Galanz (GLR12TBKEFR) 12.0 Cu. Ft. Retro Refrigerator Reviews
· Frost Free/ Adjustable Electrical Thermostat Control · True Top Mount Freezer Compartment · Interior Light
Retail Price:
$599.99
$599.99
Used Value:
$359.99
$359.99
Sale Value:
$539.99
$539.99
This Galanz 12.0 Cu Ft Retro style frost free top freezer refrigerator has the look and feel of the fabulous old days, but has the appeal of a modern appliance, which can enrich your kitchen, rec room or home office with different styles, it can store snacks and keep cool beverages and more. This thoughtful refrigerator offers an adjustable thermostat, separate freezer compartment, bright interior lighting, door shelves and vegetable crisper to make your life easily.
· Retro Black
· Frost Free/ Adjustable Electrical Thermostat Control
· True Top Mount Freezer Compartment
· Interior Light
What are the terms of the factory warranty?
Galanz 10 cubic feet A one-year manufacturer's warranty for manufacturing flaws is included with the retro refrigerator.
What is the freezer's temperature range, from lowest to highest?
The Galanz 7.4 cu ft. bottom mount refrigerator's freezer has a temperature range of -14.8 to -0.4 degrees F.
Does the freezer defrost itself?
Galanz 7.4 cubic feet The "Partial Automatic Defrost" feature is available on the bottom mount freezer. This indicates that the fresh food compartment is made to avoid ice building up on the back wall. When the ice has accumulated to 1/4" thick or every 6–12 months, the freezer itself may need to be manually defrosted.
What do AMPs mean?
The operational amperage of the Galanz 7.6 Retro refrigerator is 1.4Amps.
Specifications
Brand:
Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H):
25.92 x 29.88 x 68.04 Inches
Assembled Product Weight:
129.80 lbs
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rashieda
November 30, 2021
November 30, 2021
The compressor went out in less than 2 yrs.
Lawrence Studyvin
November 23, 2021
November 23, 2021
This is a beautiful frig. Just what I wanted but I have to say it must be packaged really poorly. The 1st one I got would not cool at all. I called Amazon and they set up for a replacement and were wonderful!!! The second delivery... Great delivery people but after it was out of the box I discovered the based of the frig had been bent due to probably dropping on that Corner. After a fair amount of work I was able to level it. At least the new one cooled. Fingers crossed that it works fine and no more problems!
Amy Wolf
January 16, 2021
January 16, 2021
This thing feels like a full-sized fridge. And it gets COLD! I have to keep the setting below the halfway point, otherwise my things will freeze. The freezer is a lot bigger than I had expected too. Loving it. SUPER quiet too.
Shelby Payne
January 15, 2021
January 15, 2021
The temperature control is terrible. It is located in the garage which is not temperature regulated. The fridge has a unacceptable fluctuation based on the ambient temperature in the garage. Also the plastic handles keep working loose and fall off. I do like the esthetics of this retro looking fridge
WVHills
January 10, 2021
January 10, 2021
I got great delivery thru Amazon and it's a beautiful little thing! Looks and seems like very good quality for the money. Quite quiet, just a faint buzz and none of that loud 'compressor kicking in' noise you get from some fridges. I had to set up a room in my mom's house to be her caregiver and this is such a nice little studio fridge so that I can keep my stuff to myself. And it's cute. Hopefully I will still be in love when I've had it for a while.
meli
January 8, 2021
January 8, 2021
First one I ordered I received one with a massive dent on the side. Amazon replaced it. Second one was doing well for about 2 months, a bit noisier that I expected but fine. For the last 5 days it started making very loud noises out of nowhere, like something heavy is dropped, and the sides are warming up way to much! Will contact manufacturer.
rafael f ayoub
January 6, 2021
January 6, 2021
It took a lot longer then expected to receive this item which I don’t understand since at that time it said it was in stock and shipped by Amazon yet took almost 3 weeks to arrive. The box was pretty beat up upon arrival but luckily their was no damage to the refrigerator that I could see. The door handle is made of plastic but seems to be absolutely fine for its purpose and I can’t see having any issue with it in the future. The temperature seems to hold well and there is plenty of room to store what we intended. The color is great, vibrant but not glaringly so. Love the retro look and the fact it is quiet enough that it doesn’t bother us when asleep at all. I’d purchase this again and may actually buy the larger version when we need to replace our main refrigerator
Rick S
January 4, 2021
January 4, 2021
Great fridge, good size. Super cute. But impractical for a off grid situation. The amps for our solar configuration didn't even come close to what this fridge needed. We hated to return it because it was exactly what we wanted but we just didn't have the power supply to keep it running.
richard
January 4, 2021
January 4, 2021
Works as intense. The refrigerator keeps things cold and the freezer freezes. The first one I reserved was damaged after opening the box but Amazon took care of it and brought out a new one and hauled the old one away. The second one had some slight damage as well in the side but Amazon took care of that as well. The 4 star rating reflects the shipping issue. I would sugggest opening the box before drivers leave or video yourself opening in case you need it.
