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Hi dear Renotalk fellow users, Whatever you do, JUST DON'T BUY DUNAVOX FRIDGES. I bought one and it broke down within a few months. All my wines went bad in the Singapore heat. And then I had to PAY someone to come pick it up and deliver it back during the warranty (they fixed it for free). About 6 months later, it broke down again and the bottom part of my fridge went up to 35 degrees Celsius. When I called to ask Dunavox what I can do, they said there was absolutely nothing since the warranty had expired. Either fix it at full cost or buy a new one. This was really, really disappointing since the new part had gone in just a few short months ago. They were unhelpful, then they turned rude when I tried to together find viable solutions. Since this was only an 13 month fridge at the time, and the top half of the fridge still worked decently, I stored everything on the top half. I admit that I really should have bought a new fridge then (NOT DUNAVOX) but after having spent hundreds buying this god forsaken fridge, I just didn't want to/couldn't fork out a few hundred more to buy another one - boy did I learn my lesson. Sure enough, the top half of the fridge has gone bonkers yesterday and the temperature shot up to 39 degrees. No wine, no fridge, no nothing. Lesson Learnt. So to all homebuyers, homemakers, wine drinkers and wine lovers please note: DO NOT BUY DUNAVOX THERMOELECTRIC COOLERS. THEY WILL BREAK AND SPOIL YOUR WINE. Hope this helps anyone who has been shopping for a wine fridge.

Hi dear Renotalk fellow users, Whatever you do, JUST DON'T BUY DUNAVOX FRIDGES. I bought one and it broke down within a few months. All my wines went bad in the Singapore heat. And then I had to PAY someone to come pick it up and deliver it back during the warranty (they fixed it for free). About 6 months later, it broke down again and the bottom part of my fridge went up to 35 degrees Celsius. When I called to ask Dunavox what I can do, they said there was absolutely nothing since the warranty had expired. Either fix it at full cost or buy a new one. This was really, really disappointing since the new part had gone in just a few short months ago. They were unhelpful, then they turned rude when I tried to together find viable solutions. Since this was only an 13 month fridge at the time, and the top half of the fridge still worked decently, I stored everything on the top half. I admit that I really should have bought a new fridge then (NOT DUNAVOX) but after having spent hundreds buying this god forsaken fridge, I just didn't want to/couldn't fork out a few hundred more to buy another one - boy did I learn my lesson. Sure enough, the top half of the fridge has gone bonkers yesterday and the temperature shot up to 39 degrees. No wine, no fridge, no nothing. Lesson Learnt. So to all homebuyers, homemakers, wine drinkers and wine lovers please note: DO NOT BUY DUNAVOX THERMOELECTRIC COOLERS. THEY WILL BREAK AND SPOIL YOUR WINE. Hope this helps anyone who has been shopping for a wine fridge.

Hi dear Renotalk fellow users, Whatever you do, JUST DON'T BUY DUNAVOX FRIDGES. I bought one and it broke down within a few months. All my wines went bad in the Singapore heat. And then I had to PAY someone to come pick it up and deliver it back during the warranty (they fixed it for free). About 6 months later, it broke down again and the bottom part of my fridge went up to 35 degrees Celsius. When I called to ask Dunavox what I can do, they said there was absolutely nothing since the warranty had expired. Either fix it at full cost or buy a new one. This was really, really disappointing since the new part had gone in just a few short months ago. They were unhelpful, then they turned rude when I tried to together find viable solutions. Since this was only an 13 month fridge at the time, and the top half of the fridge still worked decently, I stored everything on the top half. I admit that I really should have bought a new fridge then (NOT DUNAVOX) but after having spent hundreds buying this god forsaken fridge, I just didn't want to/couldn't fork out a few hundred more to buy another one - boy did I learn my lesson. Sure enough, the top half of the fridge has gone bonkers yesterday and the temperature shot up to 39 degrees. No wine, no fridge, no nothing. Lesson Learnt. So to all homebuyers, homemakers, wine drinkers and wine lovers please note: DO NOT BUY DUNAVOX THERMOELECTRIC COOLERS. THEY WILL BREAK AND SPOIL YOUR WINE. Hope this helps anyone who has been shopping for a wine fridge.

I'm new here and but have been reading and learning from everyone so I figured it's my time to contribute and give back to fellow forumers. After reading lots about the good and bad contractors/ID's out there, I feel I have to put forward Vincent from Chiam Soon Seng that was recommended to me by 3 different friends. They all used the same contractor and all referred him to me. Now that I'm about 75% through the renovation process, I can see why. In the beginning, I did the usual 'shopping around' and asked for 5 quotes from different companies (tiring since some didn't even respond after I chased them several times). As suggested by some postings, I did an 'apples to apples' comparison and found out that not only is Vincent's worksmanship commended by my friends, his price was also the most reasonable! I had decided on the style and design so I only needed the contractor services. On top of the pricing though, the thing I liked most about the process is that they are flexible and very, very patient - very important for a first time home-owner like me who doesn't know as much as she thinks! Timelines have been kept and budgets respected which is, from what I've been told, not very common in the industry. Not only is Vincent's service and attitude fantastic (he always picks up his phone or calls you back right away - even I don't do that) but all his sub-contractors are friendly, timely and professional. I am always hounding the renovations but they work and work and I see big changes at the end of each day. I have yet to see the carpentry, which Vincent tells me is his company's specialty. I'll keep you guys posted as I go and add some pictures soon. PM me if you need his details. (I don't work with or for the company. I'm just a happy customer who believes in good service.)