Refrigerator

Looking at the Koolatron CVF18 you will absolutely love it. Somehow materials and products with a nostalgic look have a great appeal on us. This can also be said of the Koolatron CVF18. It is a vending-machine style mini refrigerator that can cool up to 10 12 oz. cans. It has great looks in the ever wanted Coca-Cola finish. With the push of one button you can serve your guests any refreshment that can be canned into a 12 oz. can. Besides it is mobile and can be taken outside. IT is operated at 12 DC or 110 AC power supply. Are you looking for a convenient mini fridge that looks stunningly then you should read the extensive review below.

Pros:

• Great thermoelectric cooling system, portable, two way power use, amazing looks

Cons:

• Cans are shaken up falling from higher racks

The Koolatron CVF18 has become very popular very quickly after it was introduced to the market. First of all it is appreciated because it has great cooling power that uses the thermoelectric cooling system. This means that it is very economical and uses very low Wattage. Besides this means hardly any vibrations while chilling your canned drinks. It will cool you drinks up to 32 °F below room temperature. Then of course it is loved for its fantastic looks with the Coca-Cola finish in Classic red combined with chrome-like finishes This gives it a kind of old-fashioned look. Therefore it is perfect for use in a recreation room, break room or at your home of course.

It has a vending-machine style appearance that will dispense one 12 oz. can at a time. But no worries there are no coins needed. Just one push of a button will do. It has five racks and each rack can take two cans. So a total of 10 12 oz. cans. It can be used for Coca-Cola cans of course but any other canned drink like a soda will do. And yes it will also cool your favorite beer. The door has large window so you can immediately see how many cans are left inside.

The Koolatron CVF18 can be powered by a 110 Volt AC connection and also with a 12 Volt DC connection. This means that it is portable and can easily be taken out. What about using it on a boat? Or even in your car. It is the perfect mini fridge for any room or occasion. It only weighs 15 lbs. (without the cans) so be a bit mild on the buttons here to not push the machine away. Its measures are as follows: D: 17.00″ x W: 25.75″ x H: 29.38″. Its body and parts are made of plastic which is a kind of durable and easy to clean. Finally the machine operates very quietly. Falling cans are pleasantly heard because the drawer in the landing zone has transparent plastic pane. Watch it though: cans from upper racks can be shaken up.

The Koolatron CVF18 is a stunningly looking mini refrigerator with a vending-machine style for use anywhere you like. It can be powered two ways so use outdoors or where there is no 110 Volts AC power outlet is no issue. It takes up to 10 12 oz. cans of any refreshment drink or beer. Cools your drinks up to 32 degrees F below room temperature. Old fashioned looks in Coca-Cola style. Very easy to use with one button feature and low Wattage use because of thermoelectric cooling system. Even if you are not a collector you should get one yourself.

The Haier HCR17W is a mini refrigerator that is designed for smaller areas where cooling is required for drinks and food. It comes even with a small freeze compartment where you can make ice cubes and preserve food that need to be kept under extra cold circumstances. If you have limited space this is a very reliable and compact solution to keep your food and drinks cool. It is even Energy Star rated so it is very economical as well. It comes with several storage options and it can fold up to a 2 liter bottle. Best suitable for smaller quantities and spaces like dorm rooms. Enjoy the freshness of a cold drink whenever you want with this compact giant. Read the Haier HCR17W review below and see if this is for you.

Pros:

• Very compact refrigerator with full features and functionality, easy in use and cleaning

Cons:

• Less suitable for longer storage and freezing.

Compact and Cool

The Haier HCR17W compact mini refrigerator is powerful enough to offer regular cooling and freezing capacity to your food and drinks in any small area. If you are not in need of keeping big volumes cool and or frozen this is a perfect compact solution and very practical. It has offers compressor cooling with refrigerated temperatures as low as 34˚ F. Therefore it is less affected by fluctuations in the room temperature than appliances that use thermoelectric cooling. The cooling temperature can be adjusted up to 5 levels. Freezing has just one setting and cannot be adjusted. After all it is designed to make ice cubes.

Great storage features

The refrigerator is quite spacious and offers 1.7 cubic feet cooling area. On the outside it only consumes little space and it measures only 18.875x 17.87 x 19.37 inches (WxDxH). Although it is very compact it offers quite some storage facilities. First of all it has a full width shelf that can be slided out. Then the bottom can of course be used as a storage shelf. And the door offers one full-width door self and one half-width door shelf. It is big enough to store 2 liter bottle in standing position. The freezing compartment is only half-width but can easily hold the included ice cube tray.

Quiet and easy

It operates very quietly although it has compressor cooling. Besides it is Energy Star Rated. It is very easy to clean and to defrost when. In case of power loss it can keep food cooled but important to always check food quality. Given its above options and features it might seem for regular usage and storage but preferably only use for temporary cooling and freezing. This way any hazard of food turns thawed can be prohibited. The manual indicates what are the maximum allowed storage durations for any kind of food.

Finally the Haier HCR17W is a great compact refrigerator that will keep your food cool and even freeze some of it when needed for a particular period of time. Offers compressor cooling for better cooling and freezing and less influenced by room temperature changes. Lots of storage features in the compartment itself and the door. Quiet operation regardless of compressor cooling. Not advised for long cooling and bigger quantities. And its price is just a bargain. Every dorm room or mini bar should have one.