Danby Wine Cooler Refrigerators-Make a Smart Choice

If you are in need of a wine cooler then you can opt for one of the many models offered by Danby wine cooler refrigerators. There are many styles and various capacities from which you can take your pick.

Danby is a trusted and renowned wine cooler brand and they are quite popular for their small home wine and beverage cooler units.

Danby wine coolers have a range of features that you are going to find very convenient. The wine coolers come with glass doors, electronic temperature controls, auto-cycle defrost, interior lights, a scratch-resistant worktop and wire shelves.

The company offers single zone, dual temperature zone, built-in and freestanding units.

Main Features of Danby Wine Cooler Refrigerators

Storage capacity of Danby wine coolers starts from 1-20 bottles, but there are large models that have space for 65-200 bottles of wine.

If you're a beginner wine lover then a small size wine cooler will be perfect for you to keep a couple of bottles of your favourite wines cooled to the desired drinking temperature.

Many Danby wine cellars have two temperature zones offering separate compartments for holding white and red wines.

Recommended temperatures:

storing white wines: from 48ºF to 52ºFdegrees Fahrenheit is ideal,
for red wines: 55 to 57 ºF,
for sparkling wines it's 48ºF, and
for rose wines it's 55ºF.

Regarding decor most Danby wine storage units have black cabinet with black interior, black or silver framed glass door.

The door glass is dual pane for good thermal insulation and slightly tinted to protect wines from UV light damage.

Some models include lock & key set to keep wines scerurely locked.

Chrome-plated wire racks or in case of more elegant models wood shelves hold the bottles.

Danby offers different types of wine cooler refrigerators:

Built-in wine coolers - with zero clearance around the sides and at the back for flush installation
Freestanding, and
Countertop wine coolers for those who have very little space to place the unit.

Danby created 3 series, each has its own brand name:

Danby Silhouette,
Premier
Maietre'D, and
Danby Designer wine cooler models

Recommended Danby Wine Cooler Refrigerators - Reviews

Danby offers home cellars in a wide range of sizes from small wine coolers holding 6 bottles, up to larger wine cellars with 65 - 200 wine bottle capacity.

Price of Danby wine coolers vary according to capacity, finish and additional integrated features enhacing the unit's look or operation. Price range: cc. US$ 100 - 1800.

6-bottle, Countertop Danby Wine Cooler- Model DWC620PL-SC

This thermoelectric wine cooler can store 6 bottles on 3 pull-out chromed wire racks. With the digital thermostat you can set the unit to cool the cabinet interior to a temperature anywhere in the 39°F - 72°F range.

A small LCD screen on the top displays temperature in red.

This is a nice compact cooler with dimensions (width: 11", height: 17", depth. 22") ensuring convenient placement even in a small room or kitchen.

Added benefits are the silent and vibration free operation due to thermoelectric cooling technology.

The blue interior light matches well with the platinum cabinet color and the platinum-trimmed glass door.

Price: US$ 90 - 110 (US$ 15.0 - 18.33 per bottle) which is a reasonable price regarding capacity, cooling efficiency and built.

The Danby 6-bottle thermoelectric wine cooler carries a 12-month warranty on parts and labor.

See other recommended 6-Bottle wine coolers and 8-Bottle wine cooler refrigerators.

Mid-Sized Danby Wine Cooler Refrigerators

Danby Silhouette 27-Bottle Wine Cooler, Single Zone - Model DWC276BLS

This slim wine cabinet provides excellent storage solution for those who are limited on space. The black cabinet with stainless steel-framed, tinted and tempered glass door looks very attractive.

The door comes with a lock kit and the direction of the door opening is reversible. A semi-recessed door handle adds a clean look to the cabinet. The magnetic door gasket ensures tight fitting keeping the interior temperature and the humidity level constant.

The wine cellar has digital thermostat for precise temperature setting within the range of 39°F - 64°F (4°C - 18°C). On the digital display on the top part of the cabinet you can monitor the interior temperature either in °F or in °C.

The 7 wire shelves with stainless steel fronts enhance the modern decor even more and they can hold 27 bottles: 4 750 ml standard bottles on each of the upper 6 shelves and 3 bottles on the bottom shelf. The shelves can be partially pulled out.

Danby DWC276BLS 27-Bottle Slim Wine Cooler

Danby Silhouette Built-In Wine Cooler - 27 Bottle

The Danby DWC276BLS wine cooler comes with a humidor that you can fill with water and place on the bottom of the fridge in case the humidity level is low (less than 50 %). Note, however, that the humidor reduces the storage capacity of the bottom rack by 1 bottle.

