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ARE WINE COOLERS WORTH IT?

Catherine Spake

6 years ago

As in my previous post I am deciding on new appliances for kitchen, I was wondering if wine coolers are worth having? I would only want a small one, either in the island or within a lower cabinet amongst the kitchen, and cost isn't really an issue but just want to know your thoughts, many thanks

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Kayleigh Clark
6 years ago
How much white wine or beer do you drink? If it would be used, then yes, definitely worth it. If you don't really, then it's a bit of a waste. :)
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Rose Williams
6 years ago
Absolutely worth it!... mine is only 300 wide, but it holds pop and flavoured water as well as wine and beer.
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Sven
6 years ago
If you will use it yes, but otherwise a big no.
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Emily
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Depends on lots of things. Like if you want more room in regular fridge for food then the wine fridge helps. Whether you have space for one. And one other thing is they give off a nice light! I had a big one in a previous property (husband wanted it more than me) But what I did like was in the late evening when we only had lamps on it gave an additional nice low lighting. Random side effect I know! :)
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Rose Williams
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