Rated 5 out of
5
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Base42 from
Great exchange!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was an exchange wine cooler and. The new one to me is better the the first one. Very satisfied with my new appliance!
Date published: 2024-06-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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Db4420 from
Nice wine fridge!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Perfect addition to our new kitchen! Love the look with the wood racks.
Date published: 2024-03-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Cheri Dee from
Functional and Attractive
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is our 2nd Kitchenaide wine refrigerator. We bought. A Wine Enthusiast unit for our temporary rental - the kitchen aid is so much better. It is quiet and the temperature is steady (the two zones are also a great feature). Definitely recommend!
Date published: 2023-07-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Aggiegirl79 from
Handsome and Functional Refrigerator
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this refrigerator to replace our previous Kitchen Aide wine refrigerator that we had for 10 years. It’s very sleek looking, and coordinates with my stainless steel kitchen appliances. I love having a wine refrigerator to store our wine at the exact temperature needed. Very happy with.the look and the quality.
Date published: 2023-01-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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MLSipos from
Sleek and simple!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The wine cellar fits perfectly with our design and complements the simple lines of our cabinets. We loved the dual zones and sleek look. Would definitely buy again!
Date published: 2021-11-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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LoLoGrains from
High Hopes - Fulfilled - and Exceeded!
I took a good long time comparing wine coolers. I was initially impressed with ones of similar design from other high-end appliance manufacturers costing twice as much as the KitchenAid Panel Ready 46 bottle unit. Lower cost units were appealing for their cost savings but their construction was loose; things flexed and moved. The KitchenAid Model KUWR214KPA coolers were substantial, tight, and reassuring. Since the wine cooler will be part of my home bar cabinetry, I was drawn to the model that can accept a wood panel. I have the panel completed but haven't attached it yet. It doesn't appear it will be difficult. The wine cooler has been running for 4-5 days out in the free air and initially you can hear the compressor but not at all loud. Once the cooler came to temperature, the wine cooler was virtually silent; not drawing any attention when it cycled on/off. Set to the lowest temperature [42°] the upper section was spot-on (+/- 1°) and the lower section was a few degrees off [46°+/- 2°] but stable. Frankly, I don't have enough bottles of wine to attest to the capacity [I'm working on it!] but in the mean time it's great for bottled water, soda, beer... I'm pleased with my choice. One lesson learned and a slight note of caution: The initial turn-on of the Wine Cooler was delayed by the 'Cool On' selection on the control panel not being illuminated / operable. The unit appeared to 'boot' when plugged in to the wall by illuminating all sections of the control panel, then the two temperature displays came up as "66' '61' and when the display stopped it had only 'Cool Off' illuminated. [should have had 'Cool Off and Cool On' present. Second time, third time the same. After close inspection [looking for a switch or something] I discovered the door switch actuator wasn't moving smoothly and was binding in the hole in the lower panel. When it released, the 'Cool On' appeared and I was able to turn on the unit as per instructions. Afterwards, I removed the bottom panel that was binding and using a drill bit a size larger than the factory hole I was able to ream it out a few fractions and the actuator is moving smoothly... Do your research, but if you choose KitchenAid you will not be disappointed
Date published: 2021-10-14
Rated 4 out of
5
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KirbyPJ1 from
Wine Cooler - OK
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Shelves are hard to pull out and are not adequate in terms of height for some bottles of wine. I had a different brand for years and left it behind when we moved. Same capacity but shelves much more user friendly.
Date published: 2024-05-25
Rated 4 out of
5
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ChuckG from
Frustrations of replacing new unit!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this unit a few weeks ago. It was a replacement for basically the same model we had installed in 2009. It was the only unit for undercounter with the ability to add the wood front panel to match the rest of the cabinetry. This unit was more than 2.5 times more expensive. When I received the unit the wood panel mounting was different. The hinges were different and I had to carefully route out a section of the corners so the panel would be able to mount. Then the m4 x 30 mm screws came up missing to mount the panel. I called and Kitchen Aide sent out 4 incorrect screws which I waited 2 weeks to get. I went out and bought my own screws which came about the same time.
Front panel was not the only problem. The corner hinges had plastic corners that exceeded the height of the wine cooler and had to be modified to be made shorter. Finally after much frustration the replacement unit is installed and working great.
Date published: 2023-10-19
Rated 4 out of
5
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Foodie94 from
Good-looking functional fridge
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the look and size of this fridge, it l keeps two separate temperatures and hold more wine than I can drink, but it makes this buzzing noise that aggravates my tinnitus, so I can’t stay long in the same room.
Date published: 2023-01-18
Rated 4 out of
5
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banzai from
Wine refrigerator
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have purchased kitchenaid for years. We are happy with our wine refrigerator so far
Date published: 2022-07-20
Rated 2 out of
5
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bthicks22 from
Don't expect it to hold full capacity
Only the bottom shelf will fit chardonnay or Pinot noir style bottles. Also most bottles won't fit with every other bottle reversed to get the maximum capacity. Can really only fit 4 bottles per shelf if you have a variety of bottle shapes. Also, it doesn't make sense that the "cold" wines are recommended to go in the upper zone and the warmer ones in the lower....more energy efficient to keep the cold on the bottom, but you can't set it to do that. It does look nice and mine has been running for about 2 years without issues, but I wish I looked at other models before purchasing this one.
Date published: 2025-06-06
Rated 2 out of
5
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louis.78 from
Downgrade, Not Upgrade: A Disappointing Step Back
Upgrading from the discontinued 2018 model (which replacement parts are no longer offered), I was hoping for improvements but was disappointed. While the aesthetics remain pleasing, the functionality has taken a significant step backward.
The most glaring issue is the redesigned shelves. The reduced internal depth to 16 ¼ inches from the previous 16 ½ inches renders the unit nearly unusable for standard European wine bottles. Fitting eight bottles per rack as advertised is misleading; it requires mixing and matching bottle sizes and shapes, which is impractical. Champagne, Prosecco, and many white wine bottles simply won't fit. Additionally, the shelves themselves are poorly constructed with broken rails and rough wood trim.
The product's dimensions are also inaccurate. Stated as 38 ¾ inches tall, it actually measures 34 ½ inches, preventing it from fitting under standard countertops.
Overall, while the exterior maintains its appeal, the internal design and construction quality are a major disappointment.
Date published: 2024-08-20
Rated 2 out of
5
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Texas Ron from
Disappointing Wine Fridge
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this wine Fridge after having a Sub Zero for 20 years. It’s disappointing because the racks are spaced to close to allow full utilization of the space. It limits the number of large bottles than it can hold.
Date published: 2022-08-04
Rated 1 out of
5
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Jrel003 from
No longer cooling after 2 years
Product was included in our build with pulte it's only been 2 years and system is no longer cooling. Did the typical resetted and clean and still not cooling.
Date published: 2025-06-14
