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- Even in a small condo or apartment, this style of refrigerator is undesirable for wine storage as bottles will roll around within the unit.
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Feb 27, 2024 · The best wine fridges keep your wine bottles at a stable temperature. We did the research and spoke to experts to help you find the right one for your needs.
- Not every wine drinker needs a wine fridge. Jordan Salcito of Drink Ramona suggests that you only need a wine fridge if you’re planning to store bo...
- Wine fridges can cost anywhere from about $150 – typically for a small appliance that may fit as few as a half dozen bottles – up to tens of thousa...
- Wine can last for years or even a decade if stored properly in a wine fridge, although the longevity depends on the wine variety. Whites have a sho...
- The best temperature for a wine fridge depends on the type of wine you’re storing and whether or not you’re planning to store the wine short- or lo...
- Wine fridges use a modest amount of electricity in comparison to a regular kitchen refrigerator: as little as one-third to one-eighth the amount, i...
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While this might sound like a no-brainer, we do see a lot of ads for wine refrigerators which are simply dorm-sized refrigerators with wire racks. These units are not designed for maintaining the correct humidity or for holding wines steady in a moving RV or yacht. Even in a small condo or apartment, this style of refrigerator is undesirable for wi...
For smaller refrigerators in more confined spaces, noise can become an issue, especially at the low-end price range. We love wine refrigerators with compressors as they typically last longer than thermoelectric units, reducing the need for replacing the unit frequently. Compressor units typically last 8-10 years and can last longer if you don’t min...
We love to keep our electronics simple and as low maintenance as possible. If you’ve ever owned a three-function printer, the joke is “which function will break first.” We recommend a single temperature unit, and keeping the single zone set for 55 degrees F.
If you plan to install a wine refrigeration unit in an RV or boat where the unit will be placed into some sort of cabinet that is designed to vent out front, be sure to read the fine print. Otherwise, the construction materials behind the refrigerator could get too hot and ignite, potentially starting a fire in your small space.
From our over ten years experience in owning various wine refrigerators, we’ve noticed that if you are going to have a problem with your unit it is going to likely be when the unit is fairly new. These coolers can get damaged during transit or installation. We recommend purchasing a small wine refrigerator with a premium credit card that extends th...
Oct 13, 2023 · Find the best wine cooler for your collection! From casual sippers to serious collectors, our curated list caters to every type of drinker.
- Wine Enthusiast
May 15, 2024 · Our list includes the best small wine fridges, the best under counter wine fridges, the best large wine fridges and the best dual zone wine fridges.
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Feb 7, 2024 · The best wine fridges —also called wine coolers or wine chillers—maintain steady temperatures (despite temperature fluctuations in the room) and run so quietly that you forget they’re there....
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Nov 6, 2023 · We recommend the freestanding Wine Enthusiast Classic 80 Wine Cellar (which stores wine at one temperature) and the Wine Enthusiast Classic 70 Dual Zone Wine Cellar (which has two sections, for...
Mar 1, 2024 · Best Overall: Wine Enthusiast 32-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler at Amazon $499. Jump to Review. Runner Up, Best Overall: Vinotemp 28 Bottle Cooler Refrigerator at Amazon $579. Jump to Review....
