Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 132 Cans
Home bars and living areas wanting the quietest fans in the front-venting range
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 is the model in the front-venting range built around genuine Noctua fans, more commonly found in high-end PCs than bar fridges, which keep it the quietest unit here at 43 dB. 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 Danfoss electronic controller and Meanwell transformer pair with those Noctua fans to keep operation stable and genuinely quiet. 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, the 121-can SK126-HD runs on standard Schmick fans rather than Noctua.
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 Danfoss electronic controller and quiet Noctua fans.
Stainless or black finish
Choose an all-stainless grille, or a black grille for $50 more, both in either door hinge.
Noctua-quiet at 43 dB
Genuine Noctua fans, more commonly found in high-end PCs, keep this one of the quietest units in the range.
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 the front-venting model built around genuine Noctua fans and a Danfoss electronic controller, 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.
Talk it through before you buy
Call the team and we'll help you confirm hinge side, finish and whether the quieter Noctua fans matter for 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), thanks to genuine Noctua fans.
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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