Vinotemp VT-58 58-Bottle Front-Venting Wine Chiller, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)I did NOT purchase this cooler from Amazon and have been very happy with everything I have purchased from Amazon.
However, I did buy this item and it was a real lemon. Google this item before you buy! Be aware that this same item is sometimes sold as a 60-bottle cooler. I wish I had googled it! I found a number of reports from people who had the same problems I did. The item I purchased failed within 2 weeks of installation. The LED display started displaying a code that I could find no mention of in the pitiful instruction pamphlet that came with the cooler. When I googled the code, I found out that it means "low temperature". Sure enough, when I checked, my wine was near freezing! I called Vinotemp and it took them 2 weeks to send a replacement board (yes, they seemed to know all about this problem) and another week to schedule someone from Sears to install the board. When the repairman got to the house, he could not install the board and had to jury-rig something to fix it. That fix lasted another week before it once again, started to freeze my wine. Another call to Vinotemp and another month of waiting. I then got a call from Vinotemp asking if I was happy with the repair they had done! When I explained the situation, the manager apologized and it then took another 2 weeks before another part showed up. At this point, we called Costco, explained the situation, and got a refund. I called Vinotemp to tell them not to schedule a repairman. Two weeks later, Sears called to schedule the repair. Vinotemp hasn't got a clue. I will never buy anything from this company.

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Accommodating up to 58 bottles, this front-venting wine chiller can be freestanding or built-in under a counter. Multi-zones inside the unit create separate areas without losing valuable bottle space. Whites go towards the bottom (colder) and reds go toward the top (warmer). An interior light helps when perusing the selection. In addition, the wine chiller's thermal double-paned glass door can be locked to secure inside contents, and its normal temperature fluctuation of 5 degrees F prevents excessive cycling. The appliance makes for a nice addition to the kitchen, bar, or living area, though it should not be placed in the garage due to volatile external temperature ranges. Attractively housed in stainless steel with brushed aluminum trim, the wine chiller measures 23 by 24 by 34-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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

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(More customer reviews)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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The Danby DWC283BLS 3.5 Cu. Ft. 30-Bottle Free-Standing Wine Cooler is a simple and stylish addition to any room. The all black cabinet and stainless steel trim is balanced by the rich beech wood faced shelves. The digital LED thermostat is visible through the tinted tempered glass door and controls two distinct temperature zones for red and white wine storage. The reversible door hinge allows for left or right hand opening. And the blue interior display light creates a subtle striking ambiance.

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Haier HVF024BBG 24-Bottle Single-Zone Wine Cellar, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Purchase date: Purchased the product from amazon.com in December 2008.
Price: Several web sites were selling the unit for three hundred dollars including amazon. When amazon reduced the price by thirty-six dollars I made my purchase.
Shipping: With the free Super Saver Shipping, the cellar was delivered by UPS in 3 days.
Packaging: The packaging is minimal. There is thin Styrofoam packaging covering each of the four corners and a square piece covering the top. Plus a piece of Styrofoam is inside the door to protect the glass door from the wire shelves. Cardboard covers the four sides and the top. There is no packaging at all covering the bottom of the cellar and there is no Styrofoam covering the sides.
Delivery: I was most concerned about damage to the glass door and the compressor - which were not damaged. UPS delivered the cellar by using a dolly with a very long blade that was wider than the cellar. I believe this helped avoid any damage to the bottom of the cellar. (Remember there is no packaging for the bottom.) But, unfortunately, there was damage to one of the sides. I did not notice it until UPS was gone but there was a small tear to one of the sides of the cardboard - small enough that it looked like normal wear and tear of shipping and not significant enough to be a concern. But there was a small dent in the side of the cellar. If there were even a thin piece of Styrofoam covering the sides, the damage would have been prevented. I took the easy way out and decided to just keep the cellar.
Cooling: The cellar lets you set your own temperature or you can use the white wine button (which uses a temp of 47 degrees) or the red wine button (which uses a temp of 57 degrees). The compressor turns on when the temperature is 3 degrees more than your setting. It turns off when the temperature is 2 degrees less than your setting but the cellar does continue to get colder. I keep the cellar in a room where the temperature is in the mid 60s and the cellar continues to get another 3 to 4 degrees cooler. So, all together, there is an 8 or 9 degree temperature variation.
Noise: Some of the reviews of various cellars I read complained about the continuous running and noise of their cellar. But this cellar is extremely quiet. I do not notice when the compressor is on. And when cooling, it's on for only a couple of minutes.
Vibration: Since this cellar uses a compressor for cooling I was concerned about the amount of vibration that it created since it can disturb the sediment in the wine bottles. But the compressor in this cellar is bolted to a bracket on the bottom of the unit and there are rubber bushings in between the compressor and the bracket. I did, however, feel a very, very small amount of vibration when the compressor is on. To measure the vibration, I put a glass of water on the cellar and found, to my relief, the water was completely undisturbed. I also watched for vibration when the compressor turns on and when it turns off. The water in the glass does show some vibration - more so when it turns off than when it turns on. But this is probably less vibration than when you open or close the cellar.
Warranty: The manual states the warranty for parts and labor is 12 months from the date of purchase. The compressor, condenser and evaporator have a warranty of 5 years from the date of purchase.


