Danby Designer DAR026A1WDD-6 2.6 Cu.Ft. Mini Fridge
- Compact Refrigerator
- 2.6 cu ft
- 2.6 cu ft
- 2.6 cu ft
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How it ranks among the 86 compact refrigerators we track
4.2★ across 55 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
55 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Danby Designer DAR026A1WDD-6 is a 2.6 cubic foot compact refrigerator built for a bedroom, dorm, office or wet bar. It uses a mechanical thermostat with automatic defrost and stores tall bottles in the door through Danby's CanStor can dispensing system.
This is a basic manual-thermostat compact fridge, not a digital or dual-zone unit, so its small footprint trades interior volume for a size that clears tight counters and closets. The door hinge reverses and shelving includes two full-width wire shelves plus a half shelf, so door storage for bottles and cans does most of the space-saving work.
- 2.6 cu ft capacity
- CanStor door can dispenser
- Reversible door hinge
- Energy Star certified, R600a refrigerant
Who it's for
Suits anyone needing extra beverage or snack storage in a bedroom, home office, dorm room or small bar area where a full-size fridge won't fit. Not built as a kitchen's primary refrigerator or for stocking a family's groceries.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers praised how quiet the fridge runs and its ability to hold a cold temperature even in hot climates like a Cabo San Lucas outdoor kitchen. Complaints centered on a confusing door reversal process with misaligned metal plates, and one reviewer received a unit that never got cold and was noisy before being discarded.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Quiet operation noted by multiple reviewers
- Door shelving holds tall bottles and cans
- Stays cold even in high outdoor heat
- Door reversal instructions called a nightmare by one reviewer
- One reported unit failed to cool from new
- Prior model reportedly died after months left unused
Performance notes
Cooling relies on a mechanical thermostat and automatic defrost rather than digital controls, so temperature is set by dial. R600a refrigerant and Energy Star certification keep running costs down. Reviewers in hot climates, including one in Cabo San Lucas, reported the unit held a cold temperature through summer heat, while at least one unit arrived and never cooled properly.
Specifications
| Brand | Danby |
|---|---|
| Model | DAR026A1WDD-6 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 47 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20.1 × 17.7 × 27.4 inches |
| Door Orientation | Reversible |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2.6 cu ft |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 2.6 cu ft |
| Fresh Food Capacity | 2.6 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Automatic |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | Yes |
| Cooling Method | Compressor |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Power Plug Type | Type A - 2 pin (North American) |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 253 Kilowatt Hours Per Year |
| Construction & materials | |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Shelf Type | Wire |
| Number Of Shelves | 2 |
| Door Shelf Count | 1 |
| Color | White |
| Finish Types | Matte |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Mini Fridge , Owners Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1.5 years |
| Other details | |
| Compressor Type | rotary_scroll |
| Lock Type | Electronic |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Number Of Racks | 3 |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Has Convertible Freezer | No |
| Is Product Cordless | No |
| Is Customizable | No |
| Specification Met | Energy Star |
| Additional Features | Compact |
| BEE Star Rating | 5 Star |
| Configuration | Compact Freezer-on-Top |
| Refrigerant | R-600A |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Pattern | Refrigerator |
| Item Type Name | Danby DAR026A1WDD-6 2.6 Cu.Ft. Mini Fridge , Compact Refrigerator For bedroom, office, bar, countertop, E-Star Rated In White |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Danby Designer DAR026A1WDD-6 2.6 Cu.Ft. Mini FridgeThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 55 | 3.9 / 5 |
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| Galanz GLR46TRDER Retro Compact Refrigerator with Freezer Mini Fridge with Dual DoorGalanz | 4.5 / 5 | 513 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Danby DAR026A1WDD-6
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size is the Danby Designer DAR026A1WDD-6?
It has 2.6 cubic feet of interior capacity, sized for countertop, desktop or floor placement in a bedroom or office.
Can the door be reversed?
Yes, the door hinge is reversible, though one reviewer described the reversal process as difficult to align.
Does it have a freezer?
One reviewer specifically noted it has no freezer compartment, describing it as an all-refrigerator unit with more usable shelf space.