Showing posts with label 24 inch refrigerator. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 24 inch refrigerator. Show all posts

Monday, September 22, 2014

Frigidaire Refrigerator Elbow Water Tube Connector 218518700

Frigidaire Refrigerator Elbow Water Tube Connector 218518700The product does what it needs to do. The problem is the price. A complete ripoff for such a small piece of plastic. This is how the manufacturers make their money unfortunately.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Sunbeam SGS90701W 0.7-Cubic Feet Microwave Oven, White

Sunbeam SGS90701W 0.7-Cubic Feet Microwave Oven, WhiteMy kitchen is quite small and lacks a built-in microwave, so this model is a good fit for me. Pretty basic control pad but adequate for my purposes, as I use it mainly to reheat leftovers or prepare steamed veggies. I've had it for a month or so and can't say how it will hold up over time. Mine is white metal; the finish is smooth and of decent quality. The interior dimensions are fine for my needs. My only criticism so far is that the glass revolving tray lacks notches to keep it in place, and it moves out of alignment on occasion. I think this is a well-priced choice for a small kitchen, dorm room, or office, where it will get light use and won't get moved around a lot.

This is a heads up for anyone who has sensitive hearing as I do: this little microwave oven works well enough and fits nicely on the kitchen shelf but it has an annoyingly loud beeper to let you know the heating has finished (and it beeps again several times if you forget to take the dish out within a couple of minutes). I called the company to ask if there's a way to turn down the sound (or even turn it off!) but there isn't.

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I have not been satisfied with this microwave at all. First of all the plate inside jumps around no matter how you position it, so everytime you try to cook something it sounds like there is a fight going on inside of this thing. Second of all the timer seems to only work half of the time. Kinda frustrating when you have something cooking on the stove and something cooking in the stove and not knowing how much time is left for the item to be cooked. And finally, the most important, the power of this model is pathetic. I know I read the description and such before purchasing, but come on, it can't even handle a lean pocket which is the most basic and most important of all microwave meals! Maybe my microwave was the red-headed stepchild in the factory and everyone else got the good ones, but I would stay clear of this junk and spring the extra dough for a good one. Now I'm out the cost of this AND a nice one... If you want a microwave dont get this, if you want a kitchen counter clock (without a reliable timer) by all means this is 100% what you need in your kitchen.

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It is a small microwave. but for me works better than my big one (popcorn, etc,) Definitely recommend. It looks great on the cabinet.

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It is too small; way too loud; hard to open and close; controls are not convenient; It is like a microwave that you'd see in the back room of a chiropractor's office. If I had a do-over, I would spend more money and buy a bigger and better quality microwave.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Skybar WP0550 ONE 1-Chamber Wine Preservation System

Skybar WP0550 ONE 1-Chamber Wine Preservation SystemFor a unit that is otherwise so well-designed, well thought-out, and well-executed, it is inconceivable to me that the team of executives bringing it to market would allow it to be done with such an OUTRAGEOUSLY NOISY single 80mm fan cooling the heatsink in the back of the unit. It is as loud as one of those handheld vacuum units most of us buy to clean up small messes in our homes and I'm not exaggerating. Any time I enter the kitchen or the living room adjacent, or when I first come home and open the door, I am FLOORED by how loud this thing is. This unfortunate and ridiculous construction flaw makes it unacceptable for use in most people's homes, unless they are deaf or hosting parties with loud music to drown it out. Or perhaps, as the 2nd reviewer stated below, have it in a side room.

What I am about to write cannot be condoned by either Amazon or the manufacturer, and we must of course agree to hold them harmless (and me too, for that matter): if, like me, you want to have the functions that this unit provides but find a workaround for the tornado blower fan ----AND PROVIDED YOU'RE WILLING TO KISS YOUR WARRANTY GOOD-BYE ----then do what I did today: unplug it, remove the rear case panel, remove the fan, cut its wires, and attach your own purchased, third-party, aftermarket 80mm fan that is much quieter. I personally installed a Noctua NF-R8, which is nearly silent bliss. Of course, it moves less air, and it takes a long time for the Skybar now to cool a bottle down to the ordered temperature, and I'm sure what I did will shorten the unit's useful life ----but now I can live with it without wanting to yell and knock it off the counter.

