Beverage Refrigerators — A Buying Guide

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Beverage refrigerators make convenient and excellent additions to homes, kitchens, and just about any space that you place them in.

One of the reasons that people love beverage refrigerators is the ease and convenience of having favorite drinks at the perfect temperatures within their reach anytime. More so, because of their unique design and style, beverage refrigerators add elegance and aesthetic value to your home or office.

With a beverage refrigerator, you can have your cans of beer, wine, and soda within your reach and the reach of your guests at any time.

Although beverage refrigerators are designed to cool drinks like every other refrigerator, they actually differ in a number of ways.

For starters, beverage refrigerators feature layouts that are only perfect for storing bottles and cans. So it is not likely that you can store a Tupperware container or a large platter in a beverage refrigerator.

As the name implies, a beverage refrigerator is primarily designed to cool fizzy drinks that come in bottles and cans.

The other reason to love yourself a good beverage refrigerator is that you are not restricted to the spaces within your kitchen to have it installed. You can have a beverage refrigerator in any space that you deem convenient and comfortable.

Why  You Should Get a Beverage Refrigerators

One of the major reasons we consider beverage refrigerators as must-haves is that you get to free up some space in the main refrigerator.

What’s more? You and anyone visiting can have easy access to drinks anytime.

And because hosting parties in homes tend to be more economical than hosting them elsewhere, factoring in a good beverage refrigerator becomes necessary.

If you are hosting a party soon, for instance, instead of making too frequent trips to your kitchen to get a drink for your guests, a beverage refrigerator can take the job off your hands. All you need to do is to stock the refrigerator with drinks that your guests fancy, and voila, the job is done.

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Bulky bottles and cans can also have a place to call home. So, whenever you make a trip to the store you can get a pack of your favorite beer or soda knowing that there’s enough room to store it.

Here are a few more reasons why we think you should get a beverage refrigerator:

Convenience

Nothing can describe how stressful and time-consuming hosting parties can be. That’s apart from the stress in planning and preparations.

As an event planner, we know you’ll kill to get something that can take some of the work off your hands. Once you are able to station your beverage refrigerator with the drinks in the perfect spot, you can carry on with anything else that may require your time and attention.

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For real, why should you be running back and forth with your guests’ drinks when beverage refrigerators have been invented?

Comfort

Yeah, we’ve been going on and on about parties and functions in your home. But that’s not all there’s to beverage refrigerators. You can simply choose to add a beverage refrigerator for your own personal needs. Once in a while, you may just choose to enjoy the benefits of having a cold beer or soda anytime.

You can enjoy your drinks while relaxing with a good movie or your favorite TV show right after the day’s work.

You can also enjoy periodic family hangouts in your home when you have a beverage refrigerator with drinks in it.

Space Management

Space is everything when it comes to designs and layouts in homes and offices. We love the fact that while beverage refrigerators are useful in freeing up space in the main refrigerator, their anatomy is such that they don’t take up so much floor space. This also contributes to the reason that they can be placed in any space conveniently.

You can also organize your foods and drinks properly when you have a beverage refrigerator. It’s simple. Keep the perishable foods and vegetables in the main fridge and then move the drinks into your beverage refrigerator.

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The Glam Effect

One of the marks of a true entertainer or party host is that the exquisiteness and glam of the event will be hard to miss irrespective of the type of function they are hosting.

A good beverage fridge will add spice to your space and put a touch of glam on it. More often than not, beverage refrigerators produce that ‘wow’ effect whenever guests visit. More so, you get to flaunt your style, taste, and your knack for quality.

While shopping beverage refrigerators, you may want to consider going for something that is even more unique to your taste. You can make a choice from units that double as keg coolers, compact/mini-fridges, and wine coolers.

In short, there’s always something in the market to define your style and taste.

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Freestanding Beverage Refrigerators vs. Built-In Beverage Refrigerators

We know we mentioned how beverage refrigerators take up relatively less floor space when compared to other refrigerator types. However, space is pretty relative. We will zero in on those who live in small spaces and may not even be able to enjoy the benefits of space management that beverage refrigerators bring.