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Elegantly store and display up to 24 bottles of wine at the proper temperature with this attractive single-zone wine cellar. The unit supplies three chrome storage racks and two half-depth racks for keeping the bottles organized, plus soft interior lighting to help showcase the collection. Electronic controls allow for easily setting the temperature from 45- to 65-degrees F, while the dual-function LED display shows the selected temperature and the current internal temperature. In addition to the adjustable electronic thermostat, the unit provides an automatic setting and indicator lights for red and white wine. The wine cellar's flat see-through glass door comes with a blue-gray tint, graphite trim, and a heavy-duty brushed metal handle. Other highlights include a lock and key to keep items secure, a graphite matte work top, rear venting, and leveling legs that can be made longer or shorter to balance the unit if it sits on uneven ground. The wine cellar measures 23-1/2 (21-3/4 without the handle) by 20 by 30-1/2 inches and carries a one-year parts-and-labor warranty with a five-year warranty on the compressor.

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NewAir AW-210ED NewAir Thermoelectric Wine Cooler With Dual Temperature Zones Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought the cooler in March 2009. It worked well until a week ago, then the upper compartment went dead (no light, no cooling)and the lower compartment started emitting a ticking sound. Wrote to the company, here is their reply:
Dear Carl xxx,Thank you for your inquiry.
Unfortunately we do not have information on local repair centers. You would just have to call around to see if the unit can be fixed. If you need parts, please contact us and we'll check to see if they are available.
If you need additional assistance please feel free to contact one of our knowledgeable and friendly customer service representatives at (800) 734-0405.

Thank you for choosing Air & Water, Inc.
Sincerely,
Steven NAir & Water, Inc.
1100 S Linwood Ave Bldg #B
Santa Ana, CA 92705Customer Service Line
Local: (714) 241-4328


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Anyone who's ever opened a much-anticipated bottle of wine can attest to the effects of improper wine storage. Wine that is served too cold can affect its flavor and aroma notes while wine that is served too warm will speed up the aging process and cause an overly alcoholic taste. As such, whether you're a budding wine aficionado or a true oenophile, a thermoelectric wine cooler such as the NewAir AW-210ED will allow you to serve your favorite vintages as they should be enjoyed.

The space-saving and compact NewAir AW-210ED thermoelectric wine cooler has a large, twenty-one bottle capacity that makes it perfect for any household. The LED display, digital controls, and a touch button control panel all allow for easy operation. Moreover, the NewAir AW-210ED even has an LED light within the cooler itself for enhanced visibility.

However, perhaps the mainstay of the AW-210ED thermoelectric wine cooler is its dual temperature zones. This means that the cabinet's upper and lower zones are specialized, independently refrigerated chambers with separate temperature control capabilities which allow you to chill two different types of wine at once. Best of all, in terms of noise, the NewAir AW-210ED is silent and vibration-free due to thermoelectric electric technology.

Therefore, if you need a large-capacity wine cooler that has the ability to chill multiple types of wine with just one unit, try the NewAir AW-210ED.

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Avanti Wine Cooler with Electronic Display (Black) (33.75"H x 15"W x 25"D) Review

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(More customer reviews)The fridge is fine, but NO customer service. The first one leaked freon from the moment it was plugged in. They finally replaced it.... but what a nightmare! Their people are unhelpful, do not return messages, and give you zero support. When they finally shipped the replacement, I couldn't understand why it was WEEKS late. Finally I tracked it down -- first, they'd shipped it late, second, they hadn't bothered to tell me when it was being shipped, and finally -- I love this part, since it's a snapshot of the whole process --- even when I got ahold of them, they never told me that it was a special delivery and UPS would hang onto it until I called them and arranged a special delivery. I tried to complain, the service dept wouldn't take my calls, even the President refused to take calls. If you have any choice, don't do business with Avanti -- decent products, terrible service and treatment of customers.
ADDENDUM So, it's now 3 months since the replacement arrived and this one is going bad too. Apparently the fan is shot. Just not quality products. My advice is spend the extra and buy from one of the better manufacturers.

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This gorgeous wine cooler from Avanti is just what you need to keep your wine at the perfect temperature. With built-in or free standing installation, you'll love having this in your home. There is a one touch digital control for red, white or sparkling wine and one touch dual function for monitoring temperature. The cooler holds up to 30 bottles and has soft interior LED lighting with an on/off switch. There is an auto defrost, slide out shelves and a reversible tempered double pane glass door. The trimand removable handle are stainless steel. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required.

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