Most Trusted Commercial Wine Cellar Cooling Units By Restaurants, Bars, and Wine Shops

Are you looking for the best way to keep your expensive wine products fresh, without fail?  Here are some of the best self-contained commercial wine cellar cooling units and brands we’ve worked with over the years and how they’ve transformed the lives of our business owners by ensuring the temperature and humidity inside their wine cellar remain optimum 365 days a year!

The type of commercial wine cellar cooling unit directly affects the success of your business.

Basic Factors to Consider When Choosing a Cooling Unit

When it comes to hospitality and  the  commercial wine industry, the method of showcasing and displaying wine bottles is important.  It can spell the difference between boosting wine sales and losing out on potential customers, that’s why most wine cellars for commercial use are designed and constructed with marketing in mind. But before investing so much on racking and display plans, you need to establish and secure the fundamental components for your commercial wine cellar to thrive, and that is installing a cooling system with the appropriate power capacity, size, and design.

Here are some of the most important details to know when choosing a cooling unit:

• Wine cellar dimensions
• The number and sizes of bottles you are planning to store
• Wine cellar location
• Structural materials used (i.e., glass, wood)
• Availability of air space between ceiling and walls
• Amount of insulation
• Budget

The compatibility of commercial wine cellar cooling and commercial wine cellars are essential to maintaining an environment conducive to storing and aging wines for a long period of time.  Wine cellar cooling systems come in various features, configurations, and cooling capacities.  Cellar cooler units ideal for commercial use should have maximum cooling rates in order to provide the best climate conditions for wine storage. 

Commercial Wine Cellar Cooling Units: Through the Wall / Self-Contained Design

If you prefer lesser installation works, self-contained cooling units can work well for you. Here is a list of some of the most reliable systems we’ve used over the years.

This is the 220V CellarPro Houdini 1800H great for wine closets with shallow glass enclosures. (photo credits: CellarPro)

The Houdini Series 

Brand: CellarPro 

The Houdini series offers its greatest advantages to small and compact storage units. This comprehensive, pre-charged lineup, equipped with energy-saving fans, is capable of cooling wine cellars and closet spanning up to 900 cubic feet.  Variants offer a BTUH range of 1864 – 3492. Every Houdini unit includes a bottle probe, enhancing temperature measurement accuracy within the cellar. Additionally, for those residing abroad, there’s a 220 Houdini variant at your disposal.

The VS Series 

Brand: CellarPro 

The VS Series boasts self-contained wine cooling systems crafted for installation both within the cellar and in outdoor settings. For externally installed VS units, you’ll find high-output compressors, substantial coils delivering maximum cooling capacity, and a protective range hood guarding them against the elements. VS Series systems are equipped with a user-friendly LED display, capable of serving wine storage spaces as vast as 2,200 cubic feet, and they operate within a BTUH range spanning from 1886 to 6438. Similar to the Houdini Series, they offer 220V models tailored for their valued overseas customers.

CellarPro 1800  

Brand: CellarPro 

Crafted for wine cellars of up to 400 cubic feet in dimension, these cooling systems arrive pre-charged and self-contained, eliminating the complexities of installation. Within this series, you’ll find a BTUH range spanning from 1065 to 1886, providing you the precision to match your cooling requirements perfectly. The adaptability of this series extends to power supply options, accommodating both 110v and 220v setups with ease.

CellarPro simplifies maintenance through the inclusion of the Maintenance-Needed Indicator, ensuring timely servicing reminders for users. Operating with minimal vibrations, these units safeguard the unhindered maturation of your wine collection.

CellarPro 3200 

Brand: CellarPro 

The CellarPro 3200 Series is meticulously crafted to accommodate wine cellars of small and medium sizes, spanning from 400 to 800 cubic feet in capacity. With its compact dimensions of 14.25 inches in width, 25.1 inches in depth, and 19.7 inches in height, it seamlessly integrates into your space between existing wall studs. Once installed, initiating the cooling process is as straightforward as plugging it in, and your cherished wine collection will promptly commence its cooling journey. Just ensure that you have a dedicated 20-amp, 115V/60Hz circuit readily available. These cooling units operate with remarkable efficiency within a temperature range spanning from 20°F to 115°F. Should you encounter freezing conditions, we recommend considering the optional low ambient kit for optimal performance.

