Avalon by Keyton Compact Single Door Refrigerator & Freezer- 1.6 Cubic Feet, Compact, Adjustable Legs, Separate Freezer Compartment & Adjustable Thermostat - UL & Energy Star Certified - Black

perfect for my husband's man cave/garage and beer!

very quiet operation. keeps things very nicely cold. I would buy it again

DENTED UPON ARRIVAL. WORKED OKAY. RETURNING WAS TOO MUCH OF A HASSLE SO I JUST KEPT IT.

It arrived heavily damaged. So I never used it.

I’ve had a couple of small compact fridges before, but none with a separate freezer compartment. Mind you, I never thought about the fact that I’d ever want or need one, but since I’ve been using this Avalon fridge, I must say I rather like it. No, it won’t fit a roast, but having a few Klondike bars (I ate some) and a few cubes was certainly a nice addition. Not everyone will want or need the freezer compartment, but I’m sold on it now that I’ve been using it.We do have a very expensive beverage cooler, one that my son calls a “serious fridge,” but this is a smaller version for smaller needs. I’ve been experimenting with turning the thermostat up and down just to see what goes on. I’ve gotten those Klondike bars so firm that chocolate coating crunches and, if I lower the dial, a bit on the soft side. The temperature of this fridge is really versatile, one that I can tailor to my needs.Most people will want to use this type of fridge as a beverage cooler and / or one to store a lunch or small amounts of food. One thing I have learned from my own fridge is that if I overload it, there’s a tendency for some foods is the main storage compartment to freeze. I suspect the same thing holds true for the minis. Now, with the Avalon, when I cranked up that thermostat, I got some mega-cold drinks.At the same time I got mega-cold drinks, my apples did get a bit too hard ... as in almost frozen. This is where the tailoring, if you’d call it that, with the temperature. If I want a mix of foods / drinks, I learned to moderate the thermostat. In the hot summer months (like now), I’m less inclined to want to store fruit and want those mega-cold drinks. If I had the Avalon in an office setting for lunch / drinks, I’d use a more moderate setting, one which gives me cold drinks and keeps my lunch at a safe, cool temperature.The Avalon has a lot more going for it than the couple of dorm fridges I’ve had, but it’s a bit pricier. You do get what you pay for and the extra bucks are worth it to me. I did a comparative price check and the price appears to be in line with what I’m seeing out there. The reversible door (right or left) is a definite plus as is the estimated yearly energy cost of approximately $25. I thought it was going to spike my electricity bill and I was quite pleased to find it to be affordable, not outweighing a lengthy decision as to whether to buy or not for most people.► PACKING:Packing was superb and there were no outstanding issues. It was double-boxed and had sufficient packing material to protect the refrigerator. There were no dents or scuffing. The strapping made it easy to move. Obviously I’d recommend not removing the strapping until you get it where you want it, although this lightweight Avalon is not awkward or heavy to move. Remove the strapping, pull up the outer cardboard, then the inner. The fridge is very well-packed, something I appreciate totally. Attention to detail is what I like.► ASSEMBLY:The only assembly needed was to put the freezer door on. I did like the positioning of the door so didn’t have to change the swing. There are three extra plastic plugs included for those just-in-case moments we’ve all had. Losing a plug or breaking one can be some irritating. Rather like having extra buttons for a garment. Love it. I did have to remove a bit of packing material, material such as tape of bits of cardboard used to protect the shelves, doors, freezer compartment, etc.FEATURES:► Adjustable Thermostat► Reversible Door (Right or Left Swing)► Convenient Racks on Door, Including 2-Liter Bottle Rack► Adjustable Legs► Separate Freezer Compartment with Cover► UL Certified► Manual Defrost► Estimated Energy Cost $25 (Average 12 Cents per Kwh)► LEVELING / CLEARANCE:Now, there is obviously refrigerant in the fridge that needs to settle, but you can set everything up and wait to load. The Avalon, however, can be plugged in while waiting. I do know which areas in my house are level and which are not. There are no directions for leveling, but the process is easy. There are two leveling legs on either side on the front of the Avalon.Take a carpenter’s level and place it on top of the Avalon and work with those legs. You will need adequate clearance (2 to 3 inches) around this mini refrigerator. There are many cautionary notes in the instructions, but as I always say, common sense goes a long way.► TEMPERATURE / THERMOSTAT CONTROL:The surface temperature in the main compartment when I had the thermostat on the highest setting was 32°. Now that’s where you’ll get those mega-cold drinks. Of course, as I mentioned, you won’t want that if you are storing your fruit or lunch because it’s too cold. The temperature will drop approximately 1° to 2° when the door is opened, but it has a rapid recovery time.The main compartment is sufficient to hold food or drink for one to three people, but of course that’s dependant on what one wants to stuff in there. As I mentioned, overloading won’t do this any favors and will freeze things in the main compartment. Make sure you keep the seal clean to make it a long-lasting one. There’s sufficient information in the Avalon’s User’s Manual. It’s not lengthy, but well worth the read.SPECS:☼ Model: A1-1.6CFSDBLK☼ Voltage: 115V-☼ High Side: 60 Hz☼ Low Side: 150psig☼ Rated Current: 60psig☼ Refrigerant: R600a.0.53 Oz☼ Volume: 1.6cu ft.☼ Temperature Range: 32° to 50°F (approximate)☼ Weight: 39.9 pounds☼ Dimensions: 21.1” x 20.3” x 19.1”CERTIFICATIONS:RoHSOperation of the Avalon, of course, is intuitive. There is a decent owner’s manual, complete with visuals for if / when you want to change the swing. There are the usual cautionary notes that should be read and followed. I’m definitely impressed with the performance, one that’s based on experience with these mini fridges. One thing I did notice was that a lot of the specs were similar to that of my expensive fridge, the one that’s used in high-end hotels.Obviously the look is much different, but those specs tell me the inner workings are quite similar. I do love everything about this fridge, including the look, but do make sure you follow energy-savings guidelines or your yearly energy cost could jump. I’ve checked out several on the Internet and would recommend anyone considering purchase do the same.Sample provided for review.

