I am looking for a beverage center/mini refrigerator to use that actually works. That sounds funny but alot of what I have read from online reviews and peoples opinions here that there are ALOT of beverage centers that just dont do the job to get your drinks good and cold. My needs are simple I need one that is under 34" tall and under 22" wide and 23" deep or less (not including door and handle) Does anyone have any suggestions and or pics of their beverage centers that they are happy with and that actually work?
What kind of beverage center did you use?
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You don't say what "good and cold" means.
I picked up one at Costco or Sams (which can been seen in the bar thread). It was less then $150. I got it about 3 years ago and it still works great. The only thing I did was get heavy plexiglass and cut to to fit over the wire shelves. The wire shelves use to bow a little.
It holds a lot of beer. 3 cases or so.
I have never put it on its coldest setting so I can't say just how cold it will go. I don't drink clear beer. And good tasting beer should not be served ice cold. So I keep the temp about 43-45 degrees.
I picked up one at Costco or Sams (which can been seen in the bar thread). It was less then $150. I got it about 3 years ago and it still works great. The only thing I did was get heavy plexiglass and cut to to fit over the wire shelves. The wire shelves use to bow a little.
It holds a lot of beer. 3 cases or so.
I have never put it on its coldest setting so I can't say just how cold it will go. I don't drink clear beer. And good tasting beer should not be served ice cold. So I keep the temp about 43-45 degrees.
Good point on the "good and cold" I like my beer (rather clear beer or good beer) at around 35 degrees or so. Anything that gets up and over 45 is too warm for my liking. I will check yours out and see Do you happen to have the brand and model # of yours?
Ewwww....sorry...LOL....to cold. I doubt any small beverage center is going to take drinks down to 35. Your probably going to need a real refrigerator.
This is the one I have...
http://www.haieramerica.com/en/produ...882d5ba161053b
I took out a couple of shelves as I use bottles, except on the very bottom which is perfect for pub cans (Guinness and Old Speckled Hen, thank you very much).
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Ewwww....sorry...LOL....to cold. I doubt any small beverage center is going to take drinks down to 35. Your probably going to need a real refrigerator.
This is the one I have...
http://www.haieramerica.com/en/produ...882d5ba161053b
I took out a couple of shelves as I use bottles, except on the very bottom which is perfect for pub cans (Guinness and Old Speckled Hen, thank you very much).
What are your overall reviews of this unit? What does it actually get down too temp wise do you know? Any problems with it cooling when its totally full? I may have to go with a compact refrigerator rather than a beverage center then.
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Check out the Franklin Chef series...they can be had at Home Depot and some Lowes. I don't know, though, if they meet your space requirements.
I will have to look at them. I need one that will fit undercounter with heights at 33 3/4" or less and 22" wide or less and depth of no more than 24". I just want to find a nice looking one that gets good and cold not 45-50 degrees as thats not a refrigerator.
I will have to look at them. I need one that will fit undercounter with heights at 33 3/4" or less and 22" wide or less and depth of no more than 24". I just want to find a nice looking one that gets good and cold not 45-50 degrees as thats not a refrigerator.
For an inexpensive unit, I'm very happy with it. I'm pretty sure I paid $150 or less.
The Good:
Inexpensive
It is quite
Easy to level
It keeps a constant temperature even when full (but again, 45 is cold for me)
Holds a lot of bottles, and pub cans even with taking out 2 shelves (3 cases or more)
The Bad:
The big wire shelf bows when full of bottles. I cut a piece of Plexiglas to fit (with space around the edge) and this gives added strength.
It does on occasion need defrosting. The back wall will ice on occasion. Not all the time, but maybe twice a year. I think it is maybe when the humidity changes or something. It doesn't seem to matter how full it is, and I have leveled a couple of times.
Don't get me wrong...spend $300, $500, $800 and there are nicer units. But I wanted to build on a budget but work well, and this does the trick. I'll find a deal one day on an upgraded model, but so far, no real complaints. Now if you look at my pictures in the bar thread, you will see I left plenty of room on all sides in case I ever do get another unit AND to make sure this unit didn't over heat.
I'd encourage you to research and also write the companies. I don't believe these small beverage centers are designed to get to 34-35 degrees, but I could be wrong.
For an inexpensive unit, I'm very happy with it. I'm pretty sure I paid $150 or less.
