Danby Diplomat 3.2 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator (DCR033B2SLM) review

The Danby Diplomat DCR033B2SLM is a 3.2 cu ft (89.5 L) freestanding compact fridge with a stainless look door and a full-width chiller compartment at the top, which keeps items colder than the main cabinet but is not a true freezer. Danby lists 2 full-width adjustable glass shelves, a vegetable crisper with cover and 3 door shelves with tall bottle storage. It is Energy Star certified and uses R600a refrigerant, with manual defrost and a mechanical thermostat. The door hinge is reversible and the back is smooth. It measures 18.6 inches wide, 17.5 inches deep and 34.1 inches tall and weighs 42.99 lbs. The warranty runs 12 months with in-home service, which the other brands here do not state. Danby notes its fridges are not designed for garages, porches or other spaces without temperature control and that such use voids the warranty. Danby's page showed a 20% off sale, but the price did not appear in the page text our checker reads, so we mark it as pending.

Who it is for

buyers who want in-home warranty service

Price

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Key features

• 3.2 cu ft (89.5 L) with a full-width chiller compartment
• Energy Star certified, R600a refrigerant
• 2 full-width adjustable glass shelves and a vegetable crisper with cover
• 3 door shelves with tall bottle storage
• Reversible door hinge and integrated handle

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 12 months warranty with in-home service
• Strength: Smooth back design for placement near a wall
• Strength: Danby publishes a 35 to 46 decibel range for its refrigerators
• Weakness: Chiller compartment, not a separate freezer
• Weakness: Manual defrost and mechanical thermostat
• Weakness: Danby says use in garages or porches voids the warranty

Key facts

• Capacity: 3.2 cu ft (89.5 L)
• Freezer: Chiller compartment
• Dimensions: 18.6 W x 17.5 D x 34.1 H in
• Weight: 42.99 lbs
• Warranty: 12 months, in-home service

Where it ranks

Danby Diplomat 3.2 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator (DCR033B2SLM) is No. 7 in our Best Mini Fridges verdict.