At a Glance
Reasons to Upgrade to a Beverage Fridge
Wine Fridge vs Beverage Fridge
Beverage Fridge Styles: A Quick Guide
7 Top Beverage Fridge Options We Recommend
Ever find yourself wondering how to keep drinks cool and still have room in your main fridge for food? Keeping a well-stocked beverage fridge in your home is a simple solution.
There are a multitude of features to consider when deciding on a model that fits the needs of you and your family. Cold beverages in a modern beverage fridge are a true possibility.
Today, we will break down the different factors that go into deciding which beverage fridge is right for you, as well as showcase some of our favorite models from top-rated brands like KitchenAid, Cafe, U-Line & more.
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Shop Beverage CentersReasons to Upgrade to a Beverage Fridge
- Space Saving: Beverage fridges are smaller than normal refrigerators and are very appealing for small spaces or apartments, especially when you can find sizes like 18” beverage fridges. They also free up space in your main refrigerator by having all your drinks located in a beverage fridge.
- Temperature Control: Many beverages have recommended temperatures to be stored. By having a beverage fridge you can accommodate those needs far better than you can in a refrigerator designed to hold food and drinks.
- Organization: All your beverages will be located in one unit which will alleviate you trying to hunt through a normal-sized refrigerator for something to drink.
- Specialized Features: Beverage fridges are equipped with special features designed strictly for beverage storage.
Wine Fridge vs Beverage Fridge
Wine fridges are designed specifically for wine storage. They are built with specific temperature and humidity controls which make storing wine easy.
Wine fridges are equipped with vibration reduction technology to ensure that stored bottles remain undisturbed. Additionally, they feature cradles that securely hold the bottles, preserving both their safety and the wine's integrity.
Wine fridges generally have UV-protective glass in the door to keep out the sunlight that could be harmful to the wine. A beverage fridge is designed for all types of beverages and shelves adjust to accommodate any size and shape.
It is designed to keep drinks cold, but it has to be kept at a temperature that works for all beverages and not an individual type. There is no humidity control or UV protection in a beverage fridge.
Beverage Fridge Styles: A Quick Guide
Beverage centers are a must for those wanting to have their drinks located in one convenient location. Make a list of important features as well as determine the space you have and start shopping. There are quality beverage fridges to meet everyone’s needs.
Built-In Beverage Fridges
Built-in Beverage Fridges are designed to fit under your countertop and blend seamlessly with your cabinetry. They are smaller than your main fridge and can range in size from small to large.
Built-in Beverage Fridges help you keep your drinks cold and stored conveniently. They also have front ventilation so the need for extra installation space for ventilation is not an issue.
Finally, built-in beverage fridges generally offer more customization options to make sure they blend in with your cabinetry and decor.
Freestanding Beverage Fridges
Freestanding beverage fridges are made to handle all your beverage needs and stand independently in a room or area.
They are usually smaller in design and are meant to be built into existing cabinetry. They can store all types of drinks and can be easily moved to a new location in the room, office, or house.
Under-Counter Beverage Fridges
An under counter beverage fridge is very similar to built-in fridges in that they are located under the countertops or in the cabinetry. They are designed to keep your beverages at their desired temperature.
The conveniences of being built-in keep them from taking up additional space in your kitchen or designated area. There are several options available for ventilation in under-the-counter units so when you are installing them there may be the need for additional space to accommodate the specific needs.
There are usually few customization options with the under counter beverage fridges.
Panel-Ready Beverage Fridges
Panel-ready beverage fridges are designed to have a panel matching your existing cabinetry affixed to it so it blends seamlessly into your kitchen design.
The idea behind these units is that you won’t even realize they are in your kitchen until you open the door to get something to drink. They come in various sizes and have all the features needed to keep your drinks at the temperature you like.
Whether you are looking for a built in beverage fridge or a freestanding beverage fridge there are lots of wonderful features in all the styles.
The growing popularity of beverage centers is driving manufacturers to make quality units in every price range the consumer is looking for. Beverage fridge reviews all reflect great things about these units and show there are quality beverage fridges on the market.
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7 Top Beverage Fridge Options We Recommend
Looking for the perfect beverage fridge? Here are seven top options that we highly recommend to keep your drinks chilled and ready to serve.
1. Summit Commercial Series 2.2 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Beverage Center
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This Summit Beverage Center would make a welcome addition to a small kitchen or other space you desire to have a beverage center. This 12” slim-style beverage fridge can be freestanding or built-in to meet your design needs.
A digital thermostat keeps the temperature right where you want it. The glass door is designed to protect the drinks in the fridge with its triple pane construction as well as let you see inside without having to open the door.
This unit would work perfectly for Man Caves or She-Sheds as it provides lots of beverage storage in a slim, well-designed unit. This mini beverage fridge would also make a great beverage center for a hospitality room or office area.
- Model: SCR1225B
- Dimensions: 34.38” H x 11.88” W x 22.38” D
- Total Capacity: 2.2 Cu. Ft.
2. Viking 5 Series 5.5 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Beverage Center
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Offering consumers a built-in beverage center, this Viking Beverage Center provides lots of room for wine and other beverages. It is designed with elegance in mind with theater-style lighting that brightens when you open the door and dims when you close it.
There are 5 wine cradles on the bottom shelf which can store even the magnum-sized bottles. Store up to a total of 14 wine bottles, some laying flat, and 108 12-ounce cans with all the space of this beverage center. Temperature precision that cools down quickly and maintains where set.
This Viking Beverage Center is very desirable to luxury homeowners, wine connoisseurs, and those who love to entertain. This is a top rated beverage center and would make a welcome addition to your home.
