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8/13/2012

Princess Countertop Wine Cellar - MR-178 Review

Princess Countertop Wine Cellar - MR-178
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bought this back in Dec 06. A bit loud but after a couple of days I didn't even notice the difference in sound anymore. Ocasionally it will not maintain set temp so I have to adjust it. Not sure if this is caused by the ambient change in temp w/in our house and the cellar temp just hasn't compensated yet? Maybe I should give it more time to adj. Overall very pleased w/it and for the price it can't be beat.

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7/16/2012

Haier HVUE06ABB 6-Bottle Wine Fridge, Black Review

Haier HVUE06ABB 6-Bottle Wine Fridge, Black
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I purchased this for my husband for Christmas (2007). It's been plugged in and working since late November (more below) with no problems. This is the first wine fridge that we've ever owned so, admittedly, I have nothing to compare it to. I read reviews about other smaller fridges and decided to go with this one because of its size and controls. We keep it on the floor underneath our bar/counter area. It's nice to have to keep those bottles of white wine cold and ready to go at a good temperature instead of being too cold and taking up room in your real fridge.
Only (very minor) complaint deals with the seller- as I said, I got this for my husband for Christmas. They sent it in its original box without any other box or coverings on the outside. It arrived and was on our front porch on a day when my husband was the first to come home, so...he got his Christmas present a little early. ;)
ETA: Have had this little fridge for 2 years now and it's still going strong. One feature I like: the inside light that turns on and off. It's nice to see what's in there without opening the door. In terms of storing bottles, you can't store fat bottles (like champagne) on the top shelf. But that's not too big of a deal. We just put them on the lower shelves.
E(again)TA: It's been three years now. Still no problems with it!

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7/14/2012

Vinotemp 21-Bottle Dual-Zone Wine Cooler Review

Vinotemp 21-Bottle Dual-Zone Wine Cooler
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I received mine in perfect condition. I love this unit, the dual-zone feature is great for storing my white and red wine! It has a great look with wood shelves and the stainless steel door & handle, and is surprisingly quiet. I would definitely recommend this product and purchasing it directly from Vinotemp. Their customer service was great and I had no problems with their shipping!

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7/13/2012

Orka Wine Pourer/Stopper, Color May Vary Review

Orka Wine Pourer/Stopper, Color May Vary
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Pours nicely, seals tight, and looks great. Just flip the attached closer and you have some amount of insurance that a knocked-over bottle of wine won't pour all over your carpet. All but the tallest bottles fit nicely in the fridge with this pourer attached and sealed, so no trying to cram a cork back in the bottle. The only downside is that there are some screw-cap bottles it doesn't fit, but that is the same with every other pourer on the market except for foil disks.

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6/12/2012

Liebherr Ws-13500 135 Bottle Single Zone Freestanding Wine Cooler - Glass Door / Stainless Steel Trim Review