Otherwise, just don't buy it. Wait until they make one with three 120mm silent fans instead, or something like that.

I was trying to explain this product to my 77 year old mother over the phone. I told her that if someone opened some wine and didn't finish it this thing would keep it cold and ready to drink for days. She responded by saying 'Why don't they just put the box back in the fridge?" Obviously, the Skybar is not for her (plus, I'm pretty sure that she was pulling my leg.) If you don't get why someone would spend this much on what is basically a one-bottle refrigerator, then you probably don't need this either. However, if you take wine so seriously that your favorite vintage costs more per bottle than your first car did, then I don't need to explain it to you.

You don't have to be rich to be an oenophile (though it helps.) I had a wine cellar in the past and I had it filled with relativity modestly prices wines. No '45 Chateau Mouton Rothschild or '78 Montrachet in my cellar. Instead I had mostly domestic wines that I had either collected on my travels or had purchased based on recommendations from my favorite local wine merchant. Most of them were in the 30-100 dollar price range when I purchased them and almost all of my bottles needed to be aged for quite a few years before they reached their prime. At that point they were usually worth quite a bit more on the open market than I had spent on them, but to me they were priceless. I had invested not only money but time, patience, and my ever growing expectations. When the time finally came to enjoy a bottle the real question was, how do I do this? Drink it by myself, invite a couple of fellow wine enthusiasts over, break it out at a dinner party? I tried all of there strategies with mixed results. Now with the Skybar One, I have the answer.

First, how well does it work? This is subjective but I wanted to get more than just my opinion on the Skybar so I invited over two friends with similar tastes as mine to check it out. One friend was kind enough to donate a bottle of 2007 Opus One. We opened it and each had a small (3oz.) glass of this wonderful wine. Although we all agreed that it could benefit from a little more aging, it was incredible. Putting a bottle into the Skybar ONE for the first time was more than a little comical. Once we got it figured out, we set the correct temperature, closed it up and just looked at it. For a long time. No one wanted to leave. One week later we gathered again to sample the wine. I was really impressed, to me it tasted the same as when it was first opened, maybe even a little better. One friend said that he noticed just a little oxidation but the general consensus was that the Sky ONE did what it claimed to do. If I had this ten years or fifteen years ago, well... at least I am very glad to have it now. The noise was not a problem for me and it really looks cool. I thought that I would like the bigger, 3 bottle model, but this one takes up enough space as it is. All-in-all, this is a great product.

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I received the Skybar One single bottle wine dispenser for Christmas, and after six weeks of use I am extremely happy with it. First, I have not had any issues with the unit being too noisy. I have it sitting on a sidebar, just off the kitchen. People see it and pass it often in the house (usually to stop and refresh their glass!) and nobody has complained about the unit being noisy. It does have some fan noise, because it's a refrigerator after all, but unless I had it next to my bed (unlikely my wife would allow this) the noise is completely acceptable.

The operation is very straightforward. You select your wine type, or you can manually set the temperature. The dispenser attaches to the neck of the bottle. Not all bottle sizes will fit, but I have found that 95% do. It doesn't take long to figure out which oversized bottles are too tall for the machine. Once the bottle is inserted into the machine you close the door and the air is pumped out, preserving the wine. Dispensing is very quick, and people enjoy the experience. In my testing I have found that most wines will last 5-7 days before showing any signs of turning sour. White wines will do better on average.

When changing bottles I run the dispenser under the tap and also allow a bottle of clean, warm water to run through the system. I have not noticed any "cross contamination" or unusual taste in the wine. Definitely no "plastic" taste some have talked about.

The LED lights do a nice job of showing off the label, and all my guests have been impressed with the unit. Hopefully it will continue to operate for many years to come with no issues.

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This is a great machine for home use. Chilling a bottle of wine does not take long at all. One should be prepared for the semi-loud noise it makes when it breaks the vacuum seal and when resealing. The noise is tolerable and short lived. Overall I am very pleased with mine. It is also quiet impressive to guests.

