BODEGACOOLER

What to know about shopping at BODEGACOOLER

BODEGACOOLER makes cooling appliances, and the catalog covers a wider spread than the name suggests. The portable side is built around 12V and 24V compressor fridge-freezers for cars, trucks, RVs and boats, running from compact 15-litre units up to 100-quart dual-zone models with wheels, app control and weather-resistant housings. The fixed side covers freestanding and built-in wine coolers from around 24 bottles to large 150-plus-bottle cabinets, dual-zone wine and beverage centers, and commercial glass-door merchandisers sized in cubic feet for shops and bars. Portable ice makers, soft coolers, a power station and outdoor kitchen islands with built-in refrigeration round it out.

Compressor cooling is the detail that separates these from cheap thermoelectric coolers. A compressor unit will hold a true freezing temperature regardless of how hot it is outside, which thermoelectric boxes cannot do — they only chill relative to ambient. That is why the listings quote a temperature range in Fahrenheit rather than a vague "cools by" figure, and it is the specification to compare when shopping.

Dual-zone is the other decision point. A dual-zone unit runs two independently set compartments, so you can keep drinks chilled on one side and frozen food on the other, or hold reds and whites at different temperatures in a wine cabinet. Single-zone units cost less and are the right choice if you only need one temperature.

Two practical notes. Measure the aperture before buying anything described as built-in, since the 24-inch cabinets are sized for a standard cabinetry gap and need ventilation clearance. And check the power inputs on portable models: most run 12V and 24V DC plus mains AC, but the combination varies by unit and decides whether it is usable at home as well as in a vehicle.

— MoneySaverCodes Team