Chris
January 1, 2021
January 1, 2021
I love this product! I wanted a bigger retro frig but couldn't afford one right now so I got the mini frig. I love the color and the product fits just right in my kitchen.
Crystal R Gabriel
December 29, 2020
December 29, 2020
I didn’t realize the temperature control was going to be that good, I put out all the way to the coldest it would go and put some bottles of soda in it. A couple hours later one of them exploded, so be careful it really gets cold lol
Renee & Rob Rosenzweig
December 24, 2020
December 24, 2020
This is a great little fridge. It is more spacious than I expected. It runs very quietly, and it even looks great.
Amazon fan
December 24, 2020
December 24, 2020
After reading some reviews I was very nervous but when it arrived it was in perfect condition, runs very quiet and is awesome, looks so great in my garage
guy abaldo
December 24, 2020
December 24, 2020
I like that it came in the mail and was delivered. However the fridge is badly dented the entire length of the unit on the backside. The packaging was pristine and without damage so it appears that Galanz knowingly packaged and shipped in spite of the damage. Also the refrigerant is toxic and I worry there could potentially be toxic fumes emitted from a leak due to the dent. It’s disappointing. I will call Amazon and request that Galanz make this right.
Zooe
December 18, 2020
December 18, 2020
The fridge came damaged with a 2 inch big dent. Very disappointed.
Update: The fridge is not also working. We have to return it. They will pick it up in almost two weeks so we have not working fridge for other two weeks taking up space. Do not recommend buying this fridge.
Petr S
December 17, 2020
December 17, 2020
I use this refrigerator at my wet bar. It's the perfect size for the cut out. I keep extra drinks in it and it works well for me. I love the vintage look of it also.
Margaret A Kaye
December 16, 2020
December 16, 2020
My new house fridge is on a delayed delivery, 1.5 months. I needed a fridge now, ordered this one from Amazon for the convenience of delivery. Even though the price was more than Home Depot, delivery was not available. The fridge and freezer sections are both good sizes for temporary use. It will be our garage fridge later. I really like it. It has a small ding about size of a nickel, from delivery, but not a problem at all. I would recommend.
Amazon Customer
December 11, 2020
December 11, 2020
the refrigerator arrived in a couple of days; so kudos for that. But this think has a low quality; as if someone has literary stored the refrigerators from 70's and is reselling them. The handles are plastic, and not the good kind. I removed the protective tape on the refrigerator and it damaged the protective layer on the paint!! :-( To top it off, it came with 4 sets of screws. you need 6 for the handle installation.
There does not seem to be a way to contact the seller. So, not sure if I have an option here. I can only imagine the quality of the rest of it is going to be similar.
Kayvon Sadeghi
December 11, 2020
December 11, 2020
Just received the refrigerator and so far am extremely pleased with appearance and function. It is just as expected and the delivery was excellent. It came with no damage and the packaging was very good. Very pleased!
ladyjaay
December 3, 2020
December 3, 2020
Needed a retro look for are kitchen, this fridge
Fits perfectly and is exactly what we wanted
Although we wanted it black then found out it wasn’t available. But we’re happy it wasn’t the red one is awsome
rene ruiz
December 1, 2020
December 1, 2020
So cute! Works great, I get so many compliments in my office! One and only complaint is the handle is plastic and doesn’t screw completely tight. I just pull on the door and not the handle. But it is slightly annoying and looks slightly tacky. Although no one has ever noticed that it was plastic.
Jena hudson
November 28, 2020
November 28, 2020
Never got cold after plugging it in. Looks nice, but quality control is obviously an issue with this one.
Chris
November 28, 2020
November 28, 2020
We have a back house with a workout room and this fridge looks very stylish out there! Does a good job keeping drinks (along with any overflow from the main fridge in our house) cold. Only complaint is that the handle, which looks very good, is plastic. Seems like it would have been worth a few cents or bucks extra to make it metal instead of plastic.
mymrbig
November 25, 2020
November 25, 2020
I use it as my bar frig, holding mixers, ice, and white wine. Looks GREAT! And adds a special touch to my bar. With some insistence, the delivery guys checked it for dents & scratches - and there were none! FYI, almost everything in the photo was ordered thru Amazon. Yes, the sides & doors are magnetic, but the top is not.
Amazon Customer
November 23, 2020
November 23, 2020
It looks slick in the office and I really like that the door is not made exclusively for cans!!! The door shelves adjust easily and the crisper drawer actually holds a few things. The top of mine is cracked/split out of the box, some other minor flaws but then it came from god-knows-where to get here? It is fairly quiet most of the time. The caution I would give is that you need to start on LOW with the temp and watch it. I set mine to "medium" area and it FROZE everything in it solid as rock.
