Guide to Buying a Wine Cooler Fridge

If you tend to keep just one or two bottles at a time, then you might not have much use for a wine refrigerator. However, for those who entertain often and find themselves running from fridge space, then a fridge could possibly be the solution. They are inclined to hold everywhere between 6-200 bottles. So whenever you've got a party or invite guests over, there will be a nice chilled bottle of wine ready to be served.

Before rushing out to obtain a small refrigerator, first a little research is in order. There are several brands and models to choose from. You have to appear at your budget and make a decision as to what features would best serve your requirements. A wine fridge is not the same as a wine cellar. For one, wine fridges only store wine for a maximum of 1 year. This is only a short-term storage. Wine coolers chill the wine, so that you always have wine ready to function. If you don't do much entertaining then there is no need to devote large amount money certain features and storage size. It is always best to think completely on how much wine you serve and how frequently. Then you are able to work out the features which may be best for you and then you can look for a wine cooler fridge inside your budget.

1 tip would be to select one which holds at least twice the amount of wine bottles that are currently in your possession. This is particularly important if you're constantly searching to buy a fantastic bottle of wine. Space will fill up quickly. If distance is a problem, there are smaller sizes that you can shop for. There are 12-bottle, 6-bottle, double-bottle as well as single bottle refrigerator. Another option is to obtain a portable countertop fridge. You will find even under counter wine coolers that may fit into your current kitchen cabinets or there's the choice of a freestanding wine refrigerator.

Your financial plan will dictate the size and features of this wine cooler you will select. For a small dimensions which holds approximately 6-20 bottles of wine will probably cost somewhere between $100-$300. A midsize wine cooler fridge is generally priced at $300-$600. And for the large power wine coolers, these sell for $1000-$2000.

There is a choice of features you could find with wine fridges. Some features are energy use, humidity control, temperature control, sound level, safety locks and door swing measurements. There are also some wine fridges with two separate compartments for red wine and white wine - since they both have different humidity requirements. You might even opt for a wine cooler refrigerator that has a nice wood finish. Also sold are wine coolers which appear just like furniture and are extremely quiet.