Works great, noticeable noise
We've had this cooler for about two years now and it has performed wonderfully.
It does produce a noticeable noise when running, so I don't think it's suitable for use in a common area. At first we had it near our entertainment area, but the noise it made while running became annoying during cards, conversation or while watching TV. It does not accommodate larger bottles, so some of the taller bottles will have to find a home elsewhere.
UPDATE 7/20/13: We've now had this for almost 5 years and it's starting to show its age. Condensation forms on the bottom tray and has to be wiped out on a regular basis - otherwise water will come out with the bottom bottles when extracted. It doesn't seem to be able to maintain temperature below 58 degrees at an ambient of 75. I've done all the maintenance I can like cleaning the heat exchanger fins. At an average cost of around $35/yr I don't think I'll be buying another.
Quiet, functional, efficient
We've had this running for a couple of months now. Runs like a champ. Silent, cools to the target temp quickly, light is actually bright enough to be useful. As noted in the description, larger-diameter bottles don't fit easily on the racks. This is our 3rd wine fridge, and that was the case for all 3. My approach with this Wine Enthusiast model was simply to remove the bottom wire shelf (no need for tools -- just pull it out and stow it in a drawer). That allows you to fit four big bottles on the bottom row easily, allowing you to still have a total of up to 12 bottles in the fridge. If you want to cool more than 4 big bottles simultaneously, only then will you need to pull an additional wire shelf.
One Drawback
Just received my Silent 12 Wine Refrigerator and for the most part I am very pleased. Solid, good size, runs quietly and well priced. My only complaint is that not all wine bottles fit into it. Take for example Kendall- Jackson's Chardonnay. The bottom circumference is too big to fit. The only way it can fit in is if you take out the middle shelf. Not a big issue, but something for Wine Enthusiast's engineers to consider. To solve the problem I simple drank that bottle first. Other than that I think the Refrigerator is great. George S - NYC
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