cm appliance space.
- Silver finish blends with stainless sinks, gas cookers and microwaves found in most modern kitchens.
- One-line handle runs flush along the door edge, giving a clean front with nothing to snag clothing.
- Doors open to 90 degrees, giving full shelf and drawer access even when the cabinet stands near a wall.
- Reversible door hinges let you switch the opening side to suit your kitchen layout and walkway.
- Easy-glide drawers roll out smoothly on their runners, so a full vegetable load slides out without jerking.
Placement and Everyday Care
- Leave a hand's width of space behind and beside the cabinet so condenser heat escapes freely.
- Keep it away from cookers, ovens and direct afternoon sun, which force the compressor to run longer.
- Wipe the door gaskets monthly with warm soapy water so the seal keeps cold air locked inside.
- Let hot food cool to room temperature before storing it, protecting nearby items and saving electricity.
- A fridge guard voltage protector between socket and plug shields the compressor from surges after outages.
Package Contents
The Hisense REF320DR arrives in its factory carton, so you are the first person to open it. Inside you will find:
- Hisense REF320DR fridge with glass shelves, crisper drawer and door bins already fitted
- User manual with installation and care instructions
- Warranty card for the 12-month warranty
Check the carton seal and the cabinet for transit marks when our delivery team arrives, before you pay. We recommend pairing the fridge with a fridge guard voltage protector for homes with unstable power.
Warranty
The Hisense REF320DR carries a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects in the inverter compressor, cooling system and electrical parts under normal household use. Keep your receipt and warranty card together in a safe place. Mascom International coordinates claims from our Nairobi CBD store, so you have a physical address to visit rather than a call centre queue.
Where to Buy the Hisense REF320DR in Kenya
The Hisense REF320DR is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to open the doors, slide the drawers and judge the size in person. Available colour: silver.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Hisense REF320DR across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay only once the fridge reaches you in good order. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa and every other major city and town receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is backed by the 12-month warranty above, with claims coordinated at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Need more room? We also stock the Hisense REF441DR, REF470DRZ and REF628DR, and our team will help you compare them side by side. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, fair pricing and after-sales support from a real store they can walk into.
