Appliance Reviews

It looks good, it is simple to set up and use, and it keeps my wine perfect. Make certain you buy the 42 bottle one anything else is too small. Great starter wine cellar!

I purchased this item 2 years ago and had it mounted in my basement bar.... soo kewl. Everyone who comes here wants to know where i got it..
Only problem is....the interior light went out.... I CAN NOT find a replacement.. We have taken the burned out light to dozens of retailers... can NOT find a new one..and of course I threw out the original hand books.
so if anyone knows how to get a replacement bulb.. let me know..
email me at Mfrank010@comcast.net
I love this product. fully recommend it....
It is so classy.

This wine "cellar" was a great buy from Amazon.com especially with free shipping! I purchased it at only a little bit (just under $...- on clearance) more than the 42-bottle cellar and as such has a great bottle-to-dollar ratio. It looks nice and fits great into the room it is in.

There are a couple of things that are detractions to the product. 1) It is noisy. When it kicks on it is rather loud and stays loud until the compressor turns off again. I am a bit worried about possible excessive vibrations but I don't know enough about the effects of such on wine and its storage to justify my fear. 2) The temperature range is supposed to stay within ten degrees but I find that on occasion it fluctuates a little more than that.

With all that said. I can't complain. I am not a connoisseur, just an enthusiast, and so this wine "cellar" is good enough for me.

This modern wine cellar is an excellent choice for someone for whom a mini-unit storing 20 or 24 bottles wouldn't be enough, but a refrigerator-sized unit would be overkill. We're very happy with our Haier, with its space for 46 bottles, and a sleek black-and-gray design that would blend in with many home decor choices. Standing more than four feet high, it's not for someone with very limited space (or someone who minds a very quiet hum from the unit once in a while), but if you've got the room and you care about how your wine is stored, this would be an exceptional value for your money.

This company does not have a service department that is functional. We bought one of their washer/dryers for about [$]. They do not return service calls, although they promise and do not return emails. They will not supply the names of dealers that service their product.

They bring fulfillment to the adage, "Let the buyer beware." We have wasted hours trying to get our machine fixed. Do not buy one of their products.

Our machine is located in Iowa.

I've had this now since January and I can tell you the wine chills perfectly for the pallet. Not too cold and not too warm. The size also fits a household wine tasters pallet. You can also keep beer and other refrigerated items in this. The shelves and basket come out. This has a control knob for the perfect temperature. I would recommend highly and buy it on Amazon. They give you the perfect price.

During the black out of 2003 we had no power for 14hrs and when the power came back on the temperature was still in my set range.

Becoming interested in wine ? Have some better bottles that need to last through 90 degree plus summers ? This may be the product for you. It's inexpensive compared to many similar products and nice-looking. However if you are approaching "wine geek" status this may not be for you. First of all, when we assembled the door there was a 1/8 inch gap between the door and the unit leaving just enough air space to let summer humidity in. Fortunately we were able to adjust the door, but no thanks to the instruction manual.

Also, the temperature setting fluctuates on a daily basis probably too much for someone who is very concerned about a constant and exact temperature. There is also no humidity setting.

One other caution: to actually hold 24 bottles, you'll have to do some creative bottle arranging. Many wine experts say one should buy the largest capacity one should afford. With that said, you might want to spring for at least a 30 bottle capacity if you think you'll be collecting in the future.

For us, the unit is fine. If this model at this price had been unavailable, I probably would not have bought one at all. So, as an entry level wine cellar it is OK.

Well after looking and looking at all the different brands of wine coolers I decided on Haier. This 24 bottle wince cooler is the perfect size for the average wine drinker. It looks great in your kitchen and dosn't take up a lot of room and holds 24 bottles. The digital temp controls are very accurate and easy to use. I even store my cigars on the top shelf to keep them from drying out. Best of all every once in a while amazon.com will put this one on sale.

Maybe the best looking Wine Cellar/Refrigerator on the market...certainly for the price. No assembly except to put on the door handle. Auto settings for either white or red wine. It was such a good deal, we bought TWO!!!

This model does not feature UV protection on the glass door so it's useless for storing wine long term except in a garage or basement. If you plan on installing in your kitchen, get something else with UV protection. Haier has a higher end model that does feature UV glass. Too bad because I think it's very stylish and understated and actually nicer looking than the higher end model.

The main thing to remember here is that you need to either situate this in a dark place (a basement would be better than a garage since your electric bill will be less) or you need to plan on using it only for short-term wine storage -- very important fact to remember in deciding on models to purchase.

In spite of previous reviewer who obviously can't fit the bottles in right, I managed to store 47 (yes, 47) standard 750ml bottles. All you have to do is alternate the direction the necks point on the bottom two shelves, holding 4 each. I fit 9 on the top shelf alone, but it has to be the right bottle shape. The other five shelves will hold 6 bottles each - 5 in a row, plus a sixth at a right angle so you can see the label thru the door. It's a snug fit, but it can work...

I use this to store red wines, and it does a great job for my needs. I have a small apartment, and this unit's size was perfect. It keeps the wines at the proper temp, and yes there's a faint bit of gurgling noise when the compressor is operating, but no more noticeable that your household fridge.

For the money, this is really a great deal, esp. with the 5-year warranty. ...

Received as a Bridal Gift. Very nice, beautiful non-reflecting curved glass shows off our collection of Napa Wine.

A long sad story: we ordered this wine cooler at the beginning of January and it was supposed to be delievered in middle January. Well, they shipped the WRONG cooler (Haier HVFO60ABL 60-Bottle). We complained at Amazon.com and I have to say they promissed to replaced it with the right one. Today ...they delivered... only that this model is HORRIBLE: temperature setting works randomly, the cooling unit is extremely noisy: we can hear it from upstairs and our house is really big.

Folks, my father, when asked by someone why he is buying expensive things, he answered simply; "I am too poor to buy cheap things!". Too bad I myself forget these very deep thought sometimes.

PS Too bad that Amazon does not have start the star counting at minus infinity. That's where this piece ... is at. And too bad Amazon is doing business with these kind of companies.

As others have stated, the unit is noisy when the compressor kicks in, but this does not last long since it cools quickly. A new unit needs 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, but after that it is very accurate. I keep two thermometers inside at different levels. It is within one or two degrees of the LED
readout. I have it set for red wine and keep white wine at the bottom where it is about 8 degrees cooler.

It is a very elegant piece with the brushed steel handle and the black front with see-thru.

The stated capacity of 60 bottles is optimistic since it requires putting one bottle sideways in front of the five bottles facing forward on the top 9 shelves. This will not work if you have any longer bottles on a shelf, but with most bottles it works fine. Overall, an excellent buy.

im very satisfied with this unit! i had been shopping around for an affordable - stylish - serviceable unit for some time and found it here! as other reviews indicate when the cooling unit switches on there is some "sound" - sort of like a quiet whoosh of wind/water.. the unit maintains its temperature well and you cant beat the elegant looks. the only problem i encountered was with the shipper (i opted for the free delivery) in arranging the delivery.. they messed that up indicating delivery had been made.. (ever try to misplace a 5 ft 125 lb box in a 12 unit apartment building... ) when it had been returned to the loading dock.. after a day they found it and successfully made the delivery around my schedule. other than that inconvenience id buy it again! (with the way im raking up wine - i may have to, too !!)