This compact refrigerator was just what I expected. It's small enough to fit under my sewing table and easily fits 12 cans of soda with room to spare for a few extras. Inside is a top wire shelf with a small vegetable tray that slides in on the top of it under the small freezer. I put a pre-packaged salad on the plastic vegetable tray and went to take it out the next day and it had become frozen because the plastic top of the package must have been touching the underside of the freezer. I had the setting on 3 inside, so I am sure that is why it froze. So if you have anything that may come close to the bottom of the freezer while sitting on the plastic vegetable tray, it's advisable to put it instead on the bottom or over to the left of the freezer on the top shelf. The fridge doesn't come with an interior light. So make sure you don't have it in a spot that will make it hard to see what is inside. I'm glad it has adjustable legs because I found the door scraping just a bit on my carpet and had to raise the legs which fixed the problem. Overall, I am completely satisfied with this little fridge and it was a good buy. "This product was provided at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review."

It came double boxed, without any noticeable damage. The packaging seems sturdy enough to survive minor drops and falls. You take the first box off and cut the two straps, and than the second box just pulls up so you don't have to lift the fridge straight out. Pull off all the blue shipping tape and your good to go! I would wait a couple hours for it to come up to temp before putting any food that can spoil in it. I love the shelf that holds cans of sodas and 2 liters! Perfect for me. Has a little freezer compartment, good for snack size frozen items. (like ice cream bars) It keeps them cold enough that the don't melt. The fridge is extremely quiet. It has a compressor so it will cool more than 20 degrees room temp unlike the non compressor type. I took a star off for the current price, I would not spend more than $100 for this fridge, seeing as it is quiet small, although it is definitely high quality. Mine doesn't rattle like some of the cheap ones. I did receive this item at a discount in exchange for an honest and biased review, but I reviewed it as if I paid full price.

Great quality fridge. In fact i set it a little too cold and food froze -i knew better. I switched the door around and found the instructions and the process easy to do. I look forward to a long use of this appliance. This product was provided at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review.**If you found this review helpful, do vote by replying Yes to 'Was this review helpful' **