Haier HVT12ABS

Pros: Great price for entry level

Cons: It is bigger than counter top (a little thinner than a microwave oven but deeper).

The Bottom Line: Works great and recommended.

Review: I have had this unit for several months now, and it works as described. It meets all of the need of a wine cooler. I hate to be critical of other reviewers, but they need to learn a little more about wine. A wine cooler (like this one) is meant to ...

Pros: Looks nice, and very good fit and finish, priced right.

Cons: Runs a lot, could keep wine cooler than it does for those who prefer that.

Review: I purchased one of these at Menard's for $63. My unit gets to 55 degrees on the coldest setting. Upon researching the Internet, the ideal temperature to store wines is 55 to 58 degrees F. I am going to mention a few things that one should be aware of, ...

Pros: Simple, straightforward design; easy to use; did the job adequately until it stopped cooling.

Cons: Lasted until the warranty ran out, then quit.

The Bottom Line: This wine cooler worked surprisingly well for its price, but its useful life was entirely inadequate.

Review: I bought the Haier HVT12ABS Compact Wine Cooler in late summer of 2007. It hummed away on my kitchen counter for just about a year, seemingly doing its job adequately.Then, one day, I noticed that the fan was running continuously and, yet, the ...

Pros: Aggressively priced: $79 on sale at Target. Looks cool. Small

Cons: Doesn't get any colder than 60 degrees. This is kinda a deal breaker.

The Bottom Line: Can't recommend this -- they don't seem to work very well.

Review: I am presently on my second unit. The first was bought two days ago at Target for $79. The temperature is controlled by a small knob towards the rear of the unit, outside. It can be set to either Red or White, or anywhere inbetween. There is no ...

Pros: fits well on counter top

Cons: temperature control not adequate

The Bottom Line: Poor quality item, that is not reliable. It just get to the correct temperature settings.

Review: I do know wines and what they should be chilled to. (alluding to previous reviewer) I am on my second unit and it doesn't get below 59 degrees. I received the first unit for Christmas last year. I never felt that white wine was cool enough in it. I ...

Pros: Small and quiet

Cons: Can't count on these units to work at all.

Review: One week after installing two of these units, they both stopped operating. One started working again when I readjusted the temperature setting on the back to a much colder setting. This doesn't make any sense as the inside of the unit was room ...

Pros: None

Cons: Unreliable, not well-made

Review: Had it for three months and it just stopped working. Currently in the process of getting a replacement unit or a refund. Buy something ...