Wine fridge · Freestanding only
A freestanding, two-zone wine fridge for open floor space, rated for 28 bottles.
28 bottles · 18.9 in wide · two zones
Not for cabinets. Its manual rules out building it in.
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“Designed for free-standing installation only”.
NewAir NWC028SS01
Freestanding only
Space it needs: 28.90 × 21.93 in; height unknown
| What to check | NewAir NWC028SS01 |
|---|---|
| Size (W × D × H) | 18.90 in × 16.93 in × 33.46 inFrom the product page. The manual lists no exterior size, and neither document says whether a handle is included. |
| Weight | 62.17 lb |
| Built-in or freestanding | “Designed for free-standing installation only”Do not build it into cabinetry. The manual also says not to install it behind a cabinet door or block the base grille. |
| Air gap it needs | 5 in at the back and each sideThat makes the space needed at least 28.90 in wide and 21.93 in deep (ChillShelf calculation). No top clearance is stated. |
| Door and shelves | Door-opening clearance and door reversal are not covered. Shelves lift and pull outThe product page lists five removable metal racks. |
| How much it holds | 28 bottles; 2.86 cu ftNo bottle shape is stated, and the product page description also calls it a 27-bottle fridge. Treat 28 as a maximum. |
| Temperature range | Upper 41–54°F; lower 54–64°F |
| Room temperature it needs | Recommended 64–100°FA general safety note elsewhere in the manual says above 50°F, but the installation and operating sections both use 64°F. ChillShelf plans around 64°F. |
| Where you can use it | Indoors only. “Do not store or install the appliance outdoors”Avoid moist areas. For beverages and drinks, not perishable food or medicine. |
| Power | 110–120 V, 60 Hz, 90 W. Its own grounded outlet on a 15 A fuse or breakerThe manual strongly recommends against an extension cord and recommends a separate circuit. |
| Noise | 43 dB, as printed by the manufacturerNo test distance or conditions are given, so this isn’t a measured comparison. |
| 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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