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Hisense REF265DR | 268L Total Capacity | Bottom Freezer | No Frost Cooling | Silver Finish
A family-sized refrigerator with inverter savings, delivered pay-on-arrival anywhere in Kenya.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Hisense REF265DR is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 68,000, a 268-litre bottom-freezer refrigerator finished in silver. The fresh-food section holds about 198 litres at eye level, while a 70-litre freezer compartment sits underneath. Frost-free multi-airflow cooling stops ice from building up on the walls, and an inverter compressor runs on R600a, an eco-friendly refrigerant. Every Hisense REF265DR we sell is brand new and sealed in its factory carton. You can inspect the display unit at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Larger families who shop once a week get the most from the Hisense REF265DR. A Saturday run to Wakulima Market fills the crisper with sukuma, tomatoes and avocados, while the glass shelves take milk, leftovers and marinated meat. Putting the fridge section on top means you stop bending for the items you reach for all day. During Nairobi's hotter months, cold air moves through every shelf, so the door bins do not turn lukewarm while the back wall freezes. Small restaurants, guest houses and staff quarters also pick this size as a dependable main unit, since it stores a full day of prepared ingredients without a second fridge.
Where many Nairobi electronics shops sell fridges from a catalogue photo, Mascom International lets you open the doors, pull out the drawers and listen to the compressor before paying. The Hisense REF265DR sits between our 230-litre REF226DR and the 292-litre REF286DR in the Hisense bottom-freezer range. It gives you about 38 extra litres over the smaller model for KSh 12,500 more. Buyers across Kenya tell us the freezer-below layout is the change they notice first. Order on WhatsApp and the Hisense REF265DR reaches Nairobi homes the same day, with payment only when it arrives.
Common Questions About the Hisense REF265DR
Is the Hisense REF265DR worth KSh 68,000 in Kenya?
Yes, if your household has outgrown a top-mount fridge and you want frost-free cooling without paying for a larger cabinet. At KSh 68,000 for 268 litres, the Hisense REF265DR works out to roughly KSh 254 per litre of storage. That lands close to the REF226DR at about KSh 241 per litre, yet you gain the extra room a weekly shop demands. Mascom International sells it brand new, with a 12-month manufacturer warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery across Kenya.
How does the Hisense REF265DR compare to the Hisense REF226DR?
The Hisense REF265DR holds about 38 litres more than the REF226DR, which is roughly 230 litres, for an extra KSh 12,500. Both put the freezer at the bottom, so the daily reach-in experience feels similar. The difference shows on shopping day. Thirty-eight litres is roughly two extra shelves of groceries, enough for a full crate of eggs and several days of cooked food. Couples and small households can save with the REF226DR, while growing families will fill the REF265DR comfortably.
Should I pay the extra KSh 5,500 for the Hisense REF286DR instead?
Only if you regularly run out of space. The REF286DR at KSh 73,500 adds 24 litres over the Hisense REF265DR, and both use no-frost bottom-freezer designs. For most Kenyan homes, 268 litres covers a weekly market shop plus bulk meat in the 70-litre freezer. Families who buy chicken and beef by the carton, or who host relatives often, will appreciate the REF286DR's extra room. Everyone else keeps KSh 5,500 in their pocket by choosing the REF265DR at Mascom International.
How does the Hisense REF265DR handle KPLC power cuts and voltage swings?
Protect the Hisense REF265DR with a fridge voltage guard, because surges when power returns are the main risk to any compressor in Kenya. A guard delays the restart for a few minutes, letting pressure in the cooling circuit settle. During a blackout, keep both doors shut and the cabinet holds its cold for hours. The inverter compressor ramps up gradually rather than slamming on at full power, which is gentler on your wiring and on a backup inverter if you run one.
How much electricity will the Hisense REF265DR use on my KPLC tokens?
The Hisense REF265DR carries an A energy rating, and its inverter compressor adjusts speed to demand instead of cycling fully on and off. That keeps running costs steady, so your KPLC token units stretch further than with an older fridge. LED interior lighting adds almost nothing to consumption. To save more, leave a hand's width of space behind the cabinet, let cooked food cool before storing it, and keep the unit away from the cooker or a sunny window.
Do I ever need to defrost the Hisense REF265DR manually?
No. The Hisense REF265DR uses frost-free multi-airflow cooling, so ice never builds up on the freezer walls. A small heater melts light frost automatically and drains the water away, which means no weekend spent chipping ice with a knife. Frozen food also stays loose instead of welding into one block. The trade-off is that open packets dry out faster in moving air, so wrap meat, fish and vegetables properly before freezing them.
Why choose a bottom-freezer layout like the Hisense REF265DR?
Most people open the fridge section far more often than the freezer, and the Hisense REF265DR puts that 198-litre space at eye level. You stop crouching for milk, juice and leftovers every time you cook. The 70-litre freezer compartment below suits bulk items you reach for once or twice a day. Elderly relatives and anyone with a sore back find this arrangement easier. Top-mount models like the REF250DR put the freezer at eye level instead, which suits freezer-heavy households.
Who should buy the Hisense REF265DR, and who should skip it?