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I just got this from a retailer who had it heavily discounted on clearance. I would not have purchased it otherwise, partly because I saw this previously at a department store where I plugged it in and turned it on and clearly heard the fan above the department store din. I also don't drink a whole lot of wine, but the value at the clearance price made me decide to take one home. The first impression is that it looks great! It can add a lot of class to any space where you might put it. The l.e.d. illumination makes any old bottle of table wine look like a cherished bottle of fine vintage. It also looks very cool how the bottle appears to be "floating", since it is held in place from the top. Wine absolutely tastes better when served at the proper temperature, and this gives you that easily and consistantly. It is fun to use.

The noise issue: quite simply it sounds about like an old pc. You will clearly hear it. You can hear it from quite a distance in a quiet setting. In a quiet room you'll hear it from 20 feet away. Whether this is a minor or major issue for you is something that will depend on placement, your environment and your tolerance for this sort of thing. It is the kind of thing where I can see some people hardly caring much at all, while others might find it unbearable. I would say that placement is really key. In a kitchen, game room or other such place where you will not need total quiet and will not be doing serious music listening or movie watching, then you should not have a problem with it.

I am limiting this review to a first impression for now, since I am writing this only a day after purchase. I think that it is important to note that many of the more positive reviews which have been written in the past month or so are from the Vine Program, which means that the reviewer received their product for free (an even better deal than I got).

Update: I have so far tried two bottles of red, and am dissapointed with the preservation performance. I noticed a souring of taste after only 4-5 days, possibly even 3, but it was difficult to notice. I will need to do some more evaluation. I am using the originally installed insert and the bottles are standard sizes. The main use of this for me was to extend the life of a bottle since I do not drink a lot on any one day, but so far it seems I am getting almost zero extra preservation over simply recorking.

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Whirlpool WRF989SDAM 36 29 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator

Whirlpool WRF989SDAM 36 29 cu. ft. French Door RefrigeratorStore more food with safety and ease in this system from Whirlpool. Bulk foods, along with fresh foods have loads of shelf space mixed with plenty of specialty drawers for veggies, meat, cheeses and such. Need a space for a large platter, the shelf is there, double wide doors swing open to meet the demands of the most picky of party planners.

Suffice to say the french doors have way more bin storage than I've seen in other fridges. Pack away milk, 2 liters of soda, six packs of beer, you name it there is a storage bin for it!

With the new Accufresh dual cooling system you can fine tune your fridge to keep that lettuce nice and crisp while staving off freezer burn to your steaks and ice cream. You adjust the humidity to the needs of what you buy instead of adjusting your buying to the design of the fridge. What's really cool is the unique edge design system that this fridge has. You can go to the edge along the sides with storage so every available space is used and with the door ice bin that extra tray of party favorites has plenty of room. You can also remove the bin to take the ice to the guests and fill up the cooler or ice cream freezer when making ice cream.

I like the large crisper humidity controls that help with carrots and celery sticks or sliced veggie pin wheels. You can keep everything nice and fresh without the rot and burn associated with temperature and dry cooling associated with other systems on the market.

When it comes to the freezer you slide the divider bin to make room for extra large bulk food or several small freezer items. The deep space and lower storage makes it so much easier to fill and remove what you need without having to dig around looking for a frozen pizza or last weeks leftover Alfredo sauce. The key to the finding food is the white LED lighting that is much nicer than the old style of bulb and much cooler.

To top off the entire package you can refill your own water bottles with fresh ice cold filtered water and ice without opening a single door or drawer. The electronic controls allow you precise amounts of water in ounces, cups or even liters. The flexibility of this system is key to the entire package and one that will go really well in many homes, especially those that need an updated fridge with loads of storage space and an awesome water and ice system from the door.

This is a really nice system, highly recommended!