The front venting allows built-in placement.

The interior blue LED light displays the wine bottles elegantly.

Dimensions:

Width: 12 2/16"
Height: 34 1/16"
Depth: 23 11/16"

Price: US$ 700 - 850 (US$ 25.92 - 31.48 per bottle). Warranty: 5-year limited warranty, 24-month parts and labor

Danby DWC286BLS 30-Bottle Wine Cooler

Read user reviews on the Danby 286BLS 30-Bottle Wine Cooler.

Danby Designer 40-Bottle Wine Refrigerator - Model DWC044BLP

This freestanding, compressor-operated wine refrigerator comes in a black cabinet-stainless steel trimmed glass door combination.

This is a multi-zone wine cellar meaning that you can set 3 different storage temperatures in three parts of the unit.

This way you can store different reds at their ideal serving temps, and at the same time store whites on the bottom where it's a few degrees cooler (it is around 52°F if you set the overall internal temperature to 55°F.

With the digital controls you can easily set the interior temperature in the 42.8°F - 57.2°F (6 - 14°C) range. The unit also has an attractive display screen on the top part of the cabinet.

The shatter-proof, reversible glass door is tempered and tightly sealed for maximum thermal insulation.

You can store and cool 40 bottles of wine on the 5 cantilever, plastic covered wire shelves that can be removed for easy access to the wines. The bottom rack is not cantilevered.

Dimensions:

Height: 33 7/8"
Width: 20 5/8"
Depth: 21"

Weight: 96.8 lbs.

User opinions: some users of this model complained that you cannot place 40 bottles because the 2 bottom shelves are half-depth and can accommodate only 2-2 bottles.

Price: US$ 265 - 310 (US$ 6.65 - 7.75 per bottle).

Danby Silhouette 54-Bottle Built-In Wine Cellar with French Door - Model DWC2121BLS

This dual temperature zone elegant wine cellar allows you to store and cool both red and white wines at constant, proper temperature level.

The black cabinet looks stylish with the beech wood shelves and the stainless steel trimmed double glass door.

The blue digital screen further enhances the sleek design and it displays temperature in the two compatments in easily read numbers.

You can store up to 54 regular size bottles on the 7 shelves that can be pulled out to 3/4.

The blue interior light adds to the captivating design of this Danby wine cellar and lets you showcase your wine in a truly stunning way that will amaze your friends and guests.

The cellar has been designed for built-in use. You can set temperature for the two zones with digital thermostats in the range of 39°F - 64°F.

Instead of an auto defrost system the Danby DWC2121BLS wine cellar model applies fan forced cooling that results in a more constant interior temperature.

The double door is tempered for good thermal insulation and tinted for protection against UV light.

You can open the doors conveniently with the semi-flush stainless steel handles mounted on the upper part of the door wings. The integrated door lock is practical if you want to prevent anyone from accessing your precious wines.

Dimenisons:

Width: 23 13/16"
Height: 24 13/16"
Depth: 34 7/16"

Price: US$ 950 - 1000 (US$ 17.59 - 18.52 per bottle).

Similar Wine Storage Units

Read reviews of Danby Two Temperature Zone Wine Coolers.

Take a look at the Single-Zone Danby Silhouette Built-In Wine Cooler with 50 bottles capacity (Model DWC512BLS).

Browse our article on Recommended 40-50-Bottle Home Wine Cellars.

Maintenance Tips

There are certain things you must keep in mind regarding a wine refrigerator. You have to store your drinks in sealed bottles and take care not to overload the cabinet. It is also best to keep the door closed as much as possible.

When it comes to cleaning the wine fridge, you are advised to take a soft cloth, and some detergent or mild soap for wiping the shelves of the cooler; afterwards you can wipe the shelves with a dry cloth.

Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth and any mild detergent. There is another thing for you to maintain and that is the wine cooler must be placed on flat floor with about five inches of space between the wall and the cooler itself.

Official Website: Danby Wine Coolers

Large Capacity Danby Wine Cabinets

Danby DWC612BLP 75 Bottle

Danby DWC110BLSRH 110-Bottle

Danby DWC166BLSRH 166-bottle

Consumer Reviews on Danby Wine Cooler Refrigerators

Danby DWC286BLS Wine Cooler - Poor
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