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A freestanding wine fridge is designed to stand alone independently with adequate ventilation around the back, sides and top of the unit. Browse a variety of units such as small, large, medium or full height. Alternatively, if you're looking for a wine fridge to be built into cabinetry, look at our built in wine fridges. A freestanding wine cooler is designed to stand independently and should not be built into any type of cabinet or cupboard.
A Freestanding wine cooler is designed to stand up independently and should not be built into any form of cabinet or cupboard. They require ventilation at all times. It's highly recommended that there is a minimum gap of 3-5 inches from the side and rear of the unit to any other surface. It's important to note Freestanding wine cooler units should not be installed under a countertop.
You'll find our entire collection of freestanding wine coolers above. We offer a wide range of models varying in size and style including black and stainless steel - with a range of bottle capacities designed to suit your home or business, like bars and restaurants.
Freestanding wine coolers are a wonderful option if you are looking for an immediate and effortless solution to store your collection of wine. You may not have any cabinet space in your kitchen to accommodate a built-in wine cooler and will, therefore, benefit from a freestanding model that will allow you to position it in an alternative location. The beauty of a freestanding wine cooler is that it's low-maintenance, relatively cheaper than built-in models, and very versatile in terms of where it can be installed.
Freestanding wine fridges are particularly useful when you need a large bottle capacity, as they aren't restricted by cabinet space so that you can purchase a large one. They can be used to store all types of wine (red wine, white wine, rose wine, and sparkling wine) as you can get dual zone coolers, which allow different temperature control zones within the same fridge for storage and serving. The energy rating of freestanding fridges varies by the size of the unit and the brand, so see the product page for more information.
If you have any questions, please get in touch via our email info@expertwinestorage.co.uk or call us on 0330 133 2327 and one of expert UK sales team will be very happy to help. Find everything you need to enjoy and preserve your wine collection to its fullest with our extensive range of wine fridges online. We offer fast, free delivery
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First off, built in wine coolers are designed to be installed in cabinets, under countertops while freestanding wine coolers must be placed on the floor with adequate space around the back, sides and top for ventilation. Freestanding units require a minimum of 10-20cm around each side in order to allow for sufficient air circulation. Freestanding wine coolers dissipate heat primarily from the back and they will overheat if enclosed.
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No. Freestanding wine coolers are not suitable to be installed within a tight space such as a cabinet. As briefly mentioned above, this is because they emit heat from the back of the unit, and therefore if they were to be placed in a cabinet, the heat would not be able to dissipate.
If this were to happen, the heat from a stand up wine cooler would likely build up to the point where it would begin to impact the temperature inside the unit. It could also cause the cooler to stop working altogether and eventually result in some unwanted repair bills.
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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.
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Freestanding wine coolers are extremely versatile in terms of where they can be positioned. They can be installed anywhere within the home, providing the correct ventilation requirements. Some popular locations for stand alone wine coolers include the kitchen, utility room, and the garage. With that being said, you will want to ensure that your freestanding cooler is positioned free from vibrations (washing machines etc) and out of direct sunlight in order to protect the wine further.
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No. As previously mentioned, freestanding wine coolers are engineered to dissipate heat from the back of the unit, so if they were to be enclosed under countertops or in close proximity to a wall, they run the risk of overheating and essentially, breaking. Also, if you were to install a freestanding cooler under your counter, you would invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty which puts you at risk of substantial repair fees.
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Yes, as built-in coolers are designed to dissipate heat from the front of the unit, they are therefore able to be used as a freestanding unit. Using a built-in wine cooler as freestanding, you will have more freedom in terms of how compactly it can be placed.
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If you're looking to store more than one type of wine in your wine cooler, you'll need to ensure that you choose a model that's able to accommodate multiple temperature ranges. This can be achieved by choosing a wine cooler that either features polyvalent technology or is split into two temperature zones. We offer single zone and dual zone wine coolers. Whatever your preference maybe, we'll have something for you.
Great wine storage solution- neat enough to be on show in our dining room- not noisey- fits plenty for our needs
Great communication with team when deciding/purchasing - and delivery team were professional
Great product at a competitive price. Delivery efficient and professional.
Very pleased with this very attractive wine cooler the only problem with it is that the bottles disappear out of it rather quickly.
Excellent service being kept in the picture from order to delivery. Thank you so much.
Love my wine cooler... So good to find a bottle of wine easily and clearly without having to hunt around the house. Philip was fabulous and really helped me with my purchase and the delivery drivers were really the best so the overall experience is a very positive one
The pre-purchase information provide by Philip via the help line was most helpful, as was the ability to see one fridge installed at a wine merchant. The delivery service was excellent: the crew sorted out the various installation challenges and did so with reassuring care. The fridge as such is the right choice for my needs (to let my wines age) and I am happy with look and quality. The only improvement would be the level of noise, which whilst not a big problem still exceeds a normal fridge and "has a presence".
I’m happy w the service level. Compared to an over 10k£ fire magic grill delivered last week, this is exceptional service. I wonder I can also buy wine from them 😆
I purchased this to replace a smaller old unit. I took advice from Phil at Expert Wine Storage asking lots of questions; he was helpful and friendly throughout and was never pushy. The size of this unit is very convenient and the design of the unit makes it suitable for placement in a garage or similar. The plain design makes good use of height and helps to keep cost down. The delivery team placed it just where I wanted it. It turned out that the delivery vehicle had a breakdown shortly after leaving the depot. Despite this the delivery guys were patient and took time to give me a great service with a smile. Delighted with the product and service.
My existing two zone wine fridge gave up the ghost. It was built into a cabinet in a very small wine store room - made for the previous fridge. So the requirements on size were very specific. Expert Wine Storage (Phillip) could not have been more helpful - looking up the size of my original fridge and recommending a model that would fit the space provided. A Dunavox dual zone. At no time did I feel I was being sold too - rather Phillip was trying to help and solve my problem.
We knew fitting and removal would be difficult so Phillip arranged a specialist installer who he briefed on the job. It was not the easiest install but it I now in place and I could not be more delighted. Throughout the help and communication was exemplary.
I can now comment on the Dunavox which is light years better than my previous fridge. The product quality is exceptional.
I could not recommend Expert Wine Storage more highly.
Excellent wine store
I am very pleased with the service and advice I received on my initial enquiry for the wine storage unit. Expert guidance helped me decide on the "La Sommeliere CTV249". Delivery was to time (to the minute!) and the unpacking placement and inspection went to plan. Please find the attached picture taken after the 'settling in' period and the initial stocking. Thank you to all involved.
Great design, looks perfect in the cellar and fantastic service
With temperatures reachng record highs I am so delighted that I have this temperature controlled storage for my wine - I dread to think how much damage would have been done otherwise. It is stylish, quiet and fits in perfectly. Excellent delivery and custmer service throughout. Really delighted.
First Class service and advice from Expert Wine Storage in helping me choose the right wine storage cabinets for my needs and a remarkably fine and competent delivery service. I purchased two La Sommeliere 121 bottle storage units to use in my small cellar as the old air conditioning unit had stopped working and replacements are no longer available. Following a call to EWS this was a great solution with rapid delivery and top class delivery and installation. The units are soooooo quiet, I should have done this years ago!!
Bought the cooler to be installed in an existing island unit in my kitchen. Great comms and delivery from the team at Expert Wine Storage. Cooler fitted a treat and works perfectly - absolutely silent. Looks fab too!
Fantastic service for our restaurant. The Expert Wine Storage provided us with the Swiss Cave wine fridge. Competitive prices, good customer service and professional delivery. Thank you.