Your Favorite Reliable Wineador to date?

Outlaw God · 08-13-2013, 10:54 AM

With so many wine coolers out there and the luck of the draw on reliability, versatility and service quality what ones been your best friend?
Thanks

Avanti
CellarPro
Cuisinart
Danby
EdgeStar
Electrolux
Emerson
Franklin Chef
Frigidaire
Haier
Kalorik
Kitchenaid
Koldfront
NewAir
Soleus Air
Sub Zero
Summit
Vinotemp
Whynter
Wine Enthusiast

kelmac07 · 08-13-2013, 10:59 AM

I have an Edgestar 28, a Haier, and a Frigidaire...all three have been good to me.

Outlaw God · 08-13-2013, 11:02 AM

Thanks Mac, wow just made the poll in time at placing the 20 just under the 5 min before it would have lock me out, wish they would up the time to write in the poll figures was more then 5 min
Keep an eye out for the Edgestar 28
Thanks

Ashcan Bill · 08-13-2013, 11:39 AM

Before I purchased an Aristocrat five years ago, I had a Haier set up. After I got the Aristocrat, the Haier was repurposed to holding wine. Imagine that.

The Haier is probably around seven years old now and still going strong.

big_jaygee · 08-13-2013, 11:43 AM

cant say its the most reliable or my favorite but it is the one i have and using now and it does do the job.

Outlaw God · 08-13-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

Before I purchased an Aristocrat five years ago, I had a Haier set up. After I got the Aristocrat, the Haier was repurposed to holding wine. Imagine that.

The Haier is probably around seven years old now and still going strong.

I talk to Aristocrat about there humidors and I sure after a wineador Ill be seeing a Aristocrat also in 5 years
But want the most reliable one and the Haier sounds promising
Thanks Brother!

Outlaw God · 08-13-2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_jaygee

cant say its the most reliable or my favorite but it is the one i have and using now and it does do the job.

Sorry what one?

Ashcan Bill · 08-13-2013, 11:59 AM

If you go the wineador route, I'd just add beads and let her go.

I modified mine with a temperature control unit, and then used active humidification. It was a complete pain. The thing cycled constantly, humidity jumped all over the place, and I had condensate problems all the time.

In retrospect I should have just gone with beads. There's a lot to be said for the KISS method.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlaw God

I talk to Aristocrat about there humidors and I sure after a wineador Ill be seeing a Aristocrat also in 5 years
But want the most reliable one and the Haier sounds promising
Thanks Brother!

stearns · 08-13-2013, 12:11 PM

vinotemp, unplugged with a boat load of beads spread throughout. have had it going for about 5 years, still works like the day i took it's dented ass out of the target box

Outlaw God · 08-13-2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns

vinotemp, unplugged with a boat load of beads spread throughout. have had it going for about 5 years, still works like the day i took it's dented ass out of the target box

When just using beads only with the unit off, what are the interior temperatures ?
I'm assuming the unit is off with this method ?
Thanks

stearns · 08-13-2013, 12:20 PM

yup, vino off, I keep my apartment in the upper 60's year round so I never have any issues with interior temp, but I do keep a digital thermo in there and keep a rough eye on it. I have used it for temp control before but I would get minor rh swings. right now my rh never goes more than +/-1 (according to the two hygros I have in there on the top and bottom shelves). Also had some custom shelves made that focus on airflow so that may help with the consistency. Used to have a couple fans rolling in intervals but I haven't noticed any negative effects since I stopped keeping up with battery changes.

Outlaw God · 08-13-2013, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns

yup, vino off, I keep my apartment in the upper 60's year round so I never have any issues with interior temp, but I do keep a digital thermo in there and keep a rough eye on it. I have used it for temp control before but I would get minor rh swings. right now my rh never goes more than +/-1 (according to the two hygros I have in there on the top and bottom shelves). Also had some custom shelves made that focus on airflow so that may help with the consistency. Used to have a couple fans rolling in intervals but I haven't noticed any negative effects since I stopped keeping up with battery changes.

I keep my unit in the garage and winter wont be a problem with this method but the summer would be difficult with themps of up to 100 and the interior of the unit at 80.
I'm experimenting with a timer with the cooling going on and off every 15 min and I get a constant 67

stearns · 08-13-2013, 12:43 PM

im no expert, but if you're battling exterior temps of 100* I would guess you would need the cooling widget going 24/7. I think the vino cooler thingy turns off once it hits the target and turns back on once you deviate a certain amount (presumably 1* but who knows). Don't know if that's how it works with all of em

.cigardude. · 08-13-2013, 12:49 PM

Newair
My first wineador but so far so good.

Outlaw God · 08-13-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by .cigardude.

Newair
My first wineador but so far so good.

Please vote?

bobarian · 08-13-2013, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlaw God

I keep my unit in the garage and winter wont be a problem with this method but the summer would be difficult with themps of up to 100 and the interior of the unit at 80.
I'm experimenting with a timer with the cooling going on and off every 15 min and I get a constant 67

No thermoelectric wine cooler will cool to 67 with highs of 100. Peltier units are limited by the ambient temperature.

