Pros And Cons Of Built In Wine Coolers

A wine cooler can come in handy if you’re an avid wine drinker. Storing wine in your fridge can be a pain, so having your own wine cooler can be great for both convenience and visual purposes.

Wine coolers are proving to be incredibly popular, which has resulted in more people opting to buy them. Not only do they look great, but they also chill your wine to the perfect temperature, making having a glass of chilled wine even more enjoyable than it already is.

Is a built-in wine cooler right for you? We’ve broken down everything to consider before buying and gave insight into both the pros and cons of owning one.

 

Temperature

Drinking wine at the right temperature is key, why would you spend money on a bottle of wine and not drink it properly?

White, rose and sparkling wines are all among the list of different wines that require to be chilled. White wine, for example, needs to be chilled at a certain temperature, as serving it too cold can mute the flavours.

Certain wines need a chill to help lift the acidity and delicate aromas. This is where a wine cooler comes in handy, it doesn’t allow the wine to get too cold, which ultimately is the culprit that could potentially ruin the taste.

 

How Much Are Built-In Wine Coolers

However much you decide to spend on a built-in wine cooler is all to do with how much space you have and how many bottles of wine you want to fit inside.

If you’re a big wine drinker, or generally just like the decorative aspects of having a cooler, you will be able to find a built-in wine cooler at various prices.

Let’s break the cost down.

 

Less Expensive Options

Here at Enofaber, we sell a variety of different built-in wine coolers from Europes leading wine cooler manufacturers.

Our range of Climadiff products starts with one of our smaller coolers, which is able to fit up to seven full-size bottles of wine along with a UV-treated double-glazed glass door, LED lights and an electronic thermometer display.

This popular, built-in cooler is proof that our premium products are great for smaller collections.

 

Expensive Options

No matter the size of your wine collection, all our built-in coolers are made with the same outstanding standards. We’ve made our sizes as diverse as possible depending on what cooler is best for you and how much wine you need to store.

One of the larger coolers on our website is our freestanding built-in wine cooler that fit’s perfectly into a wall, making it the perfect choice if you want to show off your wine collection.

With a double sliding glass door, digital control panel and a rechargeable carbon filter, this built-in wine cooler is great for either home use or businesses such as bars and restaurants.

 

Built-In Wine Coolers: Electricity

Wine coolers have to be switched on at all times, this is because a random drop in temperature can massively affect the quality of the wine and its taste.

Unlike other appliances such as a television, most coolers don’t have a standby mode, meaning they run 24 hours a day.

 

The Cost Of Running

Estimating the cost of running a built-in wine cooler is all down to the technology it uses, age and size. The smaller the wine cooler, the smaller the cost of running it will be.

Surprisingly, built-in wine coolers use considerably less energy compared to a regular fridge. The only difference is that a fridge is a kitchen necessity, whereas a wine cooler isn’t.

Choosing a compressor wine cooler is a great eco-conscious purchase to make.

 

Pros Of Built-In Wine Coolers

Let's have a look at some pros of owning a built-in wine cooler.

 

Convenience

Pros of buying a built-in wine cooler can include the convenience of having a space designated for wine only, with the trust and reliability of knowing it will be kept at the perfect temperature.

 

Versatility

If you’re ever running out of room in your regular fridge, it’s great to know that you can store other various drinks in your wine cooler. Cans, water and other alcoholic beverages will all chill nicely.

You could think of your wine cooler as an additional fridge. They can come in super handy, and if you wanted to, you could strictly treat it as a drinks fridge, keeping your food separate.

 

Appearance

Having a built-in wine cooler is the perfect kitchen accessory. There’s something sleek and stylish about having a wine cooler integrated into your space. Most coolers can be easily modified to have different coloured lights to showcase your wine collection.

 

Cons Of Built-In Wine Coolers

With pros, come cons. Let’s have a look at some cons of owning a built-in wine cooler.

 

Maintenance

Although all appliances require maintenance from time to time, wine coolers should be cleaned regularly to keep them running smoothly.

Unlike other appliances, wine coolers will need to be disconnected and taken apart inside to clean them efficiently, not only this, but you’ll also have to remove and replace all bottles of wine.

 

Installation

If you know what you’re doing, installing a built-in wine cooler can be easy. But, if you don’t, you could have a problem.

Some things to consider when installing a cooler are to check the power supply, make sure measurements are correct and level it accurately. Freestanding wine coolers are the best option if you don’t want the hassle of having to install them.

 

Mobility

If you’re unsure whether you want to move in the future, but want to be a proud owner of a wine cooler, make sure to buy a freestanding one.

Many people forget that if you have a cooler built-in to your kitchen, it’s anchored in place forever and you’ll have to leave it behind if you ever choose to move.

If you want to find the perfect built-in wine cooler, whether it be for personal or domestic use, make sure to check out our range of built-in wine coolers to enable your wine to be stored in safe conditions to age in the correct climate.

We stock built-in wine coolers from Europe’s leading wine fridge manufacturing brands which include Dunavox and Swisscave.