The Good:
Inexpensive
It is quite
Easy to level
It keeps a constant temperature even when full (but again, 45 is cold for me)
Holds a lot of bottles, and pub cans even with taking out 2 shelves (3 cases or more)
The Bad:
The big wire shelf bows when full of bottles. I cut a piece of Plexiglas to fit (with space around the edge) and this gives added strength.
It does on occasion need defrosting. The back wall will ice on occasion. Not all the time, but maybe twice a year. I think it is maybe when the humidity changes or something. It doesn't seem to matter how full it is, and I have leveled a couple of times.
Don't get me wrong...spend $300, $500, $800 and there are nicer units. But I wanted to build on a budget but work well, and this does the trick. I'll find a deal one day on an upgraded model, but so far, no real complaints. Now if you look at my pictures in the bar thread, you will see I left plenty of room on all sides in case I ever do get another unit AND to make sure this unit didn't over heat.
I'd encourage you to research and also write the companies. I don't believe these small beverage centers are designed to get to 34-35 degrees, but I could be wrong.
I found this at the Wal-Mart site regarding the Haier:
Adjustable thermostat: 39.2 to 60.8 degrees
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...Specifications
As for budget, mine was $1,000 including the beverage center and sink. I came in about $1,300. What threw me over was buying a hammer drill (had to drill into concrete slab to ancher) and I went out of town during build and wife hired a tile guy to do the top for me while I was gone.
Adjustable thermostat: 39.2 to 60.8 degrees
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...Specifications
As for budget, mine was $1,000 including the beverage center and sink. I came in about $1,300. What threw me over was buying a hammer drill (had to drill into concrete slab to ancher) and I went out of town during build and wife hired a tile guy to do the top for me while I was gone.
I have heard nothing but bad things and read nothing but bad reviews regarding Haier. I actually saw one at Menards the other day on clearance and came home to research it online and were talking 1 out of 5 on most reviews.
As for budget now that is a budget, very nice. And a job well done I must say
As for budget now that is a budget, very nice. And a job well done I must say
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Well -- I own one mini-CocaCola fridge that is able to contain 6 cans of drinks.
It works fine for keeping my drink cold(actually very cold.)
But it might be too small for you,
so these items are what I found.
http://www.amazon.com/Haier-HSB03-Co...ef=pd_sbs_k_15
http://www.amazon.com/Igloo-FR465-4-...2086922&sr=8-3
It works fine for keeping my drink cold(actually very cold.)
But it might be too small for you,
so these items are what I found.
http://www.amazon.com/Haier-HSB03-Co...ef=pd_sbs_k_15
http://www.amazon.com/Igloo-FR465-4-...2086922&sr=8-3
I appreciate the help but 6 cans?? That will get me to halftime...maybe
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As for the suggested models.....I appreciate the lookin out but Haier as I stated above is a no go after all the negatives I have heard and read and the Igloo got 1/5 reviews on Amazon
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not good
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My wife got me this one for Christmas one year. I can't set it past 6 or it will freeze the cans. Works as advertised. You can see it installed in my thread.
http://www.summitappliance.com/detail/sp51#
http://www.summitappliance.com/detail/sp51#
While it is a complete honor to have a "legend" like you answering my questions....that is WAY out of my teeny tiny budget...
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I do like it though. Maybe I can save my pennies and get by with a cheap one for now. Yours looks great though, maybe you shold get a new one and sell me your used one
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While it is a complete honor to have a "legend" like you answering my questions....that is WAY out of my teeny tiny budget...
I found this Kenmore....but there is a review that says it won't go down past 39 either.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a
I'm really thinking I read where the vast majority of these do not go below 40. Obviously the very nice, espensive one's do.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a
I'm really thinking I read where the vast majority of these do not go below 40. Obviously the very nice, espensive one's do.
Yea I sawa that one it is a Magic Chef and another person on here (HawkeyeJosh) has 2 of them and doesnt speak highly of their performance though they are a very sharp looking one. I may end up with a compact refrigerator rather than a glass door beverage center which really sadeens me
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If my wife had a bunch of expensive looking boxes delivered to the house without telling me she may find herself shipped out in one of them
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Ha! Now that's funny right there. I don't think she paid that much. I do remember that right after that purchase, the UPS guy was delivering a bunch of expensive looking boxes to our house with her name on them.![]()
If my wife had a bunch of expensive looking boxes delivered to the house without telling me she may find herself shipped out in one of them
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