Liebherr Ws-13500 135 Bottle Single Zone Freestanding Wine Cooler - Glass Door / Stainless Steel Trim
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I have owned my Liebherr WS13500 for about a week and am very satisfied with its performance and build quality so far. Some details that are not apparent from online descriptions here, on Liebherr's website, and elsewhere include:
-only three of the wooden shelves pull out (with a locking roller assembly) and they should be configured to hold a maximum of nine bottles. The other shelves, which require layered stacking to achieve maximum bottle capacity are designed to remain in place - trying to pull them out can result in bottles shifting and the shelf falling out (disaster!).
-tall shouldered Cabernet/Bordeaux bottles may require resting the backs of bottles on top of wooden shelf edge to fit bottles facing each other in an alternating fashion.
-the "child lock" mentioned in product description is not a door lock but rather a lock for the digital controls at the top of the unit - not really helpful unless you have a six-foot tall three year old (or an 18 year old with the mentality of a three year old)
-while humidity control and a 50 to 80 percent humidity range are mentioned, there is no way to adjust humidity percentage to your specific preference. The unit automatically adjusts humidity within this range, and you need an optional hygrometer to monitor actual humidity levels.
-the digital temperature control is not properly calibrated on my unit. A temperature setting of 55F resulted in a 60 degree F internal temperature (confirmed with both a digital refrigerator thermometer and a manual thermometer). Budget an extra $10-$15 for a refrigerator thermometer and don't trust the unit's display reading (YMMV).
The build quality is first class and the unit it very attractive. Liebherr includes a bottle of stainless steel cleaner for sprucing up its appearance after you've broken it out of the box and moved it into place - a nice touch. Two small wheels on the back of the refrigerator make it easy to move and position the unit on hard surface floors. The wooden shelves are sturdy and sanded smoothly. The grape cluster ventilation holes are both attractive and functional. The interior light makes labels easily visible and its intensity is adjustable.
The unit is exceptionally quiet and maintains a very steady temperature, making it a great solution for long term aging of your most beloved vintages. While I don't anticipate being able to fit a full 135 bottles in the unit (I have several magnums that take up extra space) I've so far fit 110 bottles in the unit with room to spare for another 15 to 20 standard-size bottles. The unit accommodates Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Port, and odd California bottle sizes (like Turley Petite Sirah) well without sacrificing too much space. Some of the stacking configurations as suggested in the manual are rather precarious and require the foresight placing the bottles you plan on consuming first on the top of the stack unless you enjoy removing and replacing 25-30 bottles when you decide it's finally time to consume that 1982 Latour you've squirreled away.
My biggest complaint is that the unit does not provide a means for locking the door. I could probably use a cable and lock, but that wouldn't look very attractive, would it.
Highly recommended overall with just a few minor flaws that don't really detract from its main function, purpose, and owner satisfaction.
UPDATE: I recently discovered that there is a five-degree difference in temperature between the uppermost and lowermost sections, which explains why the temperature setting appeared to be off (I monitored temp near the top of the unit). While this is within a reasonable range for long-term preservation of wine it's really not acceptable for a product in the Liebherr's price range. As a result I've downgraded to 4 stars from 5.

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5/27/2012

GRAPE 3-Dimensional Magnet Set of 6 Magnets *NEW* Review

GRAPE 3-Dimensional Magnet Set of 6 Magnets *NEW*
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I bought these grape magnets to stick to the metal stove hood for decoration and to hold on recipe sheets I printed out. But the magnets are pretty weak. The grapes themselves are heavy and one on them slides down because the magnets are weak.

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5/13/2012

Avanti 166 Bottle Wine Cooler (Black) (71"H x 23.5"W x 26.75"D) Review

Avanti 166 Bottle Wine Cooler (Black) (71H x 23.5W x 26.75D)
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I bought the Avanti because it was one of the cheapest wine fridges on the market at the time (in 2007) for the number of bottles held. I've come to somewhat regret that choice. Before I start with the problems, I will say it is an attractive cellar. The glass door, the lights at the top, and the shelves look nice. The brown-painted metal walls are similar to regular household refrigerators. The engine/fan noise is definitely present, but it is quiet enough that I keep mine in a formal dining room without a problem over dinner.
Now for the problems:
First, the off-gassing is a serious problem. When I first got it, I cleaned the shelves and the inside fridge walls over and over, aired them in the sun, and left piles of baking soda in it. I still felt uncomfortable leaving my higher priced bottles in it, the chemical smell was so strong. The smell lasted 4-5 months!
Second, the shelving slots and the distance between shelves were designed to only fit the smallest shape of all standard (750ml) wine bottles: Bordeaux bottles (Cab/Merlot/Sauvignon Blanc). With anyone other type of wine, the shelves are a pain. If your bottle is slightly fatter, the next one won't fit in the adjacent wooden slot. If the bottle is slightly longer, you can't oppose necks to stagger bottles in the back row. So instead of 11 bottles on shelf, you may only get 7 to 9 and they roll around since they don't sit in the slots.
The bigger problem is the shelves are too close together, so except for Bordeaux bottles, the shelf above your bottles won't slide well, and it scrapes the labels off the bottles beneath it. The worst case is with some Rhone wines (incl. Syrah), Burgundy (Pinot Noir) and Champagne bottles: you have to remove every other shelf to allow enough head room.
All of which dramatically impacts how many bottles you can really hold. In my mixed collection, I can probably store about 100 bottles.
Finally, my compressor quit after 18 months. It was still under warranty but the company will not pay for labor, just the part, and the part is back-ordered for at least a month. To make matters worse, none of our local refrigeration companies want to service Avanti products. We called numerous companies, and they all said it was an "off-brand". Avanti was no help either - they offer no service for the entire states of Georgia and South Carolina.
So, the old lesson lives: you get what you pay for.

