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    Built In Wine Fridges & Coolers

    A built in wine fridge is designed to be ‘built’ into cabinetry, or any other space in your kitchen or home. Available in a range of sizes and shapes to accommodate any cabinetry. Find the best built in wine cooler for your home today.

    Built In Wine Fridges & Coolers

    Built-in wine fridges are ideally suited for kitchens. Available in neat, flush-fitting designs, they come with a range of door types, including a traditional handle, push-to-open, or with a discreet hand-sized slot. 

    All under-the-counter wine fridges for built in use are designed to be placed on the floor, but can be built off the floor with the right cabinetry support underneath.

    In contrast to freestanding wine fridges, built-in wine coolers are designed to be completely enclosed around the sides and back with carpentry or walls. They are installed with a grille plate at the bottom front, which needs to be left uncovered.

    If you need a model to fit in a kitchen column, like an oven, take a look at our selection of integrated wine fridges instead.

     

    Features of Built In Wine Coolers

    To ensure that your wine is stored in ideal conditions, our built-in wine coolers are often equipped with features such as:

    • Humidity controls
    • UV-resistant glass doors
    • Charcoal filters
    • Digital temperature displays

    These features help to recreate the conditions of a traditional wine cellar, keeping your wine collections at the perfect temperature for storage or for serving guests drinks as the host at a party.

     

    Temperature Zones in Built In Wine Fridges

    You will also find built-in wine coolers that are equipped with multiple temperature zones to allow for sufficient storage of many different wine types.

    We stock single-zone and dual temperature wine coolers - ideal for storing red wine, rosé wine, champagne, and white wine in one chiller.

    For those concerned about energy ratings, we list the energy efficiency of each fridge on the product page. Explore our selection of energy efficient wine fridges.

     

    Built In Wine Refrigerators Bottle Capacities

    Bottle capacities range from 20 to 150 Bordeaux (750ml) bottles. Larger, built in wine coolers are suited to storing bottles like Champagnes and Prosecco.

    Built-in wine fridges like the Swisscave WLB460DF-MIX conveniently features 50% beechwood shelves for Bordeaux and 50% with wider slats for Burgundy-sized bottles.

    Most under-counter, built-in models, with 60cm width have similar volumes; bottle capacities only differ due to the number of shelves included in a product. You'll find built wine fridges which are taller than their under counter counterparts house far more wine bottles in general.

     

    Other Features of Built In Wine Coolers

    From budget-friendly to top-tier built-in wine fridges featuring a comprehensive range of add-ons.

    Check the specific product you're interested in for the features included:

     

    • Child locks to secure your collection.
    • Telescopic rails smooth, supported pull-out access, even on a shelf stacked with bottles.
    • Carbon filters protect your collection from odours like cooking smells.
    • Reversible doors on all built-in wine coolers, so the door can swing open from left to right or right to left.
    • UV-protected, double-glazed doors protect your wines from harmful UV light.
    • Economical compared to maturing your wine in the cellars of a merchant.

     

    Speak To Our Built In Wine Fridge Experts

    Here at EWS, our priority is your satisfaction, we focus on excellent customer care (see our 5-star reviews) and best-in-class built in wine storage units.

    Our space saving, built in wine coolers come with a minimum of 2 years manufacturer warranty and free 2-person delivery is standard. 

    Contact EWS about our wine storage fridges today via live chat in the bottom right of the screen, email info@expertwinestorage.co.uk or call us on 0330 133 2327 - one of our knowledgeable, experts from the UK-based team will be delighted to help you immediately.

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      Built In Wine Fridge FAQ's

      What Is a Built In Wine Fridge?

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      A built in wine cooler has a ventilation grill at the front which allows cool air to flow into the unit which maintains its cooling function. Built in wine fridges are engineered to be ‘built’ into any counter, cabinet or space within your kitchen. They are available in a wide range of sizes and shapes to accommodate all sorts of cabinetry setups and can also be positioned independently if preferred. As built in wine cooler fans emit warm air from the front of the unit rather than the back, they can be installed into virtually any kitchen space.

      How Do I Install a Built In Wine Fridge?

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      First, position the built-in wine cooler under your countertop or in the cabinetry. Then, plug the unit into the power without switching it on. Next, use a screwdriver to fasten any of your built-in wine fridges' mounting plates (if it has them) to the back wall. Next, ensure the cooler is level before letting the unit settle for 12-24 hours. Finally, you can turn on the unit for full wine enjoyment! Before installing any built in wine cooler, you should always consult with your model’s instruction manual.

      Can a Built in Model be Used Freestanding?

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      Yes, as built-in wine fridge is designed to ventilate heat and air from the front of the unit, where the grille plate is situated, most of these models can also be used freestanding. Importantly, you can't use a freestanding model in a built-in position.

      Can I use a Built in Wine Cooler Like a Freestanding Model?

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      Yes, as built-in wine coolers are designed to dissipate heat from the front of the unit, but they can also be used in a freestanding position too.

      What's The Difference Between a Built In Wine Fridge and an Integrated Model?

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      Built-in wine fridges and integrated models are both designed to be installed into cabinetry or a countertop. However, an integrated wine fridge is designed to be more seamlessly integrated into cabinetry, such as an in-column oven, for example. Integrated models may have a slightly shallower depth, too.

      Are Built In Wine Fridge Doors Reversible?

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      Not every built in wine fridge features a reversible door, but the majority do. Reversible doors can be hinged from either side (left or right side) of the built in wine cooler, so they seamlessly fit the design and layout of your kitchen. 

      Can I Store Large Wine Bottles in Built In Wine Fridges?

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      Yes, built in wine coolers are designed with removable shelves, allowing you to fit different-sized bottles in them. This will enable you to store particularly large bottles of wine such as champagne or port. Generally speaking, a built in wine cooler storing larger bottles will decrease capacity by 20-30% from the stated product bottle capacity.

      Do I Need to Leave Space Either Side of a Built In Wine Cooler?

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      Unlike freestanding models, which need 10-20cm of space around each side for ventilation, built in wine coolers only require 0.25cm of space on either side. This is so the door can be opened without obstruction when it swings.

      What's The Difference Between a Freestanding Wine Cooler and Built-In?

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      Built-in wine coolers are designed to be installed within cabinets or under counters whilst freestanding wine coolers are designed to stand independently. Built in models pull in cool air from a vent at the front of the unit while freestanding wine coolers dissipate from the external body via conduction. This means that when placing your freestanding wine cooler it has sufficient ventilation.