Danby DAR016B1BM-6 Compact Refrigerators, 1.6 cu.f
$149.00
Price: $149.00
(as of Mar 02, 2025 10:03:43 UTC – Details)
This compact refrigerator is the ideal solution for smaller spaces, such as basement bars, cottages and dorms rooms. This small, but mighty, compact fridge by Danby offers 1.6 cu. ft. (46 L) of cooling area with automatic defrost. There’s a reversible door hinge, which enables users to open the fridge left or right-handed via the integrated door handle for any room set-up. This unit features 1 full width wire shelf and tall bottle storage, allowing you to best maximize your fridge space.
1.6 cu. ft. (45 L) Capacity Compact Refrigerator
ENERGY STAR certified, energy-efficient to help you save money without sacrificing performance
Automatic defrost
1 full width wire shelf
Integrated door shelving with tall bottle storage
Mechanical thermostat
Integrated door handle
Reversible door hinge
Smooth back design
Environmentally friendly R600a refrigerant
Sam –
Small form factor with actual refrigerant
I bought the 1 cu. ft. version and so far after a couple weeks I’m very satisfied. It seems to draw very little electricity and is quite quiet. I have it inside my closet and it barely generates any heat at all in there. The inside easily gets down to food-safe temps which is exactly what I was looking for. It’s hard to find that when you’re going this small. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something that can get down to the 32-45 Fahrenheit range and has a tiny form factor!The only con I’ve really noticed so far is that the bottom half of the back of the unit is completely open. Wires and the refrigerant tank are all completely exposed which was a little off putting but nevertheless, this fridge seems to be durable and quiet so far!
John R Ramsey –
Great mini fridge
Temperature setting adjustable and easily cools between 32-40 degrees. Very nice mini fridge
Blondie1611 –
Good little refrigerator.
This has been a good little refrigerator. I use it to store my daughter’s medication which requires refrigeration. But there is also room to store a few soft drinks inside the door too. It is very quiet; I hardly even notice the sound.
Hiker –
Great Insulin Storage Frig
This was purchased to hold insulin because insulin needs to be at a constant certain temperature. I lost a box of pens because of the fluctuations in temperature on our main frig. I purchased this for this purpose and didn’t want a freezer section in it because this might influence the temps. This one also has a control dial which makes it better to control the temps for the insulin storage. Insulin needs to be in temps 36-46 degrees. I also put nothing else in the frig because then it fluctuates the temps, cooling whatever you put in it (like drinks). The ONLY negative is that it buzzes, so if you have a sensitivity to noise, it might bother you. Because of this, I cannot put in any other room but the kitchen. Thus, minus a star because I don’t like buzzing sounds. It should be quiet.
Janet Greenwood –
Door is not reversible
I wanted to switch the door from right to left for opening. The holes do not line up on the bottom. My husband’s screwdriver bit broke on the top bracket, as the screws are way too tight from the factory. I hope the performance is worth the inconvenience.
Kindle Customer –
Great little fridge
Ok, so I’ve had this fridge for 1 1/2 months. It is keeping my 6 11oz Vega protein drinks[in door], 4 18oz ice tea bottles [on inside bottom] and 8 Triple Zero yogurts [4 on mid shelf/4 on top shelf] nice and cold. I’m the only person in my 18×24 office and it sits in the corner on the other side of U shaped desk. It does make a noise that is noticeable if you’re listening for it but not near as loud as the dehumidifier that sits near it or the Xerox Phaser printer cycling that sits directly behind me. It easily becomes one of background noises that you don’t even notice. It keeps everything nice and cold (especially my protein drinks and I probably only have it set at 2/3 temp. Arrived in time and in expected shape (no dings, scratches, dents). Custodians want to put a tray under it in the event of a leak, but all’s been ok so far (sitting on very short pile office carpet). I’m very glad I made this purchase so I can have my food items as scheduled when my bosses office door is closed, not allowing access to our kitchen (larger fridge).
raysaun –
Working well
After going thru 2 Avanti refrigerators that did not work, I ordered the Danby 1.7 cu. ft. unit. It arrived a couple of days ago. Plugged it in and it fired right up. As recommended, I set it to max. A couple of hours later it was registering 14 degrees. Set it back to about 3/4 and it registered 34. Filled it up and it still ended up at 34. Turned it down some more. Want it about 38 – 40. Love having no freezer which would only ice up. The only negative I can see is, that in their wisdom, read stupidity, they put the temperature control in the back of the unit instead of inside it. The unit is going on a shelf under a counter, which places the control out of reach. They indicate in their advertising that the control is mechanical. Maybe that is the reason it is in the back. Hopefully, the unit will hold its setting once I get it where I want it. If it does not hold its temperature, I will be changing this review drastically.
TwinMom –
Perfect for My Office
I have a second job, and this 1.7 cu ft compact fridge without the freezer is perfect for my part-time, one person office. I mainly wanted space to hold lunch, milk, water and this size is perfect for my purposes, with room for additional items. If more than one person used my office, I would have opted for one of the larger sizes.The interior door storage can hold cans/bottles, a half gallon of milk or juice, and the top of the fridge is made of a scratch resistant surface perfect for holding my Keurig or another heavier electronic item.Caveat with this fridge is that the 18-month warranty is voided if used in an outside kitchen or garage since these are apparently not designed for outside installation, or anywhere not temperature controlled, such as carports or porches.Overall, perfect for my purposes and works great with a nice temperature control setting. This model would also be great for a dorm room.
JCB –
I purchased this fridge for my home office. I’ve had it for a while now and it is perfect, cools fast, rather quiet. Does exactly what it should.
Pris –
Works well storing drink n lunch in my office
Barrack –
A year later and this fridge/freezer runs amazing. It fits alot and stays cool 24/7. Now keep this in mind there is an adjuster on the back of the fridge which you can adjust the temperature, don’t turn that sucker to full or even half way unless u want a Antarctica freezer which will explode all your soda and ruin your food at 3 am. I recommend a tad bit adjusted from “0” unless you are looking for a freezer. Aside from all of that its decent on sound it can get pretty loud, but that lasts only 10 minutes then it stops and its quiet for an hour or so.
CiceroThunder –
Perfect size. Quiet and gets very cold. I use it for storing breast milk in my bedroom and it’s saved me lots of sleep!
Jamie Young –
Received in a timely manner. Works exactly how it should. No issues with it and reasonably priced.