Wine Guardian: San Francisco’s Trusted Wine Cellar Cooling Unit Manufacturer

Building a wine cellar is more than just a mere storage space; it is an immersive experience that demands precise temperature and humidity control to safeguard your vintages. Wine Guardian San Francisco understands this need, and with their unwavering commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and reliability, they have emerged as the go-to choice for wine enthusiasts seeking an exceptional cooling solution. 

1. Through-the-Wall Cooling Units 

Wine Guardian’s through-the-wall wine cooling units combine user-friendly installation, elegant design, precise temperature control, and optional humidity management. 

Design 

Wine Guardian’s TTW units distinguish themselves with an exceptional design that seamlessly blends into the distinctive style of contemporary wine cellars. The incorporation of stylized air vents, a striking silver faceplate, gracefully curved edges, and intuitive touchscreen controls creates an aesthetic that perfectly complements the ambiance of modern wine storage spaces. Furthermore, these units are engineered to ensure longevity. Employing corrosion-resistant components of commercial-grade quality and an all-aluminum frame, the TTW units retain their sophisticated allure as they gracefully accompany your treasured wine collection throughout the years. 

  • Number of variants: 8 
  • Capacity: 981 – 1950 BTUs or 0.07kw – 0.455kw 
  • Weight: 59.5lbs – 62lbs 
Wine Guardian San Francisco Through the Wall Cooling System
The lower photo is an actual wine cellar project that utilized Wine Guardian San Francisco’s through-the-wall wine cellar cooling unit.

Whether you have a modern wine closet or a rustic-themed wine room, Wine Guardian’s self-contained cooling unit would easily blend into your design. 

Functionality 

Equipped with a built-in thermostat and intuitive touchscreen controls, these units allow users to effortlessly monitor and adjust the temperature directly at the face of the unit. For added convenience, Wine Guardian’s Wireless2Base™ technology enables users to connect additional controllers and sensors, granting them the ability to control and monitor their wine cellar conditions from anywhere in their home. Whether you’re in the kitchen or den, maintaining the perfect temperature for your wine collection has never been easier. 

Installation 

These units offer a seamless and straightforward installation process, thanks to the innovative EasyMount™ one-piece wall bracket. With this feature, even wine enthusiasts with limited technical expertise can easily set up their wine cellar refrigeration system. By simply inserting the TTW unit into the cellar wall, making the necessary drain connection, and plugging it in, users can quickly transform their space into an ideal wine storage environment. 

2. Ducted, Self-Contained Cooling Systems 

Wine Guardian’s self-contained cooling systems excel in their ability to keep the wine cellar quiet, beautiful, and efficient by positioning the cooling equipment outside the cellar. By utilizing a ducted, self-contained system, there is no need for obtrusive equipment within your home wine cellar, maximizing valuable wine racking space and enhancing the overall ambiance. 

Functionality 

Wine Guardian takes pride in its advanced air sensing technology, which sets it apart from competitors. Equipped with a modern remote interface controller, these units continuously monitor the temperature and humidity levels within the wine cellar. If the conditions deviate from the optimal range, the system promptly takes corrective action to restore ideal temperatures, safeguarding the quality and integrity of the wine collection. This 24/7 monitoring capability provides wine enthusiasts with peace of mind, knowing that their wines are under the watchful eye of Wine Guardian. 

San Francisco Wine Guardian Cooling Systems
These are the wine wall, ceiling-mounted, and through-the-wall models of the ductless series. (photo credits: wineguardian.com)

Despite its many strengths, one potential weakness of the ducted wine cooling units is the requirement for a separate remote interface controller called the Wireless2Base™, to control temperature and measure humidity. While the wireless technology employed allows for flexible placement of the controller, it may introduce an additional cost and complexity for users who desire multiple control points or accurate measurements from outside the cellar. However, this minor drawback is outweighed by the system’s overall efficiency and performance.

  • Number of Variants: 24  
  • Capacity: 1000BTU – 15680BTU and 0.26kw – 4.121kw 
  • Weight: 78 – 206lbs 

Installation  

Designed with convenience in mind, these units are contractor-friendly, requiring minimal effort for installation. Simply connecting the ductwork, establishing the drain connection, and plugging in the unit are all it takes to set up the cooling system. Furthermore, the flexibility of the duct configurations allows for seamless installation against walls or ceilings without the need to remove internal components. This feature streamlines the installation process and ensures a hassle-free experience.

3. Ductless Split Cooling Systems 

Wine Guardian’s ductless wine cooling units offer a range of options for small- to mid-sized wine walls, wine displays, and wine rooms. Available in three styles – Wine Wall, Through-the-Wall and Ceiling Mounted- these units provide efficient and effective cooling solutions. 

Functionality 

The Cooling System Variant for Wine Wall utilizes supply and return slot diffusers along the length of the unit, ensuring optimal distribution of conditioned air. This design directs the air down into the wine wall and then recirculates it back into the cooling system, maintaining consistent temperatures throughout the space. 

