In hotel and hospital establishments where minibars are used, energy costs are a significant concern. The minibar is the only product connected to electricity 24 hours a day in guest rooms. They work continuously to provide cold refreshments to customers at all times. Since minibars are among the most energy-consuming appliances at home, it’s beneficial for businesses to opt for models that consume less energy when purchasing minibars. Generally, there are minibar models available in the market ranging from Class D to A+ that consume less energy. Especially for hotel businesses, it’s essential to consider whether they operate as city hotels serving year-round or as holiday hotels or establishments catering to ski tourism.
If the business represents a sector with a seasonal operation of 6 months or less, they can opt for Absorption products with low investment costs but high operational costs, typically in Class D or C energy consumption. On the other hand, for city hotels providing accommodation throughout the year, they should prefer products with Class A+ or at least Class A energy consumption.
Compressor minibar models are mainly in demand in student dormitories and apartment hotel systems. These models have better cooling capacity compared to Absorption systems but are not highly preferred in starred hotels and private hospital establishments due to their noise during operation.
Access to technical support and sales team is crucial.
Since minibars are used by corporate service providers, it’s important to intervene in potential malfunctions without increasing complaints from end-users such as hotel and hospital customers. Therefore, choosing products from internationally recognized brands is emphasized.