Think about this for a minute; maybe you wish you could have the convenience of your home fridge even when you’re away from home, so that you can keep foods and drinks cold for hours. Well, now you can. You can have something that uses the best of both fridge and cooler, and it’s called the Cooler Fridge.

The Cooler that’s a Fridge

Before the invention of the refrigerator, you stored things in the icehouse or cellar. Unfortunately, because these things were dependent on the weather, people usually had nice cold drinks in the winter, but only “lake chilled” drinks in the summer. You couldn’t store perishable foods, either, but had to eat them immediately. You couldn’t store excess food that was perishable, either, which was a major drawback.

The invention of the fridge revolutionized family lives and industries. Perishable food could be stored for later. Food could be bought in bulk and stored in the fridge. The fridge, however, was invented ahead of the cooler.

The first metal cooler invented in the 1940s was a smart but simple solution to a problem. To keep drinking water cold, people relied on ice cubes or drinks chilled in the fridge. But the fridge couldn’t be towed to work and ice melted fast. The invention of the cooler also changed lifestyles. The fridge kept food and drinks cold longer – 24/7 but cold food and drinks had a shorter life span in coolers. Combine the features of the two and you have your fridge and cooler in one.

Cooling Excellence

Today, the market is rife with coolers, with brands like Igloo Coolers among the first on the market. Since the 1940s, Igloo has been manufacturing coolers. These coolers have changed looks over time, too, to reflect updated styling, although the classics remain with some additions and alterations that are welcome.

One of them is the Igloo FRW 154 16, a cooler for wine bottles that works like a cooler and fridge, both. You can secure wine bottles in this, and they are kept at the right temperature. It has a streamlined look and compact design, which makes it a great fit in the bar area. Its framed Glass Cooler door and invisible handle mean you don’t need to check wine bottles frequently by opening the door.

Choosing Your Cooler/Fridge

Size is always a factor when shopping for your cooler-cum-fridge. If you entertain a lot a 16 bottle cooler/fridge is a practical choice. You do not need a unit that can house 16 bottles of wine if just enjoy an occasional wine. Bigger sized coolers/fridges use more electrical power.

Authorized outlets have cooler/fridge models for purchase, and you can also buy them online. Stay cool when you’re shopping by doing your shopping online and compare prices to get the best deals. In this way, you can find the perfect cooler/fridge to fit your needs.

Ask about packaging when you order your Igloo cooler/fridge. That’s because it can be nicked or have the handle damaged during transport. If you can shop locally, you can manage the packaging and transport yourself.

A cooler/fridge is a wise investment if you frequently give parties or love to have a glass of wine after every now and then. Champagne keeps well in the right temperature of the cooler/fridge and you are ready to serve them should friends pop in.