Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 96 Cans
Home bars and studies wanting a genuinely quiet, brand-parts fridge
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, 96 Cans
This is the smallest front-venting bar fridge in the Schmick range, just 650mm tall, which makes it the one that fits under-bench cavities the bigger models simply can't. It holds 96 standard 375 mL cans across two adjustable shelves behind a heated glass door that stops condensation forming.
We tend to place it in home bars and studies where the priority is a genuinely quiet, brand-parts fridge rather than outright capacity: quiet-running Schmick fans and a Meanwell transformer keep it at 43 dB, about as quiet as a library. You can choose an all-stainless grille for $100 more, or a black grille, in either door hinge.
If your household gets through more than 96 cans between top-ups, this isn't the model for you. The 132-can SK116-HD steps up in a taller cabinet at a similar footprint, and the 121-can SK126-HD goes further again in a wider, deeper cabinet.
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 cabinet or under-bench 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, 96 Cans
96 cans in the smallest footprint here
Front venting means the fridge slides into a cabinet or under-bench cavity with minimal side clearance, in the shortest cabinet in the front-venting range.
Cools to 0°C past 38°C
The compressor and heated glass hold 0°C in ambient heat past 38°C, backed by a Meanwell transformer and quiet-running Schmick fans.
Stainless or black finish
Choose an all-stainless grille for $100 more, or a black grille, both in either door hinge.
Genuinely quiet at 43 dB
Quiet-running Schmick fans keep this one of the quieter units in the range, suited to a study or bedroom.
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.
2 shelves, lockable door, switchable LED
Two heavy-duty adjustable shelves hold their line under a full load, behind a lockable door with switchable white or blue LED lighting.
Why you should consider a Schmick fridge
Every Schmick front-venting fridge runs on the same brand parts: a Meanwell transformer, Schmick's own quiet-running fans and an MEPS-registered energy rating, an 8-star rating on this model, the highest in the front-venting line-up. 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 96 cans is enough capacity for your space.
Call todaySchmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 96 Cans specifications
| Brand | Schmick |
|---|---|
| Model | SK86-HD |
| Capacity | 89 L, 96 cans (375 mL) |
| Glass | Heated, tempered |
| Finish | Black ($1,047) or stainless ($1,147) |
| Door | Right or left hinge, lockable |
| Dimensions (exterior) | 495 x 570 x 650 mm |
| Dimensions (interior) | 415 x 420 x 495 mm |
| Weight | 34 kg |
| Noise level | 43 dB (about as quiet as a library) |
| Energy rating | 8 stars (MEPS registered) |
| Running cost | Approx. $207.76/yr (2.22 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, 96 Cans arrives ready to install into cabinetry or run freestanding:
- Schmick SK86-HD front-venting bar fridge
- 2 x large adjustable shelves
- Integrated door lock
- 4 x adjustable levelling feet
Fitting the Schmick Front-Venting Bar Fridge, 96 Cans in
Exterior dimensions are 495W x 570D x 650H mm. If it's going into a cavity, joinery or under-bench recess, build the opening at least 515W x 620D x 660H 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 SK86-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 SK86-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 SK86-HD available in stainless or black?
Black is $1,047 and stainless is $1,147, both with a polished mirror stainless interior and switchable LED lighting, in either hinge.
What does front venting mean on the SK86-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 SK86-HD hold?
96 standard 375 mL cans across 2 adjustable shelves.
How loud is the SK86-HD running?
43 dB, about as quiet as a library and well below normal conversation (60 dB).
What's the warranty on the SK86-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 SK86-HD into cabinetry?
The fridge itself is 495W x 570D x 650H mm. Build the cavity to at least 515W x 620D x 660H mm to allow clearance and airflow, or leave it freestanding with no surrounding cabinetry at all.
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