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5/08/2012

Vinotemp VT-32TEDS Thermo-Electric Digital Dual-Zone 32-Bottle Wine Chiller, Black and Stainless Review

Vinotemp VT-32TEDS Thermo-Electric Digital Dual-Zone 32-Bottle Wine Chiller, Black and Stainless
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Mr. Patrick from Vinotemp stated in response to these reviews: "...(Vinotemp) as always have superior customer service in dealing with anything that we may have overlooked."
Mr. Patrick, my experience with your company has been like MANY OTHERS on this website. The people I have had to deal with at Vinotemp have all been EXTREMELY RUDE and unhelpful! I received NO customer service at all.
If how I was treated is considered 'superior customer service,' then you are completely out of touch with what is actually going on at your company!
My first Vinotemp TEDS (made in China) had a thermostat that broke within 3 weeks, and the replacement wine cooler (which was also dented on top) broke within 6 weeks.
Unfortunately my second chiller was no longer covered under the initial product's 90 day warranty (I purchased the product in person at your company, not on Amazon). If it were not for my credit card's extended warranty I would be out nearly $350, not to mention my time and trouble, making two two-hour round trips to Vinotemp.
My entire experience with your company has been one big JOKE! Not only were both of my Vinotemp coolers absolute garbage, but the attitude and unwillingness to work with me, or even allow me return the product for a refund, does not even deserve one star here!
I will be purchasing a name brand wine cooler instead. My opinion is to STAY FAR FAR AWAY FROM VINOTEMP PRODUCTS.

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Accommodating up to 32 bottles, this freestanding wine chiller features two zones that can be individually set for accurately controlling the temperature of both red and white wine. Its innovative thermo-electric cooling system, which involves very few moving parts, delivers ultra-quiet, energy-efficient operation and protects wine from unnecessary vibration. More importantly, thermo-electric cooling does not use ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFC's or HCFC's, which means it's better for the environment. In addition, the wine-cooling unit's dual-paned glass door provides better UV protection and better insulation properties for enhanced energy efficiency. Other highlights include a digital display with push-button operation, wood pull-out shelves, and an easy-to-clean design. Attractively housed in a black cabinet with stainless-steel trim, the wine chiller measures 21-3/8 by 20-3/4 by 32-1/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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4/16/2012

Vinotemp VT-WC58GNV-SB 58-Bottle Multi-Zone Wine Cooler with Digital Display Review

Vinotemp VT-WC58GNV-SB 58-Bottle Multi-Zone Wine Cooler with Digital Display
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I have a VT-60 which I spent almost $700 for and which died within 2 years. There were no authorized repair places within 120 miles for years 3 and 4. Finally, one showed up within 70 miles. I took my wine cooler there and they didn't even know what a Vinotemp wine refrigerator was. Anyway, they told me I had to order a relay switch in order for them to determine what was wrong with the refrigerator. I have been waiting about 3 months for the relay switch and Vinotemp moved the estimated ship date of the part another 2 weeks again. The customer service representative that I spoke to about this new delay was marginally rude. I purchased a small "normal" refrigerator for my game room for less than $200 and it has run well for almost 4 years. There is something incredibly wrong with the Vinotemp business model which apparently does not include a quality system nor inventory control.

