Spt Dual-Zone Thermo-Electric Wine Cooler

The Spt Dual-Zone Thermo-Electric Wine Cooler is an entry-level 21 bottle wine chiller that features dual zones so it provides you with the advantage of being able to cool different types of wine without getting a separate appliance. If you’re on the lookout for an affordable medium sized wine cooler this might just suit your lifestyle.

Our research shows that consumer reaction to this wine refrigerator from Spt is very mixed so we recommend you read our full review before considering it.

Read Consumer Reviews on the Spt WC-1857DH

Features of the Spt Dual-Zone Thermo-Electric Wine Cooler

Capacity: 18 standard bottles
Digital controls featuring dual LED temperature displays
Thermoelectric technology
Six slide-out shelves
Double paned insulated glass door
Soft interior lighting

Exterior Design

We like the sleek black styling of this wine cooler. The glass door is double-paned to provide insulation to retain a steady temperature level inside the unit. The door features a long silver handle which looks elegant and provides easy door entry. The glass isn’t UV protected so we advise that you store the appliance away from direct sunlight to prevent your wines getting spoilt by ultraviolet rays.

Digital Controls

User-friendly digital controls are located at the top of the door, featuring large buttons to give you easy control over the functions. There are two LED temperature displays so you can easily monitor the current temperature for both zones.

Quiet and Eco-friendly

Thermoelectric cooling technology has become an increasingly popular method of cooling in modern wine chillers due to its near silent operation and eco-friendly benefits. It also means that no vibrations are produced, which many wine experts assert can ruin wines.

Dual Zone

If you’re a serious wine collector then you’ll need to store certain wines at different temperature levels from each other so they are kept at their optimal temperature. Red and white wines are a common example of wines which need to be cooled at different temperatures. The dual zone compartments in this wine cooler allow you to do this.

Six slide-out wire shelves are included which are easy to remove and provide secure holding of bottles. The unit has a total capacity of 18 standard (750ml) bottles, which equates to 58 litres. The bottom zone can store up to 12 bottles with a temperature range of 51-64 degrees Fahrenheit. The upper zone can store up to 6 bottles with a temperature range of 44-64 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pros and Cons of the Spt Dual-Zone Thermo-Electric Wine Cooler

Pros

Spt have produced a sharp looking, large capacity, quiet wine cooler which has the benefits of dual zone compartments.

Cons

Several reports from consumers on sites such as Home Depot say they’ve experienced problems with the controls not functioning within less than 2 years of ownership.

Final Thoughts

Without doubt, the Spt Dual-Zone Thermo-Electric Wine Cooler does come at an attractive price for its capacity and the range of features and functionality it offers. However, quality issues with the controls prevent it from being a product we can recommend. We advise you to look elsewhere if you need a medium-sized dual zone wine cooler.

NewAir AW-210ED Dual Zone Thermoelectric Wine Cooler

The NewAir AW-210ED Wine Cooler from Air & Water incorporates several distinguishable features that have made it a popular choice amongst many wine enthusiasts who are looking for an affordable way to efficiently store their wines. This wine chiller has a 21 bottle capacity, sleek modern styling, thermoelectric technology and features dual temperature zones for those who like wines of different variety and want to store them together.

Read Consumer Reviews on the NewAir AW-210ED

Features of the NewAir AW-210ED Dual Zone Thermoelectric Wine Cooler

Capacity: 21 bottles
Compact, freestanding design
LED Display; Interior LED light
Dual temperature zones
Thermoelectric cooling
Chrome plated racks

Stylish and Convenient

The attractive, elegant design of the NewAir AW-210ED is one of its main points of interest. The bold black housing and sleek chrome handle on the door creates a classy appearance and the soft interior blue light creates a nice ambiance and gives you a reasonable interior view of the bottles racked up.

Touch button controls are situated at the front of the unit to give you convenient control over the interior lighting and temperature levels.

Dual Zone Capability

If you like red wine, but your other half likes white wine or vice versa, then you’re going to have a problem storing them at the right temperature with many wine coolers. This isn't a problem with the AW-210ED due to its dual temperature zones which allow you to set different temperature ranges for the two zones which are separated into two separate doors.

Quietly does it

As thermoelectric cooling technology is used opposed to a noisy compressor, the chiller operates almost silently and is free from unwanted vibrations so those sensitive sediments in your finest bottles of wine won’t get disturbed.

Interior

Inside there are six removable wine racks which can accommodate up to 21 standard-sized bottles of wine (up to 6 bottles in the upper zone and up to 15 bottles in the lower). Due to the style of the metal racks, you can store larger, wider bottles although the fit is a bit tight so they are a bit more awkward to slide out of the rack.

Pros and Cons of the NewAir AW-210ED

Pros

The NewAir AW-210ED has great styling and a small footprint for its decent bottle capacity. Dual temperature zones maintain a consistent temperature once set. Setup is easy and the unit is very low maintenance.

It runs quietly, similar to a computer so it’s fine for keeping in a dining room or anywhere where you regularly are.

Cons

The rack can accommodate lengthy bottles, but thicker bottles such as magnum bottles are more awkward to fit in.

No built-in power outage protection, so we wouldn’t recommend this model to our readers who frequently get power outages.

Final Thoughts

When scouring around for an affordable 21 bottle dual zone wine cooler, we couldn’t find one better than the NewAir AW-210ED. Its looks certainly give it an appearance of a higher-end cooler while its features and efficiency level match-up well to deliver overall a fine machine.

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