The delivery team are unfortunately not able to deliver appliances that they deem too heavy to get up or down steps. Over a week-long period on this setting, it used 1.3kWh – or just shy of 20p at an average electricity cost of 15p/kWh. Over the year that would amount to just over a tenner. Good, but not much less than an A+ rated under-counter fridge with twice the capacity and much lower temperature. Also, opening the door too frequently can effect the temperature regulation inside the unit. If you're having cooling issues, keep the door shut for 24-48 hours before seeking help.

Here's the 7 reasons your Baumatic wine fridge is not cooling and how to fix it: 1. There's a problem with the Power Supply (And The Fix)These are the most widely available and cheapest type, and you can put them anywhere in your house. Because there are no restrictions on where they sit, they are capable of having taller and wider dimensions than built-in models, which means they can potentially have capacity for upwards of 150 bottles.

To discover two top-scoring Best Buy sparkling wines, see Best prosecco and sparkling wines. What temperature should I serve red wine? The BW28BL successfully delivers exceptionally stable and vibration-free storage for red wine, if you can forgive its electricity-hungry nature at cooler temperatures. Baumatic BW28BL – How much will it cost to run? How much wine do you need to store? This will give you an idea of the sort of bottle capacity to look for. If you're building a collection you probably want to aim for a model with 25-50% more capacity than the number of bottles you currently have. It's safer to have more space than you need and not use it, than need it and not have it. If, on the other hand, you tend to have a high turnover of bottles – buying and serving them within a few months of each other – capacity might be less of a consideration. Anti-vibration system: some models feature a system in the compressor, or occasionally in the structure of the cooler, that minimises micro-vibrations and noise. This can be a reassuring feature for the dedicated wine enthusiast, as over time even micro-vibrations can have a negative effect on the wine's colour, flavour, and body.a single temperature zone, freestanding model with capacity for between 7-35 bottles. It may come with UV-protected glass, but is unlikely to have many other features. Height and width-adjustable shelves: the shelves in most wine coolers are designed to fit a standard 750ml Bordeaux shape bottle. However, some wines – such as pinot noir – are usually found in a slightly wider Burgundy-style bottle. If your collection includes champagne, magnums or even bigger bottles, then adjustable shelving is an absolute must. If the room the wine fridge is positioned in has an ambient temperature above 86°F then you should think about moving it to a cooler room below 77°F ideally. A hot environment will cause the wine fridge internal thermostat to go haywire so you need to ensure the appliance is placed in a cool room or at least a room with suitable air conditioning. Is the main display showing any error codes and lighting up? If it's operating as normal it's likely there isn't an issue with the power supply of the wine cooler - usually a power supply issue is a clear one to identify and rule in or out. Alternatively, you could use the three zones to keep reds, whites and champagne all at serving temperature; champagne is best served a little cooler than white wine. What's the difference between a wine cooler and a wine cabinet?

This slight overlap of features and functions can lead to confusion when deciding whether to opt for a wine cooler or cabinet. On the other hand, if you serve reds too warm the alcohol in the wine will begin to dominate and overpower the wine's subtle fruit flavours. Contrary to popular belief and practice, room temperature is usually a little too warm for serving reds. It's actually better to serve them a little cooler, because as they warm in the glass they begin to release those excellent aromas.As a general rule, a wine cooler is a short-term storage appliance used to keep wines at an ideal serving temperature. It's often referred to as a wine fridge. Different types of wine have specific serving temperatures that will allow you to appreciate them at their best. For white wines this ranges between 7-11°C, while for reds it's between 12-19°C. And neither does it get very cold. The lowest temperature setting is a warm 12ºC, essentially limiting its wine-chilling abilities to reds. Okay, medium-bodied whites could be just about passable at this temperature, but 12ºC isn’t making the grade for white wine of any sort at Chez Stevenson. Red wine it is. Baumatic has drilled and tapped both sides of the cabinet for the hinges, technically making the opening reversible. However, the door handle can’t be swapped to the right side, which pretty much defeats the objective. Schoolboy error. Leaving budget aside for the moment, there are three key questions you need to answer to help decide which wine cooler will best suit your needs: Wine coolers or wine fridges can be freestanding, built-in or integrated. Knowing where you want to put your wine fridge, and how much room you have, will help you choose between them.