Review of EdgeStar Wine Cooler Refrigerators

EdgeStar wine cooler refrigerators are thermoelectric wine bottle storage units with capacities ranging from 12-32 bottles of wine. EdgeStar the manufacturer of small, portable electric household appliances like air conditioners, dishwashers, refrigerators/freezers has added small residential wine cellars to its product palette.

EdgeStar wine refrigerators are quite cheap with price tags between approx. 150-700 $, so wine lovers with smaller budget (and home) can afford one of the several EdgeStar wine cooler models to provide proper storage for their wines.

The company EdeStar is located in Texas, USA

Major Benefits of EdgeStar Wine Cooler Refrigerators:

compact, space-efficient design,
option for wood racks that fit in all models
inexpensive - the price of EdgeStar home wine cellars is in the range of $100-500
silent operation - as a result of thermoelectric cooling there's no compressor so the appliance generate less noise
auto defrost
easy to install - you just plugit in a proper outlet and adjust the required cooling temperature

Weaknesses:

Most single-zone EdgStar wine coolers have manual thermostat.
Thermoelectric cooling has its limitations: it takes longer to reach the set cooling temperature than with a compressor-run unit- you must allow 24 hours or more for the thermoelectric wine cooler to reach its lowest temperature.
Thermoelectric wine fridges are more sensitive to ambient temperature, direct sunlight, and potentially loading conditions- they may not cool to their theoretical minimum temperature if the ambient temperature is too high (max. 82-86 °F/28-30 °C).

EdgeStar 12-bottle Wine Cooler-Thermoelectric, Model TWR121SS

This compact countertop wine cellar can store up to 12 standard size bottles of wine, 9 on the three scalloped chromed wire racks and 3 bottles on the bottom of the cabinet.

The cooling technology is thermoelectric, without a compressor and cooling agent.

Due to this cooler generates cool air without a compressor is said to be fairly silent, operating without casuing vibration.

EdgeStar 12-bottle thermoelectric wine cooler

Find out more about thermoelectric wine refrigerators.

Teak Wood wine racks fro Edgestar wine refrigerators

If you don't like the slide-out chrome racks you can replace them with stylish teak wood racks that are designed to fit in each EdgeStar wine cellar model. The wood racks can be ordered from the manufacturer's website at Edgestar.com.

The manufacturer claims that the noise level of the Edgestar 12-bottle wine cooler is less than 25 dB.

The only moving part is the fan that circulates the cool air within the cabinet and drives out the heat at the back of the unit.

The temperature range of the wine cellar is 50-65 °F which can be a bit warm for lighter white wines and sparkling wine. You can set the desired cooling temperature in this range with a mechanic thermostat which is a dial in the upper right hand corner inside the cabinet

Regarding design, the 12-bottle EdgeStar wine cooler has black cabinet with stainless steel trimmed thermopane glass door taht has a bar handle for easy grip. The door glass is slightly tinted to filter out UV rays. The adjustable legs allow you to find the most suitable place for placement and helps you level out the unit.

Dimensions:

Height: 18 1/2"
Width: 13 2/5"
Depth: 20

Weight: 26.4 pounds

Consumer Reviews of the EdgeStar TWR121SS 12-bottle Wine Cooler

The weakest point of the EdgeStar 12-bottle wine refrigerator is the non-readable manual thermostat, that is only a knob which doesn't show the temperature. So finding the right cooling temperature is a bit tricky but once you find and set he correct temperature the cooler seems to hold it, according to user reviews.

Some users say it's a bit noisy although others claim that the unit is so silent that he can barely hear it. One reason for the cooler being noisy can be that is not level.

The EdgeStar TWR121SS model 12-bottle cooler is a slimmer variation (it's only slightly more than 10" wide) of the Model TWR125SS described above and it has the same features.

All in all these small capacity EdgeStar Thermoelectric Wine coolers are fairly good-value units, take up little space in your home, operate virtually silently and provide protection for your wines from direct sunlight and high temperature.

