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Residential & hotels

24-hour essentials, low-touch service and quiet operation.

Quick answer: 1950×2700×350 mm · 100 W · 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz

VendHarbor review · Updated 2026-11-04.

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NFC smart fridge for residential and hotel locations
Scenario overview

24-hour essentials, low-touch service and quiet operation.

Apartment buildings, hotels and residential compounds need everyday essentials outside shop hours. The machine should be quiet, compact and simple to use, with a product mix built around water, snacks, toiletries and emergency items.

Operational considerations

  • Low nightly volume must still justify the footprint.
  • Noise from cooling and dispensing can disturb residents.
  • Product mix shifts between daily essentials and emergencies.
  • Access may need to be limited to residents or guests.

Reference planning metrics

Daily footfallMachinesDaily transactionsPayback period
300–8001–2 units60–12020 months
800–2,0001–2 units130–26018 months
2,000+2–3 units280–50016 months

Modelled for this reference configuration. Site-specific figures are confirmed after a survey.

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Site planning questions

Is the machine quiet enough for a residential lobby?
Cooling and dispense noise are comparable to a household refrigerator. For bedrooms or quiet corridors, choose a location away from sleeping areas.
Can access be limited to residents?
Yes. Access can be tied to a resident card, account or building app, depending on the property management system.
What sells best in a residential building?
Water, soft drinks, snacks, instant noodles, toiletries and emergency household items. Observe the first month of sales before expanding the range.
Who restocks the machine?
The operator or property management can restock; the cloud platform reports stock by slot and alerts before a stockout.

Planning a deployment?

Send the location type, available floor area and expected product range. We will propose a machine mix and layout.

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