I use the unit in my garage so noise and ventilation are not issues for me, although it doesn't seem particularly loud. My shelves have not bent like those of a different reviewer, but they are not well spaced. The shelves barely fit bigger diameter bottles like pinots and champagnes. The space is so tight that the labels get nicked every time you open the shelf. You can see the nicks on the Scarecrow bottles in my pictures. If you are a drinker, not a problem, if you are collecting this could be an issue for you. Not only does the shelve design not accommodate the bigger diameter bottles, but it also will not accommodate the longer bottles either facing each other (such as Maya, Plumpjack and Quintessa). With those bottles you can only fit 6 on a shelf instead of 12, dramatically reducing your capacity. I have tried to show this with the Maya bottle in the photo. I have a subzero wine fridge inside my house and it accommodates all of these bottles with no issue. Overall, it is good value but the low price does come with trade offs that could have been easily remedied. It's clear the human that designed this actually doesn't use it and didn't do very much research on bottle sizing.
Works as advertised. Having four temp zones is perfect for keeping different wines at the right temp. Quality of the systems is good. Be aware, it is a bit noisy when the compressors run so I would not recommend placement in an area where this could be a problem. If you are installing flush with the wall (i.e., not free-standing) be sure you have adequate ventilation because it will create some heat. Delivery was remarkably fast and the delivery service (whomever Amazon uses) was excellent. I paid extra for unpacking and placement - well worth it.
Awesome concept, well engineered.
Five stars excluded for damage in shipment and minor interference on some bottle types, like fat Pinot bottles and bubbly.
Feature Product
- 344 BOTTLE CAPACITY: This wine cooler features Allavino's FlexCount Series shelves, which store more bottle types than in any other wine refrigerator. It has 24 shelves that can hold up to 11 bottles each and 4 shelves that can hold up to 40 bottles each for a maximum capacity of 344 bottles. This maximum capacity can be reached with many different bottle sizes and is only affected when adding larger Pinot or Champagne bottles, making it ideal for large and diverse wine collections.
- MULTI-ZONE TEMPERATURE CONTROL: This wine refrigerator has four distinct temperature zones that can each be individually monitored and controlled using digital display with push-button controls, allowing you to store red, white, and sparkling wines simultaneously. The temperature in the upper zones can be set between 40 and 55 degrees F while the temperature in the lower zones can be set between 55 and 65 degrees F. Lower zone must be set at least 4 degrees higher than upper zone.
- INNOVATIVE NEW SHELF DESIGN: Allavino's sturdy new FlexCount Series shelves have wooden slats that gently and effectively cradle your bottles to help minimize agitation from movement and vibration. These shelves have been intelligently designed to be strong enough to support the weight of bulk storage without sagging yet thin enough to maximize your available storage capacity. Each shelf glides smoothly in and out to give you easy access to every bottle in your collection.
- BUILT-IN VERSATILITY: In addition to it's elegant look and cutting-edge features, this versatile wine refrigerator features a front-venting design and fully finished cabinet that give you the option to build it into cabinetry or used it as a stylish freestanding unit in nearly any room in your home. Choose between curved or towel bar handles (both included with the unit) for the look that best matches your home's decor.
- SIDE-BY-SIDE DESIGN: This four zone wine refrigerator is made up of two dual zone 172 bottle wine refrigerators placed side by side. Each unit has its own power cord and is controlled using its own digital control panel with intuitive push-button controls. When placed side by side, the combined unit measures 71.5" H x 47.0" W x 27.0" D and holds a maximum of 344 bottles.
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Store an impressive 344 bottles of red and white wine in Allavino's revolutionary new FlexCount Series wine refrigerators! This four zone wine refrigerator is made up of two dual zone units that can be easily controlled using digital displays with push-button controls. FlexCount Series wine shelving has been constructed from durable metal to be strong enough to resist sagging, yet thin enough to maximize your available storage space. Thanks to this special design, you can now store bottles of all shapes and sizes (including large diameter bottles like Pinot and Champagne) without having to remove shelves and dramatically reduce your bottle count.
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