This refrigerator was working for the first week then the ice maker stopped working. It has been six weeks since I bought this refrigerator and every week there's a tech working on this ice maker. They have replace and install different parts and cannot make the ice maker work. The company states that they need to do more repairs before they replace it, but this is not worth your time and money. Do not buy this brand, it's better to do another company that will take care of this problem in two weeks and not wait six to eight weeks before they decide to exchange the refrigerator. The refrigerator has the space and the flexibility to store many things, but is not worth having all the issues with it.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

4.5 x 20 inch Dirt Sediment Cartridge PWF4520G by Liquid Filter

4.5 x 20 inch Dirt Sediment Cartridge PWF4520G by Liquid FilterI just put this in my whole house filter. I am on well water with tons of iron (red sediment) in the water. The filter worked great until it was a solid mass of red clay. Lasted about 2 months with 3 heavy water users.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Amana 21.9 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, ABB2224WEW, White

Amana 21.9 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, ABB2224WEW, White
  • 21.9 Cu. Ft. Total Capacity
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified
  • Temp Assure Freshness Controls
  • Two Humidity Controlled Garden Fresh Crisper Drawers
  • Gallon Door Storage

I've been through several types of refrigerators in the last number of years, and strangely enough, despite the current trend for side-by-side or French Door refrigerators, I've gone back to the basics and prefer the older style top-bottom fridge. And I like the freezer on the bottom, as well. And, even more astonishing, I like white appliances. My kitchen has plain white cabinetry and the white appliances fit seamlessly into the facades, where in my opinion, stainless steel would look a bit jarring. Since some of my appliances but not all needed replacing, I decided to stay with white. AND....it is easier to clean. No fingerprints.

This model of refrigerator has some advantages and a few disadvantages.

The advantages:

The shelves are designed to contain spills (yes, I've had this happen. It's ugly when you have to wipe out spilled milk or soup.)

There is a half-height deli drawer for cheese or cold meats.

There are two vegetable drawers, adjusted to keep vegetables at the proper humidity.

The freezer has a top basket that slides, so you can put frequently-used items or flat items on top (like chicken breasts and chicken thighs, in my case, pretty much my staple food.) The bottom is deep enough for whole poultry or containers of frozen soups.

You can change the height of the door bins, so that if you need space for more tall bottles or cartons, you have it.

Disadvantages:

Though you get a wider freezer than a side-by-side, you have to bend down to riffle through the freezer. It is not at eye-level height when standing.

No door water dispenser or ice. Ice maker in the freezer section only.

Note the depth of the unit is 33 3/8" with handle sticking out. And the width is 32 5/8th. Some people have discovered that OLDER kitchens have cabinet and counter depths that are too shallow for some newer models of refrigerators. You need to measure.

Also note that this unit is not as inexpensive as some side-by-side models with water and ice dispenser in the door, which surprised me. This unit is just shy of 22 cubic feet capacity and the side-by-side is actually less, and has 25 cubic feet.

It is tier-1 Energy Efficient, and chances are, more efficient than a decade or older unit you may own, saving you on electricity.

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I just realized that I've had this fridge for about a month and haven't written anything about it. Of course it is new, so the usual caveat with any review I write (about appliances) is that only time will tell.

It is the same size as my other newer fridge (I bought this one to replace a fridge that was dark brown-when was that color last available?) It is considerably smaller than the older one was, but it is sitting in my housekeeping room, so it doesn't have to fit into the kitchen "nooks" that some people have for fridges.

I love how much room there is in the fridge. I can fit in opened wine bottles (okay, so I don't leave many bottles that NEED refrigeration) large gallon jugs and plenty of useless condiments into the side compartments. Ooodles of more room than my old fridge.

Why the 4 stars-bottom freezer is very underwhelming. It is small and has too many drawer divider thingies for the small space. I like that the fridge is more on the level with my head, but the freezer on this fridge is something I put off opening up and going into. Everything is jammed and piled in and something always sticks when I try and close the door. This is my first lower freezer fridge, and I don't see buying another.

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I also am a return Amana customer. This is a nightmare product, as another reviewer states. There is Whirlpool/Amana known problem with the bottom freezer drain design on this model. Ice builds up and finally drips water onto the kitchen floor. Mine was "repaired" (just a temporary fix of defrosting it with a hot water defrost of the drain tube) under warranty once, and continues to occur as noted throughout the internet. Customer service is willing to link a fix for it to a poorly reviewed Yelp repair company (the same they sent the first time) if I will pay for it this time!! Really unfortunate that the company doesn't correct the design, and recall this product. STAY AWAY if you want peace in your kitchen! Good luck with your shopping...

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I had an Amana for over 20 years with no problems but it was very rusty and dirty so I decided

to replace. The plastic piece (on this new fridge) between the bins broke and the replacement went also.

