Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 175 Cans
Home bars and entertaining areas wanting genuinely quiet, brand-parts reliability
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, 175 Cans
This is the largest-capacity model in the front-venting range, holding 175 standard 375 mL cans across three shelves, with room for more than 7 slabs of cans at once. A seamless 304 stainless grille and polished mirror stainless interior sit behind a matte black cabinet.
We fit these into home bars and entertaining areas wanting the biggest capacity that still slides into a standard under-bench cavity: a Schmick electronic controller, Meanwell transformer and quiet-running Schmick fans keep it at 43 dB.
If your cavity is smaller, the 121-can SK126-HD has a smaller footprint for a tighter space, using the same front-venting design and brand parts. If you need more capacity again and don't need it to build into cabinetry, the 190L Twin Door holds more across two doors, but it's side-vented and freestanding only.
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, 175 Cans
175 cans, front-venting design
Front venting means the fridge slides into a cabinet or under-bench cavity with minimal side clearance, the biggest capacity in this front-venting line-up.
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 electronic controller and Meanwell transformer for reliable long-term operation.
Genuinely quiet at 43 dB
Quiet-running Schmick fans and an 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, room for 7+ slabs
Two large shelves (470 x 430mm) plus a third (470 x 240mm) hold their line under a full load, behind a seamless 304 stainless grille and mirror interior.
Why you should consider a Schmick fridge
This is the biggest capacity in the front-venting range, on the same Schmick electronic controller, Meanwell transformer and quiet-running fans as the rest of the line-up, 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 finish, hinge side and whether 175 cans is the right capacity for your space.
Call todaySchmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 175 Cans specifications
| Brand | Schmick |
|---|---|
| Model | SK146-HD |
| Capacity | 164 L, 175 cans (375 mL) |
| Glass | Heated, tempered |
| Finish | Matte black body with stainless grille ($1,417), or all-black grille ($1,437) |
| Door | Right or left hinge, lockable |
| Dimensions (exterior) | 550 x 586 x 875 mm |
| Dimensions (interior) | 475 x 440 x 750 mm |
| Weight | 43 kg |
| Noise level | 43 dB (about as quiet as a library) |
| Energy rating | 7 stars (MEPS registered) |
| Running cost | Approx. $184.36/yr (1.97 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, 175 Cans arrives ready to install into cabinetry or run freestanding:
- Schmick SK146-HD front-venting bar fridge
- 2 x large shelves (470 x 430mm)
- 1 x shelf (470 x 240mm)
- Integrated door lock
- 4 x adjustable levelling feet
Fitting the Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 175 Cans in
Exterior dimensions are 550W x 586D x 875H mm. If it's going into a cavity, joinery or under-bench recess, build the opening at least 570W x 636D x 885H 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 SK146-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 SK146-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 SK146-HD finishes?
Both have a matte black cabinet. The standard finish has a stainless steel grille at $1,417, and the all-black option has a black grille for $1,437. Both come in either hinge.
What does front venting mean on the SK146-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 SK146-HD hold?
175 standard 375 mL cans across 3 adjustable shelves.
How loud is the SK146-HD running?
43 dB, about as quiet as a library and well below normal conversation (60 dB).
What's the warranty on the SK146-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 SK146-HD into cabinetry?
The fridge itself is 550W x 586D x 875H mm. Build the cavity to at least 570W x 636D x 885H mm to allow clearance and airflow, or leave it freestanding with no surrounding cabinetry at all.
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