Everything came as shown and was easy to install. Some tweaks need to be done, but nothing serious. I looked for months and this is the best deal you will get. Has everything to tap a keg once put together. I would reccomend knowing where your local C02 gas store is because I ran into the problem of nobody wanting to fill the tank I provided that came with this kit. Most beer distributors and gas places will only want to trade in bottles, so you can save yourself $30 by not getting the tank if there is nowhere near you that fills. Fire Extinguisher Places will fill them up for about $11 making it cheaper in the long run to own your own tank, but dont be surprised if there is nobody around you who will do it....just saying. I love this thing!
This is not a cheap unit! maintains temp very well. shipped quickly and safely. all hardware heavy duty. I purchased this one for commercial use, and although its not the top of the line, thats not what I needed it for. I installed this on a passenger bus, and it works great! I was very impressed with this unit. I have bought several kegerators in the past 5 years, and this is by far the best quality for the price. Great value. (I have purchased two of these now, and highly recommend this one.)
This kegerator is very nice. Very easy to set up and the idea of having the c02 tank attached to the back is great. Very easy to remove. Great product.
Purchased this unit through Amazaon / The Beverage Factory. After installation the unit was very noisy while running and would intermittently make a very loud knocking noise. After several calls to the Beverage Factory, they shipped me another core unit. The unit arrived and I had to move over the tap handle, CO2 tank and all hardware to the new unit. The new unit performed the exact same way as the previous one. After a ton of frustration, the Beverage Factory promised me a full refund. I'm currently waiting for them to process the return so I can shop elsewhere for a new Kegerator.
We have a LOT of particulates in our water and this flter does a fantastic job. Unfortunately performance drops quickly, reducing flow to an annoyingly slow drizzle. If you have a lot of particles and are not concerned with cysts etc, you may want to downgrade to the 8171413 which is also effective with chlorine and lead reduction but seems to last far longer before flow is restricted.
I replace my filter every year. I have purchased this filter every year, as it is the one that originally came with my fridge. Easy to install. Would recommend it to anyone. Nice price and quick delivery.
I have ordered from this supplier on several occassions and have been satisfied every time. Product is always the correct model, works as advertised, and ships quickly.
Seems it's okay since the water and ice have no taste. No way to know if it's filtering out everything it should be short of having an expensive lab test done.
The photo here is misleading. This is a generic ionizer, not an Oreck. It is a copy-cat. It seems to work alright, but if you are expecting a genuine Oreck, that is not what you will receive.
And as a side note, after I submitted this review, the seller changed the photo to reflect a non-Oreck model.
For various reasons I attempted to setup 2 of these side by side (one for whites, one for reds). The first two showed up quickly (thanks Amazon Prime!) and neither functioned. One was smashed beyond recognition (door sheered off its hinges, top crushed, side panel metal bent and curled over at the top). The shipping and product boxes were fine so it must've been packed that way. Thanks Amazon returns.
The second unit turned on and refrigerated but didn't dispense. The manual only says, "Change the gas cylinder and if that doesn't work, inspect the solenoid." I changed the gas canister and that didn't work, and I didn't feel like prying the unit apart to find a solenoid and 'inspect it somehow.' Vinotemp customer service never returned my calls. When I did finally get through to someone they seemed baffled by the problem, took my name and phone number, and after a couple days, they haven't called me back. Now using Amazon Prime again to return and replace the item.
The first replacement unit did work just fine. Chilled AND dispensed. Easy to use and setup and maintain. The compressor and fan do make a fair amount of noise so you may not want this in an area where you expect some quiet. I'll update if the 2nd replacement unit doesn't work, at which point both will go back in favor of lower tech and cheaper alternatives.
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The second unit arrived and functioned just fine. Both have been happily humming along for a little over a month. They are a bit loud when the compressor is running, and the front lights keep a room pretty well lit when dark, but the wines are lasting 1-2 weeks and I love the convenience. Worthwhile...if you get broken units just keep returning them until you get working ones. Fingers crossed these will last a good long time.
I bought the Vinotemp in October 2012 thinking it would be a nice addition to my bar set up and a convenient, allbeit expensive, way to preserve a nice bottle of wine for more than a few days.
My initial observations upon unwrapping the package:
1) My unit has been opened and possibly used before. In fact, the nitrogen cartridge was already installed and probably half full, though I don't know for sure as replacing it was one of the trouble-shooting techniques I describe below.
2) Looks nice. Probably too large to fit under most cabinets, but if you've got some space, it certainly adds some sophistication to an unsophisticated wine display
3) Plug it in, turn it on, set the temp...mine works. Woo hoo!
