Customer reviews from Newair
NewAir - Freestanding 16 Bottle Compressor Wine Fridge - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.7
(16 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for NewAir - Freestanding 16 Bottle Compressor Wine Fridge - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
4
Great fridge for short-medium term storage.
on May 12, 2021
Posted by: WineOnTheDime
from San Antonio, TX
Disclosure: I received this Wine Fridge for review.
Prior to receiving this fridge, I already had a 28 bottle dual zone wine fridge from NewAir. I was familiar with their construction and function but there were a few things about the 16 bottle fridge that I actually prefer to the larger unit.
Pros:
1. Exterior controls: I love the fact that the controls for this fridge are accessible from the outside of the unit. This is a nice improvement over my other unit, which requires opening the door to turn on the lights and adjust the temperature.
2. Maintains chill well: The fridge does a great job at keeping the temperature stable. I forget that it's there most of the time. (See the cons section for when I notice it.)
3. Actually fits 16 bottles: I have tried some fridges and found that they don't hold the number of bottles that they claim, but this unit actually fit 16 bottles.
4. Small footprint: I don't have a large office to store a fridge for the wines that I review, so it's nice that I have a reliable fridge that can fit in my office.
5. Temperature memory: I've had a few fridges that I had to reset every time there was power loss. We had a storm hit over the last few days and lost power a few times. Each time, the fridge came back on with the temperature saved.
6. Removeable shelves and secured wine basket: There are two removable shelves for this unit, which is nice in-case the bottles you are storing are a bit tall (ex: Riesling bottles). The basket on the bottom is secured to the unit, which prevents wines on the bottom from falling over when the door is opened.
7. Nice stainless steel finish: I'm a sucker for stainless steel, so it was nice to see that the finish was done well on this unit.
8. Weight: I was surprised by the weight of the fridge. I expected it to be heavier.
1. Exterior controls: I love the fact that the controls for this fridge are accessible from the outside of the unit. This is a nice improvement over my other unit, which requires opening the door to turn on the lights and adjust the temperature.
2. Maintains chill well: The fridge does a great job at keeping the temperature stable. I forget that it's there most of the time. (See the cons section for when I notice it.)
3. Actually fits 16 bottles: I have tried some fridges and found that they don't hold the number of bottles that they claim, but this unit actually fit 16 bottles.
4. Small footprint: I don't have a large office to store a fridge for the wines that I review, so it's nice that I have a reliable fridge that can fit in my office.
5. Temperature memory: I've had a few fridges that I had to reset every time there was power loss. We had a storm hit over the last few days and lost power a few times. Each time, the fridge came back on with the temperature saved.
6. Removeable shelves and secured wine basket: There are two removable shelves for this unit, which is nice in-case the bottles you are storing are a bit tall (ex: Riesling bottles). The basket on the bottom is secured to the unit, which prevents wines on the bottom from falling over when the door is opened.
7. Nice stainless steel finish: I'm a sucker for stainless steel, so it was nice to see that the finish was done well on this unit.
8. Weight: I was surprised by the weight of the fridge. I expected it to be heavier.
Cons:
1. The compressor is a bit loud: When the fridge needs to adjust and the compressor kicks in, then it could be a bit loud for a small space. I had to turn it off when shooting a recent wine review because it was getting picked up on my microphone.
2. Upright storage: This is the first reason I gave this review its title. Upright placement of wine is not ideal for long-term cellaring. If you are planning on keeping the wine longer than six months, then I would recommend a unit that lets you lay the wine down on it's side.
3. No water tray/humidity control: This is the second reason for the title of this review. This unit does not have a method of controlling humidity, which could result in the corks drying out. It's not a problem unless you plan on cellaring the wine for a bit.
4. Lighting is weak: The blue LED in the unit doesn't have a high output. I don't use the lights often, so it's a minor con for me.
5. No lock on the fridge: If you are someone who wants to keep the kids (or your significant other) out of your stash, then you may need to get a different unit.
6. Controls can be insensitive: This is really nitpicking, but the controls can require some exact placement of the finger to activate. It's not a big con since I don't adjust setting often, but it's worth mentioning.
1. The compressor is a bit loud: When the fridge needs to adjust and the compressor kicks in, then it could be a bit loud for a small space. I had to turn it off when shooting a recent wine review because it was getting picked up on my microphone.
2. Upright storage: This is the first reason I gave this review its title. Upright placement of wine is not ideal for long-term cellaring. If you are planning on keeping the wine longer than six months, then I would recommend a unit that lets you lay the wine down on it's side.
3. No water tray/humidity control: This is the second reason for the title of this review. This unit does not have a method of controlling humidity, which could result in the corks drying out. It's not a problem unless you plan on cellaring the wine for a bit.
4. Lighting is weak: The blue LED in the unit doesn't have a high output. I don't use the lights often, so it's a minor con for me.
5. No lock on the fridge: If you are someone who wants to keep the kids (or your significant other) out of your stash, then you may need to get a different unit.
6. Controls can be insensitive: This is really nitpicking, but the controls can require some exact placement of the finger to activate. It's not a big con since I don't adjust setting often, but it's worth mentioning.
Overall:
I think this is a very solid fridge for short-term storage. Personally, I'm going to be using it to hold my review samples for the videos I plan on shooting. The thing that would bump the fridge to a 5/5 for me would be if the compressor was quiet enough so I didn't have to turn-off the unit when filming.
