Wine fridge · Built-in or freestanding
A 15-inch, two-zone wine fridge sold for built-in or freestanding use, rated for 29 bottles.
29 bottles · 14.8 in wide · two zones
Ask NewAir for the air gaps before you build it in. The manual doesn't give them.
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Sold as built-in or stand-alone. The manual is titled “15” Built-in” and says never to install or operate it behind closed doors.
NewAir AWR-290DB
Built-in or freestanding
Space it needs: Fridge alone: 14.80 × 22.60 × 33.75 in
| What to check | NewAir AWR-290DB |
|---|---|
| Size (W × D × H) | 14.80 in × 22.60 in (24.25 in with handle) × 33.75 in |
| Weight | 79 lb (manual); 70 lb (product page)The two NewAir documents disagree. Plan the move around the heavier figure. The manual lists a 94 lb shipping weight. |
| Built-in or freestanding | Sold as built-in or stand-alone. The manual is titled “15” Built-in” and says never to install or operate it behind closed doorsThe product page describes front venting and says it can slide into base cabinets. The manual requires the front kick-plate to stay unobstructed. |
| Air gap it needs | No numeric side, top or back clearance foundAsk NewAir for the cutout and clearances in writing before building it in. |
| Door and shelves | Door-opening clearance and door reversal are not covered. Five removable racks are listedThe manual covers fitting the handle, which adds 1.65 in to the depth. |
| How much it holds | 29 “standard wine bottles”; 3.2 cu ftNewAir doesn’t define “standard” for this model or say how the 29 split between zones. Treat 29 as a maximum. |
| Temperature range | Upper 40–50°F; lower 50–66°FThe product page text says 40–55°F for the upper zone. ChillShelf uses the manual. |
| Room temperature it needs | No numeric room-temperature range foundThe warranty excludes abnormal conditions such as extreme temperatures. |
| Where you can use it | “Household, office and similar environments.” No outdoor rating foundThe product page also mentions garages and commercial use, but the warranty excludes commercial use. Ask before relying on either. |
| Power | 110–120 V, 1.2 A, 60 Hz, 90 W. Grounded outlet; never an extension cord |
| Noise | No dB figure foundThe product page calls it “quiet” without a measurement, so ChillShelf makes no noise claim. |
| Yearly energy use | No annual kWh figure found90 W is a power rating, not annual use. |
| Warranty | 1 year parts (manual); 2 years (NewAir warranty page)NewAir’s manual says one year of parts coverage from purchase. NewAir’s warranty page says two years for purchases on or after November 12, 2025, “unless otherwise stated in your product’s manual.” Get the term in writing before you rely on the longer one. |
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