Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 121 Cans
Home bars and entertaining areas wanting a genuinely quiet, brand-parts fridge
Buyers who want a choice of stainless-grille or all-black finish, in either door hinge
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The owner's insights on the Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 121 Cans
This is a mid-size front-venting bar fridge, built for under-bench cabinetry and joinery where side airflow isn't available. It holds 121 standard 375 mL cans across three adjustable shelves, with full LED strips down both sides and the inner roof that switch between white and blue at the push of a button.
We fit these into home bars and entertaining areas where cavity space is tight but genuine quiet running still matters: a Schmick ECO controller and Meanwell transformer keep it at 43 dB, about as quiet as a library. It comes in a stainless-grille or all-black finish, in either door hinge.
If your cavity is shallower or you don't need this much capacity, the 96-can SK86-HD is the smaller, lower-cost option built for the tightest cabinets. If you need more, the 175-can SK146-HD holds more again in a wider cabinet-friendly cavity.
The vent grille sits on the front face rather than the sides, so it needs only 10mm of clearance on each side rather than open air on both. That's what lets it slide into a cavity where side airflow simply isn't possible; it also stands freestanding with no surrounding cabinetry at all.
Why you'll love the Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 121 Cans
121 cans, front-venting design
Front venting means the fridge slides into a cabinet or under-bench cavity with minimal side clearance, instead of needing open air on both sides.
Cools to 0°C past 38°C
The compressor and heated glass hold 0°C in ambient heat past 38°C, backed by brand parts (Meanwell transformer, Schmick ECO controller) for reliable long-term operation.
Genuinely quiet at 43 dB
Quiet-running Schmick fans and an ECO electronic controller keep this one of the quieter units in the range, suited to a living space.
Switchable white or blue LED
Full LED strips on both sides and the inner roof switch between white and blue at the push of a button.
Front venting for built-in installs
The vent grille sits on the front face rather than the sides, so it can be framed into cabinetry with minimal clearance instead of standing exposed.
3 shelves, lockable door, mirror interior
Three fully adjustable shelves hold their line under a full load, behind a lockable door with a polished 304 mirror stainless interior.
Why you should consider a Schmick fridge
This model runs on the same brand parts as the rest of the front-venting range, a Schmick ECO controller developed in-house paired with a Meanwell transformer, backed by a 7-star MEPS-registered energy rating and a 2-year parts and labour warranty. Buy yours through My Acre and we'll beat any genuine like-for-like price you find elsewhere. If a warranty question ever comes up, you're calling us directly, not an overseas call centre.
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Call the team and we'll help you confirm hinge side, finish and whether 121 cans suits your cavity.
Call todaySchmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 121 Cans specifications
| Brand | Schmick |
|---|---|
| Model | SK126-HD |
| Capacity | 132 L, 121 cans (375 mL) |
| Glass | Heated, tempered |
| Finish | Matte black body with stainless grille, or all-black grille |
| Door | Right or left hinge, lockable |
| Dimensions (exterior) | 495 x 586 x 840 mm |
| Dimensions (interior) | 415 x 436 x 690 mm |
| Weight | 44 kg |
| Noise level | 43 dB (about as quiet as a library) |
| Energy rating | 7 stars (MEPS registered) |
| Running cost | Approx. $113.24/yr (1.21 kWh/24hr) |
| Refrigerant | R600a, ozone-safe |
| Ventilation clearance | 10mm top and each side, 50mm rear |
| Suitability | Indoor, or covered outdoor out of direct sun |
| Warranty | 2 years parts and labour, managed by My Acre |
What's included
Every Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 121 Cans arrives ready to install into cabinetry or run freestanding:
- Schmick SK126-HD front-venting bar fridge
- 3 x adjustable heavy-duty shelves
- Integrated door lock
- 4 x adjustable levelling feet
Fitting the Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 121 Cans in
Exterior dimensions are 495W x 586D x 840H mm. If it's going into a cavity, joinery or under-bench recess, build the opening at least 515W x 636D x 850H mm to cover the fridge body plus clearance, and keep 50mm clear at the rear for airflow. Because venting runs through the front rather than the sides, only 10mm of clearance is needed on each side rather than a fully open cavity. It also stands freestanding with no cabinetry at all.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Schmick SK126-HD go outside?
It's rated for indoor use and covered, enclosed outdoor areas out of direct sun, not open-air exposure. No glass door bar fridge is designed to sit in direct sunlight.
Can the SK126-HD be left-hinged?
Yes. The door is available right or left hinged at the same price; My Acre can arrange whichever side suits the space.
What's the difference between the two SK126-HD finishes?
Both have a matte black cabinet. The standard finish has a stainless steel grille, and the all-black option has a black grille instead. Both cost the same and come in either hinge.
What does front venting mean on the SK126-HD?
The vent grille sits on the front face rather than the sides, so the fridge can be framed into cabinetry with only 10mm side clearance instead of standing exposed with open sides.
How many cans does the SK126-HD hold?
121 standard 375 mL cans across 3 adjustable shelves.
How loud is the SK126-HD running?
43 dB, about as quiet as a library and well below normal conversation (60 dB).
What's the warranty on the SK126-HD and who handles a claim?
2 years parts and labour. My Acre manages the claim directly so buyers aren't left chasing an overseas supplier.
What size opening is needed to build the SK126-HD into cabinetry?
The fridge itself is 495W x 586D x 840H mm. Build the cavity to at least 515W x 636D x 850H mm to allow clearance and airflow, or leave it freestanding with no surrounding cabinetry at all.
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