How does a wine cooler work?
Did you know white wine is the UK's favourite alcoholic beverage, with 21.8 per cent of people surveyed saying they consume it at least weekly?
Wine is an established part of modern culture, whether sharing a bottle over dinner or having a glass of wine with friends.
As a result, wine coolers have increasingly become a staple appliance in homes, bars, and restaurants throughout the UK as the perfect way to store bottles.
But what is it about these appliances that make them ideal for housing wine, and exactly how does a wine cooler work?
What is a wine cooler?
Before we delve into the intricacies of how a wine cooler works, it’s important first to establish what one is.
Wine coolers, also known as wine fridges, are specially designed appliances created to store and preserve bottles of wine at the perfect temperature.
These appliances differ from standard refrigerators in that they provide a controlled environment that is carefully optimised for the unique needs of wine.
Wine coolers are available in a wide variety of sizes and styles and come with a number of features to meet the user's needs.
How does a wine cooler work?
Most wine coolers work using either a thermoelectric cooling system or a compressor cooling system.
Both of these work in a similar way to a regular refrigerator but with some key design differences tailored to the requirement of storing wine.
Thermoelectric cooling systems are often used in smaller tabletop wine coolers and can operate silently without moving parts.
The system transfers heat from the interiors of the wine cooler to the exterior to consistently cool and maintain the temperature of the internal environment.
Compressor cooling systems, on the other hand, are primarily used in larger, under-counter wine coolers. This system compresses and expands refrigerant gases to maintain the cool temperature inside the unit.
While it typically makes slightly more noise, it offers greater cooling capacity and keeps wine at the optimum temperature even with fluctuating exterior conditions.
With both operating systems, wine coolers are designed with sufficient insulation to minimise the effects of exterior heat and maintain the temperature inside.
Does a wine cooler get as cold as a fridge?
Yes, wine coolers have temperature controls that can be adjusted, and most models will have a minimum temperature of 0°C, similar to a fridge.
However, in most instances, the optimal temperature for wine storage is between 7°C and 18°C, depending on the type of wine.
Most wine coolers sit comfortably at an ambient temperature of 10°C, which caters to a wide range of reds, whites and rosé bottles of wine.
This specific temperature range helps to ensure that your wine collection ages gracefully and maintains its colour and flavour.
Wine coolers from Home Feeling
We offer a collection of modern, high-quality wine coolers to suit all customer styles, requirements and budgets.
At Home Feeling, we supply practical tabletop models as well as large capacity under-counter units that are sold with advanced features to keep your wine at the perfect temperature.
Our Willow-branded wine coolers have ample capacity, triple-glazed UV-resistant glass doors, and adjustable temperatures to ensure your wine is adequately preserved year-round.
If you are interested in learning more about our selection of wine coolers or have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our team today on support@homefeeling.co.uk or give us a call on 01543 228622.