Is 迷你冰箱 / 小型压缩机冰箱 Worth Selling?

“Awesome! They definitely don't make them like that anymore. I had a beverage fridge which I only got 1.5 years out of, which is so absurd I didn't even replace it. Apparently 3-5 years is typical, and I think even that is too low, especially environmentally.”

“It seems like these products tend to be very unreliable and burn out within a few years. Would love to get one I could rely on long term.”

“My university supplied these to kids who stayed on campus during the summer. I've seen them roll down stairs, straight up dropped on concrete, thrown 5 high in a trailer, you name it. Not a one cooked out when I was working crew delivering them.”

“I have never found a mini fridge with a freezer that was usable for more than just ice. The temperature is so unstable in the freezer portion that any foods get freezer burn very quickly or things like ice cream simply do not stay frozen at all.”

“My college dorm mini fridge had a "freezer" that would become a solid block of ice over the course of a semester. It would keep my pizza rolls cold enough to keep them food-safe, but it might also envelop them completely with ice.”

“I recommend going no freezer, they are too small to put anything in, and they freeze up easily, causing leaks, blockages, which makes them run harder to keep up and burns them out faster.”

“If I paid $3,000 for an extremely small refrigerator I would contact the manufacturer about the noise before anything else.”

“I don't care what anyone says on here, I've had a few and been around others and they are all loud unless you buy very expensive models. If you truly need specific temperature zoning and a clear glass front then either 1) deal with the loudness or 2) spend a few thousand to get a nice one. I ended up swapping mine out for a small LG inverter fridge and it's night and day how much quieter it is.”

“They all have compressors in order to operate so none will be totally silent. Your best bet might be to go to a store where they're displayed and listen in.”

“Sorry buddy. Your patch aint gonna hold, and a repair gonna cost you way more than several new fridges. You punctured the evaporator. New fridge time.”

“It's dead Jim. These are built so cheaply that they're not really repairable if the refridgerant loop (the line you chipped) is damaged. Even if you could somehow seal the line you'd have to do it in a vacuum... Next time use the lazy way to get rid of the ice. Unplug it and leave the door open for a few hours, or overnight.”

“Lots of new fridge nowadays use propane or butane as refrigerant, which is flamable. I suggest keep your window and door open. Move your fridge outside to open area or dispose completely since it no longer work and repair will not be economical”

“At the very least, go with a brand that specializes in mini fridges. Brands like Whirlpool (and brands they own), Frigidaire, Kenmore, and GE generally lease their name to other companies who make the product. If you think you've found a winner, go online and grab the manual/warranty. Check the copyright and who you call for Warranty. If the company they're telling you to contact isn't the name on the front it is a Licensed Product and won't be supported by the name on the front.”

“I believe all the small fridges on the market today are contract manufactured by a few Chinese manufacturers like Haier. They're not necessarily bad fridges - one in the size you're looking for has very few moving parts and little to go wrong with it.”

“i've been looking on amazon but they all have pretty bad reviews. i'm looking for a fridge that is sl...”

“I hate to be that guy, but... you're looking for BiFL quality at a disposable price point. Anything in that price range is going to be cheap crap. And unfortunately, since that form-factor isn't really popular outside of the bargain (e.g., broke college student) demographic, the options at higher price points are likely to be limited. Maybe look into what's sold for RVs and/or boats (i.e., folks with plenty of money, but not much space)?”

“Looking for a solid mini-fridge for my college dorm. I'm open to all suggestions but I'd really appreciate if it were: 1. Affordable (My limit is probably ~$375) 2. Decently working (I feel like they all break)”

“i just want a dope looking mini fridge. love the look but can't justify the price tag for features i wont really use.”