I think this is a very solid fridge for short-term storage. Personally, I'm going to be using it to hold my review samples for the videos I plan on shooting. The thing that would bump the fridge to a 5/5 for me would be if the compressor was quiet enough so I didn't have to turn-off the unit when filming.
Response from NewairBy Newair , Customer Service, May 13, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your NWC016SS00. We greatly appreciate your feedback. We will surely pass your comments to the right department for future reference. Thank you for choosing Newair!
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Customer Rating
5
Love my new wine fridge
on September 17, 2020
Posted by: Yoleisy
from California
I received this mini wine fridge not too long ago and my husband and I have been obsessed with it! Although it’s a wine fridge we love storing other beverages in there and I love the size of it. Perfect to move around and fit anywhere you want!
Response from NewairBy NewAir , Customer Service, September 17, 2020
Thank you for the review and for sharing your thoughts about the NWC016SS00. We highly appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing NewAir!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent quality!
on September 20, 2020
Posted by: Luiany
from Stansbury Park UTAH
We received our Wine fridge a few days ago and we are so happy! It's the perfect size for our room and we like storing other beverages too. Works perfectly and excellent quality!!
Response from NewairBy NewAir , Customer Service, September 21, 2020
Thank you for the 5-star review and for sharing your thoughts about the NewAir Freestanding 16 Bottle Compressor Wine Fridge.Thank you for choosing NewAir!
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Customer Rating
5
Love this fridge!
on September 25, 2020
Posted by: Blondienextdoor
from Alabama
This fridge is perfect in size and in style! I can easily fit my favorite wine bottles and even other drinks we like. It keeps them perfectly chill! The stainless steel finish fits great with my other appliances in the house, and the sleek design I love!
Great product, I recommend it!
Great product, I recommend it!
Response from NewairBy NewAir , Customer Service, September 25, 2020
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your NWC016SS00. We highly appreciate your feedback and we are also grateful for your trust in our brand. Thank You for choosing NewAir!
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Customer Rating
5
Best wine cooler
on September 28, 2020
Posted by: Samanthahaze
from Chicago IL
Quarantining isn’t so bad especially when you an amazing wine cooler next to you. I stored all my favorite drinks and wine. One of the best feature it isn’t loud it doesn’t sound like anything is on. It has a light which is amazing & I can control the temperature. its definitely spacious & I can pretty much put it anywhere . I absolutely love it & it’s not bulky at all.
Response from NewairBy NewAir , Customer Service , September 30, 2020
Thank you for the 5-star review and for posting your comments in regard to this product NWC016SS00. We highly appreciate your feedback and we are glad to hear you like the unit's features. Thank you for choosing NewAir!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Features!
on October 1, 2020
Posted by: CountessOfLowCarb
from Virginia
I've been using the NewAir Freestanding 16 Bottle Compressor Wine Fridge for a week and I don't remember what life was like before it! The convenience and ease of being able to grab a bottle of wine or sparkling water has been incredible. I love the temperature control & the high quality features on the front panel.
Response from NewairBy NewAir , Customer Service, October 2, 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review on the NewAir Freestanding 16 Bottle Compressor Wine Fridge. We are delighted to hear the unit has met your expectations. Thank you for choosing NewAir!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent for keeping your wine cold!!
on October 5, 2020
Posted by: Chit Chat Mom
from Wilcox, PA
*I received a sample for review.
Being familiar with NewAir products, I wasn't surprised at the quality of this wine cooler. Its got a fairly small footprint for what it holds, which made me happy! It's running nice and quietly. It's doing a good job of maintaining the temperature I have it set at. I love that it lets me determine the temperature. I like my wine really cold and now I get to say how cold!!
Pros: Adjustable shelving, sleek and sharp design, variable temps, interior light
It didn't take too long at all for the bottles of wine to chill from room temp to cold!
Pros: Adjustable shelving, sleek and sharp design, variable temps, interior light
It didn't take too long at all for the bottles of wine to chill from room temp to cold!
One of the things I questioned was whether opened bottles with wine saver caps would fit or if I'd have to put any opened bottles into the regular fridge. Those lids do add a bit of height to the bottles. They fit just fine so no worries there!
I'm finding it incredibly convenient to have a specific place for all of my wine bottles! I especially love that they're no longer sitting on the shelf at room temperature. When I want a glass of wine, it's a real treat to be able to grab a cold bottle and indulge without having to wait for it to get cold in the fridge or drink it with ice!
Cheers!
Cheers!
Response from NewairBy NewAir , Customer Service, October 5, 2020
Thank you for the 5-star review and for posting your comments in regard to NewAir Freestanding 16 Bottle Compressor Wine Fridge NWC016SS00. We highly appreciate your feedback and we are glad to hear you like the unit's features. Thank you for choosing NewAir!
Written by a customer while visiting Newair
Customer Rating
5
Great space saver!
on October 8, 2020
Posted by: Ashparis
from San Francisco
Im so happy i went with this wine fridge it is perfect for your home or apartment!
Response from NewairBy NewAir , Customer Service, October 9, 2020
Thank you for the 5-star review and for sharing your thoughts about the NewAir Freestanding 16 Bottle Compressor Wine Fridge.Thank you for choosing NewAir!
Written by a customer while visiting Newair