6 Thing’s To Consider Before Buying A Wine Cooler.

With all the options out there how do you choose the best wine cooler for you? It's basically about which wine cooler suits you the best and what you intend to use it for. For example, if you need to have ready to serve wine lying around for your guests, then a wine cooler with two temperature zones may be a preferred option over a wine cooler with only one temperature zone. 

It's also a good idea to think about where your wine cooler should be located and about the energy consumption. Below we will provide you with 6 great tips to help you choose the right wine cooler for you.

How many cooling zones do I need when choosing my wine cooler?

When you are looking for the best wine cooler for your needs, the number of  temperature zones in the wine cooler is something you should definitely think about. If you want to use your wine cooler for maturation and long-term wine storage then the best choice may be a wine refrigerator with one temperature zone. Most wines mature optimally at a stable temperature of 12-14 degrees Celsius. This applies to red wine, white wine, sparkling wine and dessert wine. If, on the other hand, you want to have ready to serve wine lying around for you and your guests to enjoy, then it may be a smart choice to consider a wine cooler with two temperature zones. Dual zone wine coolers can be set to two separate temperature zones within the same appliance, this is poetically good for storing several types of wine for example, white wine and sparkling wine which can be refrigerated at 6-8 degrees Celsius, while you can also store your red wines in the second cooling zone at around 14 -16 degrees Celsius.

Where can you place a wine cooler?

Overall, there are three ways in which you can house your wine cooler. Freestanding, built-in or integrated. Either of these options are a great addition to any living space or business. 

A freestanding wine cooler is designed to stand interdependently. This is the most common way to place these types of wine coolers. It is important that you make sure there is a few inches of air on each side of the wine cooler so that the wine cooler can get rid of the heat.

A built in wine cooler is designed to be built into your kitchen cabinetry. When choosing a built-in wine cooler, it is important that you choose one that is prepared for it. Typically, this means that the wine cooler must have suction at the base. Like a freestanding wine cooler, a built in wine cooler must also be able to get rid of that excess heat. Built In wine coolers must have at least a few centimetres of free space from the top plate of the appliance and up to the underside of the table top. It is also important that there is air on the back of the wine cooler too. This is a great option to spice up your kitchen or business.

A integrated wine cooler is designed to sit flush seamlessly within your kitchen cabinetry. This is a really nice addition to any modern kitchen.  As with most wine coolers it is important that the hot air can escape from the appliance. It particularly important that you allow the air from the wine cooler to seep out at the rear and upwards for a free passage on the top of the cabinet. Also make sure to have an air intake in the bottom of your kitchen cabinet, e.g. by installing a grate. Integrated wine coolers are a lovely addition to any modern living.

How big should my wine cooler be?

It is not only the wine itself that develops over time. Your wine collection is also constantly evolving, and therefore it may be a good idea to buy a wine cooler that has room for future expansion. It may be that you will just buy a few extra boxes of that delicious Pinot Noir. Fortunately, we supply a wide range of wine coolers, which are available in several different designs, colours and sizes, providing you with a great selection that will suit your wine collections needs. Most people measure up the space in which they intent to store their wine cooler before purchasing. This will then leave you with no limitations and will narrow down exactly what size to look for. In addition it is also a good idea to consider how many bottles you will be needing to store in your wine cooler. Remember, you never know how your collection might end up, so buy a wine cooler in which you can expand your capacity, this will save you having to buy a bigger one in the future.

How to reduce the noise from your wine cooler?

As with all other appliances, a wine cooler is a bit noisy. Fortunately, wine cooler manufacturers take this into consideration and are constantly developing better components in their products, reducing the amount of noise generated from the wine cooler. However, there are three things in particular you can do to reduce the noise from your new wine cooler. First, it is important that your wine refrigerator is level. In addition, you can make sure to place your wine refrigerator on a noise-absorbing surface such as, a blanket a rubber mat or a carpet. Last but not least, always make sure that your wine cooler can get rid of that hot air it gives off, especially on the back of the wine cooler. This is very  important and it shouldn't underestimated.

Some useful tips to reduce the energy consumption of your wine cooler

Thankfully, most manufacturers of wine refrigerators are also constantly getting better at reducing the energy consumption of their wine coolers. This is awesome as we all tend to look at ways to save on our electricity bill. However, we cant get around the fact that a wine cooler uses electricity. So, how much power your wine cooler uses depends on a few things. The easier a wine cooler can get rid of heat is crucial. Their are two ways a wine cooler can lose it's heat, from the back and the sides. The less the cabinet has to work to cool the more energy you will save. Also to help reduce the energy consumption of your wine cooler you can avoid placing it on underfloor heating, or right next to a radiator.

What design should I go for when buying a wine cooler?

It almost goes without saying that the main purpose of a wine cooler is to preserve your collection of precious bottles at their optimum storage temperature, allowing them to taste delicious whilst also keeping them safe. Who's not to say your wine cooler shouldn't look a little delicious too? The design of a wine cooler comes down to personal preference, whatever you choose we guarantee it will display your collection of wines beautifully. Some people like a freestanding wine cooler to add character to a room whist others are happy to buy a built in wine cooler which stands out in your kitchen. At Chilled Solution we supply a wide range of wine coolers satisfying  everyone's needs, available with a variety of details, ranging from different colours, to different styles of shelfs, if you need any assistance please get in touch, we would love to hear from you. We can't wait to help you find your perfect storage facility.