Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 132 Cans
Home bars and living areas where a quiet 43 dB fridge matters
Buyers who want a choice of stainless or black finish, in either door hinge
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The owner's insights on the Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 132 Cans
This front-venting model is rated at 43 dB, the same as the SK86 and SK126 in the range. It holds 132 standard 375 mL cans across three large heavy-duty shelves.
We fit these into home bars and living areas where noise matters as much as capacity: a Schmick ECO electronic controller and Meanwell transformer pair with quiet running Schmick rear and inner fans to keep operation stable. It comes in an all-stainless grille, or a black grille for $50 more, in either door hinge.
If you need a shorter cabinet for the tightest cavity, the 96-can SK86-HD is the smaller option. If you'd rather a wider, deeper cabinet at a similar capacity, look at the 121-can SK126-HD.
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 available; it also stands freestanding with no surrounding cabinetry at all.
Why you'll love the Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 132 Cans
132 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 a Schmick ECO electronic controller and quiet Schmick fans.
Stainless or black finish
Choose an all-stainless grille, or a black grille for $50 more, both in either door hinge.
Quiet at 43 dB
Bar Fridges Australia rate it at 43 dB, with quiet running Schmick rear and inner fans.
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 large heavy-duty shelves hold their line under a full load, behind a lockable door with a polished mirror stainless interior.
Why you should consider a Schmick fridge
This is a front-venting model with Schmick's own ECO electronic controller and quiet running fans, 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 deal with us, not the maker.
Talk it through before you buy
Call the team and we'll help you confirm hinge side, finish and whether front venting suits where this is going.
Call todaySchmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 132 Cans specifications
| Brand | Schmick |
|---|---|
| Model | SK116-HD |
| Capacity | 121 L, 132 cans (375 mL) |
| Glass | Heated, tempered |
| Finish | Stainless ($1,217) or black ($1,267) |
| Door | Right or left hinge, lockable |
| Dimensions (exterior) | 495 x 570 x 800 mm |
| Dimensions (interior) | 415 x 420 x 645 mm |
| Weight | 39 kg |
| Noise level | 43 dB (about as quiet as a library) |
| Energy rating | 7 stars (MEPS registered) |
| Running cost | Approx. $223.67/yr (2.39 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, 132 Cans arrives ready to install into cabinetry or run freestanding:
- Schmick SK116-HD front-venting bar fridge
- 3 x large heavy-duty shelves
- Integrated door lock
- 4 x adjustable levelling feet
Fitting the Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 132 Cans in
Exterior dimensions are 495W x 570D x 800H mm. If it's going into a cavity, joinery or under-bench recess, build the opening at least 515W x 620D x 810H 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 SK116-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 SK116-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.
Is the SK116-HD available in stainless or black?
Stainless is $1,217 and black is $1,267, both with a polished mirror stainless interior and switchable LED lighting, in either hinge.
What does front venting mean on the SK116-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 SK116-HD hold?
132 standard 375 mL cans across 3 large shelves.
How loud is the SK116-HD running?
43 dB, about as quiet as a library and well below normal conversation (60 dB).
What's the warranty on the SK116-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 SK116-HD into cabinetry?
The fridge itself is 495W x 570D x 800H mm. Build the cavity to at least 515W x 620D x 810H mm to allow clearance and airflow, or leave it freestanding with no surrounding cabinetry at all.
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Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 132 Cans
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Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 121 Cans
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Best for a wider, deeper cavity with room for more capacity
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