Have looked around long after a refrigerator and then decided to go for this. He does what he should, and also keeps the set temperature almost exactly. For us it is in the basement next to the freezer and is not loud. Unfortunately, the consumption compared to other cooling equipment is located in our budget higher (Costs about 5 per month) I think it's still justified for this price ever to be able to enjoy a good bottle at the right temperature. Hope he keeps a few years!