Customer Ratings & Reviews

Just right. I wanted a reliable, dual zone and panel ready wine cooler. Compared to its competitors (Monogram, Thermador or Wolf) this is value for the money. I am very happy with the product and Bedt Buy.?

I took a good long time comparing wine coolers. I was initially impressed with ones of similar design from other high-end appliance manufacturers costing twice as much as the KitchenAid Panel Ready 46 bottle unit. Lower cost units were appealing for their cost savings but their construction was loose; things flexed and moved. The KitchenAid Model KUWR214KPA coolers were substantial, tight, and reassuring. Since the wine cooler will be part of my home bar cabinetry, I was drawn to the model that can accept a wood panel. I have the panel completed but haven't attached it yet. It doesn't appear it will be difficult. The wine cooler has been running for 4-5 days out in the free air and initially you can hear the compressor but not at all loud. Once the cooler came to temperature, the wine cooler was virtually silent; not drawing any attention when it cycled on/off. Set to the lowest temperature [42°] the upper section was spot-on (+/- 1°) and the lower section was a few degrees off [46°+/- 2°] but stable. Frankly, I don't have enough bottles of wine to attest to the capacity [I'm working on it!] but in the mean time it's great for bottled water, soda, beer... I'm pleased with my choice. One lesson learned and a slight note of caution: The initial turn-on of the Wine Cooler was delayed by the 'Cool On' selection on the control panel not being illuminated / operable. The unit appeared to 'boot' when plugged in to the wall by illuminating all sections of the control panel, then the two temperature displays came up as "66' '61' and when the display stopped it had only 'Cool Off' illuminated. [should have had 'Cool Off and Cool On' present. Second time, third time the same. After close inspection [looking for a switch or something] I discovered the door switch actuator wasn't moving smoothly and was binding in the hole in the lower panel. When it released, the 'Cool On' appeared and I was able to turn on the unit as per instructions. Afterwards, I removed the bottom panel that was binding and using a drill bit a size larger than the factory hole I was able to ream it out a few fractions and the actuator is moving smoothly... Do your research, but if you choose KitchenAid you will not be disappointed

We installed this panel ready fridge and it’s so beautiful in our built in cabinets. Highly recommend