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The issue with available space is probably one of the major reasons refrigerators come in variants of freestanding or inbuilt. Beverage refrigerators are not left out. They are also available in these two types.

But before we say more about them, we thought you should know that the perfect choice of a beverage refrigerator depends on the size, shape, and style that your space can accommodate.

All that said, let’s get on with the 2 beverage refrigerator styles — built-in beverage refrigerators and freestanding beverage refrigerators.

A Built-In Beverage Refrigerator is designed to fit into existing counter space. If you have that space or you plan to create it by removing old appliances from the counter, then you can consider going for a built-in model. This should ideally be your preferred choice if you don’t have so much floor space to offer.

A Freestanding Beverage Refrigerator, as the name implies, can fit into any space and location. Simply put, it can stand on its own wherever it is placed. You can have one of the sorts in a bar, game room, or study. Apart from the convenience that they bring, freestanding beverage refrigerators are also perfect for parties. On the flip side, they use up more of your free floor space than the built-ins.

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Thermoelectric Beverage Refrigerators

Thermoelectric coolers are cooling nodes with ceramic pieces that transfer current. Unlike compressors, they don’t come with moving parts. So you have fewer worries about maintenance than you will with the compressor types.

Thermoelectric refrigerators also come with small fans to distribute the cooling air evenly all through the refrigerator.

One of the perks of owning a thermoelectric beverage refrigerator is that because they are usually relatively smaller than compressor models, they do well in tiny spaces and they usually have longer lifespans.

One more thing: you can have a thermoelectric refrigerator in a built-in or freestanding variant. They also consume less energy when compared to the compressor types.

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How to Choose the Best Beverage Refrigerator

There are a few things to consider before you eventually make a choice of a beverage refrigerator. Here are a few of them to keep in mind as you continue shopping:

Dimensions

At this point, you should have decided on whether you want a freestanding refrigerator or something to install in your cabinetry.

As we mentioned earlier if you are going for a freestanding unit you should allow some space for ample ventilation. If that’s the case, about 2 to 3 inches should do. That’s for the sides and on top. At the back, you should allow 3 to 5 inches.

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However, if you plan to install it into a cabinet, then you should double-check the width to ensure that it will fit in well enough.

Meanwhile, while it is pretty straightforward to covert built-in models to freestanding ones, the reverse doesn’t come without its own troubles.

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Outdoors vs. Indoors

Don’t get it twisted. You can’t use an indoor refrigerator in an outdoor space. Outdoor refrigerators were invented for a reason.

First, they are constructed with durable and high-grade stainless steel and reinforced glass. This is to ensure that the drinks are always chilled even under certain weather conditions. You can have one built into your outdoor kitchen or you can just go for a freestanding model.

An outdoor beverage refrigerator will make a perfect addition to a grilling event or an outdoor hangout.

If you won’t be having outdoor functions then you are better off with an indoor model.

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Capacity

This is a major. You need to be sure of how much space you want before you decide on the capacity to choose. If you stay alone or with, at most, 2 people, then you should go for something that offers capacity for 30 cans.

If the plan is to have it installed in a household of 4 adults or more, then a 50-can capacity refrigerator will be perfect.

A refrigerator with a larger capacity will be perfect if you host many parties, functions, and hangouts. The good thing with this type is that it is economical because you can employ bulk buying.

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Price

This is where having a working budget comes in. While shopping, it helps to keep your budget in mind or you will go overboard.

You can get a beverage refrigerator for as low as $150 and even get something for as high as $2,500. But generally, the price variation is a function of the features each model offers. For instance, beverage refrigerators tend to be pricier as the capacity increases. Other features that can affect the price of a beverage refrigerator include design and temperature control.

Nonetheless, because of the engineering involved in the venting hot air, built-in models are usually pricier than the freestanding models.

Conclusion

The best beverage refrigerator is a refrigerator that will cater to your storage needs, fits into your space conveniently, and ultimately cools your beverages efficiently and without hassles.

Now that you have read this buying guide, we can rest assured that you have all the information you need. You cannn now go ahead to shop for the best beverage refrigerator for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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