Customer Reviews for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
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Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
Model: DWC283BLS
SKU: 6831663
UPC: 067638283441
Connoisseurs and beginning collectors alike will enjoy serving expertly-chilled wines to friends and family from this elegant wine cellar. Attractive wood shelves slide out easily for bottle removal or replacement.
Average Customer Rating:
2.7
out of 5
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47% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
Review 1 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
Leaked all freon within 6 months
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: bassmanatx
from Austin, TX
on 11/10/2008
Value for Price
2.0
Quality
1.0
Features
5.0
Performance
2.0
What's great about it: appearance
What's not so great: died after 6 months, mfgr difficult to work with
If the wine cooler would have not died after 6 months, it would have been a great deal. It looks cool and it did the job. Then it died. After 4 months of back-and-forth phone tag with the mfgr and local repair companies, it was declared irreparable. To this day, still dealing with trying to either get it replaced or my money back with Danby.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 2 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
not worth the money
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: wkvd
from pueblo, colorado
on 09/17/2008
Value for Price
1.0
Quality
1.0
Features
4.0
Performance
1.0
What's great about it: appearance
What's not so great: durability
this cooler stopped cooling after a year and a half, although it was still running. danby said it was not rated for under counter installation and did not have the proper air circulation, although i have found nothing to that effect in their specs for this model or the literature that accompanied it.
the warranty repair center listed in the manual said they were no longer on board with danby. when i called danby, i was told to pick the repair person of my choice. only one person in my population area of 75,000 would take it on. it is still in pieces in his shop because he says he is waiting for the schematics from danby. to be fair, i'm not sure this last part of the problem is due to danby, but it does show that it can be difficult to get repairs done on the unit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 3 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
It's just OK
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: HuHa
from FL
on 08/22/2008
What's great about it: Keeps wine at good temp
What's not so great: Loud and does not vent from bottom
I bought this thinking I would save 500 to 700 on a wine cooler and should have sprung for a few more bucks. You get what you pay for I guess.
After about the fist 9 months the unit started to make a very loud fan noise and it was very noticeable. I would like to upgrade to a better unit but the spot I had built in my island for this is too small to fit any other. I think for the 300 bucks you pay for this unit it is a deal but if you are serious about wine and your appliances I would say upgrade to a better unit.
If I can get another 2 years out of it I will be happy!! :)
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 4 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
Danby 30 bottle wine frig-OK
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: NewportMissy
from CA
on 06/30/2008
What's great about it: The dual temp chambers, quiet
What's not so great: defective first unit, replacement great-2years
We like the looks and the unit's two sections which maintain very stable temperatures. It is very quiet. The reversible door is a good feature. Over two cases requires careful stowing, a little greater shelf height would be good. I bought the same unit for my parents, they love it, and keep it full.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
Disappointed
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: indyrich
from South Bend, Indiana
on 05/30/2008
What's great about it: Attractive
What's not so great: Noisy, light intrusion, poor quality
This seemed to be an attractive unit and served my purpose of 'staging' wine to be drunk in the short term. Initially it worked fine, was reasonably quiet and served its purpose well. 4 months in however, the temps started fluctuating to the warm side. I'd set at the desired level and then within a week they were 5-8 degrees warmer. Now at 18 months, the fridge stays consistently at 66 deg and runs 24x7. Not much cooler than room temperature. I consider this a bad investment and a unit to be avoided.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 6 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
I would be cautious
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: dizzy1971
from New Baltimore, MI
on 05/21/2008
What's great about it: Stylish look and reasonable price
What's not so great: Stopped working after about 2-3 months
This is a very nice looking wine cooler at a reasonable price. At first it was working fine and then after about 2 to 3 months it was all down hill. It kept running constantly yet not maintaining the proper temperature. It got louder as well. Service tech informed me that it was the condenser. DANBY did agree to replace the unit, rather to repair it, at no cost. We'll see how part-two turns out.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 7 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
DOES NOT LAST!!!
