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Benefits of Having a Separate Fridge for Beverages
Undercounter Refrigerator Styles
Top 5 Styles of Undercounter Refrigerators
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Are you always trying to figure out how to organize your refrigerator? Are things always getting pushed to the back because you’re constantly trying to find room for the new grocery load you just picked up? Then, when you take the time to finally pull everything out you find so many items are past their expiration date and have to be tossed. This article highlights the many benefits of having an undercounter refrigeration appliance solely for beverages, and how it can all but eliminate these problems.
If you find yourself looking for a new under-counter refrigerator and aren’t sure where to start, be sure to look at the selection from Gerhards Appliances. From beverage centers to wine coolers, Gerhards has everything to fill your undercounter fridge needs!
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Shop Undercounter RefrigeratorsBenefits of Having a Separate Fridge for Beverages
There are so many benefits to having a separate undercounter refrigerator just for beverages, including the space you’ll be saving in your main refrigerator for all your main food staples and the organization that you’ll be able to maintain when you’re not constantly trying to find room for all those cans of pop/beer, bottles of juice, large jugs of iced tea, and bottles of wine.
Now you’ll know right where all your favorite drinks are because they’ll be all in one place and easily accessible. Lastly, you’ll be saving opening the main refrigerator door too many times and leaving it open way longer than you should just because you’re hunting for something specific and can’t find it because of all the clutter.
Undercounter Refrigerator Styles
If an undercounter refrigerator is something you’re just now realizing you need, you might find all the configurations and options out there a little overwhelming. There are undercounter beverage centers, undercounter refrigerator drawers, undercounter wine fridges, undercounter freezers, and undercounter ice makers.
These under counter fridges come in many different sizes and styles that aim to serve specific needs in your kitchen from frequent entertaining to needing extra room in the main fridge, space for wine connoisseurs, and for those final finishing touches on outdoor kitchens. Focusing on your main purpose for adding this must-have appliance will make the process of buying what you need a piece of cake.
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Top 5 Styles of Undercounter Refrigerators
Discover the best in undercounter refrigeration with our curated selection of the top 5 undercounter refrigerator styles. Here are our top picks to find the undercounter refrigerator that meets your needs.
Undercounter Beverage Centers
An undercounter beverage center is an ideal choice for keeping all your favorite beverages nice and cold in a discreet and convenient location in your kitchen. Having an undercounter drinks fridge is ideal for anyone wanting to keep their main refrigerator free of excess clutter and disorganization.
- Average Price Range: $650 - $3600
- Sizes/Types Available: 15” - 50” wide / Undercounter and built-in
- Best For: Home bars, Man caves, Entertainment enthusiasts
- Top Brands: GE, Summit, XO, True, KitchenAid, New Air, Azure
GE Profile 5.1 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Beverage Center
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This GE Profile beverage center features all the must-haves in an undercounter refrigerator including a modern design with a stylish handle, a glass door with stainless trim that will fit nicely into your kitchen design as well as wood shelves that angle to showcase your classy wine bottles.
Would you rather have cans on one or more of the shelves? These shelves are reversible with a glass side that can hold all your cans in style. In addition, this undercounter beverage cooler features recessed LED lighting that lights up the entire inside for easy accessibility of the item you’re looking for.
- Model: PVS06BSPSS
- Dimensions: 33.75” H x 23.4” W x 25” D
- Total Capacity: 5.10 Cu. Ft.
Undercounter Refrigerator Drawers
Undercounter refrigerator drawers are a stylish way to add extra cold storage to your kitchen in a sleek, compact appliance. From one drawer to two, this handy little addition to your functional kitchen gives you a multitude of options for what you keep inside, opening more space in your main refrigerator.
- Average Price Range: $1,200 - $7,000
- Sizes/Types Available: 24” up to 76” / One or two drawers, panel ready
- Best For: Families with children, those with limited kitchen space, outdoor entertainment spaces
- Top Brands: Marvel, Summit, Perlick, Thermador, KitchenAid, Café
Café 5.7 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Refrigerator Drawers
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For both organization and style in your kitchen, the Cafe 5.7 Cu. Ft. undercounter refrigerator drawer is an excellent choice. The two-drawer feature allows you to store all your fresh produce apart from your beverages, or for a beverage-only option use the top drawer for your day-to-day drinks and the bottom for those special bottles of wine, whichever you choose.
This handy undercounter Café refrigerator has soft close drawers you will never have to worry about the noise from closing the drawers as they slide shut without a sound, and an alarm will alert you to a drawer left wide open to keep the temperature settings within a range between 34 to 45 degrees is a must-have.