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Keep up to 58 standard-size bottles of wine properly chilled with this attractive wine cooler. Its wire shelves securely cradle anything from light red or full red to white, rose, or sparkling wine and champagne, while a user-friendly digital display with push-button operation makes it easy to control the temperature setting. Best of all, multiple zones inside the unit chill reds and whites at different temperatures, without the need for space-consuming zone separators. Simply place whites towards the bottom for colder temperatures and reds toward the less-chilled top. The appliance also provides a thermal-pane glass door with a lock, plus an interior light that can be turned on to help find a specific bottle or to simply showcase the assortment. Furthermore, its design includes a front-venting exhaust system, which allows it to be built in as an under-the-counter appliance or as a freestanding unit. The wine cooler works well in a kitchen, game room, or bar area, but should not be placed in a garage due to extreme outside temperatures. Housed in a black cabinet with a stainless-steel door handle and trim, the wine cooler measures 24 by 24 by 34-1/2 inches.

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4/13/2012

Waring Pro PC100 Wine Chiller Review

Waring Pro PC100 Wine Chiller
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The problem isn't with the unit taking a long time to chill a bottle of wine, the problem is that it doesn't chill a bottle of wine.
I put a bottle of room temperature Chablis in, and selected Chablis from the list of white wines. The unit said it would chill it to 46 degrees, and indicated that the starting temp was 77. That was my first concern, because the bottle was room temperature, and room temp was 70. The unit took more than 30 minutes to get the bottle to the desired temp (according to the units thermostats), but when I opened the bottle, the wine was probably a bit warmer than a pinot should be served at. I turned the unit off, placed the bottle back in (using the accompanying sleeve both time, btw), and this time the starting temp read 61 degrees. In other words, it disagreed with itself...
Soo...I chilled it again, for another 20 minutes, and upon reaching 46 (again) the bottle was no cooler than it was before.
I don't understand how these are selling. They are probably good for bringing room temp reds down to the appropriate serving level, but this simply does not chill white, rose, or sparkling wines to the desired temperature. So it's great, I suppose, for someone who doesn't have a wine refrigerator, or a cellar, but who wants to drink red wines at the appropriate temperature. It's terrible for anything other than that.
This is as disappointed as I've ever been with a product before.

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Professionally engineered and elegantly designed, this tabletop wine chiller makes it simple to serve wine at the proper temperature, ensuring optimal flavor. The unit offers precise, preprogrammed temperatures for 33 varieties of red, white, and champagne wines. Its thermo-electric Peltier module with CPU control provides constant temperature, while the unit's MCU library for cooling includes a microprocessor internal database of 26 types of red wine, white wine, and champagne. For convenience, the unit's LCD backlit screen ensures easy reading, and its streamline body includes a 3-1/2-inch-diameter chilling chamber that accommodates most bottles. A must-have for wine lovers, the wine chiller measures 8 by 6 by 9 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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4/08/2012

KitchenAid Architect Series II KUWS24RSBS 24 Under-Counter Wine Cellar, 46 Bottles - Right-Swing Review

KitchenAid Architect Series II KUWS24RSBS 24 Under-Counter Wine Cellar, 46 Bottles - Right-Swing
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My wife and I had Kitchenaid's top under-counter, dual zone wine refrigerator installed in our new home as an option upgrade. What a mistake! At maximum cooling, the coolest the red range gets is 61 degrees F and the coolest the white section gets is 49 degrees F....that's with the unit empty! If you load it with room temperature wines, it takes days to return to 61-62 degrees and low 50's for the white section (versus the commonly-recommended 55 for reds and 45 for whites). The Kitchenaid customer service rep informed us that their acceptable operating ranges are 60 degrees, plus or minus 5 degrees...are you kidding? That puts 65 degrees in their acceptable range...the temperature above which reds can age at an accelerated rate. We're yanking this thing out and installing the Sub Zero model, that we've had in 2 previous homes....more money, but this is definitely a case where you get what you pay for.

