Haier 12 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler Review
Whether you’re a wine collector, or a casual drinker looking to try a few new select wines, you may be looking for a more stylish and effective storage unit for your collection – something a little more stylish and convenient than simply stashing your bottles in a dark corner of your pantry.
There is no better value on the market for a state-of-the-art wine cooler than the Haier 12 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler. Whether you’ve already got a smaller wine cooler and storage facility, or you’re new to the market, this offering by Haier is sure to please.
The Haier features the latest in wine-storing technology. It allows you to customize your wine storage with its two compartments that have up to a 12-bottle capacity, allowing you to organize your bottles effectively, and ensure you’ll always know where a particular bottle is.
And given its low cost and energy consumption, the Haier is the best wine cooler for the most particular of wine collectors who are on a budget.
Contents
Dual-Zone technology
The Dual-Zone technology allows you to store both reds and whites in a quiet, cool environment, with the top compartment designed for full-bodied reds and the bottom designed for cooler, more refreshing whites. The three chrome racks hold up to four (750 ml) bottles each.
Both compartments have independent electronic temperature controls with an easy-to-use touch screen and temperature display. The owner can adjust the temperature between 45 and 54 degrees Fahrenheit in the upper racks and 52 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit in the lower area.
Each of the two compartments has separate cooling systems and the temperature will always be within two degrees of the set temperature, keeping all bottles well preserved and comfortable, and ensuring that expensive, sensitive bottles will be kept at peak quality for as long as possible.
The following guidelines on how to store wine at home will help to your wines keep the flavor.
The tinted and double-paned glass on the door help block out ultraviolet light and insulate the Haier 12 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler to help maintain the temperature set by the user. The dual touchscreens allow the user to adjust the temperature with ease.
Design
The 26-inch-by-10-inch cooler fits in small areas for those with limited space. It features an all-black design with curved glass doors. The blue LED display light allows for a modern look and ample viewing. The unit also comes with adjustable leveling legs.
The slick design allows the free standing wine cooler, which is 20 inches in diameter, to fit inconspicuously into any room. This is important since it must be free-standing and cannot be built into the home. The venting is in the back of the cellar and the user must leave between 4 and 5 inches of space between the wall and the back of the unit to allow proper ventilation. And weighing in at just over 31 pounds, the cellar is easy to move and easy to carry for most.
Energy efficiency
The thermoelectric cooling system is almost entirely free from vibration, allowing the cooler to sit in any room without distracting inhabitants. This is very useful if you store the unit in a kitchen or in the living room during a party as the sound made by the Haier 12 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler will go largely unnoticed.
Despite its high-temperature variability, the Haier 12 Bottle Dual Zone wine storage unit offers great energy efficiency – you won’t feel much of an impact on your electric bill, despite its cooling capacity.
No other product allows you to customize the temperature and storage of your wine like the Haier 12 Bottle Dual Zone.
The Haier 12 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler features the latest in wine-storing technology with its adjustable temperatures in the same fridge. To optimize its performance you need to remember about wine cooler repair and maintenance tips.
This wine cooler would make the perfect gift for any friend or loved one with a great passion for wine collecting.
Pros
- Separate Sections for both red and white wines with adjustable temperatures for each
- Both compartments have separate cooling systems
- Energy efficient
- Stylish all-black design makes it pleasing to the eye
- Makes a great gift
- Easy to use with temperature easily adjustable with touch-screen panel. LED lights on interior can be turned on from the outside.
Cons
- Wines stored horizontally, not useful for storing open wine bottles
- Cannot store bottles of wine larger than 750 ml
- While mostly quiet, the cooler can sound similar to that of a desktop computer
Verdict
The wine enthusiast will not regret having this elegant piece of machinery storing their wines. The dual zones ensure that every bottle of red or white wine will be in excellent condition and ready to taste at any moment for your next house party.
Despite its modern look and high-tech functionality, the Haier is easy to use, easy to clean and easy to put together with a simple instruction manual. With its combination of price, functionality, uniqueness and looks, the Haier is the greatest value on the market for wine coolers.
So for any wine enthusiast out there – whether you’re an entry-level wine aficionado who can barely tell the difference between a Cab Sav and a Merlot, or a master sommelier, the Haier 12 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler is the perfect combination of price and storage capacity.
Features
- Model: HVTEC12DABS
- Color: black
- Doors: curved glass
- Display: LED
- Capacity: 12
- Zones: 2
- Shelves: 4
- Cooling: Thermoelectric
- Power: 115 V / 60 Hz
- Control: electronic
Dimensions
- Width: 10 in
- Depth: 20.6 in
- Height: 26 in
- Weight: 31.31 lbs