Virgil H.
November 20, 2020
November 20, 2020
Fantastic fridge for my lounge. Retro look gets a lot of compliments. Great value for a good price.
j bert007
November 12, 2020
November 12, 2020
Excellent hardware. Cools down very quickly. More room than I expected. I am hoping reliability will follow suit.
Charlie
November 5, 2020
November 5, 2020
Great addition to my wife’s backyard Pub. We replaced a kegerator worn this fridge and couldn’t be happier. Into arrived on time. No issues at all.
JR83
November 3, 2020
November 3, 2020
The box the fridge came in, was pretty beat up. The fridge works, thank goodness. And the aesthetics of the appliance is mostly intact. However, there is a blemish on the door (a door ding) at the site of the damage of the box.
Amazon Customer
November 3, 2020
November 3, 2020
I am a hairdresser who bought this for her studio. It’s lovely and arrived in perfect condition.
Michelle Bing
October 31, 2020
October 31, 2020
I’m still waiting for a new refrigerator fan piece to make this new refrigerator cold. It arrived brand new with a fan that is not working at all. Going on a more than a month
Holdwine
October 26, 2020
October 26, 2020
I loved the look of the refrigerator in picture. It arrived dented badly front and sides. The color is red but not as red as I thought but ok. Sent back and they delivered another one. Dented and am returning. It was wobbly because of dent at bottom. Had dents on both sides and paint chipped off showing silver underneath. I just gave up/not going to go through this again. If i could get one with out the dents I would of kept.
Sharyn G.
October 25, 2020
October 25, 2020
Follow up... Amazon passed me off to a customer service number that was asking for my credit card info. ;Ended up going on line to find the correct number to call. Galanz passed tried to set up a service call in my area and no one answered so they gave me the phone number to do it myself. I called and gave them my information and they said they would call to schedule and appt. A week later I just called them back. They said they are working on finding someone in my area. It could be today it could be next week but I was welcome to call someone myself.
What kind of companies pass the buck with no owner ship of the product they sell. Its a brand new fridge that never worked. Amazon and Galanz should be ashamed.
I bought this fridge for our game room. Unfortunately it took us longer to finish then we expected and when we plugged the fridge in, it didn't cool. I tried the amazon tech support. After several days they passed me off to the manufacturer warranty. The number they provided was a total scam asking for credit card information. I finally got online to Galanz website. Called the number and they said they would return my call within 48 hours. Can't return the unit and Amazon "support" isn't of any help. Buying online has become way to risky these days. Time to go back to the old way of doing things.
Fred Wass
October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020
Just opened our box, which was not damaged.
But the fridge does have damage to it. Would like to be compensated instead of sending it back, as that is such a hassle! There is no option for that, that I have seen. I would rather them refund me some money than have to re box it and send back.
Beth S
October 18, 2020
October 18, 2020
Love this refrigerator!! Looks great. Works great. Bigger than expected. Discovered big dent but Amazon customer service is taking care of issue. Other than that very happy so far.
damarys halle
October 17, 2020
October 17, 2020
Box came open, fridge had damage inside with a crack and outside top plastic was cracked. Did not want to go through the whole boxing everything back up and sending it back. So this is what we have! Very disappointed with it.
chaunceylewis
October 17, 2020
October 17, 2020
Unit arrived badly damaged. Looks like a forklift hit it. I kept the unit since it is just for garage. Items stored on rear of shelves in fridge freeze solid. Paint scratches easily. Very cheaply made. I would not buy this or recommend, but it serves the purpose of overflow storage until i can replace it.
gillable
October 12, 2020
October 12, 2020
Looks and works great, could use an internal light.
They used tape to keep door close during shipping, when removing tape it damaged the side screen film, had to remove it all.
And there was a hole inside the insulation, see pictures. ?
Quality control totally not on top.
Victor M. Bravo
October 11, 2020
October 11, 2020
I bought this fridge to replace my 15 yr old one when its compressor gave out. It's really nice fridge. Some initial observations:
1. Handles are plastic, not chrome. However I don't think it should be an issue as opening the door doesn't put a lot of pressure on them. I would prefer chrome but it wasn't a deal breaker for me.
2. There's no fan cooling the compressor on the back. My guess is it's because this is a narrower model 28 in vs. average 30 in. My old fridge had a fan but it was 30 in wide.
3. It is very quiet.
4. The freezer has a cold and colder temp adjustment. I set mine on cold and it was enough to keep food frozen.
5. Just to be on a safe sight I didn't plug it in for 24 hrs to allow coolant to set as I didn't know how it was stored in the warehouse or on the delivery truck (it should be stored upright).
