Step 1. Select The Cooling Capacity

1. Use Guidance
   You may select a cooling system using the cubic feet or bottle capacity of the wine cabinets or rooms. The following table gives the guidance based on 55°F air temperature and 80°F environmental temperature with R11 insulation and no glass.
   
   

   Capacity	Cooling Unit
   Up to 150 cu ft or 800 bottles Up to 250 cu ft or 1200 bottles Up to 650 cu ft or 3000 bottles Up to 1000 cu ft or 4500 bottles Up to 1500 cu ft or 6500 bottles Up to 2000 cu ft or 8500 bottles	1500 BTU/h 2500 BTU/h 3500 BTU/h 4500 BTU/h 6500 BTU/h 8500 BTU/h

      
   
2. Use Load Calculation
   If you need a precise selection, you may use the heat load calculation to determine the proper cooling unit. Both oversize and undersize will affect adversely your wine storage.
   
   Download Heat Load Calculation sheet
   
   
3. Let Us Figure It Out
   You also can send us the cellar dimensions. wall thickness, insulation R value and environmental temperatures, and let us figure it out for you. Contact us now
   

Step 2. Select A System Type

1. Wine Cabinet System
   Wine Cabinet systems are generally self contained and vary from 1500 BTU to 8500 BTU capacity
   
   
2. Wine Room System
   Wine Rooms can either use self contained units when ventilation is adequate or, when it is not, there are two options: split systems and ducted units