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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I gifted this mini fridge to a friend, and they absolutely loved it! It’s the perfect size and works great. The temperature control was spot on, and it had just the right amount of space for what they needed. There was a small scratch on the top, likely from packaging, but it wasn't a big deal. Overall, I’m very pleased and would definitely recommend this item!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very handy and useful
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I am using it on my bedroom as I have a newborn and easier to keep milk for convenience. It is big enough to store few other drinks and snacks and also has good size freezer
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small & Energy Efficient. Great Size with Freezer
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TLDR: Quiet. Perfect size for dorm room or man cave.
PROS
Small & Energy Efficient
Real Freezer Section
Reversible Door
CONS
Requires Max Setting or close to it for best results
THOUGHTS / USE
It's hard not to like the Insignia mini fridge. Coming in at just under 3ft tall, it is easy to find a space to fit the refrigerator in. This one has found a permanent home under my workbench in my finished, climate-controlled garage. It's primary duties so far has been to keep some sodas, waters, and "adult beverages" cool while working around the house. I'm happy to report that it has been extremely successful.
As we prepare for the upcoming holiday, the refrigerator is slowly being taken over by Christmas goods waiting for the 25th. The Insignia is quite spacious for its size, holding quite a bit of goods and beverages. I like that there is a separate freezer section but will say that you have to keep the refrigerator on Max, or close to it, for the freezer to get cold enough. Even then, it is a bit warmer than I would like to see on a daily basis.
The Energy Star report rates this appliance at $38/annually for use. At roughly 75 cents a week to operate, it considerably cheaper to use than a full-sized refrigerator.
Even with the mild quibble, for what I and my family use it for, it is has been a great addition. Used primarily has a beverage cooler and a space to hold leftovers, the Insignia fills the bill perfectly. In this capacity the refrigerator works great, keeping food and beverages icy cold. This is a great addition for anyone that needs a small, light-weight refrigerator. Perfect for under a garage workbench, a dorm room, or wet bar. Its stainless steel looks good and is easy to clean.
RECOMMENDED
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Cold, Compact, and Capable.
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The Insignia 3.1 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer is a solid choice for someone with limited space, a dorm room (perhaps), or who desires an extra refrigerator/freezer combo, but wants to take up a small footprint in their home/garage. However, with convenience being a decision-maker here, this mini-fridge provides adequate cooling (the fridge portion), but the freezer temperature is less than desirable.
Pros:
No "setup" required
Quickly cools
Light/portable
Cons:
The freezer is not cool enough
Out of the box, the Insignia Mini Fridge is easy to remove (it is recommended to leave the fridge upright in the box, and carefully cut the box sides to expose the fridge for removal and setup). Important: It is recommended to read the instructions, as they indicate that once a location is chosen, before plugging in, you will need to set the temperature dial (in the fridge) to "max" cooling, then plug in (this is honestly the only "setup" required for this particular fridge/freezer combo). After waiting a couple of hours for the fridge/freezer to "cool," I carefully removed the inside packaging (tape, cardboard) from the shelves. I placed warm cans of pop inside the fridge to see how long it would take for them to become cool. After an hour, I checked the cans, and they were cold to the touch.
Additionally, the fridge portion includes a convenient drawer (for possible dairy products or extra space needed for produce). Lastly, there is one shelf that separates the drawer, where you can (again) place cans (upright) in the fridge. The inside door also provides some storage for additional cans or bottles if needed.
More importantly, the mini-fridge is approximately 35 pounds. Although bulky (it is a fridge after all), it was rather easy to lift on my own to move. I placed the mini-fridge inside our garage, where it takes up little space, and it provides functional extra storage for our cans, waters, etc.
The freezer portion, however, did not feel "as cool" as I assumed a freezer would "freeze" or feel. To test this, I filled water inside the small ice tray (provided by Insignia) to see how long it would take for the ice to freeze. After two hours, I checked to find that the water had not frozen over yet to make ice. I waited an additional hour and checked again to see that the water was frozen this time, but once I popped out some of the ice cubes to see if they were frozen, a few fell out (one still had sitting water in it). After this test was complete, I decided to place one small (microwavable "TV Dinner") inside the freezer, right when I picked it up from the grocery store, to see if it would "stay frozen." After an hour inside the freezer, I took the TV Dinner out to find that it was cold, but it did not "appear to be frozen." When I took the meal out of the package, it was "somewhat" frozen.
Again, the fridge portion was fine, and the temperature was adequately cool (cans remained cold, etc.) However, the freezer portion was rather disappointing during my testing phases. A quick note, the temperature dial inside the fridge (which controls the temperature for both the fridge and freezer) was set to "max" temperature, and there was no separate knob/dial for the freezer. A separate control option may be considered for just the freezer portion of this Insignia mini-fridge freezer combo. Maybe then, the freezer can be trusted to adequately "freeze" any foods or ice that may stay inside.