6. The fridge uses R600 coolant as opposed to R134 freon. It is more environmentally friendly but it is flammable (freon is not). It looks like R600 is replacing freon though the 1st night I had nightmares about the fridge exploding. I used to keep a toaster oven on top of the old one, but will not on top of this one. The flammable coolant is the reason for 4 stars.
7. The instructions asked for removing a plastic film from a drain plug, but I think it applies to self defrosting models, not the manual defrosting one like this. I couldn't find a drain plug anywhere inside the fridge.
marsh
October 10, 2020
October 10, 2020
If it lasts 5 or 10 years, it's a great purchase for a backup reserve fridge. For now it's fine after a couple of months. Good temps, good look, no complaints. For me it was worth going to the 12 cu ft to get frost free freezer and better temp control.
Tikibro
October 10, 2020
October 10, 2020
I bought a house with a small kitchen where space means everything. I went to Lowes and HomeDepot to find the 12 to 18 cubic foot fridge. Both stores could special order them, but neither had them I stock. The cost for a 18 foot cubic fridge was I the $1400 range, and could take up to 6 weeks to get delivered.
So before I purchased, I went to Amazon and found the Galanz 12.5 Cubic foot!!! It was in stock, half the price, ad has a really cool retro look to it. It has all the space I needed and I like how the temperature is digital and the whole inside of the has a really neat lighted glow to it. I chose the red color and I could not be more happy.
Amazon Customer
October 2, 2020
October 2, 2020
I loved the look of this refrigerator, but alas it arrived dented, and scratched. I don't feel this was Amazon's fault I think it was packaged poorly, so poorly when it finally arrived (through UPS) the box fell apart as I was opening the box. The foam inside was too thin to protect anything. I would give this a pass and try another retro mini refrigerator.
Marie Metcalf
October 2, 2020
October 2, 2020
This fridge is gorgeous, artsy and works extremely well
Kareva Allain
October 2, 2020
October 2, 2020
Its super cold and runs quiet.
Its the first time I’ve ever been compelled to shine and polish a refrigerator.
The Art Deco look is great adding that decal was the perfect touch.
BTW that’s the 22” decal.
Amazon Customer
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020
We are quite happy with the looks of our frig, though there are two things to say that are negative. I believe I resolved the 1st, which is the frost on the upper door. the bottom of the freezer door collects ice. I think I've resolved it by changing temp.Just checked it and it is doing it again, does the door need to be adjusted? 2nd The crisper drawer hasn't anything to roll on. It feels clumsy. I'll get used to it. I haven't gotten my insurance I bought with the frig? All in all we do like it.
Kindly,
Mrs. York
Kimmer
September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020
Keeps things really cold. The top is molded plastic. I didn't expect that but for the price, makes sense. The handle is cosmetic as well. I knew that was the case. Overall very happy taking in account the price.
Jerry Morin
September 14, 2020
September 14, 2020
The red, retro style and quiet running was as advertised, the freezer makes ice fast! good temp control, we adjusted the refrigerator section to a bit warmer and it worked well. Love it!
Artist and Curator
September 9, 2020
September 9, 2020
I bought this Mini Frig based on the reviews which were excellent. Unfortunately, my Frig was a lemon. Once I plugged it in and opened it up the next day I thought hmmm, not very cold so I turned up the cold a little more. Then a few days later again not extremely cold eventually the refrigerator stopped working all together. I am currently on the phone with Amazon customer service, so I do not know at this time how Galanz customer service will effectively handle this situation. Yesterday I did a live Chat on-line with the manufacturer and told them I had this mini frig for only 3 months, and it did not keep things cold and eventually died on me. Their response was sometimes the Coils go out. I said "after 3 months?" I waited for a response, and waited and waited. No response so I disconnected and went directly to Amazon customer service. I am still on hold so no answer yet. My cell phone as of right now shows I have been on this call for 18 minutes. most of it on hold. This is one of the reasons we all are afraid of purchasing new items. We anticipate the aggravation of the return process on bigger items like this. After all this time Amazon now is transferring me over to the manufacturer. Its under 1 year warranty. I will return with how the Manufacture handles this issue. Stay tuned. In conclusion; customer service took care of my issue and Amazon Customer Service did as well. At the end of the day we all look at the reviews and its hard to determine if we will be in the 5 star group or lower. The product is really good looking and functional, I just got a bummer one. Maybe your experience will be in the upper stars.
majjam
September 8, 2020
September 8, 2020
I purchased this fridge to go on my retro themed kitchen. I had been on the hunt for a retro fridge that was affordable. I like how the fridge and freezer have separate temperature controls, as my other fridge didnt. The spots for cans on the door are very handy for different sauces. I’ve only had the fridge a few days, but I am very pleased so far. I got cold quickly when we plugged it in and seems to be maintaining a cold temperature.
F.M
September 7, 2020
September 7, 2020
The appearance is exactly how it is pictured. The handles are plastic, which makes it seem a bit cheap but the rest of the refrigerator is well made. The worst part of this entire purchase was dealing with the XPO delivery service. They were extremely unprofessional until I finally got someone from corporate to handle the situation. After writing to them, the fridge was delivered within 24 hours. The customer service of amazon was very professional, prompt, and friendly. The main issue was the delivery service being horrible and not reliable. I will not order another product from amazon if I find out XPO is handling it.
Robert L.
September 7, 2020
September 7, 2020
Great on all counts save for how it will freeze itemas placed near the back of the fridge. I keep it between 5 and 6. If set lower then beer ain't cold and if beer ain't cold what's the use
kevbo
September 4, 2020
September 4, 2020
I love the look of this fridge, and seems to be working well so far except it makes this really really annoying rattling sound which is so disappointing. I know that can happen with old refrigerators but this is brand new and has been doing it since the first plug-in :(
Amazon Customer
September 2, 2020
September 2, 2020
We picked this fridge for our garage because of it's nice retro look, and slightly smaller size. But we warned, it is pretty cheaply made. After it was delivered, I had to unbox it myself (not sure Amazon requires the delivery people do this) to ensure it wasn't damaged, and it seemed fine from what I could see. Of course the guys leave, then my son helps me get it off the lower styrofoam packaging, then I notice the damage at the bottom of the door. As I inspect more, I find it's not level in the back (rocked a lot, and doesn't adjust). Then I discovered the top cover is loose on one side because the screws pulled out on one corner. I was able to fix myself, but found I needed better screws to resolve the issue since the ones they use were stripped out and broke some of the plastic (the top cover is plastic, not metal).
The really big disappointment here is the chrome trim AND handles for the unit are all PLASTIC!! You'd think for this price you'd get chromed metal, but it's not. Be aware it is fragile, and will scratch/damage easily.
Overall pretty disappointing for the cost, but since it's going in my garage, I can live with it. However, I would never buy one again.
Russel A. Carpenter
September 1, 2020
September 1, 2020
Took 6 weeks to deliver and no one had any info on tracking. Arrived in good packaging but had a half dollar sized dent in the side, which meant it left the factory in this condition, not worth the return hassle. Try to buy at a big box store so you can return if any issues. The handles are plastic not chrome. Overall it's nice, I bought it for the garage as a back up.
Tony
August 30, 2020
August 30, 2020
This fridge is nice bright red and looks exactly as it’s displayed on photos. We keep beverages in fridge and ice cream in the freezer. It sits in our garage and weathered 100+ temps in Chicago this summer with no problem.
Faithful Shopper
August 29, 2020
August 29, 2020
Fits our space perfectly and adds a bit of nostalgia . The delivery service was not the best. Had to call them twice and reschedule. Also, the driver said he stopped by and he actually didnt. Other than that, good purchase so far, only had it for 1 month and all good.
Mike Dills
August 28, 2020
August 28, 2020
the frig is very attractive, operates fairly quietly, is normal height but not as wide. the large door on mine is slightly off angle when installed at factory but does close. it is not an expensive frig, but i like it.
beachdude
August 17, 2020
August 17, 2020
Love this red, retro fridge!!! Keeps food/drinks cold and freezer keeps ice cold. Only wish it came with an ice maker. Everyone who sees it in our bar loves it too!
morocvonsky
August 11, 2020
August 11, 2020
Nice , it is a good fit for a small place work great got cold with in a coupe of hour and was able use it allmost right away.
Pamela L. Doane
August 10, 2020
August 10, 2020
The information on this fridge said you could change the door direction to open on the right or the left. THAT IS NOT TRUE. This fridge is adorable and works well, however we would have thought twice about buying it had the correct information been given.
Kimberly Cunningham
August 9, 2020
August 9, 2020
I like the retro styling. I put this in my office to offer beverages to clients. No issues. Works very well.
Troy D. Barnett
August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020
Purchased this retro 'fridge for our pantry. We plan to use it for beverages to ease up room in the kitchen refrigerator.
It is very cute; love the retro look. The biggest problem was with the delivery. We received four false delivery dates. Communicating with the delivery service was difficult because they never answered their phones. When the refrigerator finally arrived, the box was in good condition. No dents or crush marks. However when we unpackaged the refrigerator today, we discovered a large dent on the right side and a smaller dent above that. Very disappointing after waiting so long and being so excited about the purchase. Will update this review after a few weeks to report on the operation of the 'fridge. Only 3 stars this time around because of the other issues.
skw in Seattle
August 2, 2020
August 2, 2020
The refrigerator was delivered 5 days late but with the situation in the country I'm hearing that's not bad. It's very "cute" and retro. Sadly, it stopped working within 3 weeks. BUT, the company was amazingly easy and pleasant to work with and so was Amazon. I may consider ordering a replacement at a later date.