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Turtle13
from Long Island, NY
on 05/15/2008
What's not so great: It stopped working
After 20 months, the wine cooler does not go below 55 degrees in either section. Additionally, the compressor seems to be running now 24/7. The sides of the unit are no longer warm, and therefore the sealed system is probably broken. Full warranty was only for first 18 months. Now, I have to bring it to a service station. This type of product should definitely last much longer than 20 months.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 8 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
I'm satisfied
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: TexasChef
from Round Rock, Texas
on 02/11/2008
What's great about it: Looks good - professional looking
What's not so great: 30 bottle capacity is misleading
I ordered this wine refrigerator just after Christmas as a gift to myself. So far so good. It holds the reds and whites within 1 - 2 degrees of my settings, and they both seem to be just fine for drinking. Due to the placement of the light fixtures, you cannot fit 30 bottles of wine in it, but even that's not much of an issue for me. I fill it as much as I can, and generally replace the bottles that are opened within a week or so. I've gotten many compliments on how nice it looks in the kitchen. I have not noticed any "noise" as other reviewers did. It's a good deal for the price. It does everything I want it to. It's a good buy and I recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
Failed after two years
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: irritated
from Virginia
on 01/30/2008
What's great about it: looks nice, kept wines cool
What's not so great: not enough space in the red wine section, noisy
After two years and 6 months the unit stopped cooling. Warranty over after two years, except for "sealed"components. The repair centers listed do not fix Danby any longer. Customer service got me to another repair guy that will cost me $90 just to look at it. If it is a "sealed" component issue then I only pay the $90, if it isnt I pay whatever it takes to get it fixed... the $300 price tag is not, in my case, worth the problems...
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 10 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
Looks nice
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: RjHubbard
on 01/28/2008
What's great about it: Great looks
What's not so great: 30 bottles? Whatever. . .
Looks nice and has a somewhat stable temperature... the lower "cold' part flunctuates between 43 and 39 dgrees... wine, beer, soda, etc always seems cold.
I have to put many bottles in at an angle or sideways in order to get them to fit. There is NO WAY 30 bottles would ever fit in this unless they were all ice wine :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
Nice style, Affordable, Great Warranty
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Reviewer08
from New York, NY
on 01/09/2008
What's great about it: Dual Zone, Price Point, Style & Digital Controls
What's not so great: None
This Unit is quite nice, and after reading other reviews I wanted to clarify some points. 1st, the shelves are adjustible and therefore can acomodate larger bottles should you desire. Also I have this unit installed under my counter (built in) and noise is not an issue, it is quiet and efficient.
Other benefits are the stainless accents, dual lights, dual temp control for Red's and Whites, and adjustable door hinges to open from either direction.
After doing much research and looking at other models, I have found this to be an affordable option with the features that match that of higher end models.
Other benefits are the stainless accents, dual lights, dual temp control for Red's and Whites, and adjustable door hinges to open from either direction.
After doing much research and looking at other models, I have found this to be an affordable option with the features that match that of higher end models.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
Good for the Dabbleer
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Sidney
from Iowa
on 01/04/2008
What's great about it: Temperature control and readout
What's not so great: Only 10 Bottles of Red Storage
I received this as a Christmas gift. It is a ice little fridge. It does not allow for larger bottle storage, and has a limited capacity for the Reds (10 bottles). For the person trying to store a few bottles, this is a nice little unit that keeps the whites cold enough and protects the reds.
I'd recommend this unit to soemone getting started with a small collection.
I'd recommend this unit to soemone getting started with a small collection.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
Perfect for the amateur wine connissour
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Danibrwneyes
from Bay Shore, ny
on 01/04/2008
What's great about it: Silent, freestanding
What's not so great: Does not hold larger bottles well
I bought this for my husband for christmas. It is silent and freestanding. The temperature varies by about 2 degrees. It is nice looking, we keep it in our livingroom since our kitchen is not big enough...yet. It is not an eyesore. The only downside is it does not keep larger bottles of wine or champagne. It is great for a amateur wine connissour like my husband.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
It does it's job
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: bengle
from Dunedin, FL
on 01/03/2008
What's great about it: Nice looking, perfect fit under counter
What's not so great: space between racks not big enough for larger bottles
I found this cooler to be very functional, very good styling, and priced right. I do not have any problems with the noise, in fact, mine is completely silent. I have it mounted under my kitchen counter top and it fits just right. The only problem is that larger bottles of wine or champagne must be put on the top rack, but this is a minor inconvenience if you normally drink/store standard size bottles. I would recommend to others.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Danby Silhouette 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Dual Temperature Zones - Black
Not the right choice
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: BoltFan
on 12/19/2007
What's great about it: Inexpensive
What's not so great: Loud - Dual Temp is very limited
I would not recommend this unit for someone who is looking to store more red wine vs white wine. The upper shelf only has room for 10-bottles of red. The lower temp guage will not go below 50-degrees so it does not suite itself to red wine. Also--The fridge is very loud.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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