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Great little fridge!

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Great little fridge!

Donna the Shopper from Macon, GA

Lightweight, compact, quiet, holds cool temps well. Very satisfied. Read more

I use this fridge in the office

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:01 GMT

I use this fridge in the office

TopDog from Vallejo, CA

I purchased this model because of the price and its thermoelectric refrigeration technology. It's also simple to use--just plug it in, turn on the temperature control, and close the door. I use it in the office and it is one of the quietest refrigerators on the market. It's actually quieter than the computer. Read more

Nice, but not cold.

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Nice, but not cold.

Samster from Raleigh, NC

I got this to keep water in my bedroom chilled,soI wouldn't have to get dressed to go to the kitchen during the night.Wide open max cold will get 26 degrees below ambient. Fortunately I don't like water super cold. Would be worthless for soft drinks, beer, or perishable foodstuff. Takes forever to chill down room temperature items. [...] Nice styling. Totallysilent. If you just want cool(not cold) waterin an attractive unit this is what you're looking for. However if want ice cold soft drinksor beer, or are interested in safely storingperishible items get something with a compressor. Read more

Only works 30 degrees below ambient temp

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Only works 30 degrees below ambient temp

BowZam03 from Gilbert, AZ

The Avanti appealed to me because it was compact, all fridge and used a cooling technology that didn't use coolant. One important thing to know about this alternative cooling technology is that it is limited to cooling to about 30 degrees below the ambient temperature (this is stated in the booklet that came with it). Food safety guidelines recommend keeping your fridge at 40 degrees to prevent spoilage. That would mean an ambient temp of 70. I live in AZ, so running the AC to cool my office to 70 would be insane. I placed a fridge thermometer inside, and it hovers about 50 degrees. I have stored milk and it seems to do OK since I use it up in less than a week, but I am always worried about spoiling. This is a good fridge if you want to keep sodas or other shelf stable beverages chilled or will operate it in a cooler environment, but I wouldn't recommend it for regular food storage. Read more

This should not be called a refrigerator

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT

This should not be called a refrigerator

Sal from Milwaukee, WI

When this refrigerator arrived, we put a thermometer in, turned it to the coldest setting and waited for it to get down to 40 degrees before putting perishable food in it. It never made it. When we read the manual thoroughly, we discovered why. On page 7 it says "This refrigerator uses thermoelectric refrigeration technology (no compressor) and is not designed for storage in hot areas like garages, warehouses or outdoors since it is designed to operate at a maximum of 30 degrees below ambient temperature." Since we set our air conditioning to 78 degrees, the appliance will only be able to cool to 48 degrees in our house. The FDA says: "Keeping a constant refrigerator temperature of 40°F or below is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Use an appliance thermometer to be sure the temperature is consistently 40°F or below. " [@] If you're going to use it to chill soda or other nonperishable items, or if you always keep your house at 70 degrees or cooler, … Read more