CaliCustomer
July 30, 2020
July 30, 2020
The company does try to help you get this working. With us, they were unsuccessful. Local repairmen may not know anything about a Chinese refrigerator. The company does NOT pick it up if it does not work. Beware!
Misty
July 29, 2020
July 29, 2020
So far it’s been a great fridge for us. Has the space we need and great temperature control. Easy to level with rotating feet. I will say the first one arrived with 5 or so dents. We had UPS hold it at the depot and we picked it up to avoid further risk of bouncing around and still 2nd one had 1-2 small dents. It has styrofoam around it but the dents were against the corner anyway. Not sure if it’s packaging or transport company but at that point we were sick of waiting so didn’t attempt a complaint on the second one. I anticipate a third would have been the same.
S.C.
July 29, 2020
July 29, 2020
The item described was a 4.0 Cu Ft Refrigerator with a separate freezer section (2door) . I received a 2.5 Cu Ft with only one door.
Andres
July 28, 2020
July 28, 2020
This is a great little fridge, it’s visually appealing and works exactly as expected. I’ve had this for several months now and I’m so glad I bought this. The matching microwave is marginally off in color and things take a little longer than in a ‘regular’ microwave but it is quite small so no real surprise there. The fridge is awesome if you’re thinking about it, just buy it you won’t be sorry
Laura
July 23, 2020
July 23, 2020
love the look of it !! it is noisier than expected but tolerable. At least the noise does cycle as it does its cooling, so it is not noisy all the time
meredbird
July 22, 2020
July 22, 2020
Took a while to arrive. Using on my bus to camper conversion. Most of my trips are only a few days and perfect for my needs.
Dave Marks
July 16, 2020
July 16, 2020
I purchased this product as a Father’s Day gift and we just got it into our new garage yesterday morning. Later that evening, I go to open the fridge and the handle, along with it’s base, comes completely off the door! We tried to use epoxy, but it did come off again. Super disappointing- I hope the rest of it holds up or the seller contacts me with some solution.
Continued: Seller, should I just take it back as a
return?
Tess Warfel
July 12, 2020
July 12, 2020
Refrigerator came yesterday .
Plugged it in and waited 4 hours. No change. Nothing cold. Nothing frozen. Unplugged and replugged in , waited 12 hours, no change. Been 17 hours now. Support was no help. I want a simple replacement for a broken item and it’s like pulling teeth to get help, much less get them to ship a new one and take this defective one back. DO NOT BUY. Now I have melted warm food, and no ice, which I need as I’m in bad health and need cold ice packs for relief. Here’s a heads up , don’t buy this brand. Why risk it?
Dorrie
July 9, 2020
July 9, 2020
I love the color of the fridge and the interior layout! We are now only getting groceries every couple of weeks so this holds the overflow yoghurt, cheese, etc.
I also love that I can put things on with magnets as my main fridge is stainless steel!
Edith Faile
July 4, 2020
July 4, 2020
I turned this fridge on to the highest cold setting to store some popsicles thinking it would be decent but not great as most mini-fridges tend to be Meh. These popsicles got so cold that my lips got stuck to them and I actually lost some skin. This is a great minifridge and I love it. Torn about frozen face be damned.
Kevin Cole
July 1, 2020
July 1, 2020
This was delivered with a damaged corner on bottom hinge area. This prevented the door from sealing complete, squeaked when opening and closing and cosmetically was disappointing. As this is a non returnable, I was concerned about the money spent on this damaged item. I talked with customer service and was given 3 options; the one I chose was a full credit and dispose of the item at my convenience. With hopes this could be salvaged, we loosened a pin and the door slipped more into place. It now seals with much less squeak. Since this is just going into a shed, the little cosmetic damage is no big deal and I am pleasantly surprised how easy customer service resolved this. First afraid I would have no recourse, then disappointed I'd have to wait for a replacement, now very satisfied with a full refund and what seems so far as a functioning cute refrigerator. Gave temp control and value for money 4 stars only because I just plugged it in so not familiar yet. But, basically at no charge, it is pretty good value for money and customer service was excellent!
Andrea Inman
June 27, 2020
June 27, 2020
If it is important to you that you can reverse the doors then DO NOT buy this fridge. There is no way to reverse them.
DaytonAcoustics
June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020
I absolutely love this mini fridge and it's retro design goes great in my home theater! It has enough room for drinks and food both, and the freezer seems huge for a mini fridge. It reached it's coldest temperature in only a few hours after setup in both the freezer and fridge, and the only problem we have had since is deciding what goodies to keep inside.
