What should you look for when buying a wine cooler?

Prior to getting into the specifics of how to select a wine cooler, it’s critical to first think about your needs from a broad, comprehensive standpoint.

For example, are you looking to store a lot of different types of wine bottles in a kitchen cabinet? So you should probably go with a larger wine cooler that not only has dual zones but is also appropriate for built-in use.

The point is that the type of wine cooler you look to purchase will depend on your overall needs.

As a result, as we’ve just outlined, you should ask yourself the following questions:

  • How many wine bottles do I want to store?
  • How many types of wine do I want to store at any one time?
  • Where do I want to position this wine fridge?
  • What environment will this wine fridge be in?
  • What is your overall budget?

Let’s go over each question and discuss the kinds of wine refrigerators that would be appropriate for each response.

 

How many wine bottles do I want to store?

Simply put, the larger wine refrigerator you’ll be looking to buy depends on how many wine bottles you want to store.

The number of bottles that can be stored in each wine cooler will vary, and this information is clearly visible when inspecting a unit.

 

How many types of wine do I want to store at any one time?

Wines of different varieties may need to be stored at various temperatures. A dual-zone wine cooler is therefore required if you want to store several different types of wine in one wine fridge.

A single-zone wine refrigerator will work just fine if all you want to do is store white wine, though.

Where do I want to position this wine fridge?

Regarding their ability to be placed, wine coolers come in both freestanding and built-in varieties.

Since the vent on freestanding wine refrigerators is typically located at the back of the appliance, the cooler cannot be installed in an area that would completely restrict airflow. In contrast, a built-in wine cooler has a vent at the front of the appliance, allowing it to be installed in either a closed-off room or an open one.

You might even want to place your wine cooler on a countertop in which case you should look into a much smaller wine fridge.

What environment will this wine fridge be in?

Another vital consideration is the setting in which the wine cooler will be used.

Naturally, those looking to buy a wine cooler for their countertop at home will have different needs than those looking to buy one for commercial use, such as in bars and restaurants.

What s your overall budget?

It should come as no surprise that choosing the best wine refrigerator for you will also depend heavily on your financial situation.

Although bigger units cost more, you can still find some for a great price, regardless of size.

We suggest looking at our suggested wine coolers, which are available here: