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By admin on July 24th, 2010
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Haier HBF05EBSS Draft Beer Dispenser |
Product Description
The Haier HBF05EBSS 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. The Haier Kegerator with Stainless Steel Door is designed for home use so it designed with quiet and energy efficiency in mind. 2 1/2″ casters make this unit very easy to move from your bar to your patio. This unit also comes with an attractive metal safety rail to help keep mugs and glasses from sliding off. This unit comes with everything you need except the keg. You will need to get the CO2 tank filled locally. You should look up gas suppliers in your local yellow pages to find a place to get the tank filled. A full CO2 tank should last about 5 to 6 kegs.
Feature
- Complete American Sankey Tap System that Holds 1/2, 1/4 & Mini Barrel Kegs
- Adjustable Thermostat
- Chrome Beer Tower & Guardrail, so you won’t fall off
- Heavy Duty Worktop & Cabinet
- Decorative Stainless Steel Door with Black Cabinet
CustomerReviews
Terrible!
I bought this as a gift for someone. It was ordered and delivered promptly but the dispensing parts were missing. Since it was ordered from [...] I contacted them to send the remaining parts. They were mostly uncooperative and 16 days later the missing parts finally arrived from Haier as a warranty claim that was filed. I have no idea how Haier received a warranty claim because when I contacted Haier they told me I bought a refrigerator not a beer dispenser! Once the dispensing parts were installed I found out the compressor had a leak in it and needed to be replaced and now I’m waiting for those parts. So far it’s been one month and I’ve paid for a gift that can not be used.
Good product, problems seem resolved
After searching a lot of different models of kegerators out there, I finally settled on this unit. Although the reviews were not great it had the best features for the price out there. The temperature problem seems to have been resolved, and I did get everything that was suppose to come with the unit. (most people complained about a missing washer.) The secret as with most kegerators is to allow 24 to 36 hours for the refrigerator to stabilize the temperature before putting a Keg in it. It is one of the few Kegerators that can fit a Coors Light 1/2 barrel keg. Also I the C02 tank is inside the fridge. Most other models it is on the outside which makes you unable to push it flush against the wall.
So here are the bads:
1. D style coupler is metal outside with mostly plastic internal parts so i don’t know that it will hold up in the long run.
2. The restrainer for the C02 tank came with 2 mounting screws but the pilot holds for it was too small to use. The screws are not self tapping. (i don’t plan on moving the kegerator around so i doubt the C02 tank will ever fall even without the restrainer.
3. The screws for the tower are standard fillips head self tapping screws it is hard not to strip the screws when mounting, a hex or Allen wrench style would have been better.
4. The wheels do come with it, however there is no locks on it so it will just roll everywhere which makes it very hard to use with them. I choose to do with out them.
Hope this helps those considering this kegerator. The bads to me are very minor and overall I feel this was a great value.
Horrendous Service, Good Product
I’ve had the unit for about a year, gone through about 10 kegs and have only had to fill the CO2 tank once (initial fill-up). It works great, though the drip try is impossible to empty without spilling if it fills up. Luckily, I’ve had to deal with Haier only once. The following is my adventure dealing with their Customer Service Department (each date represents a different day I called Haier):
5/24 – order shipped
6/1 – order delivered, did not receive parts including:
1. 1 Beer Tap
2. 1 CO2 Regulator
3. 1 Washer for connecting CO2 Regulator to CO2 Cylinder
4. 1 CO2 Cylinder
5. 1 Keg Tap (American Sankey Type)
6. 1 Cleaning Kit
7. 1 CO2 Gas Line (Red Tube)
6/3 – called customer service, told them the parts I was missing
6/4 – faxed proof of purchase, was told parts would arrive in 7-10 days
6/6 – was told order was “processed” and would arrive in 3-5 days
6/9 – was told order was processed but had not been shipped. it would ship “today”
6/13 – called, was told order not yet processed. expect shipment 7-10 days after processing
6/15 – was told order would ship “today”
6/21 – got call saying parts would arrive “today or tomorrow”
6/22 – received package containing two 1/2″ washers and a hose clamp (mind you the parts I was missing include a 10-lb CO2 tank and the package I received was so small it fit in the mail slot for my apartment)
6/25 – called and told them i received wrong parts, ordered new parts, was told to call back in 2 days
6/27 – was told that everything was good and to call back in 2 days to get tracking #
6/29 – called and was told that they needed my proof of purchase, faxed POP, called back and was told to call back next week to get tracking #.
7/6 – called and told that order would ship 7/9
7/10 – received package with missing parts
So after 12 calls over 37 days, I finally got the parts that should have shipped originally. I had ordered it in hopes I’d have it up and running for my birthday, but no dice. Hopefully, you’ll never have to deal with Haier, but if you do try and be patient. If patience isn’t your thing, I recommend buying from another manufacturer.
Great beer but don’t roll it around!
I’ve had this unit for about six months and I’m quite happy with. You have to play around a bit to get the temperature and pressure right. Once they are set right though, you can switch out a keg without having to go through the whole routine every time. Flushing the lines is no better or worse that with other kegerators. I like the unit because I can serve great draft beer at a slightly lower cost per glass than cans and bottles. I LOVE not having to deal with returnables any more! There are two downsides to the kegerator. First, I had visions of rolling the kegerator around in my house or on my patio. The first time I tried, however, the frame members holding the rollers bent and nearly snapped off. Better to put this unit in one spot and leave it there. Second (and this is common to all kegerators), you’d better have a VERY stong back or a keg dolly because even a 1/4 keg is extremely heavy.
Great value and easy to use!!!
Let me start by saying that the negative reviews of this product seem to be due to the missing C02 washer and the temperature regulation.
First, when you go and get the CO2 tank filled for the first time, they give you a washer. So they don’t even really need to include it in the box. Any place that fills C02 tanks will give you a washer for free.
Second, what is the problem with 40 degree beer? Last time I checked, my fridge kept beer at 40 degrees and that was fine for years. My keg fridge keeps the beer between 34 and 38 degrees. I have not seen any problems with it being to warm.
Other than that, you cannot beat the price. It comes with all the items you need, except beer and C02. If you are planning to get any keg fridge, please do yourself a favor and find out who sells C02 in your area before you buy it. Kegs are easy to find. Co2 is harder to come by.
For the money, it is definitely the best value among keg fridges. It was easy to set up, and the casters make it easy to move around. Also, it can be converted into a mini fridge if you do not have a keg in it.
The instructions were not that great, but that is OK since set up was very simple.
Todd
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