Schmick
HUS-SC88-SS
AAA Schmick Outdoor Triple Glazed Alfresco Bar Fridge With Led Strip Lights, Lock and LOW E Glass, indoor use also perfect! - Model HUS-SC88-SS
$857AUD
41 dB
$159/yr
470×500×850mm
$857
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41 dB
$159/yr
Indoor Or Outdoor
470 × 500 × 850 mm
The Schmick Tropical Rated Glass Door Bar Fridge is a competitively priced option designed specifically for Australian outdoor conditions, offering solid energy efficiency and practical features for entertaining spaces. Its triple-glazed door and tropical rating make it well-suited to harsh climates, though it lacks some convenience features found in pricier competitors.
Overview
At $857, the Schmick undercuts the category average of $1,333 by 36%, making it excellent value for budget-conscious buyers. Its running cost of $159.10 per year is 15% lower than the category average of $188, suggesting good energy efficiency for a glass-door model. The 41 dB noise level is marginally quieter than the category average of 42 dB, indicating a relatively quiet compressor suitable for residential settings.
How It Compares
Based on 350 similar fridges
Running Costs
With a power consumption of 1.7 kWh per day and an annual running cost of $159.10 AUD, this model demonstrates solid energy efficiency. At current Australian electricity rates, this translates to approximately 4.3 cents per day to operate. The triple-glazed LOW E glass door contributes to reduced energy loss in hot climates, offsetting the efficiency penalty typically associated with glass-door designs. Over a 10-year lifespan, total running costs would approximate $1,591, representing good value against pricier alternatives in the category.
Dimensions & Installation
Ventilation Clearance Required
Suitable for indoor or outdoor settings.
Where You Can Use It
At 41dB, this is one of the quieter bar fridges on the market — you can comfortably run it in a kitchen, living area, or home office without it becoming background noise you notice.
Rated for outdoor use including exposed areas. Note: this model does not include heated glass. In humid or coastal climates, you may get condensation fogging on the glass door — consider a model with heated glass if that's a concern.
Noise Level
Fine for a kitchen or living room — you'll hear it if the room is dead silent, but it won't compete with conversation.
dB measured 1000mm from each appliance
Bottom Line
The Schmick Tropical Rated Glass Door Bar Fridge offers excellent value and tropical-climate reliability at a price 36% below category average, with genuinely low running costs. It's an ideal choice for outdoor entertaining or covered alfresco areas in Australia, provided you don't require portability or a reversible door configuration.
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