What I have noticed after a few days use that it's better to take already cold drinks out of a regular fridge to put in this. I noticed it will keep cans already cold from a regular fridge just as cold as first put in even after 24 hours. I suppose it's of course due to no heat getting in and the cold being trapped inside the small space of course. I noticed it doesn't really get as cold with room temperature drinks going straight into the mini fridge. I have left them in there for over 24 hours and it's a slightly cold touch on cans. It's definitely less cold then using cans already cold from a regular fridge. For me it seems best to keep drinks in the regular fridge downstairs and move them up to this mini fridge as needed. Basically a 12 pack of coke means six in mini fridge while other six in regular fridge until mini fridge needs restocked. I'll probably be using it for energy drinks mostly though but same thing so yeah I think it will work. The only complaint is the buzzing sound from the fan. I can handle the blowing noise but the slight buzz is annoying.
I normally keep my house at 68 degrees and, what do you know, the mini fridge stays consistently at 40 the few times ive checked. I would like just a tad cooler but am happy with what I get. Not exactly icy cold but cold enough. I certainly dont want to risk cans freezing/exploding either. I got the mint colored one and am quite happy with my purchase.
I have one for my office. It’s a bit small to hold my lunch and water bottles. I wish it were bigger but overall I’m happy with it. It’s useful and didn’t cost all that much.
Exactly 32 is freezing The Sweet spot for refrigerators is 40 or less ^^ So like any other time of year except scorching summer if you keep that little thing in an unheated room in your house it will work fine as a normal fridge it might accidentally freeze things XD
Just curious, how did you get 34-38 degrees as an estimate when it cools 20-28 below ambient? Most optimistic estimate (using max differential and minimum ambient temp you stated) is 70-28 = 42.
This was pretty helpful, I’m about to have my first baby and I was thinking of having one of these by my bed to store breast milk overnight but I guess that wouldn’t be a good idea. Maybe there are others that are more powerful but they all look similar.
Only a few monster drinks at 16oz would fit standing up. Better than a bucket of ice! You would have to have the vehicle running or it could kill the car battery!
Does this stay plug into the outlet the entire time like a real size refrigerator? Or do I plug it in when I need it? Or do it leave plus in always but flip the switch on the back to on when I need it? If I flip the switch to on after it was off would it take hours to reach its full capacity?
Hi! Thanks for your review. Is it a difference between the cooler and the cooler+refrigerator? Options are given in your Amazon link and I was wondering if there is a technical difference or if it is just color 🥹
I work at a small library in a university which actually gets really cold sometimes. We don't have a microwave or a frigde in the lunch area so I been looking at a small frigde for myself in my library, with the cold temperature in the library will this get cold enough to keep my drinks cold all day? Could it end up freezing? Can I leave it turn on always?
Ah, the Peltier-Seebeck thermoelectric device. Ultra inefficient and used to spread Moscow's propaganda in the early days of the Soviet Union. Nice but a mini fridge is more efficient. It may use more power when running but it doesn't have to run anywhere near as long. Thermoelectric units are really only good for Kickstarter scams.
true, they break down quickly. Peltier beats compressors for convenience and light weight in small cooling spaces, though. My Wagan has lasted a year so far but the equipment is on top, so water does get in. I don't care since I just keep capped drinks in it. Paper towels in the bottom.
Just got this for Christmas. Mine is red and I love it. 😊
My mom just purchased this item from QVC and arrived last Friday. She loves it! She has her bottle water in there.
She will love it!
@@JustADad just saw my mother today. You're right, she love it.😀
@@1810watson So glad to hear that!
What I have noticed after a few days use that it's better to take already cold drinks out of a regular fridge to put in this. I noticed it will keep cans already cold from a regular fridge just as cold as first put in even after 24 hours. I suppose it's of course due to no heat getting in and the cold being trapped inside the small space of course.
I noticed it doesn't really get as cold with room temperature drinks going straight into the mini fridge. I have left them in there for over 24 hours and it's a slightly cold touch on cans. It's definitely less cold then using cans already cold from a regular fridge. For me it seems best to keep drinks in the regular fridge downstairs and move them up to this mini fridge as needed. Basically a 12 pack of coke means six in mini fridge while other six in regular fridge until mini fridge needs restocked. I'll probably be using it for energy drinks mostly though but same thing so yeah I think it will work.
The only complaint is the buzzing sound from the fan. I can handle the blowing noise but the slight buzz is annoying.
I normally keep my house at 68 degrees and, what do you know, the mini fridge stays consistently at 40 the few times ive checked. I would like just a tad cooler but am happy with what I get. Not exactly icy cold but cold enough. I certainly dont want to risk cans freezing/exploding either. I got the mint colored one and am quite happy with my purchase.
Great! I like that color too!
Thank you so much for this helpful review. I had some Best buy reward dollars and I just ordered this in retro pink to keep by the side of my bed.
I have one for my office. It’s a bit small to hold my lunch and water bottles. I wish it were bigger but overall I’m happy with it. It’s useful and didn’t cost all that much.
got a black one for my birthday love this review
Funny, I just had my son on Friday morning, and I'm sitting here in the couch with him and Just a Dad pops up on my phone. CZcams is following me!
