Whynter BWR-18SD 18 Bottle Built-in Wine Refrigerator, Multi

3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars | 193 ratings

Price: 348

Last update: 08-15-2024


About this item

Measures: 22.25L x 11.75W x 34H
Capacity: 19 standard 750ml wine bottles
Tempered double pane gray-smoked glass for enhanced UV protection with security lock and key
Digital LED temperature control with temperature range from 40ºF – 72ºF
Powerful fan-circulated compressor cooling ensures even temperature distribution. Bottom shelf: 4 bottles

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Top reviews from the United States

Chief9300
5.0 out of 5 stars Replacement for 12" Trash Compactor
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2015
I was looking for a replacement for a built-in trash compactor and found that nobody makes 12" wide ones anymore, only 15". I started looking for something to fill the hole and found that some wine coolers would fit. After considering some other brands I bought the Whynter. It fits the cabinet space perfectly and looks great with our other stainless appliances. You can hear it run, but it's no louder than a refrigerator. It maintains the temp setting and chills quickly. All this for half the cost of a trash compactor that I can easily do without.
Anac
1.0 out of 5 stars The last straw for me was when i had all my good wine froze to the point that they exploded
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2015
We bought a Whynter BWR-33SD Wine Refrigerator (wine cooler) from amazon three months ago.
We started having problems with the unit 2 months after our purchase. The panel lights no longer were working and the temperature was fluctuating a lot. The last straw for me was when i had all my good wine froze to the point that they exploded. The kitchen floor now has a big stain of wine.

I called Amazon and they told me that the Amazon return policy is 30 days. Amazon told me to reach the seller.
The seller in their turn asked me to send them the invoice from the purchase so they could put under the warranty. We sent the invoice and we still have not heard from them. Horrible customer service.

Finally Amazon decided to get the cooler back and they said they will return our money back plus shipping, but now i have a stained kitchen and 12 bottles of my best and expensive wines are gone.

I would say, stay away from this cooler company.

Ps. this is what we got from them after our first contact -

Dear Ms.
Thank you for contacting us regarding your Whynter BWR-33SD Wine Refrigerator. According to your pictures, the inside temperature of the wine refrigerator is 9C, whcih is 48.2F. This is not a freezing temperature and should not freeze the wine inside. Please make sure that the cabinet is not overfilled or blocking the fans which can prevent the air inside from circulating properly.

Please unplug the unit and remove it from the built-in space. Gently, tilt the unit to access the base in order to clean any accumulated dust from the grille and fan (See attached picture). Dust can prevent the heat generated by the compressor to vent properly, resulting in a higher cabinet temperature.

After cleaning, please allow the unit to sit upright for 6-8 hours unplugged to allow the refrigerant to settle and avoid damaging the compressor.
(This cooler was installed in a brand new house- no dust blocking anything)

Once the refrigerant has settled, please set each zone to your desired temperature and let us know if you can hear the compressor come on within a few minutes and if the fan is running (see attached picture). If you do not hear the compressor come on, please let us know if you can hear a faint clicking sound coming from the compressor. (yes, but no thank you)

To better assist you and to register your warranty, please send us your Amazon.com invoice.

Thank you.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Stylish and dependable
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016
We had one installed in our old home which the new owner wanted at part of the deal. Worked tirelessly without complaining for almost 2 years. Got a brand new one in our new place since we were happy with it. Looks just as good in our country style kitchen as it did in our former one. We've managed to squeeze in 19 bottles in this wine fridge but they were all slimmer style bottles. It operates more quietly than before. Still as pleased with this new one that we've had for about a month.
Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars A stylish addition to the kitchen!
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2017
I had been searching for something to replace the old trash compactor. I found this wine cooler on sale and thought it might make for a nice addition. The stainless front is stylish and matches the other appliances. Installation was pretty easy as all you need to do is plug it in and slide it in place. I am concerned a little with the noise level. I may pull it out and reinstall with foam around the outside to help with the vibration against the cabinets as this may be the cause of the noise. Overall, it looks great and operates properly. I am able to adjust temperatures low enough to accommodate even beer. I currently have it set at 40. deg. I also bought an extended warranty as I have read a number of reviews that indicated that their appliance was less than dependable.
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Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars A stylish addition to the kitchen!
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2017
I had been searching for something to replace the old trash compactor. I found this wine cooler on sale and thought it might make for a nice addition. The stainless front is stylish and matches the other appliances. Installation was pretty easy as all you need to do is plug it in and slide it in place. I am concerned a little with the noise level. I may pull it out and reinstall with foam around the outside to help with the vibration against the cabinets as this may be the cause of the noise. Overall, it looks great and operates properly. I am able to adjust temperatures low enough to accommodate even beer. I currently have it set at 40. deg. I also bought an extended warranty as I have read a number of reviews that indicated that their appliance was less than dependable.
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Whattsamattau
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected: quickly cold and unbelievably quiet
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2014
Given some reviewers saying this unit was noisy, we were a bit apprehensive as the cooler will be included in a master suite and the last thing we wanted was a noisy 'fridge'. The unit arrived extremely well packed (3 heavy duty boxes inside one another with foam inserted at corners and sides). Prepped the unit per instructions and brought it down to 48 degrees Fahrenheit in about 30 minutes. During this time the compressor was running, then shut off with only the air circulating fan running. I have NO IDEA what the negative reviews concerning noise were about. We could barely hear it running in either mode, even less so when we pushed it back into the cabinet area where it belonged. I actually put a decibel meter on it. Circulating fan peaked at 34 DB, Google search says that's a whisper in a quiet library at 6 feet; with compressor running peaked at 60 DB, average of 54 DB, about equal to a quiet conversation at 3 feet. I did find that if the unit is not level, the compressor gets noisy, but that warning is in the instructions; same warning as my home refrigerator. Solution I found was to turn it off, let the refrigerant settle, make it level and turn it back on. Whisper quiet again!!
Amazon Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars Worked for about a year, freezes bottles now.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020
I bought this cooler in 2018. It looked great and worked well for about a year. It froze several of my wine bottles in the fall of 2019. I shut it down, cleaned it up, and it worked well for a few more months. Eventually it froze bottles again. The sensor must not be working as it just keeps running. Luckily I bought the extended warranty on this cooler. Amazon attempted to find a dealer in my area to repair the item but there wasn’t an option. They supplied a gift card for the original cost per their policy-unfortunately it costs more now to replace. I will try another brand as I really like having a wine cooler in my kitchen.

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