WhisperKOOL, the leading wine cellar cooling systems manufacturer recently discontinued its standard range of cooling units called the XLT Series. While this series was an excellent product known in the industry for its power and price point, they never the less redesigned and improved the technology, launching a replacement series called the SC ‘Self-Contained’ Series. The new SC Series can accommodate the same size openings, whilst as the same time delivering a number of additional benefits over the old models.
In summary the main benefits of the new self-contained ‘SC Series’ wine cellar cooling units are:
1. Thicker, larger, coils. These provide increased capacity for refrigerating a wine cellar. Additionally these now over-sized coils create a greater and more effective heat dissipation profile on the condenser side of the refrigeration units. This is generally where problems can arise in most cooling systems. As poor performance in cooling units is frequently linked to insufficient ventilation, this is a significant design improvement.
2. A greater and more energetic airflow is now achieved by advantageously mounting the fans at an angle of 45 degrees oriented upward. This engineering improvement provides a greater distribution of air inside the cooled room assuring that refrigerated air is delivered evenly throughout the wine storage area. On the condenser side of the cooling unit, clients now have the option of mounting the unit flush to the wall or (the favored method) mounting the cooling units extended into the venting room by five inches. This new installing option enables the fan side of the unit to more effectively dissipate heat by locating it further away from or the cooling unit, thus circulating the air flow more efficiently maximizing performance.
3. The upgraded Intelligent (I) controller unit is also a significant advancement over the prior PDT series controller unit. This new controller continuously checks the performance of the refrigeration unit and then makes needed adjustments should adverse conditions occur (such as a clogged condenser coil) risking damage or compromising the wine cellar cooling units ability to operate effectively. An alarm function will inform the owner should a problem occur and the “easy to use” keypad will show a specific code linked to remedying the problem.
4. Lastly it has to be said that the new SC series has a more ‘designed’ look, improving its aesthetics in a wine cellar display area. A very tough and durable coating inside and out of the unit protects its structural integrity improving the longevity of the chassis for many years.
Coastal Custom Wine Cellars have offices in California and Connecticut providing Coast to Coast coverage for wine cellar and cooling unit installation, to learn more visit us at http://www.winecellarsbycoastal.com/ or complete a simple contact wine cellar cooling units request from if you have a question about these products.
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A custom wine cellar designer’s priority should be create a design package that enables you to visualize the finished wine room, and all of its display features. It should also match your wine storage requirements.
Want to get started? Complete a straight forward wine cellar design form and we we’ll contact you. Alternatively call us at our California sales office +1 (949) 355-4376 or our Connecticut sales office +1 (203) 424-8663.
There are no consultation fees, we provide wine cellar design packages – completely free.
You will need to create a sketch of the area or room you wish to convert to a wine cellar and measure everything in a very specific way. For full instructions on how to do this do to our Wine Cellar Design page where you will find detailed instructions of exactly what measurements to take.
Once we see your initial sketch we can then discuss with you any special features, styles and constraints you want incorporated into your design.
Once we understand your personal preferences we create a full 3D Wine Cellar Design Package. This package will include multiple views and video explanation of your personal wine cellar design.
Our customers love the video tours and explanations of the details of the designs. Our clients often tell us that our 3D drawings and video tours are extremely helpful in visualizing the end result.
If you would like to first to see some examples, visit our wine cellar gallery and check out our custom wine cellar design project pages such as:
Custom Wine Cellars Los Angeles
Custom Wine Cellars are a dramatic addition to any home and for a commercial business it can significantly boost sales and reputation. A wine cellar is a really unique feature also providing a place to entertain colleagues, friends and family and of course customers.
Contemporary Wine Cellars
Once your custom wine cellar is completed, and also during the build process, send us lots pictures! We love to create project stories featuring beautiful wine rooms and closet conversions. We would love to feature your wine cellar, if you would like us too. We are sure you will love your wine cellar and we will too!!!
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Customizing wine storage units has become easy with the products made available by Coastal Custom Wine Cellars. These products come in different styles, storage capabilities and sizes. Coming up with different designs to fit the functionality that you require has become simple and doable starting with our basic Single Bottle Storage Wine Rack product.
Coastal’s Single Bottle Storage Wine Rack has a 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 square inch openings that allows easy access to your standard 750 ml wine bottles. It can be ordered anywhere from a one-column up to a ten-column width wine rack.
No other wine rack builder has ever offered this option before. While competitor brands tell you to purchase 2 five-column wine racks to come up with a ten-column storage system, here at Coastal you only have to preorder the item you need with the precise width you want.
For example, if you need a wine storage rack to store 57 standard wine bottles, then we will recommend to you our 6′ Three-Column Wood Wine Rack. If you have up to 76 wine bottles to store, then we will offer you our 6′ Four-Column Wood Wine Rack.
No longer do you have to worry about the vertical and horizontal seams created by combining 2 separate wine racks. The horizontal spacer bars used in all wine rack products are precut at the factory to the width indicated and since they are dado cut that means that the vertical ladders will align accordingly making the installation process easy.
