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Danby 18 Inch Designer 18" Undercounter Counter Depth Compact All-Refrigerator DAR026A1BDD
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2.6 cu. ft. Compact Refrigerator with 2.5 Adjustable Wire Shelves, Automatic Defrost, Tall Bottle Storage, CanStor Beverage Dispensing System, Mechanical Thermostat, Reversible Door Hinge and Energy Star Rated. Compact counter-top all fridge. 2.6 cu. ft. capacity. Energy Star compliant. Environmentally friendly R600A refrigerant. Automatic defrost. 2 full-width and 1 half-width adjustable wire shelves. Tall bottle storage for soda bottles. CanStor beverage dispensing system. Mechanical thermostat. Scratch resistent worktop. Integrated door handle. Reversible door hinge. Smooth back design. Volume: 2.6 Cu. Ft.. Overall Width: 17 11/16". Overall Depth: 20 1/16". Overall Height: 26 15/16". Shipping Weight: 50.71 Lbs..
Fridge.com Expert Verdict
The Danby DAR026A1BDD — compact.
- Measures 17.7″ W × 26.9″ H × 20.1″ D, so confirm your alcove and door swing before ordering.
- Currently listed at $229 based on the live offers above.
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| Spec |  Danby 18 Inch Designer 18" Undercounter Counter Depth Compact All-Refrigerator DAR026A1BDD Danby · DAR026A1BDD |  Midea · WHS-87LSS1 |  Magic Chef · MCBR265WE |  Demuller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $229 | $199.99 | $249 | $154.98 |
| Capacity (cu ft) | — | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Width | 17.69 | 17.52 | 17.5 | 15 |
| Height | 26.94 | 24.8 | 25 | 30.8 |
| Depth | 20.06 | 20.08 | 19.3 | 14.6 |
| Annual Energy Use (kWh) | — | 213 | 215 | — |
| Top features | — |
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| Where to buy | Get Deal | Get Deal | Get Deal | Get Deal |
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About Danby
Danby is a family-owned Canadian appliance manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, that has been producing refrigeration products since 1947. The company has carved out a distinct niche in the North American market by focusing primarily on compact and specialty refrigeration rather than competing directly with full-size kitchen appliance giants. Fridge.com currently tracks 75 Danby products, with the catalog heavily weighted toward space-saving solutions: 18 compact refrigerators, 14 chest freezers, 13 upright freezers, and 9 beverage centers represent the core of their offerings. The brand also maintains smaller selections of French door refrigerators, kegerators, and wine storage units. Among the most frequently monitored models in the Fridge.com database are the DBC117A1 beverage cooler and the DCF050A6WM chest freezer, reflecting consumer interest in Danby's specialty categories. With an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars across captured reviews, Danby positions itself as a value-tier option for shoppers seeking secondary refrigeration, dorm room solutions, garage freezers, or dedicated beverage storage without the premium pricing of larger appliance brands.
- Founded
- 1947
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- 4.1/5 · 6,133 reviews
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