What Brands Make Commercial Wine Refrigerators
Blog,  Wine Fridge Information

What Brands Make Commercial Wine Coolers? – 10 Popular Brands

David J Sharp
Follow me
Affiliate Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links on this website are affiliate links, which means that we may earn a commission if you click on the link and make a purchase. However, all our recommendations are 100% genuine and unbiased, and we have a strict editorial process to maintain high standards. Thank you for supporting us!



A wine refrigerator is a great way to store and age your wine. However, with so many different brands on the market, it can be difficult to know which one is the best for you.

Commercial wine refrigerators are becoming more and more popular, as people become more interested in storing their wine in a place where it will stay fresh.

For those that may not know what exactly a commercial wine cooler is, it’s simply a unit that has a large bottle capacity (also referred to as large wine fridges) of over 50+ bottles, and these can span up to 500+ bottles.

Factors to Consider When Assessing a Wine Fridge Brand

Firstly, there are a number of key factors that you should consider when choosing a wine fridge brand and model. Some of these are quite obvious and some are less obvious.

The reputation of the brand

This is obviously a very important factor. The reputation of the brand is most likely going to be a major deciding point when purchasing your wine fridge.

Excellent, Responsive Customer service

This is probably one of the most important factors that you will want to look at, and is really an insurance policy. When it comes to good customer service, you want to make sure that the company you are buying from can be easily gotten hold of, and is known for providing excellent customer service.

How can you accurately assess the customer service of a brand?

There are really two ways that you can do this, the first way is substantially easier, and the second is the true test:

  1. Look at Google Reviews and websites like Trustpilot and Feefo to see unbiased customer reviews and feedback of each brand. You’ll want to take an average of their overall review score (/10)
  2. Visit the brand’s website and see if they have a contact email or live chat functionality. If they have a live chat, they’ve just scored a point (+1). You’ll want to email their support team with a question about a particular wine cooler that is featured on their website. And what you’re trying to measure here is the responsiveness and depth of their answer. The faster, more in-depth, and more helpful response, the higher the score. You can simply measure this out of /10 for each brand.

What you’re left with is a score for both 1 + 2. Simply combine the scores and you have a hierarchy of the brands that have great customer service, vs the ones that don’t.

Warranty

Another important aspect is how long the warranty is. Since you’re purchasing a wine cooler from their website, you want to know if they offer a warranty on their products or not. And it’s also crucial to understand the terms and conditions of their warranty, with some brands offering different warranties for labor and parts.

Features

Each wine fridge will have its own unique features, for example, some units will have a single cooling zone, whereas there will be others that have dual-zone, tri-zone, and even quad-zone capacity. Not only that, but wine fridges can vary in other features such as the amount of internal storage space, whether or not they have adjustable shelves or a display shelf, the materials used to create the shelving (metal or wood) if they have a reversible door and much more. Therefore, it’s important that you consider these factors before choosing one.

Physical Dimensions

It’s very important to consider the physical dimensions of a wine fridge before purchasing one because they come in a wide range of sizes and heights. By not considering the size, you may find that it doesn’t fit into the designated space at home, in your kitchen, or wine cellar. Or in a commercial environment like a bar or restaurant. Additionally, not considering the dimensions beforehand can make transporting the unit very difficult, particularly if there are narrow doorways, low ceilings, stairways, and sharp turns on the way to the place where it is being stored.

Cost

Last but not least, the cost of each wine commercial refrigerator will vary, especially between brands. Given that a wine fridge is more of a long-term investment, you should expect to pay more for a unit that will last for longer. The worst thing you can do is buy a unit that breaks and requires replacing… So make sure you’re spending enough to buy a quality wine fridge.

With all of that being said, we’ve included a list of the most reputable, trustworthy wine fridge brands below. We’ve taken into account product customer reviews & ratings, alongside the amount of time that the business has been in operation.

brown wooden table and chairs

Which Brands Make Commercial Wine Refrigerators?

In this section, we will take a look at some of the most popular brands that make commercial wine refrigerators.

All of the brands below have been chosen based on the following criteria: We’ve had a look on sites like Amazon, to see which wine fridges had a 4-star rating and above, and the following brands were the most frequently mentioned. This shows that both the brand and particular models of wine fridges were satisfactory for the reviewer(s).

10 Most Popular Brands of Commercial Wine Refrigerators

  1. Frigidaire
  2. Whynter
  3. Wine Enthusiast
  4. Ivation
  5. Koolatron
  6. Phiestina
  7. Newair
  8. Kalamera
  9. Allavino
  10. Antarctic

Conclusion

Commercial wine refrigerators come in all shapes and sizes, but the most popular brands are Frigidaire, Whynter, Wine Enthusiast, Ivation, Koolatron, Phiestina, Newair, etc. Depending on the specific bottle capacity, alongside each wine fridge‘s unique features, they generally range in price from around $500 to over $3,000+.

However, rest assured that if you are looking for a quality wine refrigerator that will last for years, one of the mentioned brands above is a great choice.

Finally, if you’re looking at where to buy a commercial wine cooler, then take a read of this article.

David J Sharp is a wine equipment expert, having previously worked with some of the best wine cooler manufacturers within the USA. Today he works as a full-time wine cooler and wine cellar consultant for small and large clients alike. You can find out more about LoveCraftWines here.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *