Best Beverage Refrigerator Reviews 2018

Now, let’s talk about price. There are beverage refrigerators for different budgets; we’ve got basic, inexpensive units and we’ve also got the higher-priced models that often boast lots of features. We advise that you don’t make the mistake of choosing a cheap beverage refrigerator over a high-priced counterpart, as we’ve come to see that cheaper isn’t always better; this is especially true if you’re looking for efficiency and satisfaction in the long run. In order for you to plan a price range for your purchase, it’s a good idea to know what you want from a fridge.

Models recommended for small-scale use, such as in homes or offices, can be priced anywhere around $170 to $1,800, while some prime units can cost between $3,000 and $4,000. Making a satisfying choice depends on your understanding of your needs and your ability to set a reasonable budget even before you go shopping, as a lot of unnecessary purchases can be avoided this way.

Making a good choice here is as simple as knowing what you want your beverage cooler to do for you. If all you need is to have cool cans of beverages on hand, then a basic unit might be all you need; we do suggest, however, that you consider the features available in an average beverage refrigerator. Below are those we consider important:

• Dual-zone temperature
• Temperature controls
• Reversible doors
• Safety locks
• Adjustable shelves
• Inner LED lighting
• Capacity
• Type
• Dimensions

Beverage refrigerators for home and office use are usually small enough to fit in tight spots and small areas, such as counter tops and beneath the counters or tables. With many of them so beautifully designed, they do so stylishly, blending with the décor. You’ll need more space for larger models, but they generally don’t come more than 3 feet in height. There are also refrigerators for outdoor use, and these are generally sturdier with some of them boasting a triple-pane glass door.

Another thing to consider when you’re deciding on what design to pick is where you intend to put your beverage refrigerator. No matter the size of your space, you’d want your unit to look good wherever it’s placed; look for something that fits in with your décor.

When you’re making this choice, it’s good to know whether the refrigerator you’re looking at is built-in or free-standing. The built-in units are designed for use under your counters and are a great way to manage space. The free-standing options are a great and efficient way to keep chilled drinks at the ready when you’re gaming, hosting parties, or attending a gathering, as they often have a larger capacity; but they do require more space than built-ins.

To guide you in the placement of your coolers, also consider the vent placement of the unit; those with front-facing vents can be used under counters or tables, while units with other vent placements are better used in an open space.

Still on the matter of construction and design, the average beverage refrigerator should be somewhere around 17 inches wide, 20 inches deep, and 30 inches high. Some of them feature reversible doors for the convenience of left-handed users and seamless use with any space. There’s also the variance in handle design that allows you to choose between a recessed or prominent door handle; this isn’t really a biggie, but some of us might prefer one over the other.

As for color, they’re mostly in stainless steel, white, and black with see-through glass door options. Some of the fridges feature a safety lock which is a great way to ensure that minors don’t have access to your stash, and is also a way to keep those premium bottles of wine safe.

It can be more frustrating than rewarding to end up with a beverage refrigerator that’s all features and no convenience. One way to avoid this is to consider certain features before purchasing. That said, we recommend you go for one with dual-zone temperature features if you’re looking for a cooler to keep your beer cans and bottles of wine chilled at the same time. Such refrigerators store cans and bottles separately and at different temperatures. While we’re still on the issue of temperature, you should also consider the temperature range of the cooler before purchasing; know the highest temperature and the lowest temperature so that you don’t end up with warmer drinks than desired.

Another factor you should consider is how many cans/bottles you intend to store in your refrigerator at a time. Knowing this before you begin shopping will help you determine the capacity that will work best for you. For instance, if you’re looking to cool 80 to 90 standard 12-ounce cans, you’ll want a refrigerator with a volume of about 3 to 3.5 cubic feet. There’s also the issue of organization in your refrigerator; while some units come with baskets and racks, others come with movable racks that can be removed or rearranged to fit more drinks as desired.

You don’t want to find yourself groping in the dark for your favorite drink, do you? We didn’t think so; this is why we suggest you consider units with LED lighting features. LED lights are used to illuminate the interior of refrigerators and they do so without raising the temperature within the units. There are cool lighting colors available so you won’t be stuck with one color option.