Has anyone put in a wine chiller into one of their units?

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Hello BPers,

For the main unit of my complex, I've left a space in the kitchen island for a wine chiller/beverage center. Now I'm having second thoughts about putting one in. Mainly because it's another thing to fix if it breaks down. Also, I'm afraid the technology just isn't there yet.

I was wondering if anyone has put one of these in? What was the result? Insights on the ROI? Any models that are landlord friendly?

I believe the feature would be a good fit for the neighborhood, a trendy part of L.A. I don't even drink much wine, but I think they look cool, and would help to differentiate the unit.

Andrey Y. · Answer

Were you using said wine chiller when you wrote this post?

Lee L. · Answer

@Karen Margrave Good point. We did plan electrical. I'm going to put it in. I was expecting people on BP to warn against it since it would be another thing to fix.

@Steven Shotts Those U-line chillers look great! Next time I'm doing a high-end flip (hopefully someday) that will be the one!

Karen Margrave · Answer

There's probably not much difference in price between the cabinet and wine cooler. If storage space is tight, make it a cabinet, if space isn't needed, putt he wine cooler. Do you already have the electrical installed for the cooler? if so, it's kind of silly to not put it in.

Karen Margrave · Answer

Lee L. You've already planned for it, and it will give you something nobody else has, so people will notice. Refrigeration doesn't break down that easily so I wouldn't worry. Good luck!

Karen Margrave · Answer

Lee L. What will go there if you don't install the wine cooler? Seems like it might be a popular amenity in the right areas.

Lee L. · Answer

@Karen Margrave I would just make it a cabinet I guess. I'm not sure ... it will definitely look pretty dumb with a hole there though.

It's a standard cabinet size that would fit a dishwasher, although I already have one of those.

I guess I'm just not sure if it would add value to the unit. I mean, I could easily see putting one of these in for a flip or something, but haven't seen many apartments with these.

Jay Hinrichs · Answer

Mandatory equipment !! @Karen Margrave

Account Closed · Answer

yep, love my merlot nad cabernet sauvignon (sp?) shared with my housemate whose sort of a tenant

just have the portable fridge type, have mostly perrier and other soda waters in ther though at the moment =/

wouldn't do a built in either but heck, its less space, capital, and maintenance than investing in a whole wine cellarrr

Has anyone put in a wine chiller into one of their units?

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