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Haier HBF05EBSNK Full-Size Keg Dispenser - Black Cabinet with Stainless Steel Door
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Haier HBF05EBSNK Full-Size Keg Dispenser - Black Cabinet with Stainless Steel Door
The Haier HBF05EBSNK Kegerator with Stainless Steel Door is the only full-size keg beer cooler with the ability to be turned into an all-refrigerator with two shelves. In addition to coming complete with all the all the necessary draft beer equipment to pour fresh draft beer straight from the keg, this kegerator can easily be converted to a regulator refrigerator.
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Haier HBF05EBSNK Full-Size Keg Dispenser - Black Cabinet with Stainless Steel Door Reviews
| Average Customer Rating: | (4.5) |
| (based on 17 reviews) |
| Works great, no problems! | |
| by: | DSM_Scott (02-04-2012) Des Moines, IA |
| Comments: | I ordered this refrigerator kit with the dual-gauge regulator about eight months ago. Came in about a week packaged well and in good condition. It was assembled in about an hour, and was very easy to put together with basic tools. It took some time to get the co2 pressure and thermostat where I wanted it (38-42F and 8PSI for my busch light), but once I got it the thermostat and regulator settings stayed accurate and didn't creep and have never needed adjustment again. Everything seems to be good quality and has worked well over the last eight months and about seven or eight kegs. I couldn't be happier. One feature I wanted on other models was a digital thermometer, which I easily replicated with an automotive style indoor/outdoor thermometer I got at Walmart for $5. I mounted the sensor inside and the display outside, and it works great! Although the interior temperature isn't an issue after you get the thermostat set where you want it. The only other 'complaint' I have is that it doesn't have automatic defrost like a full size refrigerator, after a few months the coil inside gets all iced up and needs to be defrosted, but this is not a big deal and I think most of the refrigerators like this work the same way. It's very easy to do, just defrost it when you're changing out the keg. Overall, I think it is a great unit and a good value. It looks great sitting in my kitchen, looks like a quality appliance and not some homemade piece of junk like some of the do it yourself ones do that are only fit to be in a garage or basement. Definitely not something that needs to be hidden in a closet. I would highly reccomend it to anyone who wants a quality unit without spending a fortune. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| Decent Kegerator for the money | |
| by: | Wilbur the Wildcat (12-14-2010) Tucson, AZ |
| Comments: | Bought the product in April 2010 and it came with all of the equipment needed to put it together. There is quite a bit of foam on the first couple of pours as other reviewers had mentioned. I turned down the psi but ti didn't have an effect on the foam and was not carbonated enough so I put it back up to 14 and it's much better in terms of the carbonation but the foam is just something you have to live with. I noticed after I cleaned the faucet after each keg that the plunger on the inside sticks. Called customer service today and they said that's just a side effect of that type of faucet. He recommended that I upgrade to the Perlick which wasn't available as an upgrade when I purchased the product. To get the beer cold enough, I need to have it turned all the way down and use chilled glasses. Overall, not bad for the money but you need to accept certain short comings. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| Great Kegerator! | |
| by: | Crashax513 (05-11-2010) Streamwood, Il |
| Comments: | I've wanted a kegerator for so long. I finaly broke down ans got one for myself. I did a lot of research over a few week period. I looked at various products on different websites. I found a lot of reviews on this product. Now I looked on Beverage factory and they were newer reviews. 2009-10. Everyone seemed to be happy with it. Sounds like they worked out all the kinks over the past few years. My only down side to this product was that it didnt come with the screws to attach the tower and rail. Seemed like every one had some parts missing. But, other then that I think that this will be a great addition to my Bar. Also, i have my CO2 set at 6-8. ive hear 12-14. I think thats to high. Comes out to fast and to much foam. But over all no problems with leaking CO2. Would be nice if it was a dual reading gauge. One for the CO2 tank and one for the pressure for the beer. Hope this help any one this is looking to buy it. I know it made my choice easy. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| Exellent!! | |
| by: | BeerLovr (02-27-2010) Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Comments: | I bought this cooler about 7 months ago. i am on my 6th keg and from the first beer until the one last night this cooler had performed perfectly! every beer has come out just about perfect. if i havent had one in a while then the first one gets a little too much head... aside from that it has outperformed my expectations! |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| WOW! | |
| by: | Fish Hunter (11-05-2009) Arlington, Washington |
| Comments: | Just for the record; The entire purchase was not flawless.... I finally made the choice to buy my new kegerator. I then placed my order and waited for the date that I would be delivered my new toy. It was said that the time it would be at my home was between 12am to 4pm. After 6:27pm it was finally delivered. When I unpacked the box I found each and every piece that was needed to manufacture the my kegerator in less than ever imagined. The entire system, from the fridge to the upgraded co2 gage worked as advertised. For the price and the many homemade, and commercially manufactured kegerators, this is a no brainer. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| Great SS for the Price | |
| by: | The Gambler (08-03-2009) Kernersville, NC |
| Comments: | This is a great Stainless Steel kegerator for the price. It looks fantastic and everything fits inside so it has been easy to move from my garage to the backyard for parties. Very happy I bought it. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| We love this Kegerator | |
| by: | Happy Husband (07-13-2009) Wescosville, PA |
