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In the world of wine coolers, you’d be hard pressed to find a hotter pick than a thermoelectric one. These wine coolers eliminate the standard condenser found in most wine coolers, opting instead for the “Peltier effect” method of cooling (a system of voltage manipulation in which voltage is evenly applied, resulting in the collection of heat in an alternate location).
These coolers, as a result of ditching the compressor, run incredibly quiet compared to their contemporaries, while still doing an admirable job of keeping your wine cool.
An added bonus is the fact that, in addition to the noise coefficient, vibration is also kept to a minimum. This results in attractively designed wine coolers that make minimal sound and hardly any vibration at all.
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Best Thermoelectric Wine Cooler
The Haier Dual Zone 12 Bottle Wine Cellar
The Haier Dual Zone 12 Bottle Wine Cellar isn’t the thermoelectric wine cooler you deserve, but the one you need. This Haier product features a vibration free, ultra quiet thermal electric cooling system to keep two separate zones at specific temperatures.
Controlled by two LED dual touch screens, the upper zone can be kept in a temperature range between 46 degrees and 66 degrees Fahrenheit, while the lower zone will work between 54 degrees and 66 degrees- ideal for a small assortment of whites and reds.
Six separate chrome storage racks handle stacking, and the door is a smoked glass with black trim. Inside, blue LED lights provide soft illumination for ease of bottle identification, and the Haier product as a whole is sleek, elegant, and easy to look at- ideal for a modern kitchen.
The Haier Dual Zone is also very light for a wine cooler, weighing in at just 31 pounds, and measuring 20.3” x 26” x 9.9”. This is built to be a stand-alone unit, not ideal for installation inside of a cabinet space (although it is possible).
The Haier Dual Zone Wine Cellar is not without its detractors, however. The very occasional bad egg is known be sold, with the most common complaints from purchasers involving a faulty device on arrival, or a cooling system that goes out within the first two months.
It is an extremely small percentage of people who report this problem, but it is our duty to pass this on.
The Haier Dual Zone wine cellar is one of the most frequently sold wine coolers on Amazon.com for its combination of size, appearance, capability, and price.
It is nearly universally loved, scoring quite high in customer and expert reviews.
Pros:
- Thermoelectric cooling
- Compact size
- Exterior controls
- Price
Cons:
- Occasional Manufacturing issues (under warranty)
Dimensions:
- 20” x 26” x 9.9”
- 31.3 lbs.
The Avanti Thermoelectric Counter Top Wine Cooler
The Avanti Thermoelectric Counter Top Wine Cooler is a great product for a great price. Room for up to twelve bottles resides inside of this Avanti product, with the added benefit of 4 of these slots standing upright for opened wine bottles (when needed of course). A zero vibration unit, this will run quietly while fitting in with most existing appliances in your home.
This single zone Avanti wine cooler features a curved glass door, with black cabinet interior and platinum accents, and makes use of an exterior digital LED display for ease of use when adjusting the temperature.
This is a free standing unit best kept on the counter or corner space, measuring just 20 inches by 10 inches in the footprint.
If there is a drawback to the Avanti, it is definitely temperature control. A quick phone call to Avanti will let you know that this unit can only cool your wine to within approximately 20 degrees of room temperature.
So if you are located in a very warm area, this may not be the unit for you (think Maryland, not Miami). For its price point, this will not stop many, and it certainly shows with regard to the sale of the product.
With over 400 customer reviews on Amazon.com and counting, this is definitely a popular item that will continue to do well thanks to its combination of quiet, vibration-less technology, versatile storing capabilities, and very reasonable price point.
Pros:
- Thermoelectric cooling
- Compact size
- Exterior controls
- Price
Cons:
- True Temperature Control
Dimensions:
- 20.2” x 10” x 25.2”
- 27 lbs.
Why a Thermoelectric Wine Cooler?
Because they are virtually noiseless, vibration-less, and reliable! Condensers can freeze, and feature multiple wear and tear parts by virtue of their design.
Even the best engineered condenser will need service at some point in time, and a standard condenser will need to be serviced more frequently.
That’s not to say that voltage manipulation is bullet proof, but the chance of breakdown is far less, and easier to fix to a trained professional.
Also, with the removal of a condenser, less space for internal workings is needed, allowing a more sleek and attractive design to be possible.
What do I look for when buying a thermoelectric wine cooler?
Reliability! Beyond that, it is important to identify your needs. Do you have a size requirement in the space that the wine cooler will be kept? How many bottles do you need to store normally? These are important questions that we hope to answer.
What is right for me?
For my money, I prefer the Haier to the Avanti (as well as multiple other thermoelectric wine coolers) for its attractive design and dual zone control at a similar price to the Avanti, although it cannot keep opened wine bottles as easily.
The smoked glass, dark features, and overall aesthetic blend in well inside of any kitchen. That said, these are both great products that for a very reasonable price can be had.
