Customer Reviews

Danby DAR259BL 2.5-Cu. Ft. Designer Compact All Refrigerator, Black

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

There is no wasted space for a freezer compartment. The door organization is terrific. I've used it in my classroom for a year, and it still runs as it did from the beginning. I am very pleased.

I would not buy this refrigerator again, this is the third time I have replaced this refrigerator in 6 years. The Third one I purchased in January, plugged it in for the first time 2 weeks ago and now it is DOA. It is the biggest X%&*# of #*&% I have every purchased. And Amazon is no help since it is past their return policy. Thanks Amazon!!!!

My research showed this to be the best small frig. It failed within 2 weeks, spilling large quantity of water from underneath. Item returned.

This was a graduation gift. Looks nice, luckily arrived undamaged. I agree with other reviews that there is not much to the packing. Just the box is would come in (like in a store). The reviews were also helpful to remind us to place refrigerator in place UNPLUGGED FOR 24 HOURS, before plugging in. This was done and works wells. But we just got it. So, hopefully it will continue to run well.

The itam is listed on this page as 21.2 x 18.1 x20.8 inches.
hope you do not have a dedicated space for it like i do.
the item is 28" high & not the dimensions as listed.

Bought one of these for my office to keep beverages cool and lunches fresh. Amazon Prime got it here (for free!) in 2 days in great shape. Plugged it in 7 months ago and have never had a single issue with it since.

Interior layout is pretty good - no freezer! Lower shelf is somewhat shallow, but top ones are plenty deep. About 1/2 of the door is designed to hold 12oz soda/beer cans, so if you don't have any, some space may be wasted. With all the shelving pulled out, the surfaces are pretty even and easy to clean.

Temperature adjustment is a simple knob. Seems to cool pretty quickly, and accidentally setting it too cold demonstrated that it had no problem freezing things. Hasn't apparantly struggled with the occasional 90 degree day.

In a shared office with half a dozen people, running computers, etc, it's virtually silent except for a half a moment of quiet whirr and gurgle when it comes on a few times an hour.

Door is easy to open from the top-mounted handle and looks reversible. Magnets stick to the sides, but not the front. Top is sturdy enough to stack other things on. Has had no issue staying cool being crammed into a corner, pushed within 1" of hitting both walls.

4.5 stars - minus 1/2 for the soda-can holder design.

I received the refrigerator earlier than estimated but unfortunately the front door has a big dent in it. This unit is definitely louder than the fridge it replaced. I have it under my desk in my office and it is a perfect fit.