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Curmudgeon · 06-03-2003, 10:44 AM

Having perused the previous threads in this board, I gather there are at least three issues with wine coolers: (1) temperature range, (2) temperature stability (top-to-bottom and hour-to-hour), and (3) air circulation.

I'm leaning towards the Haier HVDO42E. This seems to be a popular line with folks here. Amazon has it for $429, with free shipping, which seems quite good. I'm interested in comments about this and other models on the following points.
(1) Since it may be set up to 65 degrees, it seems good on temperature range.
(2) Unlike Vinotemp, they don't advertise that the bottom is cooler than the top. Of course, I'd like it to maintain 65 at all times and in all places, but this is unrealistic. Does anyone have any experience with this?
(3) I understand adding a fan helps with air circulation, so that temperature and humidity are more constant throughout the fridge. Does this or any wine fridge have a built in fan? To me, getting a fridge with a built in fan is more appealing than adding one. I know modern conventional refrigerators have circulation fans, but do any wine coolers?

Thanks in advance.

06-03-2003, 10:44 AM	#1
Curmudgeon Club Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,992	Best Winecoolerdor? Having perused the previous threads in this board, I gather there are at least three issues with wine coolers: (1) temperature range, (2) temperature stability (top-to-bottom and hour-to-hour), and (3) air circulation. I'm leaning towards the Haier HVDO42E. This seems to be a popular line with folks here. Amazon has it for $429, with free shipping, which seems quite good. I'm interested in comments about this and other models on the following points. (1) Since it may be set up to 65 degrees, it seems good on temperature range. (2) Unlike Vinotemp, they don't advertise that the bottom is cooler than the top. Of course, I'd like it to maintain 65 at all times and in all places, but this is unrealistic. Does anyone have any experience with this? (3) I understand adding a fan helps with air circulation, so that temperature and humidity are more constant throughout the fridge. Does this or any wine fridge have a built in fan? To me, getting a fridge with a built in fan is more appealing than adding one. I know modern conventional refrigerators have circulation fans, but do any wine coolers? Thanks in advance.