Midea WHS-199BB1 Compact Single Door Kegerator Review 

This single tap compact kegerator by Midea offers versatility, convenience, and allows you to enjoy your favorite beer, fresh on tap, anytime you want. While there are dozens of other models in this price range that claim to be the best, the WHS199BB1 takes the lead thanks to its innovative design, low maintenance needs, and beginner-friendly setup. 

The design is pretty simple, but the matte black exterior is the perfect choice if you want a kegerator that will blend with the rest of your décor. 

This is a low maintenance, mid-priced kegerator that features a basic single tap design. 

Overview and Features 

Midea isn’t as well-known as some of the other manufacturers in the kegerator industry, but those who are familiar with their products know that they design and produce some of the most durable models of kegerators on the market. The simplicity in their designs is actually what makes them so popular, although the reasonable pricing is another reason why their kegerators seem to fly off the shelves. 

This model gives you an easy way to buy your favorite keg of beer and enjoy fresh tasting beer for several months to come. 

While everyone likes a good head on their beer, too much foam can ruin the flavor. This model is able to maintain ideal temperatures for a wide range of beers. Since foamy beer equals waste, with the right pressure settings this kegerator ensures you get the most beer out of each keg. 

Basically, this model maximizes the life of your beer. On average a keg can stay fresh for two to three months, depending on the type of beer. The manufacturer even claims that beer with a higher alcohol content can be stored for up to four months. 

To learn more about how kegerators work, click here to check out our kegerator buyer’s guide. 

Design 

Whether you yourself are an avid beer drinker, or you want a kegerator to use for family gatherings, parties, and barbeques, this model is a great buy for a number of reasons. 

First, it comes equipped with a couple of wire shelves, this means you can easily turn the kegerator into a mini fridge when you don’t have beer on tap. 

Additionally, the removable drip tray is made out of plastic and has been deemed dishwasher safe, so clean up and maintenance is a cinch. 

For the homebrewer or beer lover, this kegerator is a great choice. Not only will it keep your favorite beer tasting fresh for several months, but it can also cut down on expenses, especially if you homebrew often. 

While there are many options you can choose from, this model by Midea is efficient, reasonably priced, and can easily maintain the set temperature. 

Temperature Controls 

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Using a manual knob, you can adjust the temperature range from as low as thirty-two degrees up to fifty-three degrees. 

Extra Features 

The two wired shelves are removable and can be used when you need some extra fridge space. 

Inside there’s also a drip tray that’s designed to make cleanup a little easier. Since the tray is dishwasher safe, you can clean this kegerator in minutes. 

Portability

Like many models in this price range, this kegerator is equipped with locking casters that make moving this model from the kitchen to the living room a breeze. 

Tap 

This model comes with an American Sankey tap that’s designed to fit most types of kegs. Of course, this tap will not fit a Coors keg. This is a single tap design, which means it can only dispense one type of beer at a time. If you’re looking for a more pro-style kegerator and one that you can use to dispense multiple types of beer at once, check out the Kegco Homebrew Kegerator Triple Faucet.

Performance 

Have you ever tried to turn a freezer into a kegerator? It’s a lot more difficult than it sounds, but why?

This model by Midea, like other kegerators on the market offers more precise temperature control. When people try to convert mini fridges or freezers into kegerators, people quickly realize they’re simply not built to deal with the precise temperature demands that some types of beer have. So, the result is flat beer. 

If you’ve given up on trying to do it yourself and you’re searching for an affordable alternative, then this model by Midea is a great choice. While the kegerator isn’t loaded with a bunch of fancy extras, it made it to our top five list simply because it offers a solid performance. The kegerator itself is well-built and features decent temperature controls. 

Setting Up Your New Kegerator 

The manufacturer recommends plugging the kegerator in and allowing it to sit for two days before hooking up a keg. After the two-day period, give the keg two to three days to cool down. If you don’t, you’ll find yourself fighting foam and wasting beer. 

Extras 

This model comes with a large guardrail, which you’ll install on the top of the kegerator. It’s designed to prevent your mugs and glasses from falling off the top and allows you to keep your supplies neatly organized. 

CO2 Tank

In terms of performance, most users will find that if you run the CO2 tank a little under ten PSI, you’ll get the best pours with minimal foam. However, this can also depend on the type of beer you’re using, so you may need to finetune the PSI level. 

At the right temperature setting, this kegerator does a great job of keeping beer nice and cold. 

Assembly

Like other models, this kegerator comes mostly assembled. The included user’s manual will guide you through the short assembly process which should take no more than half an hour. 

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