This basic Single Bottle Storage Wine Rack can also be made with a display row. Also known as the High Reveal Display Row, this area is angled by 15 degrees which allows the wine to come in contact with the cork.
Our Three-Column and Four-Column Wood Wine Racks, for example, is also available with a display row feature. Take a look at our 6′ Three-Column Display Wood Wine Rack and 6′ Four-Column Display Wood Wine Rack.
With this slight change in design, one is able to showcase the labels of some favorite bottles, although at the expense of losing some storage space, around 2 bottles per column. Despite this loss, it serves to add personality and character to the storage space at the same time function as a great management tool when similar bottles are stored above and below the display row.
Single Bottle Storage Wine Racks, Display Wine Racks and Curved Corner Wine Racks
Another option that can be done to this Single Bottle Storage Wine Rack is to have it made with curved corners that are also available with or without a display row. Here at Coastal, we create true radius curved corners that provide a smooth finish and structural integrity to the product.
We are proud to offer our true radius curved corner wine rack creations such as the 6′ Four-Column Curved Corner Standard Wood Wine Rack, which can store up to 76 wine bottles, and the 6′ Four-Column Curved Corner Display Wood Wine Rack, which can store up to 68 standard 750 ml wine bottles and features a built in display row.
A true radius curve is shown by the front spatial bar that is neither segmented nor angled. Other parts of our wine rack, such as the base moldings, crown moldings and the 1 1/2 inch thick toe-kick or base are also done following a true radius curve. In contrast, a competitor’s use of a series of single column storage racks creates segmented curved corner that requires the use of 5 inch wide spacers to be properly mitered to create a seamless look.
While competitor curved corner wine racks make use of buttons or plastic caps to cover up predrilled openings used to hold its different parts together, Coastal’s curved corner wine rack, on the other hand, make use of a ¾ inch thick and 1 ½ inch tall stabilizer bar, positioned at the back of the wine rack that provides its structural stability. Together with the stabilizer bar, the front spacer bar is used to align and maintain the appropriate spacing between the vertical ladders. With these mechanisms, there is no need for pre-drilling or plastic caps with Coastal products. Our aim is to create wine racks that provide not only the functionality that you need but also quality aesthetic appeal that you desire.
To complete the look of this Single Bottle Storage Wine Rack, we provide optional crown and base moldings. The crown moldings for the top and base molding for the bottom are available in 6 foot sections. These add-on items contribute to the visual appeal of the storage system and they also come in true radius curve design for the curved corner wine racks. Some assembly may be required, most especially with our basic crown moldings.
Watch this 4-minute video to learn more about our Single Bottle Storage Wine Racks:
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Here is a chance to see some “on the job” footage of this garage conversion custom wine cellars project. You can see the fine detail of the wood, custom wine racks and the Cellar Pro wine cellar cooling system.
For the full project story for this Wine Cellar follow this link Custom Wine Cellars California.
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See this updated flying tour version of a custom wine cellar project in California, Custom wine cellars and clients like this are a pleasure to work with and to build! We have included the before, the after and the party pictures along with the home. This home has “location” for sure, if you were in any doubt why so many people love California, the image below should give you a clue.
As our clients overall project included renovation their home we included some pictures of that too, we hope you enjoy them! All in all a beautiful home in a beautiful setting.
Wine Cellar Builders California – See the full project story here or watch the video tour below:
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Wine Cellar Builders get plenty of projects for commercial wine stores, restaurants and hotels however the opportunity to design and build custom wine cellars in winery’s is a little rarer. Being invited to create Sea Smoke’s Vineyard Wine Cellar was therefore an exciting and fun project. Based in the heart of wine country near Santa Barbara California, Sea Smoke are renowned for their world class Pinot Noir and a fun place to visit.
With the custom wine racks constructed in Knotty Alder this wine cellar has a great look. Enjoy this short video sneak peek of this Wine Cellar Builders Custom Wine Cellars California Project.
Wine Cellar Builders Santa Barbara
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Here is the video playlist for the Newport Coast Library – Custom Wine Cellars California Project – The Whole Story Wine Cellar Companies. Its about design, its about professional installers of custom wine racks.
This New Huge Residential Custom Wine Cellar in California on the Newport Coast between Laguna Beach & Newport Beach is an inventive and inspired design. With a capacity of over 4,000 wine bottle. It’s worth taking a look at the video sequence to understand the design elements and attention to detail that goes into these projects.
This wine cellar has many unusual features designed in such as a series of arches, an earthquake tilt to the racking and two recessed rolling ladders for the full story and write-up visit the Custom Wine Cellars California Library
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Achieving the right climate in custom wine cellars is not just all about the size of the wine cellar refrigeration system.
Having wine cellar refrigeration units that are too big for the space can actually be the cause of inefficiencies. The goal in a custom wine cellar is to create the ideal stable environment to allow proper aging of wine with the minimum use of energy to maintain it.
