Question 1

Is there any reason I shouldn't keep food-stuffs in here? Milk, spaghetti sauce, general mini-fridge items?

Accepted Answer

According to the national guideline on food regulation which is ServSafe, cold foods and perishable items need to be kept at a temperature between 33-40 ⁰F. That being said there is a very obvious fan inside the unit so to those saying there isn't you're quite frankly wrong and it does provide sufficient air circulation to keep the fridge at a consistent and even temperature down to the listed 34⁰F which is well within national regulation for perishable foods. The problem would lie in the sense of how much you open and close the fridge. If it's always being opened then yes that could raise the internal temperature of the unit and cause problems for perishable foods but if you don't plan on opening the unit that often and you would like to or need to keep perishable foods in this unit there is no immediate problem with that. Hot foods might pose an issue with this fridge as condensation from the drastic change in temperature cold pose a threat for the internal wiring of the fridge and according to the specific types of hot food they need to be cooled down to the regulated temperature of 33 - 40 ⁰F within anywhere from 4-8 hours depending on the type food. In the end it could be possible to store hot foods in this fridge but with my experience using this fridge and experience in the culinary field I would not recommend storing hot foods in this unit. While the answer is subjective to how often you would be opening and closing the fridge I hope this helped some out in making their decisions.

Question 2

What is the approximate energy cost per year?

Accepted Answer

It depends. You need to multiply your energy cost per kilowatt hour times the expected usage of 288 KWh per year. In California, it depends on what rate schedule you choose and how much you use.  Since this device would add to your usage, use your highest rate.

Question 3

Is this made in the US?

Accepted Answer

Box says “made in China”, not New York like the other answer

Question 4

Has anyone installed this under the counter? And does that void the warrenty?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I installed under my counter, my cabinet maker made it look as if it is part of the cabinetry, so far no issues.

Brand Name	hOmeLabs
Select	HME030065N
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Capacity	3.2 Cubic Feet
Annual Energy Consumption	288 Kilowatt Hours Per Year
Part Number	HME030065N
Voltage	120 Volts
Shelf Type	Glass
Batteries Included	No
Batteries Required?	No
Item Dimensions L x W x H	43.9 x 48 x 84.6 cm
Item Weight	35.5 Kilograms

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hOmeLabs Beverage Refrigerator and Cooler - 120 Can Mini Fridge with Glass Door for Soda Beer or Wine - Small Drink Dispenser Machine for Office or Bar with Adjustable Removable Shelves

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