CellarPro 4200 

Brand: CellarPro 

The CellarPro 4200 Series is the perfect choice for wine cellars ranging from 500 to 1500 cubic feet in size. At 14.25″ W x 25.1″ D x 19.7″ H in size, installation is straightforward. No professional help is necessary since you don’t have to set any refrigerant lines. The 4200 model simply requires a dedicated 20 amp circuit at 115V/60Hz and excels within a temperature range of 20°F to 15°F.

The CellarPro 4200VS come equipped with adjustable humidity control and variable-speed fans, ensuring not only effective cooling but also a remarkably quiet operation. They can handle temperatures up to +115°F, making them adaptable for both indoor and outdoor installations. Every model includes a condensate evaporator, adjustable mounting brackets, and fan control. Plus, you have the flexibility to duct them up to 50 feet from either the rear or front of the unit.

The WhisperKOOL SC Pro comes with a revamped fan system that allows a more quieter operation. (photo credits: WhisperKOOL)

The SC Pro

Brand: WhisperKOOL

The SC Pro is a powerhouse, capable of serving wine cellars ranging from 300 to 2000 cubic feet, with a BTU/h range spanning from 1453 to 4241. What sets the new SC Pro apart is its revamped fan system, engineered for robust, direct airflow. WhisperKOOL’s innovative blower design not only ensures quieter operation but also efficiently circulates conditioned air throughout the room, promoting even distribution. For added convenience and indoor air quality enhancement, the SC Pro can also be equipped with a UV lighting system.

The Slimline LS

Brand: WhisperKOOL

The Slimline LS model is an excellent choice for fully-insulated cellars spanning from 300 to 650 cubic feet. The front-facing thermostat on the Slimline LS includes Advanced System Protection with built-in alarms to promptly alert you if specific parameters are not met. Furthermore, enhancements such as robust centrifugal blowers, larger coils for increased system capacity, and an improved condensate management system have been integrated into the design.

With just a flip of a switch, you have the power to customize your unit’s capacity rating by adjusting the fan speed, conveniently located on the side of the unit.

WhisperKOOL Extreme

Brand: WhisperKOOL

Every system under the WhisperKOOL Extreme lineup includes an exterior grille, providing essential protection for the unit’s exhaust side against the unpredictable outdoor weather conditions.

The series offers three distinct variants — the 3500, 5000, and 8000 — making it suitable for effectively servicing wine cellars ranging from 800 to 2000 cubic feet in size. This unit also ensures precise temperature control within the cellar through the use of a liquid temperature measuring probe. Additionally, it offers a convenient 3-speed fan switch for customized airflow management.

Wine Guardian’s Through-the-Wall Unit is a highly durable commercial wine cellar cooling unit. It’s one of the few in its class that displays both temperature and humidity levels at the same time.

The TTW Series

Brand: Wine Guardian

The Wine Guardian TTW (Through-the-Wall) series is a versatile and sophisticated range of wine cellar cooling units that offers a total of 8 different variants to suit various wine storage needs. With a capacity ranging from 981 to 1950 BTUs (or 0.07kw to 0.455kw), these units are capable of cooling wine cellars of different sizes, making them suitable for both residential and commercial applications.

Despite their powerful performance, these units are relatively lightweight, weighing between 59.5lbs to 62lbs. This makes installation and maintenance more manageable, even for those with limited technical expertise. In addition, thanks to the ingenous EasyMount™ one-piece wall bracket, isntallation is straightforward.

To enhance convenience, Wine Guardian’s Wireless2Base™ technology empowers users to link supplementary controllers and sensors, providing you with the capability to oversee and supervise their wine cellar’s conditions from any location within your restaurant, bar, or shop. Commercial Wine Cellar Cooling Units: Split-System Design

Regardless of the size of your commercial wine cellar or commercial wine closet, and the dimensions of your space, you can always find a suitable through-the-wall cooling system that will fit your budget when you directly work with wine cellar professionals like Coastal Custom Wine Cellars!

Scale your business by supplying quality, flavorful wines with the help of reliable commercial wine cellar cooling units by WhisperKOOL, Wine Guardian, and CellarPro!

Work with Our Experts in Building Commercial Wine Cellars! 

Work with our team in creating an attractive and safe wine storage room for your business. Coastal Custom Wine Cellars are authorized distributors of a wide range of commercial wine cellar cooling units and we also take care of installation too to ensure your units are set up correctly.

Call us at +1 (949) 200-8134, and we’d gladly assist you with all your wine cooling needs and concerns!

(WE’RE CURRENTLY UPDATING THIS PAGE. Stay tuned as we add our list of best commercial wine cooling units with split-systems designs!)