In little under 2 years I went to unplug to clean underneath and behind the fridge and the thermostat went immediately.

Between waiting for the repair guy and now a replacement part it is going on two weeks and I have had to discard

food. I would recommend unplugging the refrigerator while the warranty is

in effect to see if you too see a correlation between that

and the demise of the thermostat! I have been led to believe that appliances do

not last long (under 5 years?) due to the computerized energy-efficient "gadgets" that are now used.

I think there is also built-in obsolescence. Good luck with your appliances.

Just to add: The freezer bottom fills with water as the water is not draining properly (drain-pipe iced?)

and then the water freezes and eventually starts to flow over onto my kitchen floor. From what I have researched I can

defrost or use a hairdryer on the drain or pour hot water down. I chop away at the ice periodically.

What a nightmare this fridge is.

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this item was a top rating in consumer reports. after using it, i fully understand the rating and agree with it. the delivery personnel were excellent. will buy form this vendor again.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Frigidaire FFTR1814LB 18.2 Cu. Ft. Black Top Freezer RefrigeratorFrigidaire FF

Frigidaire FFTR1814LB 18.2 Cu. Ft. Black Top Freezer Refrigerator
  • 18 cu. ft. top freezer refrigerator
  • Two Store-More humidity-controlled crisper drawers
  • Store-More gallon door shelf
  • Two wire sliding shelves
  • Three fixed full-width door racks

If you are considering a new refrigerator stay far far away from Frigidaire. I used our new one for 3 1/2 months and the freezer started frosting up and the refrigerator was only keeping things 1/2 cold. We have had 4 service calls and 20 phone calls to Frigidaire. As of today, it will be the 6th time I have had to empty to frig to have another repairman come and supposedly "FIX" it. When you call Frigidaire, they are rude and totally uncaring. The only way we finally got some action was by going to Lowe's (where we bought the appliances) and spending two hours there with the appliance manager who finally got some response from Frigidaire. I would NEVER buy another one of their appliances. (The only plus (?) is that you do get to talk to people in America as opposed to Pakistan/the Phillipines/India/etc etc). But it doesn't do you much good if there is no resolution to your problem. In all the calls we made, there was only one rep that took the time to read through all our documentation.

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I have had this refrigerator for two months now. Two defective parts have not yet been replaced as of today. I don't understand the delay. I think Shannon is the only person working there.

Liz Joves

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Very light weight and roomy on the inside, I just love the shelf room on the doors. I had some complications putting some parts on, however the freezer is very roomy, just love it. The color adds dimensions to the kitchen and makes it a more inviting room, maybe i should have tried to get it in pink.

Friday, July 26, 2013

Haier HVCE15DBH Built-In or Freestanding 26-Bottle Wine Cellar with Thermal Glass Door

Haier HVCE15DBH Built-In or Freestanding 26-Bottle Wine Cellar with Thermal Glass Door
  • Built-in or freestanding 26-bottle wine cellar with compressor cooling system
  • Electronic temperature control; LED display; for both red and white wines
  • 5 chrome glide-out storage racks with wood trim; chrome bottom rack
  • Flat full-view glass door; interior light; lock and key; automatic door stop
  • Measures 23-1/8 by 14-7/8 by 34-1/4 inches; 1-year warranty

I've had this product for about a week. The manual says it maintains the "set" temperature to within 3 degrees. This unit fluctuates 12 degrees from the set temperature. Unfortunately it's going to ruin the wine I put in it. Haier was absolutely NO help whatsoever. Not only will I return this unit, I will NEVER buy another Haier product.

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Sunday, July 7, 2013

GE WR17X11920 Filter Assembly and Tube for Refrigerator

GE WR17X11920 Filter Assembly and Tube for RefrigeratorPerfect fit for my fridge. Super easy to install. Issue with the replaced unit was the plastic button for the filter was worn down after 10 years.

If you have water running all the way through your refrigerator lines but not coming out through your refrigerator, this part is for you. It is an easy fix that requires turning off the water line to the refrigerator and replacing the valve on the back of the refrigerator, underneath the metal backing.

Your symptoms likely include no water coming through the door and no water making into the icemaker. You should check your filter first and make sure that it is not clogged.

