NewAir - 24” Built-in Dual Zone 20 Bottle and 70 Can Wine and Beverage Fridge with SplitShelf™ and Smooth Rolling Shelves - Stainless Steel
Model: AWB-400DB
SKU: 6338152
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Customers commend the dual zone feature, the fridge's size and capacity, and its quiet operation. Many appreciate the ease of use and the aesthetically pleasing blue light. However, some customers express concerns about the temperature control, noting that it may not reach sufficiently low temperatures for certain beverages. The unit's ability to maintain optimal temperatures for both wine and other drinks is a point of contention for some users.
I purchased this cooler due to the dimensions, they worked best for my space. The cooler itself is nice and appears to be well made. My main complaint is that the beverage cooler section does not cool beverages below 50 degrees despite being set to the minimum of 37. I called Newair support, and they were ready to send me another unit almost immediately. After reading reviews on the newair website, I found other customers with the same problem. This made me leary to swap out for a new unit, I feel like it's more of a design flaw. My other complaint is that the rows on the edges of the wire rack in the upper section are not quite large enough. A standard 12oz can will get pinched between the wire rack divider and the plastic molding on the sides of the cooler. The can will not slide in/out on the shelf freely. Please note this is only on the edges of the wire racks, so a total of four rows (2 left and 2 right). I decided to buy a Titan French Door instead. I installed it yesterday and set it at the minimum temperature of 38. This morning my soda measured in at 37 degrees. It's a little more expensive but works better, and I prefer the look/functionality of glass shelves over wire shelves. If you want a dual-zone cooler, I highly recommend avoiding a single-door design. I feel that having multiple temperature zones behind a single door without proper internal isolation makes it more difficult to produce satisfactory results.
Posted by mjm05
I've had my beverage cooler about three weeks and I like the cooler very much. I store my water, sodas on top and the wine on the bottom.
Posted by Newwave
Wonderful dual zone wine and beverage fridge. I love the blue color, and it looks so beautiful in my new coffee bar. It works perfectly.
Posted by Coloradogirl
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