Product review (4 stars): Looks Cool, But Commercial Fridges Are Better
I was intrigued by this as to what makes it better than a regular fridge. I own a bar and restaurant and I recommend potential buyers check out a restaurant supply store. You can buy used if you want to save some money, but for under $1000 you can buy a nice single door glass merchandiser (or solid door if you are concerned about light affecting your beer, but my garage is dark when I shut the light off and I like to see my beer without opening the door). What's the advantage of a commercial unit over the Whirlpool?  They're a lot more rugged all the way around because they're built for commercial use. The shelves are heavy duty and will hold all the beer you can stuff in. Cool down and recovery time is greatly reduced since they usually use forced air. Plus, if you're going to fill it with cans or bottles you'll get a lot more storage capacity. The only disadvantage is they use more electricity, some are "energy star" rated, but many are not. If you need a garage fridge that is truly built to last, think commercial. Webstaurantstore (a third party seller on Amazon) is a good place to start.