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3/29/2012

Oster FPSTBW8451 Quick Chilling Wine Chiller, Merlot with Brushed Chrome Accents Review

Oster FPSTBW8451 Quick Chilling Wine Chiller, Merlot with Brushed Chrome Accents
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I was really excited to get this Oster Wine Chiller! Imagine just simply placing your wine or champagne bottle into this chiller and pulling it out at the perfect serving temperature just minutes later?
NOT.
This device requires a "couple of handfuls of ice" and then you also pour water into it from a pitcher (not supplied, of course).
It takes 20 minutes for an adequately cold pinot grigio or other whites best served very chilled.
Additionally, the instructions really reccomend that you repeat the process with new ice and water for each additional bottle.
In my freezer, I can chill several bottles in 20-30 minutes! Oh well.
I gave two stars because the thing would look nice as a chiller/server on the table (minus the power cord of course).
Bottom line? Definitely NOT worth the money.

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3/23/2012

Vinotemp 60 Bottle Wine Cellar Review

Vinotemp 60 Bottle Wine Cellar
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I purchased this item (in black) from Amazon.com and was so disappointed that I ended up returning it. Kudos to Amazon. They paid for return shipping and even reimbursed me for additional packing materials I needed to buy. Now, on to the review.
If you know a little about wine storage, you know that the ideal temperature for red wine storage is 55 degrees (Ideal drinking temperature is 60F). This is important, because if like me, you are purchasing the fridge for red wine storage only, you need to know that only the top 2 shelves maintain this temperature. With the digital thermostat set to 55, the mid and lower sections will drop an additional 10 degrees or more. Way too cool for red wine. So, immediately, your storage capacity is reduced from 60 bottles to say 12 (depending on bottle size).
In the end, I purchased a much smaller fridge, capacity 16 bottles. Because of its small size, it maintains almost the same temperature throughout (top to bottom). When I need more storage, I will buy another small wine fridge. A slightly more expensive option is to buy a fridge with an interior fan (to circulate the air), but these are hard to come by in this price range. If you are really serious about your wine, you'll want humidity control (which this fridge doesn't have). 55-75% humidity is ideal for wine storage as it prevents the corks from drying out and spoiling the contents.
The next major problem with this fridge is the racking. I placed two bottles of wine on the top shelf. The bottles dropped through the racking, and came crashing to the bottom of the fridge. I'm not sure what the interior is made of, but the impact of the bottles left two large dents in the floor of the fridge.
Of the dozen or so wine fridges I've looked at in the past few months, this has to be the worst.
Richard McGrath
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If you're a wine connoisseur looking for the maximum in wine storage, we have your solution. This beautiful 58 bottle unit is perfect for the kitchen, bar or dining area. Featuring a single glass door design (thermal, double paned), durable lock, white exterior, metal construction and interior light. It is not suggested to be place in the garage due to volatile external temperature ranges. The way the unit is designed, there are multi zones inside the unit without having to create a separation -- which would remove valuable bottle space. Whites go towards the bottom (colder) and the reds toward the top (warmer). Please note: It is a normal function of the unit for the temperature to fluctuate. The unit is designed to cycle -- and this fluctuation of 5 degrees prevents the unit from excessive cycling. No home is complete without a Wine Cellar, and this is one of the best. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Easy.

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3/06/2012

32Bottl Wine Cellar Review

32Bottl Wine Cellar
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The blue display light really makes it stand out. We have a lot of vintage wine from wine auctions and the bottles fit great!