Factors to take into account – Wine Cellar Refrigeration Units
- Local climate, this can vary dramatically depending upon where you are in the country. San Francisco California can be quite different to San Diego California. New York, Maine or Florida are further examples of extremely different climates. Most people do not realize the extent to which temperature varies in rooms in their homes in day to night cycles let alone variances in day night cycles in the winter vs. the summer.
- The location in the home of the wine cellar can make a lot of difference. Wine cellars that are in a basement surrounded by concrete may have quite different requirements to maintain stability as compared to a room with two outside walls on the south face of the home.
Insulation therefore can be a critical influence and getting that just right can be a defining factor in a wine cellars refrigeration units life span. Too little insulation or the wrong type of insulation can cause a wine cellar refrigeration system to run much more than necessary. We have seen many a wine cellar cooling systems fail due to poor insulation. Poor insulation can be due to not correctly insulating the ceiling or the floor not just the “R” value of the product used. - The size of the room is a more obvious factor, while generally larger rooms require larger systems, larger wine rooms also have greater inertial temperature, meaning smaller rooms can fluctuate more readily than larger rooms.
- The actual construction material of the walls and ceiling also make a huge difference. It’s not unusual to have a whole glass wall in a wine cellar. In fact this is often a desired feature due to the attractive nature of custom wine cellars.
- Lighting gives off heat. Some wine cellars are designed to be lit even when no one is in them for display purposes. Our clients tend to be very proud of their wine cellars and quite rightly want to show them off at every opportunity. Installing low heat emitting lighting is therefore a must for wine cellars.
- Vapor barriers incorrectly installed or not installed at all can also be a critical factor in creating a stable environment. Air holds less water when it cools so even a slight fluctuation in temperature can result in condensation. This too can be dramatically affected by local climate, with some states being significantly more humid than others. Get this wrong and condensation can form ultimately causing mold, bad smells and mechanical problems. Even a small amount of condensation can, over time, ruin a wine cellar.
- Wine Cellar Doors are another major factor that can contribute to a problematic and inefficient wine cellar refrigeration system. Essentially a wine cellar door is a moving part that must seal the room completely. This is why we always recommend installing purpose built custom wine cellar doors in climate controlled wine cellars. The custom wine cellar doors that we produce, as well as sealing all the way around the door, also have a special mechanical device that drops into place on the bottom of the door when it is closed but retracts on opening to avoid the seal failing and to reduce wear and tear.
All in all, a stable and efficient climate controlled wine cellar is about a balance of factors, the right insulation for the local climate, the location in the home, the right insulation correctly applied, the vapor barrier and the seals in and out of the wine room, the material used in the construction of the walls and the lighting, all these factors need to be balanced with the right size wine cellar refrigeration units for the size of the room.
Bottom line – Does Size Matter with Wine Cellar Refrigeration Units?
It’s about balance not just size. Balance is better than Bigger. The biggest mistake we see people make is in choosing to contract with a general builder to build their wine cellar just to save a few bucks up front. In the long term they pay the price with issues of mold, wine cellar cooling units failing and wine that has aged poorly due to continuously fluctuating temperatures.
Be smart, work with a Specialist in the construction of custom wine cellars, use a Master Wine Cellar Builder when building your dream Custom Wine Cellar.
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A wine rack is an indispensable tool for winemakers, retailers and wine enthusiasts alike. It enables them to display their various assortment of wine depending on their own specification in terms of the size of the cellar or storage space, the number of wine bottles at hand and the wine bottle’s actual individual sizes.
Nowadays, markets abound with ready-made wine racks of diverse styles and designs. However, having too many to choose from, we may find ourselves confused as to which wine rack perfectly fits our storage needs. We at Coastal, offer you our customizable storage solution. Our wine racks are uniquely made for each client’s requirements and can accommodate wine bottles of varying sizes.
For bulk storage options, Coastal boasts its Double Deep Custom Wine Racks and one perfect example is our Double Deep Rectangular Wine Rack Bin and Case which can store up to 300 wine bottles.
Double Deep Wine Racks - Perfect for Bulk Wine Storage
Another Double Deep wood wine rack which is ideal for both display and storage purposes is our Double Deep 5-Column Display Wine Rack with a storage capacity of 170 standard wine bottles and features a display row (front to back) to allow you to showcase 10 of your most loved wines.
An elegant and stylish piece of bulk wine storage equipment is the Double Deep Lattice Diamond Bin Wine Rack which boasts its diamond shaped bins creating an appealing design to your wine cellar.
If you are looking for a wood wine rack specially built for the storage of splits, then we recommend our Double Deep 2-Column Wood Wine Rack for Splits which can house up to 46 half bottles.
If you are a fan of champagne and magnum wines, then our Double Deep Champagne and Magnum Wine Rack is the ideal choice. This custom wine rack can store up to 60 magnum and champagne bottles.
Our Double Deep Curved Corner Display Wine Rack is the best pick if you want to maximize wine storage space available at home or in your store. It can efficiently store 136 bottles in standard 750ml formats.
To know more about these custom wine racks, watch this Youtube video:
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