Wine Refrigerator Types

• Thermoelectric Cooling
• LED Lighting
• Tempered Glass Doors
• Thermostat Control
• Thermopane Glass Door
• Tinted Glass
• Auto Defrost

Wine Refrigerator Parts & Features

Thermoelectric Cooling

Many smaller wine refrigerators employ thermoelectric cooling instead of utilizing a traditional compressor and refrigerant. A thermoelectric wine cooler will contain what is referred to as a cooling node which is simply a ceramic tile that has electrical current passed through it. As the electrical current is passed through the cooling node the outside of the tile will heat up and the other side (the side facing into the cooler) will cool down. Typically, a thermoelectric wine cooler will contain small fans inside the unit which help to evenly distribute the cool temperatures being created by the node throughout the interior of the unit. Due to the lack of a compressor, thermoelectric coolers will produce fewer vibrations which in turn will equal fewer disturbances of the sediments within the wine bottles. Please keep in mind that thermoelectric wine coolers are not completely silent as the internal fans needed to distribute the cold air within the cooler will produce some noise. Overall, they are usually quieter than compressor driven models.

LED lighting

LED creates light using nothing but the movement of electricity along the path of its semiconductor. LED's are now found on almost every electronic device. They work very similar to standard light bulbs, except for the fact that LEDs are much smaller, brighter and long-lasting. LED lights do not get hot, making them perfect for many electronic applications where heat is detrimental. they require far less electric power than traditional light bulbs due to their efficiency.

Tempered Glass Door

Tempered glass is four to five times stronger than standard glass and does not break into sharp shards when it breaks. Tempered glass is manufactured through a process of extreme heating and rapid cooling, making it harder than normal glass.

Thermostat Control

Every wine cooler comes with an adjustable thermostat so you can adjust the temperature accordingly. Different wines require a different temperature, that’s why thermostats are really important when preserving your red or white wines. Some wine coolers have a single thermostat and others come with 2 or 3 independent thermostats to preserve different types of wine within one unit.

Thermopane Glass Door

Thermopane glass doors consist of two glass panes that contain air or gas sealed between them, making the glass stronger than one pane glass doors. They’re warm to the touch, and minimize the potential of frost and condensation on the inside pane. Thermopane glass doors were developed to be more energy efficient.

Tinted Glass

Tinted, especially UV resistant, glass protects aging wine from sunlight. Ultraviolet light is harmful to wine because it degrades organic compounds, which ruins the wine’s flavor. Sparkling wine is more sensitive to light than other types of wine and should be stored in the darkest parts of a wine refrigerator. It is still recommended that all wine refrigerators, even those with tinted glass, be kept away from direct sunlight as the heat from the light can keep the wine refrigerator from reaching optimal temperatures.

Auto-Defrost

Auto-defrost is a technique which regularly defrosts the evaporator in a refrigerator or freezer. The auto-defrost element is compact and separated from the main cabinet space, allowing it to be heated for short periods of time to dispose of any ice that has formed.