Avanti BD6000 Stainless Steel Beverage Dispenser

Pros: CHEAP, easily modified into a really great kegerator
Cons: Doesn't work right out of the box. Needs several upgrades before you can actually use.

I paid $399 for my Avanti kegerator on closeout from Best Buy. I read all the reviews online for it, but for $399 I couldn't pass it up. That's $200 less than the Danby and $300 less than the Kenmore/Sanyo. (The stainless Kenmore/Sanyo is $400 more!) ...

Pros: I was smart enough to buy the extended warranty from Best Buy.
Cons: Avanti makes crappy products, and their customer service sucks.

I bought this kegerator from Best Buy for $600 in December of 2006, and had nothing but problems with it.  Within months, the temperature was ranging anywhere from 22 degrees to 47 degrees.  (I installed my own electronic thermometer ...

Pros: Looks Good
Cons: Doesn't work good

Don't waste your time unless you only want a cooler for the weekend. The antiquated dial thermostat controller won't hold a consistent temperature and my keg froze 2 times. I have since returned the original unit (only 3 weeks old) to Best Buy. I had tried calling AVANTI service center, even left a message and they never returned my call. Best Buy took care of me and gave me another unit - I am now in the break in mode of this one. Hopefully the temperature will not swing from 41 degrees to 20 degrees - this is my second keg that I had to purchase now because the 1st one was frozen twice. Take the time and get a digitally controlled unit - I will very soon.


Well - the second Avanti has the same problem and goes back tomorrow. This one has an even worst temperature swing.