Purchased this unit about a year ago, back to report. After much review reading, I decided this would be the safest choice, and I was right with a couple exceptions:
Pros: The unit is indeed quiet (we sleep in the same room as it) and reliable, and arrived in perfect shape.
Cons: Keeping one zone on the coldest setting for my whites resulted in a gigantic condensation ice block in the back of the machine. That said, it was easy to take the interior rear panel off with a screwdriver, and melt the block down using a blowdryer. Bumping the temp up to 45 degrees has fixed the ice problem completely. ALSO, the rumors are true, the shelves are very close together making it difficult to store champagne and bordeaux bottles.
Pros: Product is well constructed and attractive. It is also very quiet and maintains temps within 1 degree of setting.
Cons: Space between shelves is not sufficient for high-end Cab bottles (the type of bottle that tapers from top to bottom). Needs about 1/8" of extra space. Bottles (labels) get scraped and you have to force the shelve in or out as the bottles rub the shelf above
I have to disclose upfront that I sent my unit back due to some controls issues however; having said that, it was a beautiful unit and would have been perfect if not for the controls issues.
Love the look and size, but as mentioned, many shelves are just a tad too small, meaning those shelves have to be forced/dragged open with wear and tear on labels. It also lowers number of bottles we can store. It is difficult to reach bottles in the back because shelves are not too sturdy. Both temps are holding steady, though, so we will put up with the less-than-perfect shelves.
Dual-zone operation, modern design, built-in or free-standing use, two individual temperature ranges for red and white wine, digital controls, and holds 110 bottles (or so) depending on the diameter of the bottles. It's quiet, looks great and holds more than enough to party with.
Feature Product
- Upper Zone: 41 - 54 degrees F; 55 bottle capacity; Lower Zone: 54 - 64 degrees F; 55 bottle capacity
- 110 wine bottle capacity; Two (2) independently controlled zones; Stainless steel trimmed slide-out wood shelves; Digital temperature controls w/ LED display
- Undercounter or freestanding application; Blue interior LED lighting; Tinted glass door
- For a single zone version of this model please see CWR1211SZ; Dimensions: 54 4/5" H x 23 7/16" W x 26 3/4" D
- PLEASE NOTE: Delivery will be curbside, inside delivery is not available. A valid phone number is required for delivery purposes, please ensure the correct phone number is provided in your shipping information when placing this order.
Description
Keep both your red and white wine at the optimum temperature with the EdgeStar 110 Bottle Built-In Dual Zone Wine Cooler (CWR1101DZ). This wine cooler can hold up to 110 standard 750 ml wine bottles, which is great for storage, entertaining guests, or throwing parties. The stainless steel-trimmed, tinted, dual paned glass door allows you to view your wines and pick one out without opening the door, allowing you to be energy efficient as you keep all of the cold air inside of the cooler, and it helps keep the temperature of your wine from fluctuating which can affect the flavor. With a great presentation, the shelving, flat faced stainless steel handle, and blue LED light offer an excellent look for storing and showing off your growing wine collection in style and convenience. This premium wine refrigerator features two (2) separate, digitally controlled zones designed specifically to keep red and white wines at optimum temperatures. The upper zone holds 55 bottles of white wine at a temperature range between 41-54 degrees F, while the lower zone stores 55 bottles of red wine between 54-64 degrees F. Stainless steel-trimmed wood shelves hold the bottles in a staggered reverse racked manner and a bottom display rack lets you further show off your favorite bottles in a unique fashion. This unit is also rubber brushed to dampen vibrations that disturb the wine and can adversely affect the flavor over time, and to reduce the noise produced by the cooler, making it soft on both your wine and your ears. In addition, this wine cooler is great for multiple applications as it can be used as either a built in, or freestanding unit. Perfect for amateur and professional collectors alike, this wine cooler will make a perfect addition to your wine cellar, kitchen, or anywhere you keep your collection. 24" Width: The 24" width fits perfectly into mid-sized undercounter spaces. Please note this wine cooler is designed to fit standard sized Bordeaux bottles.
it only fits wider bottles on top shelves. Doesn't have wide range of temperatures in either zone. Not the most quite fridge.
Nice looking & works well so far.
Arrived when promised, very well packaged, maintains temperature very close to setting, attractive design. Larger diameter bottles drag on the shelf just above them, but workable. Overall well pleased.
Nice and exactly what we wanted
I like this wine cooler. It keeps temperature well and locks. It is simple and well constructed.
On the con side: It is not super quiet so it is more suited to a kitchen than a living room. The racks are also too tight for some specialty bottles or champagne bottles. They can also be tight enough to rub the labels on more ordinary bottles, so you need to be careful about delicate labels.
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