Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is my first kegerator so I can't attest to how well this performs to higher end models. However, I must say that finding a name brand stainless steel kegerator for less than $500 is difficult. I bought this on sale at Bestbuy. It works great! Assembly was easy. The unit did come dented on the door, but it was so minor it didn't feel worth taking back. It cools the beer to 34 degrees at the 5.5/6.0 setting. Keeping beer cold is key and keeping CO2 levels in check is key in reducing foam. Unfortunately, I had about 3 lbs of CO2 leak out. It was my fault for not putting the supplied O ring on the keg coupler and I don't believe I fully twisted the keg coupler properly on my second keg. However, CO2 is cheap ($15 at local paintball supply in the Atlanta area). It's only a pain in that I live 30 min from my supplier. So make sure your connections are tight and secure. The best way to check for leaks is with soapy water and by weighing the tank (it weighs 8.14 lbs, so just add 5 to that for a full tank weight excluding the regulator and hosing). A 5lb tank should last about 6 half kegs or 17 1/6 kegs (I get the 1/6 kegs to change it up more often and to save my back hauling it upstairs). So, I think the 5 lb tanks works out great. If your beer is too foamy just increase the temperature dial number on the back of the fridge (lower temp) and lower your CO2 (using less is better, right?). You may also want to consider using keg lube on your O rings and invest in a cleaning system (I use it after every 2 kegs). I recommend Brew Clean by Keg Connection and Petro Gel food grade lubricant. I don't see the need for a tower fan for this unit. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

I purchased this unit due a 20% discount that Bestbuy was running. Delivered to my door in 3 days. Went and purchased a keg and filled the tank that it came with. Got the keg and tank home and was literally pouring beer 10 minutes later. The regulator can be a little tricky to adjust just perfectly but once the tank chills to an even temp, the pressures have maintained. So far I have had 10 pours on this unit and all of them have been great.

I researched multiple kegerators around the $400 price before pulling the trigger on this one. I learned the difference between these cheaper priced kegerators and the more expensive ones so I am able to give a reasonable review, considering this is a cheaper kegerator, respectfully. The kegerator came with a dent near the top of the door to the unit. I actually expected this, as this seems to be common with this kegerator so I wasn't too upset about it. Just put a VT magnet over it. The instructions are okay for the most part but really suck in regards to explaining the washer placement. There are different types and sizes of washers and it groups them all as one part, "valve washers." So when it's time to add a washer to a part of the unit it refers to all the washers so you don't know which one goes where. There is a clear rubber "duckbill washer" which goes between the gas line and coupler. The duckbill (pointed) part goes into the coupler with the rounder part exposed to the tank/gas line. This part is quite important. I had a leak and did not locate and fix it until I went through 4 tanks (Over $100 wasted on tank refills). I have attached a photo with the responsible loose nut circled. The instructions explain to connect the gas line to the gas line connector on the regulator. Well the nut which the gas line slips up against should be tightened already but apparently it came too loose. I sprayed soap water on this connection and saw the air bubbles flowing. I just tightened it slightly and after 2 weeks, I have had no leaks. I have already recommended this kegerator to many people. Just keep in mind that you need to check all connections, even connections that you did not make but were already done when you got the item. I'd do the soap water test once the gas is hooked up, before I'd connect a keg so that you don't mess up your beer in the keg and also don't waste money on CO2 tanks with leaks. I also added an AC Infinity Axial 1225 fan to circulate the air inside the kegerator, sitting next to the keg (elevated to allow air intake). It is very quiet and pushes air from the bottom of the unit to the top. That took care of some temperature disparities I was having within the unit itself. So as long as you check the connections, cover up any small dent(s), and add a cheap fan inside and your $400 kegerator works just as well (almost) as the more expensive ones. If you want to be extra ana1 about it you can add a beer tower cooling system for about $40 as well. I'd personally rather just have some extra head on that first pour and wait the 2 minutes it takes to go down. Every pour after that is perfect. I have my temperature dial set at 5 and my CO2 regulator pressure set to 8-10psi (people recommend 10-12, I do not). Enjoy.

As other reviews state, the instructions are vague and hard to follow. The main problem is the lack of detail for the gaskets and knowing where and how to put them in There is another post that goes into great detail about what gaskets go where, but the main point is the one that is duck bill shaped goes in the CO2 line(the duck bill going into the actual line and the flat part against the tap and the flat rubber gasket goes with beer line. Fyi you cannot get it to seal by hand tightening, use a wrench BUT a 1/4 turn, at most, is all that is needed or you will cut the gasket (which i did the first time) That being said there is more that goes in than hooking up the keg and co2 and drinking. DO YOUR RESEARCH. This unit comes with a 5ft beer line which will work for your regular beers (bud light, etc.), but if you do craft beers plan on getting a new line. I drink Sam Adams summer ale and couldn't get foaming issues to stop, all due to this short beer line. After changing the beer line i would randomly get foam issues. I changed the faucet to a different style and have not had this issue ever again. The faucet they include with the unit has a ball that stops the beer when closed, when it is fully open. randomly you will get a foamy poor (all foam no beer). I think the ball creates a venturi effect and produces excessive foam. This unit appears to be aimed for the first time buyer, but the lack of information is the down fall. After a few hours of research and a few upgrades it is a great unit. But as for the unit being an off the shelf, plug and play. this unit, it is not, and the best advice i can give is to do the research before you buy it.