There are no instructions with this part.

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

33 Bottle Compressor Wine Cooler

33 Bottle Compressor Wine Cooler
  • Temperatures reach as low as 39 degrees F
  • Holds 33 bottles of wine
  • Insulated glass door
  • Digital temperature display
  • Slide out chrome shelves

The good

Not cellar grade cooler for long term storage. Instead it great cooler for keeping your reds at the right temperature for several months instead of keeping them warm, and then trying to chill them to serving temperature in the fridge before serving.

Shelves are removable, so I took out three shelves. This left room for 10 horizontal standard bottles of wine, 4 horizontal large bottles of wine, and 4-6 vertical (open) bottles of wine and/or liquor.

No fans to circulate and make noise.

The not so good

rear "feet" are just stamped metal protrusions from the base, so you may want to get carpet/floor protectors.

The condenser coils are on the sidewalls and get slightly warm to the touch, so it appears that space needs to be left on each side for ventilation.

Power cord is too short. Compressor pitch is a strange pitch compared to the normal fridge, but is fairly unobtrusive.

Summary

Great value, good starter cooler for the money, especially considering it includes shipping. I would buy another for whites if I drank white wine.

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I purchased the unit 10 months ago. Last week the compressor stop working. I contacted the NewAir customer support and they explained that I have to ship the product back. Really !!! Where I am going to find box suitable to ship the unit? I proposed to have a new unit shipped and I will return the old one in the packaging, but they explained that this can't be done. It is too much hassle. I will throw it away and will never buy anything from NewAir again.

I should listen to the negative reviews in the first place.

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Don't take a chance with this company. I ordered this product based on the positive reviews on Air & Water's website. The unit arrived quickly but upon opening it I found that the gasket on the door did not create a tight seal around the frame there was a huge gap at the top outer corner that would allow warm outside air enter the unit, resulting in more costly, inefficient cooling. I tried stretching it and playing around with it but no luck.

While not ideal, these things happen no biggie. So I called A&W to send a replacement, and they were actually very accommodating and sent a new unit right away. They instructed me to use the box from the replacement to send back the defective unit (they provided a prepaid shipping label for the return). I therefore tossed the packaging supplies from the first unit (the box had been cut open anyway to take it out).

The second unit arrived a week later, and I was excited I finally had somewhere to store my wine. No dice! There was a huge dent on the door. There is no way that this damage occurred during the shipping process as all of the packaging (foam, box, etc.) was completely intact with no bends or holes. I can only assume that this defect existed at the time it was shipped.

I read a lot of reviews for a lot of products, and I'm not sure I've ever seen a company fail to send a good condition product when given not one but two chances. Air & Water/NewAir clearly does not have a proper quality assurance process in place. Both of these units had blatant defects that should have been detected prior to distribution. With the first unit, I thought it was a fluke. Upon receipt of the second, it's no coincidence this company simply lacks basic controls.

To add insult to injury, in order to receive a refund I was told that I am on the hook for purchasing a box and packaging supplies to send back the second defective unit. A&W would not reimburse me for the cost nor send supplies to me. Between emails, phone calls, taking pictures of defects, arranging fedex return pickups, and now the cost of packaging supplies, this has been a major hassle. Don't waste your time.

Incidentally, after doing some digging I found that Air & Water owns NewAir no wonder NewAir's product reviews are so positive on the A&W site but just mediocre everywhere else.

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The pros; it's a compresser type fridge. It keeps wine much colder than then electro type. Nice fit and finish.

The cons; it's not "Energy Star" rated and it shows once a month! my electric bill went up 20.00 a month That with keeping the themostat at 58. Another problm is noise. When the compressor is on... not good.

Is it worth it? Well if one entertains alot. It adds a touch of elegance.

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After reading lots of reviews on the passive chillers, I decided on this model with a compressor. It requires very little air space around the unit to maintain cooling capability which was very important for it's final placement. The compressor does make enough noise to be heard. It is quieter than our full size fridge. Temperature seems to hold very consistent and it recovers quickly after the door is opened. The only negative is that the blue interior LED light turns off automatically after a few minutes. My we liked the way it looked with the blue light on.