Overall, the Insignia 3.1 Cu. The Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer provides functionality for small spaces. The fridge may be moved easily by yourself, as it is not too heavy (just bulky). However, the top freezer failed to meet my expectations. Food was cold, sure, but I'm not sure I would trust any "keep frozen" foods inside.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Option For Small Needs
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I had been in the market for a small mini fridge just to stash drinks and things in my "She-Cave" room for game days so I was definitely interested in giving the Insignia™ - 3.1 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer and ENERGY STAR Certification - Stainless Steel Look a chance. I admit that I didn't look too deeply before making my choice so I was a little surprised that it was a little bigger than I expected. Not huge but bigger than the basic cheap small fridge I assumed was all that I would need.
Set up was pretty simple...just find your location to place it, set the temperature to your preference and give it a little time to fully get there. I was immediately impressed with the size and the stainless steel look. Definitely looks better than a simple white or black one I thought purchase. While of course it's a compact fridge it really has a lot of space to go beyond just keeping some drinks and snacks cool. The freezer actually does get cold enough to keep ice cream and ice trays (Insignia gave a free tray but I went with bigger ones that I have since I prefer bigger cubes and more) but it took a while to hit that mark. The crisper drawer is deeper than I thought it would be which is great. The storage options on the doors are truly useful instead of just being there for looks. So far I really enjoy this mini but mighty fridge
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Basic Fridge, does what is needed
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There's not a lot to say about a fridge like this, it's small, has a separate freezer (which is rare in a fridge this size, usually it's that compartment at the top of the refrigerated section) and is built well, but lets get into it.
Packaging:
First, packaging. It's packed well, but it's worth noting that the packaging got well and truly destroyed in shipping. There was no damage to the fridge itself, but there was packing foam falling out of the bottom when I brought it in the house, so if you buy it, I'd recommend picking it up just to prevent damage in shipping.
Function:
Like I mentioned, it has a separate freezer which is nice for this size fridge, I will say that ice does form in the freezer, and the very back of the fridge can get cold enough to freeze items, so be aware of this. But I've also only had a very small amount of items in it so it could be that it would be better balanced with more stuff in it, I may also have it turned too low, I haven't had it long enough to really play with the settings.
Overall:
It's a good small fridge, not expensive, gets cold and has a separate freezer. I do recommend it
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great addition
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This Insignia 3.1 cubic foot mini-refrigerator with a top freezer is a welcome addition to my home.
It is small enough to place in just about any room and light enough to move easily. I ended up putting it in the garage next to my larger freezer.
I like having the extra space to keep foods. It came in very handy during this past Thanksgiving when I ran out of space in my kitchen refrigerator and my garage freezer due to having to cook for thirteen people.
The cooling is very good. It reached an adequate temperature of about 35 degrees Fahrenheit about two hours after plugging it in.
The freezer section is a true freezer, not just a little freezer shelf inside the main unit like on so many compact refrigerators.
The stainless steel finish is a nice look and should fit into just about any decor. It does not have a “cheap” look like other compact refrigerators I have used in the past.
The true test is time and I will have to see if this compressor will go at least five years, but so far I am very pleased with this compact refrigerator.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Freezer design, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mini fridge
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Perfect size for my downstairs hobby room. Love having a seperate freezer door, holds enough beverages and keeps them nice and cold.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Freezer design
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Two door with freezer mini fridge.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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This two door fridge was bought for a tractor trailer cabin. It fits perfectly in the space provided and unlike others, this one has a freezer, which helps preserve frozen meals for days helping drivers spend less money and time by having to stop and spend more. It has a slick metal finish.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Freezer design, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Excellent small fridge!!! Fits the space perfectly and I love the separate door for the freezer!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Convenient Mini Fridge
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Bought this as a present for my son to keep in his room. It's the perfect height/size. Super convenient for storing leftovers, and includes a freezer top portion for frozen goodies.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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It’s convenient runs smoothly, doesn’t make any loud noises while running!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mr Black
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Great littke Frudge with Freezer. Second one we've bought. Gave Daughter First one and she still uses.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great fridge
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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This has been a great purchase. We wanted a fridge for drinks and snacks in the basement and this fits the bill perfectly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Refrigerator with freezer
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Great product for a great price! Fits in my office and is very quite.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Would buy again
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Nice little fridge with freezer fits in tight spaces
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice and frosty!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Great little fridge/freezer that actually gets COLD! I love this thing if I turn it all the way down I can freeze beverages in the fridge compartment and on medium the freezer stays cold enough to store icecream! This is not what I was used to out of other mini fridges I’ve had!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mini Frig /Freezer
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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So far it is great…. Keeps everything cold and the freezer is fantastic! The frig keeps things set to the setting and doesn’t freeze things and the freeze keeps its frozen.
Great buy especially for the value
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fit for a nursing home
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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This came in handy for a loved one in a nursing home , perfect for the use, they cant have nothing bigger than a dorm size and it gives them a sense of independence again they have choices in case ...i found on Amazon much cheaper so check there as well
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Big fridge died and we had to wait for it
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Great little fridge, saved us when our big one died