I have 3 of these of differing ages. Oldest is now reaching the 10 year mark. All still work as they should.
This is nothing but a standard refrigerator with different inside racks.
Before buying one, consider these downsides;
1) High chance that it will get damaged in shipment. 2 of my 3 arrived with signs of being dropped on their corners. Most recent one had
the damaged concealed well enough that it was only apparent after un-boxing.
2) The wrong thermostat is used on them. I replaced the thermostat with one in the correct temperature range on my first unit, so it is
possible to get them into the 50-60F range with a part swap. The thermostat is a standard part and many water coolers use the same
part but with a warmer temperature range. With the supplied thermostat, you cannot set the temperature higher than
about 48F.
3) Won't fit many bottles unless they are more or less that standard size. Wide or long bottles will drastically cut into the number it will hold.
4) These units, as most small refrigerators, reject their heat into the side panels. If you place this into an enclosed space or have something
against the sides you will burn up the compressor in short order. Why this isn't prominently shown in the instructions or on the unit after 10 years
of making them is beyond me.
That said, it's a super cheap wine fridge compared to similar units that start at $1k. That extra $750 you pay for them is nothing but mark up on a
small / med refrigerator. Are some wooden racks and a different thermostat worth that much to you?
So far so good. Quiet and keeps wine at desired temp. Easy to load and retrieve bottles.
Came damaged in a visible area but we were able to fix it
very nice product.
The Danby Wine Cooler is quiet and a perfect size for us. Keeps a nice temperature for both red and white wines,
although we usually take out the red an hour or so before serving. We are very happy with this purchase!
Feature Product
- Free-standing application only (35-bottle capacity)
- Auto-cycle defrost and externally mounted rear wall thermostat
- Tinted tempered-glass door for UV protection
- Magnetic door gaskets retain cooling poer and humidity levels
- Reversible hinge for left or right hand opening
- 35 bottle freestanding wine cooler
- Shatter resistant tempered glass door with platinum trim
- Interior display light
- Reversible door hinge
- 5 slide out wire shelves
Description
Theres no better way to show off your wine collection than with this impressive free-standing wine cooler from Danby. This elegant unit is very economical and the most convenient way to store and chill your favorite red or white wines. The cooler comes with a generous 3.2 cubic foot-capacity which can easily store up to 35 wine bottles. The bright LED interior-light display makes sure you can easily find the bottle youre looking for. Your wines will always be at the proper temperature as this clever appliance allows you to set the temperature from anywhere between 42.8F and 57.2F (6C and 14C). Your collection is well protected from ultra-violet light thanks to the attractive UV-resistant tempered-glass door. Plus, the reversible door hinge means you can adjust the cooler to open from either the left or right-hand side making it easy to place anywhere in your home. Package Content: wine coolermanualwarranty
Easy to set up and holds the temp. Capacity is precisely as promised
Great compression fridge. Coldest setting can ice it up.
Best wine bottle cooler ever.
We've had this for a couple years now. Have not had any issues. The only drawback is that it keeps reds a little colder then we typically prefer. (It does have temp control but is still cold on the warmest setting). As a result since it is so big, it doubles as an extra veggie fridge in the summer months.
I have 2 of these. The first I bought in 2006 and it's still works perfectly. The second in 2012 and it's also running perfectly.
So for a couple of hundred dollars and I can protect a couple of thousand dollars worth of wine.
It's not fancy, no bells or whistles to speak of, occasionally the motor is audible, be sure to close the door firmly.
I love it- Honda Accord of wine fridges- affordable and reliable.
NB Not designed for garages- needs to be indoors
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