Enjoy Vibration-Free Wine Storage with a Thermoelectric Wine Cooler
The majority of wine refrigerators use a compressor to provide cooling. Unfortunately, the compressor causes vibration that can disturb the delicate sentiments in fine wine. A thermoelectric wine cooler will keep your wine at the right temperature and humidity levels without the vibration. Thermoelectric coolers are solid-state electronic devices without moving parts that directly convert electricity to a temperature difference and provide precise temperature control and maintain optimal humidity.
The only drawback with these coolers is that the largest model of thermoelectric wine cooler holds only 32 bottles of wine. However, if you only have enough space for a small wine cooler on your counter top, or if you just have a small wine collection, then this is a good choice for you. Thermoelectric coolers are a good fit for apartments and small homes.
Edgestar has eight thermoelectric models with storage capacity ranging from 12 bottles to 32 bottles. The Thermoelectric Wine Cooler Model TWR125SS has a stainless steel trimmed, double panel glass door and scalloped chrome racks and stores 12 bottles of wine. At the opposite end of the Edgestar product line, the Model TWR325ESS Dual Zone Wine Cooler has stainless steel trimmed French doors, insulated side by side dual temperature zones and digital controls and stores 32 bottles of wine. Depending on capacity, list price can run up to over $600. Learn more in this product video:
The Haier Thermal Electric Wine Cooler holds 12 bottles of wine and features an insulated glass door with a recessed handle and a black cabinet which is available with different trim options. It has an adjustable thermostat control with two settings, one for red wine and the other for white wine. The list price ranges from $169 to $199.
If you need something even smaller, there is the Koolatron Thermoelectric 6 Bottle Wine Cooler. This cooler can only be set for 54-61F for red wine and 44-52F for white wine; it includes a smoke-tinted glass door and two flat and two curved interchangeable racks; the list price is $199. A slightly more expensive option is the Vinotemp VT-6TEDS 6 bottle wine cooler which has a black exterior with stainless steel trim; its list price is $239.99.