This Kegerator is fantastic, and a steal when on sale. Do know you probably will swap stuff out almost immediatly. A longer line is a must or you will be foaming every pour. I added a gas guage to the tank so I can see when it needs a refill. Also a new tap faucet this one is spring loaded and not very good. So if you get this when its on sale, you essentially get an awesome fridge with so so equipment, but another 50$ or so will get you upgraded perfectly.

This arrived via UPS a few days after I ordered it as promised. I turned it on a few hours after assembling it, and let it sit over night waiting for the keg to arrive. After getting the keg installed it took another day to wait for everything to become cold enough to be able to actually serve. I encountered a few minor problems, hearing that there was issues with line temperature, I encountered a lot of problems with too much foam from pulls. The tube for the beer ended up getting pushed behind the keg and next to the cooling panel, which then caused it to freeze. But once I got that sorted out, everything seems to be working very well. This sorely needs a fan, as once I put the fan in the temperature in the entire fridge dropped by about 10 degrees. I found a small USB powered fan, and snaked the cord down the tap line on the top, and have the air blowing up the line to help keep it cold. Had this been installed from the factory, this would be a 5 star review.

After months of research and searching both stores and the internet I finally came across this particular kegerator and I am not one bit disappointed. The unit came packaged very well and contained all of the components needed to get going minus of course the keg of beer and of the CO2 gas. (note: 5lb tank was included but you do need to fill prior to use.) Just read the directions to determine what parts you need and don't need since the kit included covers the two tap model as well which utilizes some extra components, not a big deal. One this that I would suggest is purchasing a digital thermometer that you can mount the display outside with the probe inside the unit, that way you can monitor temps without opening the door. Again am not disappointed and would purchase again!

The lowest temperature the kegerator reaches is 42 degrees. Inside the tapper tower it was around 45 - 46 degrees. I added a fan to blow cold air up, but it did not make a difference. No matter what number I set the thermostat dial to it never gets below 42 degrees. I followed all troubleshooting steps in the manual, but the issue persists. I created a case with Insignia and their troubleshooting included steps such as adjusting the thermostat dial. Insignia told me that there was no more troubleshooting they could do and I would need to take the Kegerator to a local Best Buy to have it serviced. I never got that far because when I called Best Buy they said Insignia is responsible for the repair. I even went to my local Best Buy and asked what should I do and no one could provide direction for how I get my Kegerator repaired. I would not recommend this Insignia Kegerator because it does not reach the advertised temperature of 35 degrees. Also, the support from Insignia and Best Buy has been extremely disappointing.

I had considered building my own, but then this went on sale and was cheaper than I could have built one. It was delivered ahead of schedule. Only a small dent in the side, but covered so no big deal. Easy to set up and beer flowing withing a couple hours of delivery. I wish the tap wasn't spring loaded and the tower were a little more sturdy, but I'll eventually change it to a dual tap I'm sure. So far only putting in craft beer 1/6 barrels and they fit great and flow very well.

I was surprised when I received my unit just a couple of days after ordering. It was also bigger than I had imagined, and it looks sturdy and nice. I had already researched about kegerators beforehand, so I already knew what to expect when assembling. Got my CO2 tank filled at the local homebrewing shop, got my keg and got everything set up. After letting sit and cool for a day, while also monitoring the CO2 pressure, I was able to pour great tasting beer! (Since the tower isn't as cold as the rest of the fridge, you will get some initial foam. Cooling this will be my next project.) All in all, as long as you know how this works and the different variables in play, this is a great buy!

I have not begun using it yet, since its a Christmas gift, but I did take it out of the box to inspect it and I noticed that the door was broken. Whoever assemble it tried prying the door onto the hinge pins, rather than unscrewing the hinges and installing the correct way. This resulted in the top pin being bent and the door unable to stay on. I took it apart and straightened the pin and installed the door correctly. Whoever is assembling these should be instructed on how to do it. From the scratches, it looks like they tried everything they could to avoid unscrewing the hinges and doing it properly. I recommend inspecting the unit before accepting delivery.

What a difference a few dollars in parts would have made. Unit is ok, but really needs a fan to circulate airflow when using a half barrel.. The unit will not get cold enough otherwise. You shouldn't have to modify an item to have it work properly.. Other than that.. It's ok

Took two tries. The first one arrived two days before the delivery date but damaged. Put it in the truck and drove to the local BB (with e-mail confirming I bought it on line), customer service ordered a new one and had it shipped to the store. The second one was un-damaged and works great. Suggestion: If you order any appliance from BB on-line have it shipped to the store instead of home. Just cuts out any return issues.

The unit came and the door fell off. Someone tried reversing the door, and bent the top hinge pin. The hinge pin bushing was damaged. Called Insignia. They could not give me a new bushing, because they don't have spare parts. They offered to replace entire unit. The bushing was useable. I bent the hinge pin back, and hanged the door back on. I completed the hookups. The unit seems to run fine for now. Wish they had spare parts.

I was able to pick this up at a great deal and I am very impressed with it. You can't tell how large it is from the picture, but it's tall enough that the average person can dispense beer very comfortably. It also fits the common 1/2 kegs. It will also fit smaller ones as well. You cannot use the shelves with the 1/2 keg. That's ok I have a separate beer fridge for bottles. Putting it together isn't that difficult, but the instructions are written bad. So, make sure you read them over and over before completing the assembly. There are steps that you need to take to mount the co2 tank on the backside to allow for more room inside, but they tell you this later in the directions. But, it's all good...I figured it out. If you do install the tank on the backside this will make it so you have to have the kegerator about a foot from the wall. I have mine in the corner so it doesn't matter. The only thing is I can't get the beer to not be so foamy, but as I read about the problem it could be that I need to let the new keg rest longer after transport...or that the first 5 pints are always foamy and I haven't gotten through it yet. The tank is easy to adjust though. ***Make sure you get the tank filled somewhere first. We have a keg place in town and they fill as well, but not all places do. Also, paintball places fill the co2 tanks apparently. So, call around to see where you need to go. I started with a cheaper beer to test at first. It tastes and works great. I'm very happy with this purchase.

My start rating is related to my hassle only, cannot yet speak to the longevity of this product but BEWARE, if you select a different color kegerator, you will lose features on the stainless steel model. The stainless model does NOT have a digital thermostat. I cannot imagine why this would simply show as a different color option when the features are different. I debated the black or stainless color and decided the stainless would look better in our bar. We got this home, assembled it fully and plugged it in only to find there was no lit digital display where the thermostat should be, just blank plasitc. Turns out, that isn't available on the stainless steel version. Don't make the same mistake!

I had a commercial kegerator for my home brewing hobby that broke down. Since it cost about $1,000 to repair, I decided to purchase an inexpensive replacement and this unit from Best Buy seemed to meet my needs. It can fit 3 home brew kegs (5 gallon cornelius style). It has room for all the hoses, and I can run my gas line to the outside of the kegerator. The kegerator is quiet and has been keeping my beer chilled below 40 degrees at less than the coldest setting. It comes with a very nice 5 lb CO2 tank that needs to be filled, of course. The tower mounting holes are compatible with an upgraded 3 faucet setup I installed. Very nice! The railing is really good as it can be removed and cleaned separately. Very nice. The downside is that the kegerator top is plastic and is made cheaply. I modified this by inserting a plate of aluminum under the top. It was less than flat after the mod, but it now securely holds the 3-faucet tower in place. There is no air circulation inside the kegerator chamber or tower, so I solved this by building my own kegerator tower cooler. I believe that this sufficiently moves the air around the whole kegerator. Overall a very cost effective solution for a home kegerator system, large capacity, relatively easy to modify. As long as it gives me many years of service, I'll be very satisfied with this purchase.

I love this kegorator but I think it could be built a little better as far as cooling goes. I have my set at the highest setting 6 for over a week and the lowest temp it reached was 40. One morning it was 23 degrees! Not sure why the temp changed so suddenly. Now it's back at 40 degrees. The first half of the first beer is always foam. I built a tap tower cooler out of scrap parts and spent a total of $7. No more foam in the first beer! Amazon they are $60 for the coolers. This kegorator holds a half keg with ease with the shelves removed. Glad I made this purchase but I wish that I didn't have to customize mine to get the perfect beer.

Apparently they don't match up the parts to the unit. The screws and spout hook into thin air and the gaskets do not match. If it wasn't such a big item I would have sent it back. No wonder it was a clearance item, they must have thrown a bunch of spare parts in a box and shipped it. I'm in the process of jury rigging the thing together just to make it work.

This is a decent kegerator for the price. With that being said it is great if you do a couple of cheap mods. I bought 2 usb fans, put one of them in a project box and made a tower cooler. The other fan simply circulates. They have 3 speed settings and are currently on medium. I also changed the beer tubing from the standard 4.5' to 10' 3/16 inside 7/16 outside diameter tubing coiled and sat on top of the keg. Thermostat has 6 settings and is currently set at 4. No thermometer included so I will be buying one. CO2 pressure is set to 9.5 with a Yuengling 1/4 barrel. Any higher seems to foam to much. I spent $35 on the mods and now this kegerator is worth every penny.