| Topics |
Questions to Ask |
The Le Cache Difference |
| Manufacturer |
Does it matter who manufactures the cooling system?
| CellarPro Cooling Units - Made in the USA |
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The cooling system is the most important component in your wine cabinet. Make sure your cooling system is built by a trusted manufacturer, that it is backed by a company that values customer service and stands behind its products. Find out what happens if the cooling unit needs repair. Ask whether parts, or both parts and labor, are covered under the warranty. Try to call the manufacturer and see if someone - anyone! - will help you, answer questions, provide guidance.
| Le Cache wine cabinets come with cooling systems from CellarPro, the most advanced in the wine storage industry. All CellarPro cooling systems are made in the USA by CellarPro, a company dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service. CellarPro backs its products with a 5-year parts AND labor warranty, best in the industry. Give us a call anytime - you can reach Le Cache toll-free at 877.432.2243 and CellarPro at 877.726.8496 during normal business hours - we're here to help! |
| Cooling Power |
Will my cooling unit work in warm environments?
| Advanced Cooling Power |
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Most wine cabinet manufacturers warn that their standard cooling units won't work in ambient environments above 85°F, and THEY'RE NOT KIDDING! Unless your cabinet is very small and/or your home temperature is below 80°F thoughout the year, you'll probably have problems with your cooling unit's ability to maintain the desired temperature inside your cellar.
| CellarPro cooling systems are more powerful than the competition. In head-to-head tests with controlled ambient temperatures at 85°F, CellarPro's 1800QT outperformed by maintaining average cellar temperatures of 54°F, vs 58°F for the competition. In head-to-head tests with controlled ambient temperatures up to 95°F, CellarPro's 1800XT outperformed by maintaining average cellar temperatures of 58°F, vs 65 °F for the competition. |
| Humidity |
How is humidity controlled inside my cellar ?
| Adjustable Humidity Control |
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Most wine cabinet manufacturers promise humidity in the range of 50-70%, but few provide adjustable humidity control. So if your wine cabinet's humidity is too low, their advice is to add a bowl of water and a sponge.
| CellarPro cooling systems do a better job of maintaining humidity at ideal levels. In head-to-head tests, CellarPro outperformed the competition by maintaining humidity at 58 percent, vs. 49 percent from the competition. But if that isn't enough, you can adjust the level of humidity by changing settings on the control panel. |
| Noise |
What's the difference between forced air and cold wall cooling systems?
| "Ultra Quiet" Forced Air Cooling Systems |
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Wine cabinets with forced air cooling systems are slightly louder than wine cabinets with cold wall cooling systems when the fan in the cold wall wine cabinet is turned off. Unfortunately, you need to run the fan in wine cabinets with cold wall cooling systems to maintain even temperatures inside the cabinet!
Forced air cooling systems tend to produce lower temperature fluctuations and higher humidity levels than cold wall cooling systems, which tend to remove moisture from the air inside the cabinet. Forced air cooling systems generally require minimal maintenance, whereas cold wall cooling systems require drip pans that need to be cleaned and sometimes use air filters that need to be replaced. When service is necessary, forced air cooling systems can be separated from the wine cabinet and replaced easily, whereas cold wall cooling systems are integrated into the cabinet and therefore are difficult (impossible?) to replace and expensive to repair.
| All Le Cache wine cabinets feature ultra quiet, vibration-free cooling technology from CellarPro. In its upright wine cabinets, Le Cache only uses forced air cooling systems that are top-venting, which are quieter than standard (rear-venting) cooling units. Le Cache wine cabinets are constructed with foil-faced expanded polyurethane insulation - never styrofoam - so the cooling unit isn't "on" all the time.
CellarPro cooling systems emit approximately 47 decibels (dBA) when measured on a bench. In comparison, coffee percolators emit 55 dBA and air conditioners emit up to 75 dBA. Le Cache wine cabinets are all top-venting, which is quieter than common rear-venting wine cabinets. |
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