Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Bar Fridges

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Bar Fridges

No barbecue is complete without ice cold beers, water, salads and meat of course. Bar fridges are such an obscure part-and-parcel of BBQs that many people tend to overlook them, and yet they play such a key role in the success of any BBQ. However, today we’re going to shed some more light on their importance, and answer that question what is a bar fridge anyway and several other questions. You could consider this an FAQ about mini bar fridges.

• How deep is a bar fridge?

Whether you call it a mini fridge, a bar fridge or a compact refrigerator, the size isn’t constant as there are some variations. The smallest is the 1.7 cubic feet and the largest variation is 4.5 cubic feet.

For a mini fridge you are looking at the following dimensions:

• Width = 17 Inches
• Depth = 18⅞ Inches
• Height = 20.5 Inches

• What are the major types of bar fridge?

Primarily, bar fridges come in two types. One is produced for bars, restaurants, and pubs. The other is produced for individuals who want a fridge in their living room and their requirements are minimal.

On the basis of how they work, we have two main versions.

Compressor Driven Fridges – A sealed compressor powers the bar fridge in a similar fashion to that of conventional refrigerators. These fridges don’t deplete the ozone and offer a gas-facilitated refrigeration system, while being energy-efficient.

Absorption Power Fridge – Ammonia-facilitated refrigeration is the system in these fridges.  A heat source powers the entire system. They require suitable ventilation to work properly.

• Do mini fridges use a lot of energy?

Mini fridges do consumer quite a significant amount of energy – quite a lot more than their bigger versions.

A 47L mini fridge consumes approximately 360 units a year, while a 190 L (5-star) fridge consumes only 200 units a year. However, it’s worth noting that a 190L (2 or 3 stars) fridge consumes 360 units a year the same as the mini fridge.

• What is the best mini fridge brand?

Gasmate and Rhino are two brands that offer some of the best mini fridges on the market today Schmick is also an impressive addition to the list. We offer a range of high quality mini fridges; here are some of the popular models along with their prices and features.

• What is a good size for a mini-fridge?

Most people find that a medium-sized mini-fridge is a good size for their BBQs. You don’t want a fridge that’s too small to accommodate all the drinks you’ll need, and neither do you want a kitchen-sized fridge either. Hence, one that’s somewhere in between is good. The best medium-sized mini-fridges are 17.8 inches deep and 18.6 inches wide.

• What should I keep in my mini fridge?

You can keep almost anything you want in a mini fridge. Cheese, snacks, marinated meats, pizza, veggies, water, juice, and fruit, are all common items you can keep in your mini fridge.