Wow
Congrats
My dad left me
Good for keeping condiments at my desk at work.
I got one for Christmas it's working good so far. I have the 9 can model
if you want it cooler u can get some ice cubes and put some salt on it and put it on the rack, it might help with cooling it!
I have one of these and mine is black and was gifted this today for Christmas actually kinda nice
Thank you sir, the instructions wouldn’t tell me how long I needed to wait to put stuff in
Glad it helped
Just got mines😊❤️
Grabbed one for a small add on gift for my son’s birthday. Seems like a good value,
I'd say 40s is pretty normal for any refrigerator. Any colder and your fridge will turn into a freezer.
Exactly 32 is freezing The Sweet spot for refrigerators is 40 or less ^^
So like any other time of year except scorching summer if you keep that little thing in an unheated room in your house it will work fine as a normal fridge it might accidentally freeze things XD
Not normal. Most refrigerant fridges will easily get to 35, which is much better.
@gcanyon3114 Well, regardless, 40 is certainly cold, and while not great, we it works.
Just curious, how did you get 34-38 degrees as an estimate when it cools 20-28 below ambient? Most optimistic estimate (using max differential and minimum ambient temp you stated) is 70-28 = 42.
This. I almost had an aneurysm with that math.
Math ain't mathing.
This was pretty helpful, I’m about to have my first baby and I was thinking of having one of these by my bed to store breast milk overnight but I guess that wouldn’t be a good idea. Maybe there are others that are more powerful but they all look similar.
Only a few monster drinks at 16oz would fit standing up. Better than a bucket of ice! You would have to have the vehicle running or it could kill the car battery!
Good point
I just bought one
I love mine
Is it noisy?
@@GcjBoo I asked the same thing! She ain't no good!
Is the fan supposed to constantly run? I just got mine. I keep it in my office and the fan gets annoying.
It's the compressor and yes it's not like a normal fridge that has to kick on and off, it has a weak compressor that runs the entire time
Does this stay plug into the outlet the entire time like a real size refrigerator? Or do I plug it in when I need it? Or do it leave plus in always but flip the switch on the back to on when I need it? If I flip the switch to on after it was off would it take hours to reach its full capacity?
stupid question, can I put yogurt or protein shakes in there?
no way. just for drinks.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Can you keep milk in here? I wanted to use it for iced coffee!
Hi! Thanks for your review. Is it a difference between the cooler and the cooler+refrigerator? Options are given in your Amazon link and I was wondering if there is a technical difference or if it is just color 🥹
I want to use it for keeping cheese cool
Same.
I work at a small library in a university which actually gets really cold sometimes. We don't have a microwave or a frigde in the lunch area so I been looking at a small frigde for myself in my library, with the cold temperature in the library will this get cold enough to keep my drinks cold all day? Could it end up freezing?
Can I leave it turn on always?
I have a blue one it’s made by koolatron
I just realized one day that mine wasn’t getting cold at all… the green light is on, but the inside is room temperature 😢
yeah. mine is horrible. not keeping anything cool at all. i wonder if it's defective?
Can you leave this plugged in like a fridge?
That's what I'm wondering too
Thanks
Welcome
Mine is cooling 3 degrees under room temp after 4 hours. Not thrilled.
yeah mine isn't really cooling down much either. i think we were scammed. :(
Mine started blinking a green light and beeping. No longer cooling at all. :(
It's the capacitor
mine did not come with any cords
Thank you!! How long it keep the cool when you disconnect it?
Not long enough...
They have to stay plugged in and turned on at all times to stay cold , as soon as it is off it warms up quickly.
The fan stopped working, what can i do to fix it
could I possibly use this at school to keep my lunch cool? will it keep my food fresh?
No not really
I was wondering the same thing! I'm vegetarian so I don't eat meat and I was thinking if it gets to 40 degrees, why not keep my veggie lunch box cold?
ughh. i just bought one in hopes that it would keep beverages cold in my very hot bedroom. :( not what i needed.
is it metal or plastic?
Where can I buy an extra power Core AC
buy this to accommodate with your fallout themed room
Can you store lithium cells in it?😂
My mom bought one of these and it isn't turning on
There is a on and off switch the light should turn on a solid green
How loud is the HUM?
Does it drain your car battery and make your car can't start?
Do you think it gets cold enough to store breast milk over night?
Mine hold 9 cans, hahahahaha I have 50% more power than you
Weak cooling. Just get a proper refrigerant based fridge.
Ah, the Peltier-Seebeck thermoelectric device. Ultra inefficient and used to spread Moscow's propaganda in the early days of the Soviet Union. Nice but a mini fridge is more efficient. It may use more power when running but it doesn't have to run anywhere near as long. Thermoelectric units are really only good for Kickstarter scams.
Just a little useless chinese gadget... Made poorly and cheap..... 1.7 cu feet mini fridge are a bit pricier but way better.
true, they break down quickly. Peltier beats compressors for convenience and light weight in small cooling spaces, though.
My Wagan has lasted a year so far but the equipment is on top, so water does get in. I don't care since I just keep capped drinks in it. Paper towels in the bottom.
would you dare store almond milk and cream cheese in a florida Van?