We have had bad luck with our last 2 wine coolers (refrigerators) dying. Is there enough room to store wine bottles on the shelves, with the top of the bottle against the door, and still be able to close the door?? We have had bad luck with our last 2 wine coolers (refrigerators) dying. Is there enough room to store wine bottles on the shelves, with the top of the bottle against the door, and still be able... » Read More We have had bad luck with our last 2 wine coolers (refrigerators) dying. Is there enough room to store wine bottles on the shelves, with the top of the bottle against the door, and still be able to close the door?? « Show Less
617032
No I would not recommend for wine bottles unless you just want to store 2 or 3 bottles only. No room in the door either this frig is perfect for bottled water especially the smaller bottles and soda cans and v8 etc
617033
Yes, you can storage wine bottles without touching the door. However, only on the top shelve. On the bottom shelve you could store a few sideways and/or store them standing up on the bottom shelve on the door.
590295
there is a specific holder in the door. Of course, it can only hold three cans or bottles ! The unit is an efficient refrigerator but I would not purchase it for its door capacity. Not well designed for that.
2089206
I never put the chiller in the refrigerator. I don't even think you need to. The wine stays cool inside the chiller for hours. By that time, you need another bottle of wine =)
2074598
The tops come in a couple different style shapes and some fit different types of bottles better than others. My wife and I have not had any problems finding one to fit a bottle. They are even secure enough to lay the bottle on its side in the refrigerator after opening. I am pretty sure my wife has used them on a screw off bottle without a problem.
169488
The previous answer is correct. These devices must vent...my only negative is some bottles of wine that are a little larger diameter do not fit in the racks
1679354
No, it will not. But I wouldn't want to trust any such sealing system anyway - what a mess if it leaked! There are other wine coolers I've seen, though, that have provision for one or two stand-up (resealed) bottles.
1878737
Ours is still working and is fine for us. It seems to read higher than the temperature inside, but it works for us. It allows us to safely store wine when it is hot. Knock on wood, no servicing yet. Have been pleased with it overall.
199479
It does work like a refrigerator with temperature to be set by the user. Normally wines are stored at around 50 - 60 degrees F. It should work in a 90 degree garage but you ought to check with the manufacturer or wine merchant about wine refrigerators in general just to make sure.
1950427
We have used stoppers bought from the wine store and can put the bottle back in. They are very close though. No more than 3/4 of an inch out of the top of the bottle or the door won't close.
1812626
There is enough space for a standard size wine bottle. I fit up to 8 bottles in this cooler. since this is a counter top cooler, make sure to measure height if you have over head cabinets above the counter space so that your cooler would fit nicely.
336531
You may want to contact the manufacturer and ask what they suggest. It is worth it as I find it a GREAT wine cooler and have enjoyed it. Perhaps it was defective or damaged during shipment as well. I would exchange it out if the suggested solutions above do not work.
243369
Not all shapes of bottles fit as evenly. I have to pop the rack above sometimes to get the fatter bottles in or put on the bottom under the last shelf. However most fit fine. Holds a lot for its size because of the tightness of the shelves. Have it 3 years and do not find it particularly annoying.
1707547
Yes, it is a small fridge not a wine cooler, therefore, it is suitable for storage all kind of drinks and food properly, as well as to keep wine at proper temperature too. There is room enough inside for food containers and milk bottles.
626559
I have kept a bottle of wine for a couple of weeks after using the Vacu Vin. Upon opening the wine afterward, it was still perfectly fine. I don't usually wait that long to finish a bottle of wine, but I was pleasantly surprised that the wine was just as it was when I sealed it in the first place.
827778
No. The only possible area would be the wine rack spot but you would have to demolish that. Even then I don't think it'll fit because it's enclosed in two glass doors which wouldn't be practical for a fridge.
945236
It has a compressor. My 2 wine coolers are able to maintain a low of about 50 when the setting is on low. Cools fast. I have many of the expensive wines in these coolers and they have kept well. I also use one of them exclusively for the whites and they have kept cool. I keep both of mine at the low setting only because the medium gets the wines very cold. a half hour before opening transfer the whites to the regular refrigerator and serve. My oldest one is 7 or 8 years old and working good as new. Also consumes very little power at the low setting. Stacked creatively you can squeeze 18 bottles into it. It has a compressor. My 2 wine coolers are able to maintain a low of about 50 when the setting is on low. Cools fast. I have many of the expensive wines in these coolers and they have kept well. I also use one of them exclusively for the whites and they have kept cool. I keep both of mine at the low setting only because the medium gets the wines very cold. a half hour before opening transfer the whites to the regular refrigerator and serve. My oldest one is 7 or 8 years old and working good as new. Also consumes very little power at the low setting. Stacked creatively you can squeeze 18... » Read More It has a compressor. My 2 wine coolers are able to maintain a low of about 50 when the setting is on low. Cools fast. I have many of the expensive wines in these coolers and they have kept well. I also use one of them exclusively for the whites and they have kept cool. I keep both of mine at the low setting only because the medium gets the wines very cold. a half hour before opening transfer the whites to the regular refrigerator and serve. My oldest one is 7 or 8 years old and working good as new. Also consumes very little power at the low setting. Stacked creatively you can squeeze 18 bottles into it. « Show Less
1487819
In the many years that I've used this, I've yet to have the stopper come in contact with the wine. The stopper doesn't go far enough into the bottle to touch even a full bottle of wine much less one that has already been open and presumably partially consumed. Once open I always store the bottle upright. The stopper can be hand washed though I rarely need to do this.