The Ceiling Mounted system is an excellent choice for projects with limited wall space. It seamlessly integrates into the wine display’s ceiling without the need to cut joists. This feature not only saves valuable installation time but also preserves the structural integrity of the display area. Additionally, the system’s grille can be easily painted to match the aesthetic of the surrounding space, ensuring a cohesive and visually pleasing environment. 

The U.S. Patent No. 11,536,467 held by Wine Guardian San Francisco highlights the innovation and unique features of their remote controller, further enhancing the overall user experience. 

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Wine Guardian San Francisco Split System Ducted Wine Cooling System
This wine cellar utilized Wine Guardian San Francisco’s ducted, split-system. As you can see, there are two registers on the ceiling: one for air supply and the other for the return flow.

Design  

The slim grille of the ductless split system is designed to be installed completely flush with the ceiling, ensuring that no obtrusive cooling equipment is visible, allowing your wine collection to take center stage. The powder-coated grille features a sleek black finish that can be easily painted on-site to match the ceiling’s décor, further enhancing the seamless integration of the cooling unit. The grilled are also easily paintable, providing the flexibility to perfectly match the unique aesthetic of your cellar, allowing for a cohesive and harmonious design. 

  • Number of Variants: 9 
  • Capacity: 400BTU – 4050BTU and 0.10kw – 1.34kw 
  • Weight: 100 – 125lbs (total of evaporator and condenser) 

Installation 

The Wine Wall Cooling System and the Ceiling Mounted system incorporate Wine Guardian’s innovative ceiling mount system, designed with a hinge mechanism that serves as an extra helping hand during installation. This unique feature simplifies the installation process, allowing for effortless setup even with just one person. By utilizing the hinge design, individuals can easily position and secure the cooling unit without the need for additional assistance. 

The Wine Guardian Ductless Split system sets itself apart by offering a hassle-free approach to accessing the system’s controls and internals. Their system allows servicepersons to effortlessly remove the grille assembly without the need for any tools. This streamlined process enables quick and convenient access for repairs and maintenance. In case you encounter problems, their units are fully serviceable in the field, which means all repair and maintenance work is done on-site and you won’t have to take the entire unit back to the factory.  

4. Ducted, Split Refrigeration Systems 

Known as the Silent Guardian, Wine Guardian’s fully ducted systems offer absolute tranquility, making your traditional or modern glass wine cellars free of noise vibrations. This line does require extra space to run the evaporator and condenser’s conduit, but it gives very valuable benefits when it comes to preserving your precious wine collection.  

Functionality 

Wine Guardian’s evaporator and condenser are connected via copper tubing. This tubing facilitates the seamless flow of refrigerant between the two units, enabling the efficient transfer of heat and ensuring optimal cooling performance.  

Copper is renowned for its exceptional thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance, making it an ideal material for refrigerant transport. Its ability to rapidly transfer heat allows for efficient cooling, while its resistance to corrosion ensures the longevity and reliability of the tubing. By employing high-quality refrigerant copper tubing, Wine Guardian’s Ducted Split system guarantees efficient and reliable wine cooling, contributing to the preservation of wine quality and flavor. 

Design 

This advanced cooling system consists of two distinct units: an evaporator and a condenser. The evaporator section of the Ducted Split system is constructed with commercial-grade, corrosion-resistant properties, ensuring its long-term durability for wine preservation. The all-aluminum frame and coated coils further enhance the unit’s ability to withstand the rigors of wine storage environments. 

On the other hand, the condenser unit features an anodized all-aluminum frame, which effectively safeguards the internal components, including high and low refrigerant pressure switches, from corrosion and rust. 

  • Number of Variants: 12 (incl. The Sentinel Series)  
  • Capacity: 1000BTU – 15785BTU and 0.26kw – 4.1kw 
  • Weight: 78 – 206lbs 

Installation 

One of the notable advantages of these units is the flexibility in duct configurations, which can be achieved without the need to remove the fan motor or any other internal component. This feature simplifies the installation process and provides convenience to users, as you can adapt the duct layout according to their specific requirement.  

Whether the unit is installed vertically against a wall or horizontally on a ceiling, users can easily configure the ducts without the hassle of disassembling internal components. This not only saves time and effort during installation but also allows for customized airflow distribution within the wine storage space. 

Wine Guardian San Francisco: Your Secret to the Perfect Wine Storage Unit  

When it comes to finding the right wine cellar refrigeration system for your residential or commercial wine cellar, Wine Guardian San Francisco is there to help you with outstanding customer service and premium-quality wine cooling units. You can contact them directly or get in touch with us at Custom Wine Cellars San Francisco, your one-stop-shop for all your wine cellar needs! 

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Call us at +1 (415) 508 – 8419 today! 

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