- Model: CDE06RP2NS1
- Dimensions: 34.25” H x 23.88” W x 26” D
- Total Capacity: 5.7 Cu. Ft.
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Undercounter Wine Fridges
An undercounter wine cooler is a compact appliance that stores all your favorite wines, and even other types of beverages, at the perfect temperature for when you need that perfectly chilled glass of wine.
- Average Price Range: $600 - $6,000
- Sizes/Types Available: 15” - 30” wide / Freestanding and under-counter
- Best For: Wine connoisseurs, kitchen/home bars,
- Top Brands: Marvel, Uline, Thermador, Frigidaire, KitchenAid
KitchenAid 24" Stainless Steel Wine Cooler
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The KitchenAid undercounter wine fridge is designed for the wine enthusiast, with the capacity to store up to 14 wine bottles on its lower shelves. No need to be concerned about accommodating different temperatures for different items, these two sections are temperature-controlled for whatever is inside.
It also features motion sensor lighting that will light up the inside of the fridge as you approach without needing to open the door and then when no longer in use will slowly dim and turn off.
- Model: KUBL314KSS
- Dimensions: 34.38” H x 23.88” W x 26.44” D
- Total Capacity: 14 bottle capacity
Undercounter Freezers
Undercounter freezers are a great option for those who need additional freezer space to store a surplus of ice, meals, and more. You can also store specialty desserts and treats for entertainment purposes and even offer additional freezer space for those who live in small homes or apartments.
- Average Price Range: $1,100 - $4,500
- Sizes/Types Available: 15” - 24” wide / Undercounter and upright
- Best For: Apartments/small households, vacation homes, secondary freezer space
- Top Brands: Accucold, Summit, Perlick
Accucold 2.5 Cu. Ft. White Built-In Vaccine All-Freezer
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Designed for small spaces and easy accessibility, the Accucold Built-In freezerv stands at a convenient height of 32 inches and is ADA-compliant. The pure copper handle and towel bar are naturally antimicrobial for added security against bacteria, which aids in cleanliness and safety.
This undercounter freezer meets all the commercial guidelines and specifications for keeping vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and other items that require strict storage temperatures at -25 degrees Celsius making it the perfect option for medical facilities.
- Model: ADA305AFTBC
- Dimensions: 32” H x 19.75” W x 22.5” D
- Total Capacity: 2.5 Cu. Ft.
Undercounter Ice Makers
An undercounter ice maker comes in various sizes, can produce different amounts of ice, and will have varying styles of ice. Depending on your needs, you can look at ice maker-only units or an appliance that serves as a compact refrigerator/freezer with an ice maker. Either way, there are many options to choose from.
- Average Price Range: $750 - $4,200
- Sizes/Types Available: 25 - 64 lbs. ice capacity / under-counter, freestanding, countertop
- Best For: Entertaining, large family, small apartment, dorm rooms
- Top Brands: Silhouette, Summer, Marvel, KitchenAid, Whirlpool
Marvel 5.9 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Under the Counter Refrigerator
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Perfect for compact living spaces such as small apartments or dorm rooms, this undercounter refrigerator/freezer from Marvel packs the essentials into one unit. It efficiently combines a refrigerator, freezer, and ice maker, offering the convenience of a full-sized refrigerator in a space-saving design.
Models with the crescent ice maker will make up to 7 lbs. of ice in 24 hours and the ice bin stores up to 13 lbs. of ice. For ease of placement, the reversible door can be placed on either the right or left side depending on your kitchen configuration and mini fridge undercounter needs.
- Model: MLRI224SS01A
- Dimensions: 33.75”H x 23.88” W x 23.72” D
- Total Capacity: 5.9 Cu. Ft.
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FAQs: Undercounter Refrigerators
Here are some frequently asked questions about undercounter refrigerators.
What size is a standard undercounter fridge?
The standard size for an undercounter refrigerator is 20 to 24 inches in width and 18 to 26 inches in depth.
Do you need a vent for an undercounter fridge?
Yes. All styles of under-counter refrigerators will need a vent, although the placement of the vent depends on which model you choose.
What types of undercounter refrigerators are available?
There are various types, including beverage coolers for drinks, wine fridges specifically for wine storage, and dual-zone models that allow for storing different types of beverages at their optimal temperatures.
What is the depth of under the counter fridges?
Most under-the-counter refrigerators range from 18 to 26 inches in depth to accommodate different placement needs, such as kitchen islands and wet bars.
Can undercounter refrigerators store food?
While mainly for beverages, certain models with appropriate temperature ranges can also store food. It's important to check the specifications for each model.
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