hOmeLabs Beverage Refrigerator and Cooler –

Great Looking & Functional
I read a lot of the bad reviews before purchasing this fridge. Some said the shelves aren’t quite wide enough and they were falling down. When we got the unit I pushed each rack to either side of the fridge while pressing on them. Nothing collapsed and they seemed wide enough. I assume this was a design flaw that has already been fixed. The fridge design is very slick and modern looking. The LED light was another item folks complained about in some reviews. Is the light super bright? No, it’s not but it’s functional and enough to see items. If you pack drinks across the top rack then you can block the light distribution coming down into the other shelves but if your fridge is that packed then you probably use it all day when you can just see through the glass door anyway (lol). The fridge is whisper quiet. The only noise I heard was when I put a Keurig on top. We just put a table mat underneath and positioned it better and the vibration from the Keurig stopped. We followed the instructions to leave the fridge in an upright position for 24 hours before plugging in. It also says this on the box so follow the directions. This is for the compressor to work properly. Another tip that was mentioned is to first let the fridge cool down without drinks in it. Once the fridge is to temp, put already cool drinks in. This also greatly helps the compressor to not be over strained immediately. The other item I saw people complain about was how many drinks can fit in the fridge. Because this is for convenience purposes I’m totally happy with the amount of space. It you are maxing it out and disappointed that more drinks can’t fit you might just need a larger fridge altogether! Of course you can remove a shelf for taller drinks as needed. Our main reason for buying this fridge is to initially use it near our guest bedroom for elderly parents to be able to make a cup of coffee in the morning and have bottles of water and drinks on hand. After they head back home we will move this sleek fridge into our theatre room for beverages and snacks while watching movies. As an fyi – the unit comes with a two year warranty and we purchased the separate Allstate insurance to cover it for five years for only $7 more. If we get five years out of this guy it will have served it’s purpose and then some!

Great drink chiller, would suggest
120 can size model. Manage your expectations, keep in mind this is a beverage refrigerator, not a food refrigerator. The temp isn’t consistent enough to keep food preserved, but it works perfectly fine for drinks.Showed up double boxed, foam edge guards, extra packaging on the top and bottom. No dents or scratches. I’d suggested a 2nd set of hands if moving up or down stairs. Not heavy, just awkward.Put the fridge in its place and set for 24 hrs to allow refrigerant to settle. Then plugged in and set the temp to 40 deg F. It was chilled within 1 hour. Was able to load it with 60 cans (60 Oz, 475 ml size) with room to spare. I can see 120 12 oz water bottles or 12oz cans fitting in this one as advertised. No condensation on door, the more product you have in the fridge, the less it runs and the less likely it is to get condensation or leak. Will need defrosted at some point. A little is building up on the back wall already. It sits 5 feet from my desk and I can hear it run, but it’s a low hum, not noticeable if listening to something or having a conversation. LED light works great. Shelving spacing and options are well thought out. Dimensions are approx 24″ x 24″ footprint and 36″ tall.Overall I’d give this a 8/10 for value, features, and quality ($300 USD). Would suggest for office, garage, or home bar to keep drinks chilled.