Dimensions of the EdgeStar Slim-Fit Freestanding wine refrigerator:

Height: 25 1/2"
Width: 10 3/8"
Depth with handle: 21 1/4"

See other narrow wine cooler models.

Price of the 12-bottle EdgeStar Wine Cooler is between approx. 110-120 $ (9.17-10 $ per bottle).

Warranty: 1 year parts and 90 days labor.

See How the Edgestar TWR121SS Compares to other 12-bottle wine refrigerators
Take a look at some countertop wine coolers.

The Haier 12-Bottle wine cooler is a similar unit to EdgeStar TWR125SS.

EdgeStar 28-Bottle Wood-Paneled Wine Refrigerator Model TWR285WD

EdgeStar 28-bottle Wood Wine Refrigerator

The EdgeStar 28-bottle wine refrigerator with dark brown wood panels looks more elegant than the metal cabinets. This model is also a thermoelectric cooler with its added benefits of:

vibration-free,
CFC-free,and
energy efficient operation.

The see-through, thermopane glass door has a espresso stained wood trim. The door is right-hinged and it has a brushed nicked knob handle. The six matching espressor stainded wood racks can hold 4 bottles of wine each, and you can place 4 more bottles on the bottom shelf.

A white interior LED light provides illumination for the interior of the cabinet and better view of your wines.

Unfortunatley this models has manual temperature control with which you can set the refrigerator to cool between the low 50s and mid 60s deg. Fahrenheit

Dimensions of the EdgeStar Wood Wine Celalr with 28-bottle capacity:

Height: 33 1/4"
Width: 20 1/2"
Depth: 22 3/8"

Price: The Edgestar Wood-Paneled wine cooler sells for around 500-600 $.

The EdgeStar 28-bottle Wood wine refriegerator is a nice addition to any home bar or office.

EdgeStar 32-bottle Dual-Zone Wine Refrigerator Model TWR320ESS

EdgeStar 32-bottle dual-zone wine cellar

The EdgeStar TWR320ESS wine cooler can store up to 32 bottles of wine in its two independently controlled zones. This model also uses thermoelectric Peltier technology for cooling resulting in silent operation.

Elegant blue LED display shows the temperatures for both the righ hand and left hand compartments.

The 14 scalloped chrome wire racks can be pulled-out for better view and access of your wine collection. Each shellf can accommodate 2 bottles side by side.

Temperature range of the 32-bottle dual-zone EdgeStar wine cellar is mid 40s - mid 60s ºF. You can adjust the temperature for both zones with the digital controls on the control panel mounted on the upper door frames. Press the Up and Down arrows to set the desired temperature.

The stainless steel framed French doors have double paned tempered glass providing nice view of the stored wines inside that can be illuminated with blue interior LED lighting. Both door wings have stainless steel bar handles.

The EdgeStar TWR320ESS is designed for freestanding placement only.

Dimensions:

Height: 32 1/2"
Width: 20 2/3"
Depth: 20 1/4"

Weight: 69.9 pounds.

The unit is shipped with the leveling legs installed. To adjust the leveling legs: carefully lean the cooler to one side (make sure the cooler is empty and the door is secured) and unscrew the leveling legs to make them longer. Screw them in tighter to make them shorter. Note: This unit is not designed to operate with the leveling legs removed.

Price: the EdgeStar 32-bottle 2-Zone wine cellar costs around 400-500 $.

Warranty: 1 year parts and 90 days labor.

TIP: the Franklin Chef 36-bottle 2-zone wine cellar is a similar unit with slightly larger capacity.

Here you'll find more reviews on other Dual-Zone Wine Cellars.

Other EdgeStar Wine Cellar Models

EdgeStar 16-Bottle Wine Cooler Review

EdgeStar 18-Bottle Wine Cooler

EdgeStar 21-Bottle Dual-Zone Wine Refrigerator