| Comments: | This is a great looking kegerator. I use it daily. Saving alot on beer. I have it placed in my home bar and it is pretty quiet. It was easy to put together. I have run through two kegs so far. Very Pleased. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| Fresh - Cold Beer | |
| by: | D. B. Cooper (05-23-2009) Elk Grove, CA |
| Comments: | I am slowly turning my girlfriends house into a bachlor pad. So far she is okay with it. This is our latest addition. We make about 5 gallons of home brew / week. It is much easier to keg it and dispense it, rather than bottle it. The stainless steel door is nice and a selling point to my GF. Though it arrives with a sticker on the door that does not come off easily. I finished 3 or 4 beers before it was completly off. Also, I upgraded the CO2 regulator but it hardly seems "professional". They supply these little plastic hose clamps that allow gas to leak at the fittings, change them out for real screw drive hose clamps. Also, I think I may have an internal leak inside the regulator, I tend to go through a bottle of CO2 much faster than my other keg dispenser.. on my boat. Overall the problems are minor with this unit. I enjoy the ease with which I may have a fresh - cold beer. I recomend it for any home... or transforming bachlor pad application. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| Good Kegarator | |
| by: | Cuz Cuz (03-16-2009) Tuolumne, California |
| Comments: | This was purchased for home use. It has been a really nice addition to the garage, it keeps the beer really cold and the settings were easy to use to adjust the co2. It was also easy to put together and took little time. The only negative was that it came in two shipments on seperate days. OTher than that i would recommend this product to everyone who enjoys beer at home and on tap. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| Good kegerator | |
| by: | Bubba (10-13-2008) Mississippi |
| Comments: | Nice kegerator overall. Stainless steel plate on the bottom, great looking unit, nice draft arm and tap. The quality is as good as I was expecting, especially for the price. My only negatives are that it needs to be cranked down all the way to get the beer as cold as I like it, and it didn't come with a cleaning kit. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| Birthday Present | |
| by: | Kim P. (10-08-2008) Temecula CA |
| Comments: | I purchased this for my boyfriend and he loves it. He makes his own beer and he has put two kegs in it. I maybe should have got the 2 faucet one. He called the Beverage Factory and was told the tap and parts could be ordered seperate. So far he seems to be real happy. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| a good option for the price | |
| by: | drunk in public (10-03-2008) mobile, AL |
| Comments: | I like to throw parties and when I throw parties, I like to have kegs. I got tired of renting those crappy hand pumps and buying bags and bags of ice and still ending up with foamy beer and a tired arm. I wanted a kegerator but didn't want to break the bank. This kegerator is perfect for me. I don't keep a keg in it all the time so I can use it as a fridge for extra storage but when it's time to party, it's so nice to have that beer a simple pull away. I don't miss those hand pumps at all! My only issue is that I sometimes have to throw a bag of ice on top of the keg. I talked to the guys at Beverage Factory about a foam problem I was having and because it wasn't staying below 38 degrees all the time, the beer could come out foamy from time to time. The unit seems to go between 37 and 41 degrees when it cycles and if it's in between cycles, there's foam. If it starts to get foamy, throwing the ice bag on top takes care of it and it still functions a lot better than a hand pump! This kegerator is perfect for me because I wanted something cheap and don't mind the occasional bag of ice, but I gave it a three star rating because it's definitely not the top of the line. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| low price, high quality | |
| by: | Eddie the Drinker (10-02-2008) Kalamazoo, MI |
| Comments: | I like to have a keg around so I can pour a glass of beer at the end of the day. This unit is great in that I don't have to worry about bottles, bottle caps, cans, recycling or any of that. All I have to do is pull a lever and drink the beer, and I'm good at that! I don't ever really use the refrigerator feature because I pretty much replace the keg whenever I'm done with it. If I had to pick something that's not great about it, the temperature can fluctuate and when it gets at the high end, the beer gets foamy. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| My new haier | |
| by: | 1 Nascar Fan (09-22-2008) Raleigh NC |
| Comments: | After speaking with the Sales department at Beverage Factory. I decided to go with this model because of the price and value. It has a stainless steel door (it is not a silver laminate). Also it does have shelves which is conveniant to use as a second refrigerator when I won't have a keg. The packaging upon shipment was excellent it was double boxed and arrived in great shape. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| Great Value for the price | |
| by: | John in Idaho (08-01-2008) Boise Idaho |
| Comments: | Only 25 dollars more for a real Stainless Door help me make my decision. This unit also came with shelves so I have used it in between kegs as an extra refrigerator. All in all it was a great value and is working excellent in my home. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| perfect for me | |
| by: | TarHeel23 (07-04-2008) Charlotte, NC |
| Comments: | This is perfect for me. I have people over for events from time to time and wanted a kegerator that I could serve beer out of when they're here. I don't drink a ton otherwise and the fact that this one can be used as a fridge when you don't have beer in it is a big plus. The shelves go in and out very easily. Setup of the draft system is pretty simple too. And if you ever want to put just a pony or 5 gallon keg in there for personal use, the beer line is kong enough to reach them, no problem. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
| Awesome! | |
| by: | Aaron D. (06-02-2008) Seattle, WA |
| Comments: | I love it. I've had this kegerator for 3 weeks and it's working great, not a single complaint. Keeps my beer cold, ready to drink at any time. I have a keg of Coors Light in it now and it fits fine. I think if you went with a bigger tank it would be tight but the one that came with it works. I couldn't be happier. |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product. |
