Frigidaire FRWE4626AS Reviews & Ratings by Customers and Consumer Reports

Designed for homeowners who want proper, kitchen-integrated wine storage without stepping up to a full cellar solution, the Frigidaire FRWE4626AS 22-inch wine cooler balances practical capacity with the temperature control features serious collectors expect. It’s well-suited to entertaining spaces, condo kitchens, and bar areas where a clean built-in look and quiet operation matter as much as bottle count. At its core, this model is a dual-zone unit with a rated capacity around the mid‑40s in standard 750 ml bottles, allowing you to keep reds and whites at different serving or short-term holding temperatures. In real use, dual-zone flexibility is the feature that most improves day-to-day satisfaction: you can maintain a crisp white/rosé zone while keeping reds closer to a ready-to-pour range, without constant manual adjustments. The electronic controls and clear internal lighting support quick checks and easy temperature changes, which is especially helpful when the cooler is installed undercounter. From a build and usability standpoint, the wood racks are a meaningful upgrade over basic wire shelving because they tend to cradle bottles more gently and slide more smoothly when loaded. The tinted glass door helps reduce light exposure, and the stainless styling integrates cleanly with modern appliance suites. ENERGY STAR® certification is also a positive indicator for efficiency in this category, particularly for a unit intended to run continuously. A few limitations are worth noting. Like most wine coolers, the advertised bottle capacity assumes mostly “Bordeaux-style” bottles; wider Champagne, Burgundy, or specialty shapes can reduce usable capacity and may force you to skip rack positions. Also, while dual-zone designs are excellent for serving and near-term storage, they are not a substitute for long-term, humidity-controlled cellaring for high-value aging programs. Overall, the Frigidaire FRWE4626AS is best for buyers who want a refined, built-in-ready dual-zone cooler for everyday drinking wines and entertaining—whether in the U.S. or in Canada where undercounter beverage centers are equally popular. Those building a long-term aging collection with many non-standard bottle shapes may want to consider a larger, cellar-oriented solution.