- Model: VBUI5241GSS
- Dimensions: 34.75” H x 24” W
- Total Capacity: 5.5 Cu. Ft.
3. U-Line Modular 3000 Series 6.9 Cu. Ft. Panel Ready Beverage Center
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U-Line brings to you one of the best high end beverage fridges available. Its sleek design is a welcome addition to any modern kitchen.
It is equipped with 3 adjustable glass shelves that can be positioned in 11 different ways to accommodate all sizes of beverage containers. USelect controls offer 5 different temperature modes in the independent dual zones to accommodate the storage needs of all types of beverages.
LED theater lighting brightens the interior when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. Luxury homeowners and entertaining enthusiasts will find the U-Line 36” beverage fridge a welcome addition to their kitchen or entertaining areas.
- Model: U-3036RRGLINT-00B
- Dimensions: 33.69” H x 35.44” W x 23.44” D
- Total Capacity: 6.9 Cu. Ft.
4. Zephyr Presrv 5.6 Cu. Ft. Black Stainless Steel Beverage Center
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The Zephyr Beverage Center is loaded with features to appeal to the wine connoisseur as well as those who love to entertain.
This luxury, high-end beverage center can accommodate all sizes of drinks and bottles. Champagne bottles down to canned soda are no problem to store with the retractable quarter glass shelf.
The door lock and door alarm guarantee the integrity of your beverages. Sabbath mode is one of the highlighted features of this unit. This 24 inch beverage fridge will accent your modern kitchen and meet your beverage storage needs.
- Model: PRB24C01CBSG
- Dimensions: 33.88” H x 23.88” W x 25.63” D
- Total Capacity: 5.6 Cu. Ft.
⭐Featured Zephyr PRB24C01CBSG Review:
"I'm so happy with my amazing Zephyr Beverage Cooler. It works great, looks fantastic, and performs its job problem-free."
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5. KitchenAid 5.2 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Beverage Center
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This KitchenAid Under the Counter beverage center is designed with the entertainer in mind. This unit would make a great addition to a family that loves to entertain because it is big enough to hold lots of beverages but also a meat or veggie platter as well.
A temperature monitoring system along with a door alarm will give you peace of mind knowing your beverages are always being stored at the desired temperatures and no one in your family has accidentally left the door open.
Sabbath mode and automatic defrost are a couple of the features that help make this a desirable unit for families. Beverage storage that fits all your needs is found in this KitchenAid Beverage Center.
- Model: KURR314KSS
- Dimensions: 35.88” H x 25.75” W x 29.63” D
- Total Capacity: 5.2 Cu. Ft.
⭐Featured KitchenAid KURR314KSS Review:
"We installed this fridge over a month ago and so far its working exactly how it should. It's easy to program, looks great and is quiet."
6. Café 5.1 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Beverage Center
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Built-in Wi-Fi gives you control of this Cafe beverage center right at your fingertips, with a smart device and SmartHQ technology. Control temperature and lighting remotely.
An LED light wall at the back of the beverage center gives you a clear view of everything in your fridge. A quick space shelf gives you the ability to store large bottles and the magnum bottle storage gives space to store four 1.5-liter bottles.
A temperature alarm will be triggered if there is a drop in temperature. If you are into technology and are looking for a beverage center this Cafe Stainless Steel Beverage Center is for you.
- Model: CCP06BP2PS1
- Dimensions: 34.13” H x 23.75” W x 26” D
- Total Capacity: 5.1 Cu. Ft.
⭐Featured Café CCP06BP2PS1 Review:
"Very nice appearance, keeps drinks cold. Very very quiet operation. Smart features convenient."
7. Electrolux Kitchen 5.1 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Beverage Center
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Designed for practicality and durability, the Electrolux Beverage Center appeals to the family-oriented consumer who wants plenty of space for all their family's beverage needs.
This beverage center offers adjustable shelves to give you the most storage possible. LED lighting, glass shelves, door lock, Sabbath mode, vacation mode, and a door-ajar alarm are just a few of the features that make this unit so desirable for a family.
Perfect Set Temperature Control lets you set your temperature anywhere from 36 degrees to 50 degrees. This Electrolux Kitchen Stainless Steel Beverage Center would make a trendy addition to your kitchen and meet the needs of a busy family.
- Model: EI24BC15VS
- Dimensions: 34.63” H x 23.81” W x 25.75 D
- Total Capacity: 5.1 Cu. Ft.
⭐Featured Electrolux EI24BC15VS Review:
"The beverage cooler is a great addition to our kitchen. We keep it stocked with a selection of beverages and our family and friends can easily access their favorite drink."
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Maximize Your Kitchen Space with a Beverage Fridge from Gerhard’s Appliances
A beverage fridge is a great way to create additional space in your main refrigerator. There, you can stock up on groceries, without having to worry about where to store your bottled water, canned sodas, or favorite adult drinks.
If you are looking for a new beverage fridge, consider the fridges available at Gerhard’s. Located conveniently throughout the Philadelphia area, you are sure to find all your needs at Gerhard’s Appliances.
FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about beverage fridges.
What temp should a beverage fridge be?
The temperature of a beverage fridge ranges from 35 to 50°F. The temperature varies according to recommended temperatures for given beverages as well as personal preference. The average temperature for most beverage fridges is 38°F.
Where to buy beverage fridge models?
You can find a variety of beverage refrigerators at local appliance retailers, but if you are local to Philadelphia, be sure to check out the selection at Gerhard’s Appliances. A wide range of
How wide is a beverage fridge?
The width of a beverage fridge varies according to the manufacturer and the models they make. The average width of a beverage fridge is generally between 15” to 36”. There are a few models that run thinner as well as a little wider but most fall in the range above.
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