If you are buying a wine cooler for the first time, you've probably not given any thought to whether you need one that is freestanding or front venting, but the difference is significant, and could make a huge difference to your satisfaction with the appliance and it's effectiveness and efficiency in preserving your wines, and since the preservation of wine is what's important, it is worth giving serious thought to the differences between the two types of wine coolers prior to making your purchase - differences that are described in the following paragraphs.
Freestanding Wine Coolers. As the name implies, freestanding coolers are designed to go anywhere within range of an electrical outlet. Of significant importance is that they must have an inch or so of breathing space on either side of the appliance so that the condenser can vent properly. Insufficient space around the appliance will result in the condenser overheating and your cooler will eventually break down entirely. Most wine cellars are freestanding and they are significantly cheaper, with an equivalent 30-bottle unit selling for less than 0.
Freestanding wine cellars are available in a wide variety of sizes from neat little countertop models that hold 8 bottles of wine up to huge units that house hundreds of bottles of wine with separate temperature zones for red and white wines. Freestanding wine cellars are available with all of the latest technology, including vibration free and dual zone temperature control.
Front Venting Wine Cellars.
A front venting wine cellar is designed specifically to be built-in as part of your cabinetry with venting of the condenser located discretely at the base of the front of the unit, ie no "breathing space" is required on either side of the appliance, allowing a neater and cleaner fit in your kitchen. Front venting units are easy to spot as you can clearly see the grill at the base where venting occurs.
However, front venting does come with a price - literally. These models are most commonly available in countertop height to fit neatly under the counter in your kitchen (or bar) and can accommodate up to 54 bottles of wine, but full height models are available that are designed to efficiently store up to 160 bottles of your favourite wines.
Prices for front venting wine coolers start at around 0 for a unit that can comfortably store 30 bottles of wine, and up to 00 for a unit that holds 160 bottles.
Now that you understand the significant difference between the two types of wine cellars, you are well equipped to make the right choice for your kitchen - a new renovation easily leaves room for a front venting model, whereas adding a new appliance into an existing kitchen would more likely suit a freestanding model - the choice is yours!
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