The Bar Fridge
There are a few kinds of bar fridges. Some are meant to hold only beverages like cans or bottles. Others are made specifically for wine. Still others are designed for a combination of food and drinks, like a mini bar. Although sizes vary, usually bar fridge dimensions range from very small with a capacity of under 2 cubic feet to quite large, although a bar fridge for sale usually doesn’t get much bigger than 5 cubic feet or 3 feet tall. Any bigger than that, and you can just get a normal upright fridge. Here are the types of bar fridges available and the best models.
Normal Bar Fridges
For everyday normal use, there are lots of bar fridges to choose from. You should think about what you might want to put in the fridge before you choose one. If you are primarily going to use it for cans and bottles, you might want to get one without drawers, so you can fit more beverages inside. Here are some of the most popular models available:
The Sanyo SR-3770S is a great little refrigerator. It is quite large, standing at counter height, which is almost 3 feet. This Sanyo is a stainless steel bar fridge, which means it will look great anywhere you put it. It features a built-in vertical can dispenser and plenty of space both inside and on the door. Another great feature that this fridge has is a full-width freezer, which comes in very handy when you need some ice. A small bar fridge usually won’t have a good freezer like this.
The Glass Front Bar Fridge
There are great bar fridges available that are specifically designed to hold lots of cans. These fridges are called “beverage centers”, and are a great solution
if you need to chill lots of cans. They are used in all kinds of places, from snack bars to boats to workplaces and schools. This type of refrigerator is rated according to how many cans it can hold. Sizes vary from 60 cans up to 150 or more. The Haier 150 can beverage center is a great little fridge. Its bar fridge glass door lets you see what is inside without having to open it. If you are looking for a light-use commercial bar fridge, this type would work well. It is reasonably priced as well, at just $200, although you can get cheaper beverage centers that hold a smaller quantity of cans.
Mini Bar Fridges
The mini bar fridge is the most common type of bar fridge. These are the ones that you see in practically every decent hotel room in the world. Although they are technically just a mini fridge, they do have some distinctions that differentiate them from their little cousins. The biggest feature that sets them apart is that the good ones use a different method to produce cold air. While other refrigerators use compressors to chill the air, a good mini bar will use what is called the absorption technique. The result is a completely silent mini bar fridge. Hotels don’t want noisy refrigerators waking up their guests, and they are willing to pay a lot of money for these silent fridges. One of the leading manufacturers of mini bar fridges is Summit. The Summit mini bar fridges features the silent technology and a door lock.
Other Types of Bar Fridges
There are a few other types of bar fridges that are designed for specific uses. One of them is the wine bar fridge. Unlike the beverage centers, these fridges are specifically designed to hold bottles of wine. They come in various sizes, ranging from 6 bottle to 28 bottles or more capacities. They also have glass doors and thermostats that are far superior to normal fridges.
Another type of fridge is specifically designed for use at a bar. There are models that are built more sturdy and can hold up to heavy everyday use, such as a back bar fridge. You can also get an under bar fridge that fits right under your bar, making it conveniently out of sight from customers.
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