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Free Wine Cellar Design and Cooling Consultation

Planning a wine cellar and not sure which cooling system it needs? Send the basics about your space and you get a free written recommendation: the configuration that fits, the BTU range to size for, the Wine Guardian models to compare, and racking guidance for the room. No installation services, no obligation; the aim is that you or your contractor order the right system the first time.
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What the consultation covers

  • Configuration. Whether the room calls for a through-the-wall, ducted, ducted split, ductless split or cabinet unit, based on where the heat can be rejected and how the cellar is built.
  • Sizing. A BTU range from your volume, insulation, glass and adjacent temperatures, cross-checked with the cooling calculator.
  • Models to compare. Two or three Wine Guardian units that match, with the trade-offs: sound in the cellar, installation level, humidity control, service access.
  • Racking layout. Guidance on rack types and layout so the room holds the collection you plan and keeps the airflow the cooling unit needs.
  • Accessories. Whether a humidifier, remote sensor or controller belongs in the plan.
  • Trade coordination. Spec sheets and drawings for your builder, installer or HVAC professional; on request we talk to them directly.

Your consultation is prepared by Jim Hopper, our wine cooling specialist.

Call 1-800-260-1712

Hours Mon to Fri, 9AM to 9PM EST

Email support@wineguardiandealer.com

How it works

Send the form below. The more of the list above you include, the fewer follow-up questions.
Receive a written recommendation from Jim Hopper, our wine cooling specialist: configuration, BTU range, matching models and racking notes.
Confirm with your professional. Final sizing and installation design are confirmed by a licensed HVAC professional or qualified contractor; we supply the documentation they need.
Order or request pricing. Once the model is settled, buy online or request a price quote.

What to send

Room length, width and height, or cubic feet.
Insulation and vapor barrier (planned or existing), and the R-value if known.
Glass: doors, walls or display fronts, approximate area.
The warmest space next to the cellar (garage, exterior wall, kitchen) and its typical summer temperature.
Where a unit could sit or vent: through a wall, in an adjacent room, in a mechanical space, outdoors.
Photos, sketches or plans if you have them.
Jim Hopper, wine cooling expert, Wine Guardian Dealer

Jim Hopper

Wine Cooling Expert and Author at Wine Coolers Empire, Wine Guardian Dealer, and Breezaire USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wine Guardian Dealer install wine cellar cooling systems?

No. Wine Guardian Dealer provides sizing, configuration and racking guidance and supplies the equipment; installation is done by your contractor or HVAC professional, and we supply the documentation they need.

How do I know what size cooling unit my wine cellar needs?

Start with the room volume in cubic feet, then adjust for insulation, glass area and the warmest adjacent space. The Wine Cellar Cooling Calculator turns those inputs into a BTU range and matching units; the consultation checks that result against your layout.

What does the free consultation include?

A written recommendation with the configuration that fits your room, the BTU range to size for, two or three matching Wine Guardian models with their trade-offs, racking layout notes, and the accessories that belong in the plan.

Which cooling system works for a glass wine wall or glass-front cellar?

Glass adds heat load, so wine walls are usually sized one class up and often use a ceiling-mount or ductless split unit that keeps equipment out of view. Send the glass area and orientation with your request and the recommendation accounts for it.

Can a through-the-wall unit vent into a garage or an exterior wall in a hot climate?

Only within the unit's rated ambient range; standard through-the-wall units reject heat into an adjacent space that stays moderate. For hot garages or exterior walls, Defender-series units or a split system are usually recommended; the consultation confirms which applies.

What information do I need to send?

Room dimensions or cubic feet, insulation and vapor barrier, glass area, the warmest adjacent space, where a unit could sit or vent, and any photos or plans.

How do I choose between ducted and through-the-wall cooling?

A ducted unit sits outside the cellar and moves conditioned air through ductwork; a through-the-wall unit mounts in the cellar wall and rejects heat into the adjacent room. The choice depends on the adjacent space, sound requirements and how the cellar is built.

Can you work with my contractor or architect?

Yes. We provide spec sheets and drawings for the trade and, on request, talk to your builder, installer or HVAC professional directly.

This guidance is general and intended to help narrow the selection. Final sizing, installation design, electrical requirements, and configuration should be confirmed with Wine Guardian's official documentation and a licensed HVAC professional or qualified contractor.

Already know the model you need?

Request a Quote

Planning a wine cellar and not sure which cooling system it needs? Send the basics about your space and you get a free written recommendation: the configuration that fits, the BTU range to size for, the Wine Guardian models to compare, and racking guidance for the room. No installation services, no obligation; the aim is that you or your contractor order the right system the first time.

What the consultation covers

  • Configuration. Whether the room calls for a through-the-wall, ducted, ducted split, ductless split or cabinet unit, based on where the heat can be rejected and how the cellar is built.
  • Sizing. A BTU range from your volume, insulation, glass and adjacent temperatures, cross-checked with the cooling calculator.
  • Models to compare. Two or three Wine Guardian units that match, with the trade-offs: sound in the cellar, installation level, humidity control, service access.
  • Racking layout. Guidance on rack types and layout so the room holds the collection you plan and keeps the airflow the cooling unit needs.
  • Accessories. Whether a humidifier, remote sensor or controller belongs in the plan.
  • Trade coordination. Spec sheets and drawings for your builder, installer or HVAC professional; on request we talk to them directly.

What to send

  • Room length, width and height, or cubic feet.
  • Insulation and vapor barrier (planned or existing), and the R-value if known.
  • Glass: doors, walls or display fronts, approximate area.
  • The warmest space next to the cellar (garage, exterior wall, kitchen) and its typical summer temperature.
  • Where a unit could sit or vent: through a wall, in an adjacent room, in a mechanical space, outdoors.
  • Photos, sketches or plans if you have them.

How it works

  1. Send the form below. The more of the list above you include, the fewer follow-up questions.
  2. Receive a written recommendation from Jim Hopper, our wine cooling specialist: configuration, BTU range, matching models and racking notes.
  3. Confirm with your professional. Final sizing and installation design are confirmed by a licensed HVAC professional or qualified contractor; we supply the documentation they need.
  4. Order or request pricing. Once the model is settled, buy online or request a price quote.

Who this is for

  • Homeowners and collectors planning, upgrading or replacing a cellar cooling system.
  • Builders and contractors specifying a unit for a client's room; see also the Pro Trade Program.
  • Designers and architects integrating a cellar or wine wall into a home.
  • Restaurants, bars and wine shops with display walls or storage rooms.

This guidance is general and intended to help narrow the selection. Final sizing, installation design, electrical requirements, and configuration should be confirmed with Wine Guardian's official documentation and a licensed HVAC professional or qualified contractor.

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