Very easy to put together, just requires installing handles out of the box. I had one handle milled incorrectly, and I am still waiting on a replacement, but the other one went on just fine. The controls are not in a great location, and I always wind up changing the temp or turning the light on as I close the door. The lights are controlled by an on/off switch and do not automatically come on when you open the door. Temperature fluctuates, but generally holds within 2 degrees of what is set. Occasionally it will wander well beyond that range. Overall it looks great, and I am pleased with this purchase; however, I am sure there are better models out there.
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May 29, 2013
Too short a time to really know
I bought this for my wife who wanted a wine cooler. It arrived pretty much in the timeframe that was quoted by Home Depot and we picked it up at the store. It was easy enough to set up and to program. Seems to be sturdy enough but it seems to run a lot. Can't say anything about energy efficiency as I don't have anything to measure that with.
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May 16, 2013
Just what we were looking for
This wine cooler looks great, and fit the space where we placed it perfectly (under top cabinet on the countertop.) The only drawback we've encountered is that it doesn't seem to be very energy efficient. This was the only change we had made in our electrical use, and our bill did go up a bit. We will be checking our next months electric bill to see if our wine cooler is indeed the source.
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Aug 7, 2012
Great features!
Love the double compartment chilling system. It keeps wine to the perfect temperatures according to the Instruction booklet guidelines.