Peter Danels
June 23, 2020
June 23, 2020
Beautiful design and the size is perfect. Keep everything cold but freezer it more for looks
Marjory Gonzalez
June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020
I love this new fridge. it's the perfect garage companion and is lightweight but very rugged exterior. Keeps my items nice and cool while adding looks to my garage.
Jason Ewing
June 2, 2020
June 2, 2020
Beware it uses flammable refrigerant. This was not in the information and I won’t have bought it if I’d known. Strangely with flammable refrigerant it has no bottom back plate to protect compressor from accidental puncture. Other than that frost builds up quickly, may need defrost every two weeks. The door also squeaks when opening and closing with 6 cans of drinks on the door shelves.
RL
May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
My wife ordered this for our son's birthday because Lowes didn't have any mini refrigerators in stock at our local store. Huge mistake. Just unboxed this and the door will not close and stay closed. It was poorly assembled and the door hinge is such that it prevents the door from closing without forcing it back open. You have to tape the door shut to keep it closed. The compressor was not installed fully in its cradle and I had to be finish connecting it. The description says it weighs 65 pounds but its more like 40. Very light and flimsy. No way to return it now because the box fell apart while unboxing it. So tired of this cheap Chinese crap on Amazon. This thing is total garbage.
Sarah
May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020
The unit that was sent to me was dead on arrival. I've reached out twice about getting help or a replacement but I'm not getting a response. Maybe the office is closed of covid? but that's a job that doesn't really need a office and could probably be outscored so i don't see why someone can't touch base with me at the very least. For the time being its a 200+$ paper weight... At least it looks cool. For real though, someone please get in touch with me.
Austin G.
May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
There should be a better way to attach the handles.....these just slide in and come out frequently.....otherwise I love this little fridge, love the looks and it holds plenty for the size.....I would give it 5 stars except for the handles.....
Donna
May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020
Your browser does not support HTML5 video. 3.1 size perfect for my bed room
Andrew Cupschalk
May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020
I ordered red. Black was delivered. This is a very large, bulky item, and return is therefore problematic. Nice little fridge, but don't expect to get your choice of color that you order. :(
Cheri Thomas aka Constant Reader
May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020
Perfect little fridge for my office! I don't really need the freezer part since I don't do a lot of frozen food but this is the perfect size for a small office - and I do mean small - and has the added benefit of being really cute! I got the red for my office but the light blue is also really cute. I'm building a small box (approximately 16 inches high) for it to sit on so that it's a little taller but that's just personal preference. Great buy, practical and cute!
Amazon Customer
April 26, 2020
April 26, 2020
This looks nice, and is the biggest disappointment I have ever had. Do not purchase this item. It is cheap junk. Save your money and buy a Frigedaire from Lowe's.
Steve Warnock
April 20, 2020
April 20, 2020
The fridge functions well, the company does not put alot into packaging and there were cosmetic issues with the unit. I opted to deal with the appearance issues as returning a bulk item is inconveinient
jason strout
April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020
The refrigerator was never frost free and then the freezer quit working properly after 3 months. If you get one of these refrigerator and have the same problems I had the buyer will refer you the the manufacturer which sucks because a 30 day return policy does not work on an item that malfunctions in 90 days on 30.
Harry C.
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
The box was completely falling apart when it arrived. The bottom literally fell out when we tried to pick it up. We removed from box & looked beautiful. Works perfectly, so all good.
It looks & works great. Holds way more than a conventional mini fridge, with a good sized freezer for ice trays, popsicles, etc. We got it for our basement. It was lightweight enough for us two seniors to carry downstairs & installation was easy. Just plug it in, snap in the door handles & done.
It holds a lot of stuff. We have three boxes of popsicles stored in the freezer & the main compartment holds a case of beverages easily, with room left for snacks. The solid-sided removable/adjustable door shelves are functional, unlike most mini fridges who just have wire enclosures that stuff just falls through. The vintage enamel finish really brightened up our bar area & matches the vibe of our old house as hoped. Recommend!
It’s made of glossy painted metal, not plastic... so looks like a shorter version; of a “real” fridge.
We bought a roller stand to make it easy to roll it into the utility room for easy draining/defrosting. I definitely recommend getting the stand if you can. It cost $29 (separate seller).
Lisa
April 8, 2020
April 8, 2020
Wow! I love this mini fridge on all levels. Arrived early in perfect condition (packaged well, protectively) and no assembly--just hand push the handle on and pulg it in! Very well made/sturdy, spacious, cools well, quiet and it's just stunning. I love the retro look and it's actually prettier than depicted. My fridge went out during this pandamic and so it's a temporary fix. I plan on using it to store bottled water in our office later. I totally recommend this product ?
Pam
April 7, 2020
April 7, 2020
Buyer beware-this product is apparently not eligible for a refund. This refrigerator arrived damaged with a giant circular scratch the size of a gallon of paint and I can't return it.
