Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 144 Cans
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Pick up: Sydney, NSW
- By appointment from our Sydney, NSW warehouse
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Returns by arrangement, full warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty applies
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Home bars and entertaining areas wanting genuinely quiet, brand-parts reliability
Buyers who want a stainless-grille finish in either hinge, or an all-black finish
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Glass door bar fridge
Front-Venting Bar Fridge With Room for 144 Cans
The Schmick 164L is a front-venting glass door bar fridge holding 144 cans, with double-glazed heated glass to stop condensation. Front venting lets it slide into a cabinet or under-bench cavity without needing side airflow.
Perfect For
- Under-bench cabinetry and joinery with a wider, shallower cavity than the taller SK146
- Home bars and entertaining areas wanting genuinely quiet, brand-parts reliability
- Buyers who want a stainless-grille finish in either hinge, or an all-black finish
Why You'll Love This
144 Cans, Front-Venting Design
Front venting means the fridge slides into a cabinet or under-bench cavity with minimal side clearance, in a wider, lower-profile cabinet than the SK146.
Cools to 0°C Past 38°C
The compressor and double-glazed heated glass hold 0°C in ambient heat past 38°C, backed by a Schmick ECO controller and quiet running Schmick fans.
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.
Features
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.
Schmick ECO Controller
An electronic ECO controller developed in-house, paired with quiet running Schmick fans, keeps operation stable and efficient.
3 Adjustable Heavy-Duty Shelves
Three fully adjustable shelves hold their line under a full load of cans or bottles, in a wider cabinet than the narrower SK146 and SK126.
Polished Stainless Interior
A polished 304 mirror stainless interior sits behind a matte black cabinet and stainless grille, lockable for security in a shared space.
Still have questions?
Speak to a Schmick specialist about sizing, hinge side and delivery.
Specifications
| Brand | Schmick |
|---|---|
| Model | SK156-HD |
| Capacity | 164 L, 144 cans (375 mL) |
| Glass | Double-glazed, heated, tempered |
| Finish | Matte black body with stainless grille, $1,417 (right or left hinge); all-black grille, $1,317 (left hinge only) |
| Door | Right or left hinge (stainless), left hinge only (black), lockable |
| Dimensions (exterior) | 595 x 586 x 840 mm |
| Dimensions (interior) | 515 x 436 x 690 mm |
| Weight | 46 kg |
| Noise level | 43 dB (about as quiet as a library) |
| Energy rating | 7 stars (MEPS registered) |
| Running cost | Approx. $257.36/yr (2.75 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 |
Fitting It In
Exterior dimensions are 595W x 586D x 840H mm. If it's going into a cavity, joinery or under-bench recess, build the opening at least 615W x 636D x 850H mm to cover the fridge body plus clearance, and keep 50mm clear at the rear for airflow. It also stands freestanding with no cabinetry at all.
What's Included
- Schmick SK156-HD front-venting bar fridge
- 3 x adjustable heavy-duty shelves
- Integrated door lock
- 4 x adjustable levelling feet
How it compares
This model. Same 164L and price as the SK146, in a wider, lower cabinet shape; pick whichever fits your cavity dimensions.
Same price and 164L, but narrower and taller with more cans, for a tighter-width cavity.
Smaller footprint and lower price, for a tighter cavity that doesn't need 144 cans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this fridge go outside?
A: 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 I get it left-hinged?
A: The stainless-grille finish is available right or left hinged at the same price. The all-black finish is left-hinged only.
What's the difference between the two finishes?
A: Both have a matte black cabinet. The stainless-grille finish is $1,417 and comes in either hinge; the all-black finish is $1,317 but is only available left-hinged.
What does front venting mean?
A: 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 is this different from the SK146?
A: Same 164L capacity and the same price, but a different cabinet shape: this one is wider and lower (595 x 586 x 840mm) with 144 cans, the SK146 is narrower and taller (550 x 586 x 875mm) with 175 cans. Pick whichever matches your cavity.
How loud is it running?
A: 43 dB, about as quiet as a library and well below normal conversation (60 dB).
What's the warranty and who handles a claim?
A: 2 years parts and labour. My Acre manages the claim directly so buyers aren't left chasing an overseas supplier.
What size opening do I need if I'm building it into cabinetry?
A: The fridge itself is 595W x 586D x 840H mm. Build the cavity to at least 615W x 636D x 850H mm to allow clearance and airflow, or leave it freestanding with no surrounding cabinetry at all.