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2/23/2012

Danby DWC283BLS 3.5-Cu.Ft. 30-Bottle Free-Standing Wine Cooler, Black/Stainless Review

Danby DWC283BLS 3.5-Cu.Ft. 30-Bottle Free-Standing Wine Cooler, Black/Stainless
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Let me start by saying that this is the one of the worst products I have ever purchased. And I say that with all honesty. I bought this for my wife as a Christmas present a little over 1 year ago.
My list of problems are as follows (in chronological order):
1)The unit was EXTREMELY noisy since new, to the point where guests would comment about it from 2 rooms away. I was willing to live with this if this were the only problem.
2) I have experienced Heavy condensation on the outside of the glass door. The condensation was so bad that it left a puddle 2' in diameter on the wood floor in my dining room. So Bad that I built a pedestal with a tray under it to catch the condensation and not ruin the floor.
3) POOR service on a scale of 1-10 (10 being Excellent) they are a -30. Absolutely HORRIBLE. I contacted Danby's customer service department, after 5 calls I was able to get someone in person, to try and get the condensation issue resolved. they referred me to the local service rep for my area (12 miles South of Boston) who refused to come out to come out and fix the problem. They would not even schedule an appointment. After getting a different service rep to honor the warrantee and waiting 2 weeks for an appointment, they refused to provide any service. Both the Service rep and Danby stated that this was a "Normal" condition and that people called with similar problems "All the time". There is no way that if you buy a Wine Cooler like this that you should have to worry about it ruining the floor on which it sits!!! This was absolutely infuriating!!
4) After the service (if you want to call it that) FIASCO, I was surprised to find the door of the unit popped open. Upon investigating open door, I found one of my favorite bottles of wine with the cork popped out due to being FROZEN!! That's right FROZEN!! Can't tell you how long it was like that because due to the noise the unit makes, I placed it in a corner that is out of the way and thereby not in the direct line of sight. It seems the electronics are stuck and the unit will not shut off. The temperature display shows E3 which I assume is an error (no reference in the Manual) I am going to call Danby again to try and get this new issue resolved, as the cooler is still under warrantee.
5) I was able to get the unit to reset on my own by letting the fridge sit overnight unplugged. The only thing I can think of is that there was Ice built up on the thermocouple that controls the bottom half of the unit and that was causing the error code, the unit did function properly for 2 mos after the the event listed in item number 4. But Danby still refuses to service the product.
This is an absolute piece of @*&%^&^^. DON'T waste your money!!! If I seem harsh, take that as an indication of the quality of the product. Don't get caught in the same trap I did. The cooler looks nice and that is all it does nicely.
UPDATE:
After having this unit freeze my wine TWICE and ruining 8+ bottles of wine, I have decided to THROW IT AWAY!!! I ordered another unit from Sears tonight after finding my wine frozen for a SECOND time. Danby refuses to support their product. I can't remember a purchase I regret more. Danby's service is abysmal and the product is garbage!!! Please learn from my mistake. The only reason this product gets 1 star is because Amazon will not let a reviewer put in 0 stars.

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2/21/2012

Sunpentown ThermoElectric Wine Coolers Review

Sunpentown ThermoElectric Wine Coolers
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This is a piece of junk. It can barely keep wine cool in the winter with the heat off. The fan runs all the time no matter what. Furthermore, when the room temperature is a tad bit above 70 degrees, the light starts flashing along with a constant beeping. The only way to stop this, is to unplug it.
The manufacturer offers no suggestion other than saying it's probably the pc. In my mind "pc" is personal computer, not microprocessor which is probably what is controlling the light flashing and beeping. The manufacturer offers no method of getting a unit which is properly working, even though they shipped the original flashing and beeping unit. They consider it yours because you, well, opened their box. This is the kind of treatment that gives a bad name to internet shopping.

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A nice alternative to expensive, full-size wine cellars, this elegant countertop unit keeps up to six standard-size bottles of wine properly chilled and ready to serve. Two slide-out shelves securely cradle anything from light red or full red to white, rose, sparkling wine, or champagne. The lightweight appliance features thermoelectric compressor-less technology, which allows it to chill wine without noise or vibration. A touch-sensitive control panel on the door displays the temperature and makes it easy to adjust the temperature between 44 and 66 degrees F. Other details include a soft interior light, platinum housing with a reflective glass door, and a front leveling leg for stabilizing the unit even on uneven surfaces. The ETL-approved freestanding wine cooler measures 20 by 10 by 14-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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