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Despites its sleek shape, the NewAir AW-280E Thermoelectric Wine Cooler can store up to 28 bottles of wine. The six chrome-plated racks complement the unit's versatile, black finish. Vibration-free, thermoelectric technology ensures that each bottle will be stored safely and at the proper temperature. The unit's digital temperature controls with LED lights and touch-screen make it simple to adjust. With this wine cooler, you can enjoy your favorite vino without any hassles. About NewAir Since Ne...
- Stylish chrome-plated wine racks slide-out for easy access to your favorite bottle of wine
- Thermoelectric cooling technology operates quietly & offers vibration free storage to protect the natural flavors of the wine
- Features an interior LED light for accenting your favorite wines, while still ensuring they are stored at the proper temperature
- Digital temperature display allows you to check the temperature of your wine with just a glance
- Boasts an elegant freestanding design with a sleek silver handle & black trimmed door, storing up to 28 bottles of wine
This Freestanding Wine Cellars give to us some advantages, like this :
1. Cheap - In Every Sense of the Word - UPDATED
SEE the UPDATE at the bottom of this review.
I've owned this fridge for three months now, and for the price, it has performed reasonably well--so far. When you add together the price and the shipping rates, you probably won't be able to find a cheaper thermoelectric wine fridge with this storage capacity. (I consider the non-vibrating feature of thermoelectric fridges an important requirement for cellaring wine long term.) However, there are some definite deficiencies and one really big question mark about long-term performance.
As my wine collection has grown, I've purchased several wine fridges from different manufacturers. Of the four wine fridges I now own, this one has the cheapest look and feel. Yes, it looks quite attractive from a distance, but when you get up close, you notice that every element of its construction seems just a little (and sometimes a lot) flimsier than my other fridges. For example, the material used for the inside walls of this fridge...
2. Form over Function....and she won't last long
Let's talk about the pros and cons of this Thermoelectric Wine Cooler so you know what to expect. On the plus side- Look and Price. This cooler looks really good, especially when you turn on the small blue LED light which envelopes the interior. And the price is inexpensive in the world of thermoelectric coolers. On the con side-Function. First, it definitely is not "silent" but hums at a level that your brain will quickly assign to "background" noise. Secondly, a digital temperature readout provides a sense of satisfaction that your vino is comfortably cool. However, don't mistake this with the actual temperature inside, which will fluctuate as high as 10 degrees above readout as evidenced by an internal thermometer we placed inside. To summarize, if looks are more important to you than substance or you just need something to keep a chill on your favorite table wines, this bling is for you. Expensive wine needs another home.
Quick update as of June 6, 2011 this...
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Poor reliability
I bought two of these, one for Reds, one for Whites. While they ran, they were very quiet and cooled just fine. However, both of them died completely after the 1 year warranty expired, but within 2 years, basically around 15 months and 18 months respectively. Air and Water said the best they would do is sell me replacement parts.
Also note, if you lose power or unplug these, they reset to the coldest temp setting possible. No memory for what temp you set them to.
These are the cheapest coolers, per bottle of storage, on the market but at the expense of reliability. I won't be buying these again, or from Air and Water.
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