Rose
I've only had this fridge for a few days but it's great so far. I decided on this fridge for my wine storage due to the flexibility even though it is supposed to be a wine and beverage fridge. With many of the other dual zone wine fridges, the top and bottom temperature settings are not fully independent and the two zones are designated (different temperature ranges) for either white (colder) or red (warmer). In addition, the capacity of each section cannot be changed. Most dual zone wine fridges also only have one door so opening to get a red also destabilizes the temperature for the whites. There are many reviews that indicate that this is a problem. I'm currently using the beverage side for whites and the wine side for reds. Both sides have the same very wide temperature setting range of 37F-72C, so if I had to store a bunch of reds I could set both sides to the same temp. A bonus is the independent doors, opening one does not impact the other. I have not measured very high or very low temps yet but my beverage side is set at 50F and the wine is at 55F. After the 24hr post shipment stabilization period, I turned on the fridge with no issues. Temp measurements after just a few hours with my meat thermometer were on target (see pics). What sold me on getting this fridge vs others in a comparable price range was the reviews on great customer service and also the 3 year compressor warrantee that I don't see with others. The Wine Spectator dual zone is highly rated by a bunch of review sites but crowd sourced reviews indicate poor customer service (even states in writing that you need to pay for shipping back if there are issues).
As for complaints I've seen in other reviews, they are not issues for me.
1. The temp settings are inside the fridge and not on the outside. I don't intend to change the temp setting often.
2. The light doesn't turn on when the door opens. You can set the light just on or off. It does have a couple of different colors if you want it for mood/ambiance. I just don't intend on using the light that often.
3. Lots of complaints about the bottle capacity not as stated. This is the same for every single wine fridge ever made, just need to read. They all have written statements that the capacity is for a specific bottle type/size if you store them in the direction as instructed. I can confirm that it does store 21 traditional bottles (3 per shelf reversing direction), but not the larger cab bottles that are used today (only 2 per shelf). You might be able to do 2 cabs and a bottle with a longer neck. Again, not an issue for me as I'm using the beverage side for whites, so my total capacity is about 28 cab bottles.
4. Doesn't control humidity. They don't claim that it does. Most at this price point don't.
5. Some complain that it's noisy. Manufacturer rates at 41 dB. I don't have a decibel reader so can't confirm but I'd say it's similar to my main refrigerator or quieter. It is completely quiet when the compressor is not cycling. No issues for me.
6. There are different complaints about the wood and metal racks catching. So far I'm not having issues. They are sliding fine even loaded with 3 bottles. I like the notch that prevents you from accidentally pulling the shelf out too far and dumping your bottles. The distance between shelves are not adjustable but shelves can be removed to accommodate wide bottles (like champagne). I really like the look of the wood shelves and would love to change the beverage side, but they don't sell additional ones on their website, only metal ones, but not a big deal.
| Brand Name | Ca'Lefort |
|---|---|
| Model Info | CLF-WF24 |
| Item Weight | 140.7 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 22.4 x 23.4 x 34 inches |
| Item model number | CLF-WF24 |
| Capacity | 4.1 Cubic Feet |
| Installation Type | Built-in & Freestanding |
| Part Number | CLF-WF24 |
| Form Factor | Wine Cellar |
| Special Features | Adjustable Shelves, Touch Control |
| Color | Brushed Stainless Steel |
| Voltage | 115 Volts |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Door Hinges | Reversible |
| Door Material Type | Glass |
| Shelf Type | Wire |
| Shelves | 3 |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 63.96 Kilograms |
| Number Of Doors | 2 |
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