Amazon Customer
March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020
Love the look of the retro refrigerator. The I store pick up associate Brad was amazing. BUT. It did come lightly scratched on the top part of it during shipping. Not cool. 600$
Paul
March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020
Keeps my drinks super cold.Had bought one originally from Lowes and this one is similar size and height.Love the Retro look!
A. Davis
February 14, 2020
February 14, 2020
Your browser does not support HTML5 video. We needed a new beer/pie fridge and this was perfect! It’s cheap and it was so easy to set up. Also it looks super cool!
All we had to do when we got it was take the plastic off the shelves and drawer and plug it in. You can adjust the height easily by twisting the knobs it stands on (way awesome because it’s halfway on our thick shag carpet).
The only problem I encountered is the handle. It looks like a latch but it isn’t, which is totally fine. It’s the only piece that required assembly and it was kind of tricky. For the first day or so it wouldn’t stay in and the instructions say just to push it. No, I needed to hammer it in and I probably scuffed it up a little (but whatever! No one will notice)
Now everything’s gravy and for the price I couldn’t be happier! Everything else seemed to be $100 more than this one and I didn’t want to take the risk. If this one breaks I’m only out $150 or so, no $300.
Also, it runs quiet. I can’t even hear it until I open the door!
Yasmina Ferraris
February 4, 2020
February 4, 2020
This is just what I wanted, a nice sized frig to match the freezer unit I have already, and this lovely retro frig fits the bill, styled to have that warm 50s look.
Bob Schaffer
February 2, 2020
February 2, 2020
Gift for my daughters . So very cute!
I don’t know if she has it up and running yet but I don’t expect any problems.
Very nice unit but I do feel it was overpriced $50-$60.
Cherry Williams
January 6, 2020
January 6, 2020
Wow! This is a beautiful refrigerator. Very retro! It is extremely good quality; shelves, handles, etc. I am very glad to have it. Please post any questions you may have and I will be glad to answer. Also, thank you so much Essentials Inc. Customer for life, Don Overstreet.
Kindle Customer
December 6, 2019
December 6, 2019
Love the vintage look. It’s a great fridge for small spaces or offices. Can get super cold as well.
Amazon Customer
November 3, 2019
November 3, 2019
Product arrived in a box that was falling apart. A fair bit of the styrofoam that supported the unit was crushed and loosely falling out of the box . The unit had several noticeable dings in the sides and the plastic protection over the paint on one side was torn and flapping loosely. Temperature control is ok but there is a tendency for it to either be not quite cool enough or freezing. Besides those negatives, it is a nice looking fridge that is quiet. I don’t think you can find such a spacious fridge at this price point and I’d recommend it.
Thomas Officer
October 25, 2019
October 25, 2019
Fridge arrived dented and broken on side. Cld not bother to return such a bulky item
Razan Brooker
October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019
It looks great, and it has pretty good storage. I have had no problems with temperature control, soda gets ice cold fast and nothing freezes outside the freezer component. I do find the fact that there are so many little cubbies and only two big ones in the door a little annoying, and the handle was VERY hard to fully secure (push REALLY HARD on the tab, then the plastic handle will slide over the tab and be secured.) It was also a little on the expensive side, but it does look way better than other mini fridges, so that’s excusable.
Kevin M
September 25, 2019
September 25, 2019
Love the fridge. Works great. The retro design is cute. The door can hold 2 liters, much roomier than I expected.
HappyCustomer
September 8, 2019
September 8, 2019
Love the fridge. The red is an amazing color. Accented by the chrome badge and handle. Wish the handle pulled out like original, but just pulls straight. Not a big deal though. Unfortunately, price dropped by $40 in less than two weeks of purchase. But elegant looking throw-back to the 1950’s and ‘60’s. And keep the temp control on medium. It colds too well. Plus feels like it has more room than other min-fridges. Maybe because of inside design. Good purchase.
Andy Arshad
August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019
Cool looking and Cools nicely?. My son bought it with his graduation money and he absolutely loves it.
LAGE
August 26, 2019
August 26, 2019
I absolutely adore this fridge. It’s got the retro look I love and a good size for a garage or in my case drinks and snacks on the second floor.
Mindy
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
While it’s cute and retro it came dented without proper hardware to install. The bottom of the box came apart in my hands. Not sure why I bought the protection package. Such a hassle to return! Not happy w purchase.
Jody Perkins
August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
The product has a problem (wrinkled) on the door. And the door handle is missing.
Michelle
August 8, 2019
August 8, 2019
Good little refrigerator I like the style
James
August 1, 2019
August 1, 2019
I really liked the mini fridge, but one on the shelves was cracked and 2 of the smaller shelves were missing from the door. I didn't want to have to return the fridge for the shelves.
Mary Irving
July 8, 2019
July 8, 2019