Avanti 16-Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler - EWC16B | 
 enlarge | Brand: Avanti
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $119.99
New (2) from $119.99
Rating:  4 reviews
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 37.7
Dimensions (in): 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2
MPN: EWC16B
UPC: 079851030160
EAN: 0079851030160
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Cooler keeps 16 bottles of your favorite vintage cool without vibration, so the sediment isn't disturbed | | • | Adjustable thermostat provides the perfect chill | | • | Thermopane glass door is reversible, and the soft interior light can be turned off | | • | Chrome shelves slide out for easy cleaning, and auto-defrost keeps maintenance to a minimum | | • | 19Hx17Wx20.25D" |
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Product Description
mfr: Avanti Energy efficient silent thermoelectric non-compressor system with auto-defrostSolid components and no vibration-bottle sediment is not disturbedAdjustable thermostat for ideal temperature controlReversible thermopane glass door with recessed handleSlide-out chrome shelves-each holds four 2 liter bottles (not included)Soft interior light with on/off switch17" W x 20 1/4" H x 19" D weighs 32 lbs. L 17.0 W 20.25 H 19.0
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| Customer Reviews:
 BEWARE November 22, 2008
Neufman (Mamaroneck, New York USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My wife purchased an avanti cooler for my birthday 18 months ago. It was a bit noisy but worked. However, it stopped working so we called because it came with a two year warranty. However, when you call the company they say it isn't under warranty and wish you luck. Then when you call back to point out that they are not being truthful they tell you that will cover the compressor if you go to an authorized repair facility. However, that results in an estimate of $250 to put the free compressor if you take it to them. So save yourself a lot of agrevation and BS and avoid avanti. BEWARE
 Noisy (and poorly packaged) June 14, 2008
Douglas Whittet (Albany, NY United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I had two problems with this unit.
1) The manufacturer's packaging is inadequate for shipping (not Amazon's fault). I received two units (the second a replacement for the first), both were damaged in transit, and both have been returned. The first, the glass door was shattered, I suspect because the shelves were not well anchored inside (ironically, the manufacturer's handbook warns against shipping with loose shelves - they should take their own advice). The second had a large dent in the door frame - the package is simply not sturdy enough to offer adequate protection.
2) So, if you are lucky enough to get an undamaged one, is it a good product? I tried out the second one I received - might have lived with the dent if I'd been satisfied. I found that although it certainly chills adequately, the fan runs continuously and generates more noise than I would care to live with.
I ultimately wound up buying an equivalent Kenwood unit, which is proving to be excellent - and quiet!
 Whine cooler April 21, 2008
Ralph Buttrum
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Overall this is a nice looking product and well thought out. North Americans tend to drink wine at a slightly higher temperature than is ideal, I guess because our room temperature is 5 or 6 degrees higher than in Europe.
I have had this cooler for almost a year. Right now, this unit is working like a charm but it has gone through periods of making a strange whining noise - probably the fan as I think that is the only moving part.
Also, it has a potent plastic smell when opened. I suppose I should have washed it thoroughly before using but gee who wants to do that. They should wash it before packing it if that would get rid of the odour.
Its an OK product
Ralph
 Wine chiller April 9, 2008
Kinsekd (Nashville, TN)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Quiet, unobtrusive. Keeps the wine at a constant temperature. What's not to like. Now I understand why they say to keep red wines at 60 to 65 degrees. Really brings out the flavor.
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