I diligently cleaned out the hoses in the contraption, particularly since, as noted above, the unit had probably been used before. This entailed using the already-installed nitrogen cartridge to pump warm water from empty wine bottles through the dispenser system. The system hooked up to the bottle nicely and the water flowed through with no problems.
I was especially excited about the machine because it would give me the flexibility to compare two different vintages of Twomey I'd saved for this occassion without having to worry about 3/4 of each bottle going to waste. I opened up the 2007 Merlot and 2008 Merlot and poured a glass of each before attaching the 2 bottles to the machine. I enjoyed the wine in the glasses I initially poured, but when I went back for a few more ounces of each, this time dispensed from the machine, I noticed a distinctly different bouquet and flavor the wines that were full and sweet and alive out of the bottle seemed empty and fruitless and lifeless out of the machine.
I've tried troubleshooting, but have observed that, in my experiments, the only variable that causes good wines to become lifeless and fruitless is the fact that it's dipensed from the machine. Some of the things I've tried with different bottles to mitigate this effect include:
1) Letting the wine breathe longer before attaching it to the machine.
2) Changing out the nitrogen cartridge
3) Changing the temperature setting
4) Cleaning the system diligently -again
5) Running the wine out of the machine through a Vinturi into my glass
So, conclusion (A) is that my machine is easy to use and looks nice, but is severly detrimental to the quality of the wine.
The next disappointing conclusion I've drawn, conclusion (B), is that this machine does not preserve wine any longer than the cheap wine preserver vacuum pump kits. This unit is advertised to preserve wine up to 45 days, although maybe all of the advertisements have gotten it wrong and left the '-' that should be between the '4' and the '5' out. I've found that, if used properly, many of the
130-quart-capacity refrigerator/freezer for an office or dorm room
Flat-back design; 2 full-width slide-out wire shelves; door storage
High-quality compressor; adjustable thermostat from 28 to 50 degrees F
Reversible door with magnetic seal and recessed handle; leveling legs
Measures 21 by 22 by 33-1/2 inches; 90-day limited warranty
The fridge is rather large for a dorm room, but works perfectly once shared between two people. The freezer compartment is pretty big, but I personally have problems with keeping it properly shut. Also, the bottom of the freezer compartment collects water and the fridge inside keeps getting messy..
...since this replaced a 17+ year old General Electric unit that hasn't missed a beat since day one (and continues to serve in the garage). So the bar is set high for long-term reliability: it needs to meet the "zero service calls in 17 years" standard to compete with the unit it replaced!
Pros:
-Appearance: sleek stainless front (non-magnetic...this will cut down on some of our visual kitchen clutter!) and grey sides. The stainless will show fingerprints, so be aware if kids are frequent users.
-French (dual) door refrigerator area. Doors can be opened separately if you know what side your stuff is on.
-Two produce drawers with independently adjustable humidity controls.
-Full width "pantry drawer" with separately adjustable temperature control. Accommodates a deli tray, a pizza box (a Domino's large box fits easily) or whatever.
-Left door exterior has an ice maker (cubed or crushed) and chilled water dispenser.
-Quiet operation.
-Easy to use LED control panel for ice, water and temperature options; also provides notification of water filter status.
-Good volume (23 cubic feet) in a smaller "counter depth" footprint (although it still extends approximately 3" beyond our the edge of our counters).
Cons:
Please note that these aren't inherently issues with *this* refrigerator, but things to consider if your kitchen is smaller or house is older.
-Water line access. Our old refrigerator did not have an ice maker, so the ease (or *not*) of running a water line to it was not an issue. It became one when it came time to prepare the kitchen for the arrival of this unit. Our cabinetry did not allow easy access from the kitchen sink supply, and access in the basement was restricted by finishing work completed several years ago. If you don't already have an established relationship with a reliable plumber: you'll want to get one! You'll also want to add something extra to your budget if yours is going to placed where there isn't already a water line.
-Height: although this is "counter depth", it is a very tall machine. It's 67 7/8" overall (for the hinge enclosures) and 69 1/8" from the hinge enclosures to the rear of the machine. This did NOT provide clearance under our existing cabinets, so the installer had to remove the cabinet and trim the bottom. As with our old refrigerator, the two-door cabinet directly overhead is essentially lost for use. In addition, the hinge enclosures on this extend more than six inches back...even though there is clearance under the cabinet, there is not enough room for the cabinet doors to clear the hinges. Similarly, between the overhang of the cabinet and the extent of the hinge enclosures: forget about putting anything on top of this refrigerator if its under a cabinet. We made our purchase from a local appliance store. They were happy to remove, trim and reinstall the cabinet. They were also happy to take a separate check for this service. Again: not a problem with the refrigerator, but a consideration for your upgrade planning...and your budget.