688sonarmen · 08-13-2013, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian

No thermoelectric wine cooler will cool to 67 with highs of 100. Peltier units are limited by the ambient temperature.

Beat me to it.

Malakai · 08-13-2013, 02:37 PM

Had my Newair for about a year now. No issues yet.

AdamJoshua · 08-13-2013, 02:38 PM

SO it's your favorite reliable to date? Did you vote yet?

CigarNut · 08-13-2013, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlaw God

I keep my unit in the garage and winter wont be a problem with this method but the summer would be difficult with themps of up to 100 and the interior of the unit at 80.
I'm experimenting with a timer with the cooling going on and off every 15 min and I get a constant 67

You might want to reconsider -- your garage with 100 degree temps is probably not ideal storage for cigars. You would need a 24/7 cooling system and then you need to accommodate the swings in RH that will occur when the cooling unit is running.

View Poll Results: What cooler
Avanti	1	3.85%
CellarPro	0	0%
Cuisinart	1	3.85%
Danby	0	0%
EdgeStar	5	19.23%
Electrolux	0	0%
Emerson	0	0%
Franklin Chef	1	3.85%
Frigidaire	0	0%
Haier	3	11.54%
Kalorik	0	0%
Kitchenaid	0	0%
Koldfront	2	7.69%
NewAir	5	19.23%
Soleus Air	1	3.85%
Sub Zero	0	0%
Summit	0	0%
Vinotemp	7	26.92%
Whynter	0	0%
Wine Enthusiast	0	0%
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08-13-2013, 10:54 AM	#1
Outlaw God John 3:16 Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Daniel Location: California Posts: 537 Trading: (2)	Your Favorite Reliable Wineador to date? With so many wine coolers out there and the luck of the draw on reliability, versatility and service quality what ones been your best friend? Thanks Avanti CellarPro Cuisinart Danby EdgeStar Electrolux Emerson Franklin Chef Frigidaire Haier Kalorik Kitchenaid Koldfront NewAir Soleus Air Sub Zero Summit Vinotemp Whynter Wine Enthusiast __________________ There are five things, above all else, that make life worth living: a good relationship with God, a good woman, good health, good friends, and a good cigar

08-13-2013, 10:59 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Your Favorite Reliable Wineador to date? I have an Edgestar 28, a Haier, and a Frigidaire...all three have been good to me. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-13-2013, 11:02 AM	#3
Outlaw God John 3:16 Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Daniel Location: California Posts: 537 Trading: (2)	Re: Your Favorite Reliable Wineador to date? Thanks Mac, wow just made the poll in time at placing the 20 just under the 5 min before it would have lock me out, wish they would up the time to write in the poll figures was more then 5 min Keep an eye out for the Edgestar 28 Thanks __________________ There are five things, above all else, that make life worth living: a good relationship with God, a good woman, good health, good friends, and a good cigar

08-13-2013, 11:39 AM	#4
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,902 Trading: (6)	Re: Your Favorite Reliable Wineador to date? Before I purchased an Aristocrat five years ago, I had a Haier set up. After I got the Aristocrat, the Haier was repurposed to holding wine. Imagine that. The Haier is probably around seven years old now and still going strong.

08-13-2013, 11:43 AM	#5
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Your Favorite Reliable Wineador to date? cant say its the most reliable or my favorite but it is the one i have and using now and it does do the job.

08-13-2013, 12:11 PM	#9
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,410 Trading: (50)	Re: Your Favorite Reliable Wineador to date? vinotemp, unplugged with a boat load of beads spread throughout. have had it going for about 5 years, still works like the day i took it's dented ass out of the target box __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

08-13-2013, 12:20 PM	#11
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,410 Trading: (50)	Re: Your Favorite Reliable Wineador to date? yup, vino off, I keep my apartment in the upper 60's year round so I never have any issues with interior temp, but I do keep a digital thermo in there and keep a rough eye on it. I have used it for temp control before but I would get minor rh swings. right now my rh never goes more than +/-1 (according to the two hygros I have in there on the top and bottom shelves). Also had some custom shelves made that focus on airflow so that may help with the consistency. Used to have a couple fans rolling in intervals but I haven't noticed any negative effects since I stopped keeping up with battery changes. __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

08-13-2013, 12:43 PM	#13
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,410 Trading: (50)	Re: Your Favorite Reliable Wineador to date? im no expert, but if you're battling exterior temps of 100* I would guess you would need the cooling widget going 24/7. I think the vino cooler thingy turns off once it hits the target and turns back on once you deviate a certain amount (presumably 1* but who knows). Don't know if that's how it works with all of em __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

08-13-2013, 12:49 PM	#14
.cigardude. Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami, FL. Posts: 171 Trading: (0)	Re: Your Favorite Reliable Wineador to date? Newair My first wineador but so far so good.

08-13-2013, 02:37 PM	#18
Malakai Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: John Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 797 Trading: (34)	Re: Your Favorite Reliable Wineador to date? Had my Newair for about a year now. No issues yet. __________________

08-13-2013, 02:38 PM	#19
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Your Favorite Reliable Wineador to date? SO it's your favorite reliable to date? Did you vote yet?