The Impacts Of Choosing a Subpar Wine Cellar Cooling System Installation

05 May The Impacts Of Choosing a Subpar Wine Cellar Cooling System Installation

If you have a wine collection, you’ve likely invested considerable time and money to ensure that your wine cellar is constructed correctly, with adequate insulation and a vapour barrier. Additionally, you’ve chosen a high-quality cooling unit and humidifier to ensure your wine ages correctly and is always ready to serve.

The Risks Of Poor Quality Or Cheap Wine Cellar Cooling Unit Installations

However, one critical investment you may have overlooked is the installation by an expert. If you’re questioning the necessity of these costs, it’s essential to consider the potential risks associated with cutting corners on installing and maintaining your wine cellar cooling equipment. Some poor choices and the risks related to them are mentioned below:

1. Selecting A System With Inadequate Cooling Capacity

It’s crucial to assess the required unit’s capacity accurately to ensure the proper functioning of the cooling unit for your wine cellar. This involves more than just considering the square footage of your cellar space. Designers and installers must consider factors such as the type of insulation used in the walls, the frequency of opening the wine room doors, the number of bottles to be cooled, and other variables.

When choosing your cooling unit, failure to consider these factors may result in temperature fluctuations, excessively rapid cooling, or inappropriate humidity levels in your wine cellar. Your installer must conduct all the necessary heat-load calculations to ensure that your selected cooling system can effectively regulate your wine cellar.

2. Improper Installation

The first step is selecting a suitable wine cooling unit for your wine cellar. It’s equally important to have an installer with the necessary expertise to install your specific type of wine-cellar cooling unit properly. An untrained technician or a DIY enthusiast may lack the expertise needed to install and troubleshoot your wine room system in case of issues. The installer should possess expertise in unit placement and installation, system charge requirements, ductwork location and length, wiring, grille locations, and even in deciding the appropriate thermostat and remote sensor placement. For optimal functioning, your installer must deeply understand the complexities of wine environment-control and your cooling equipment.

3. Adverse Impact On Wine Quality

Improper cooling equipment installation may lead to a critical consequence: ruined wine. A bottle of wine can be ruined in multiple ways when exposed to the wrong temperature or humidity level. The following are some possible undesirable outcomes due to poor temperature or humidity control:

• Increased tannins can produce a sharp, unpleasant taste
• A harsher mouthfeel
• Unpleasant acidity, especially in fruity wines
• Shrunken corks
• Damaged labels
• Higher risk of spoilage for aged wines

For an individual wine collector, this can be a significant letdown. However, the potential financial loss could be catastrophic when considering an extensive wine collection intended for commercial sale or investment purposes.

Hire Skilled And Proven Custom Wine Cellar Designers And Installers

Inconsistent temperatures, rapid cooling, and improper humidity levels are only a few of the problems that may arise from a wine cellar installation of low quality or low cost. Bad wine is the inevitable outcome of these problems, which may be a significant setback for any wine enthusiast or business.

Working with seasoned professionals is the best approach to mitigate these hazards. Professionals specialising in designing and installing wine cellars can help you choose the best cooling system for your collection. For your wine cellar’s cooling system to function correctly, they may ensure it is built with enough insulation and a vapour barrier and account for any essential heat-load calculations. By teaming up with such specialists, you can be confident that your wines will be kept in tip-top shape and be ready to serve whenever needed.

We have extensive expertise in custom wine cellar design and installation at Signature Cellars. We work with you to understand your needs and survey your property before developing the best solutions within your budget, and that provides you with the value you need. For more information about our wine cellar installations, call Signature Cellars at 1300 570 636. You can also email us through this Contact Us form, and we will revert soon to discuss your requirements and get your project started.