-Water filters: Samsung replacement water filters are rated for about 300 gallons or six months of service. At around $30 apiece, you'll be spending an additional $60/year for consumables (in addition to the energy costs).
-Energy: this refrigerator ranks at the upper range of ENERGY STAR ratings for similar sized units: electricity estimates for this unit are 537 KHW/year in a class of refrigerators that consume from 457 to 539 KHW. While it comes at at 20% under the Energy Star standard (673 KHW), I'd suggest that any long term savings from its Energy Star certification will likely be offset by the cost of water filter replacement. This also is not a direct complaint about the refrigerator, but something to plan for in its ownership life cycle.
Nice looking, full featured...assuming it works without problems over the long haul, a nice piece of work from Samsung.
We needed a cabinet depth refrigerator with ice and water through the door, preferably a french door model. Samsung makes the largest for this price. Electrolux has some but they are much pricier and do not have the rep for reliability. We bought ours locally from an appliance dealer during Columbus day weekend. Just had it delivered January 5th. We got it earlier than needed for the price and the dealer had no problem holding it for us.
Since plugging it in it has worked flawlessly. Keeps the freezer and refrigerator temps where set. Water out the door is cold and has a good taste due to the filter. Makes a lot of ice. No problem in that regard. Runs almost silently. the stainless front panel is beautiful.
We moved down in size from a Kitchen Aid 27 cubit foot side by side so there were some adjustments. On the cabinet depth models that are 36" wide you don't get as much door storage as you would like but that is not a fault of the machine. Just a fact.Something you need to consider.
Update 7/21/2012:
After a year and a half still working flawlessly. So quiet I don;t even know it's running. For just the two of us it is a perfect size. If you have a larger family a counter depth may not be large enough. Keeps the temps just right. Can't say enough about how good this machine has been.
We bought this fridge in March 2010. I did an enormous amount of research before deciding on this model, went and looked at the floor models in department stores, and decided on this one because it's stylish, counterdepth, and had good reviews. It has worked without a problem since installation. We bought it on line for the best price we could find (about $1800 including shipping and handling and tax). No problems with the dispenser (although bigger jugs don't fit), and it can hold quite a lot of stuff of all shapes and sizes. In the heat of the summer, it doesn't make enough ice, so I just dispense and freeze ice when I remember to have some on hand for big pitchers of iced water. Very happy with it.
Update December 2011
Well, we've had the fridge for 21 months now. We haven't had any issues with it at all. All bits and bobs are still functioning, nothing is broken.
My only grumble would be that it's not configured for a large number of tall items (milk jugs etc). I have to move a few things around to usually get a pizza box in but it does fit in! Still very happy with it
Update MArch 2013
Still works, nothing wrong, nothing broken. No issues, no repairs. Had for three years now.
Purchased this refrigerator aproximately three months ago. The refrigerator was installed into a custom designed cabinet specifically for this model. At the time of installation the french doors would not align properly and the compressor was exceedingly loud. I contacted Samsung who authorized a service call. The service technician could not align the doors because the entire refrigerator exterior was mis-manufactured. The technician took pictures and measurements and sent them back to Samsung.to validate his observations. Samsung's response was to declare my warranty invalid, refuse to fix the refrigerator and close off any further communication. The final words from the the supervisor in Executive Customer Relations was that she was the final say, the ultimate authority and that there is no further recourse within Samsung. Needless to say I am headed to court.
Pros It does make cold air and have pretty blue lights.
Cons Non-existent customer service
Extremely loud when ice drops into the hold area from the icemaker
Interior configuration limits the amount of items that can be easily placed into and accessed
Compressor extremely loud (at least on mine)
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We bought this Samsung refrigerator a few years ago due to its nice features and design. Since then it leaked and ruined our hardwood floors, the ice maker is not working properly and ice is forming in the back causing the cooling fan to make noises. My dad bought the same fridge and their ice maker quit working. Wow. No more Samsung for us.
Everything came as shown and was easy to install. Some tweaks need to be done, but nothing serious. I looked for months and this is the best deal you will get. Has everything to tap a keg once put together. I would reccomend knowing where your local C02 gas store is because I ran into the problem of nobody wanting to fill the tank I provided that came with this kit. Most beer distributors and gas places will only want to trade in bottles, so you can save yourself $30 by not getting the tank if there is nowhere near you that fills. Fire Extinguisher Places will fill them up for about $11 making it cheaper in the long run to own your own tank, but dont be surprised if there is nobody around you who will do it....just saying. I love this thing!