Buy the Hisense REF265DR if you feed a family, shop weekly, and want frost-free convenience with a silver finish that suits a modern kitchen. Skip it if you live alone or in a bedsitter, because a 268-litre cabinet will sit half-empty. The REF120DR at KSh 29,900 or the REF154DR at KSh 36,400 suits those spaces better. If you need a water dispenser, the REF176DR includes one. Mascom International can compare all of them side by side at our Kimathi Street store.
Technical Specifications
Capacity and Storage Layout
- Total capacity of 268 litres suits a family doing one big grocery run each week.
- The fridge section holds about 198 litres, roughly 74 percent of the cabinet, where daily items live.
- A 70-litre bottom freezer takes bulk chicken, minced meat, fish and ice without crowding.
- Two-door design keeps fridge and freezer air separate, so strong smells do not travel between compartments.
- Bottom-freezer arrangement brings fresh food to eye level and reduces bending during meal preparation.
- Door bins hold bottles of milk, juice and water where you can grab them quickly.
Frost-Free Cooling System
- No Frost multi-airflow cooling circulates chilled air across every shelf for even temperatures throughout the cabinet.
- Automatic defrosting removes ice buildup, saving you the messy job of emptying and thawing the freezer.
- Even airflow stops the back wall freezing vegetables while front shelves stay too warm.
- Frozen items stay separate rather than fusing together, making portions easy to pull out one at a time.
- Consistent cooling protects food during hot Nairobi afternoons when the kitchen temperature climbs.
- Separate compartments let the freezer stay cold even when the fridge door opens repeatedly.
Energy and Power
- An A energy rating signals efficient consumption, helping prepaid KPLC token units last longer each month.
- Inverter compressor varies its speed with demand, avoiding the constant full-power starts of older fridges.
- Gradual compressor ramp-up draws less surge current, which is kinder to household wiring and backup inverters.
- R600a refrigerant is an eco-friendly gas with low environmental impact compared with older refrigerants.
- LED interior lighting draws a fraction of the power of old bulbs and lights every shelf clearly.
- Pairing the unit with a fridge voltage guard protects the compressor when power returns after outages.
Dimensions and Build Quality
- Silver exterior finish resists visible fingerprints better than glossy white and matches modern steel appliances.
- Smooth door surfaces wipe clean quickly after cooking splashes or children's sticky hands.
- Hisense designed this cabinet as a compact option for medium kitchens and standard apartment layouts.
- Reversible door hinges let you swing the doors from either side to fit your kitchen corner.
- Two separate doors mean opening the fridge never lets warm air into the freezer below.
- Door seals close firmly around both compartments, keeping kitchen heat and dust out of stored food.
- Confirm your doorway and alcove measurements with our team on WhatsApp before we dispatch the unit.
Everyday Convenience Features
- Adjustable tempered glass shelves carry heavy pots and slide up or down for tall containers.
- Tempered glass contains spills on the shelf surface instead of dripping onto food below.
- A large vegetable crisper keeps sukuma, spinach and tomatoes fresher for longer after market day.
- Quiet compressor operation suits open-plan apartments where the kitchen sits beside the living room.
- LED lighting shows every corner of the cabinet, so forgotten leftovers do not spoil at the back.
- Freezer placement below makes loading heavy meat cartons easier than lifting them to a top compartment.
Installation and Placement Guidance
- Let the fridge stand upright for a few hours after delivery before switching it on.
- Leave a gap behind and beside the cabinet so heat from the condenser escapes freely.
- Keep the unit away from cookers, ovens and direct sunlight to reduce compressor workload.
- Plug into a dedicated socket through a voltage guard rather than a shared extension cable.
- Level the cabinet on a firm floor so the doors close fully and seal properly.
- Clean the door gaskets and crisper monthly with warm water to keep seals tight and produce fresh.
- Set the thermostat to a middle setting first, then adjust after a day once the cabinet stabilises.
Package Contents
The Hisense REF265DR arrives in its sealed factory carton, and our delivery team checks it with you before you pay. Inside you will find:
- Hisense REF265DR bottom-freezer refrigerator in silver
- Adjustable tempered glass shelves
- Vegetable crisper drawer
- Door bins for bottles and jars
- User manual and warranty card
Keep the carton and packing foam for the first week, in case the unit ever needs to travel back for inspection.
Warranty
The Hisense REF265DR ships with a 12-month manufacturer warranty through Mascom International. Cover runs from your delivery date and addresses manufacturing defects in the cooling system, compressor, electrical parts and doors. Our Nairobi CBD service desk logs every claim and coordinates inspection and repair with Hisense. Keep your receipt safe, since it confirms your purchase date. Physical damage and unauthorised repairs fall outside this cover.
Buying the Hisense REF265DR from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the Hisense REF265DR in silver at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to open the doors, test the shelves and compare it against other Hisense fridges before committing.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county, and our team carries the fridge into your kitchen. Nairobi and its environs receive the Hisense REF265DR the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nyeri and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the carton and the unit, then pay only once you are satisfied.
The Hisense REF265DR comes with the 12-month manufacturer warranty detailed above.
Households from Kiambu to Kisii buy their kitchen appliances from Mascom International because we show the real unit, quote the current Kenyan price, and answer after-sales calls from a physical Nairobi CBD store.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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