The investment in a residential or commercial wine cellar allows you to enjoy wine at its best, at just the right temperature, no matter when the mood hits. While these are fantastic investments for the home, they are large appliances that require routine care and preventative maintenance services. At Ambient Edge, we encourage you to fully understand the wine cellar maintenance and care the system needs and to let us play a role in keeping your system working at its best.
The Tasks You Should Perform
There are several steps you should perform yourself on a routine basis to keep your wine cellar properly maintained. These may seem simple, but they help to minimize the risk of the buildup of materials and costly repair costs for non-working systems. Some of the tasks you should perform include the following:
- Wipe down all door seals on a consistent basis. Small particles can create inconsistencies in function and lead to tears in them.
- Keep the space under and behind them clear from dirt and debris. This can block the vent or limit the function of the fan.
- Make sure the interior remains clean and wiped dry to prevent mold and bacteria from building up.
- Set the thermostat and use any programming features to help you maintain the proper temperature for the wine.
- Calibrate the system according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you have not done so, be sure to read through the owner’s manual.
These types of steps are a good start for ensuring your system is operating properly. However, most systems need more than this type of routine cleaning and upkeep. To ensure your system continues to work well, you need to follow a few more strategies.
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Professional Inspections of a Wine Cellar
Just like your other refrigeration systems, it is quite important to have the system inspected by a licensed technician each year. This should be considered an important maintenance step. It should include the following steps:
- Visual inspection of all working components
- Inspection of the motor and all mechanical components to look for proper function
- Inspection and tightening of all electrical connections
- Removing the ventilation systems to clean within the machine
- Testing and reprogramming the thermostat as needed
- Checking for any leaks from hoses
These are some of the most important focus points to consider for your licensed technician. They will also take a closer look at all required preventative maintenance tasks required by the manufacturer. This information could help you to get better results overall in extending the life of the system, so call Ambient Edge today for an appointment.
Proper Placement and Maintenance Matters
As you consider the maintenance and upkeep of your wine cellar, realize that proper care starts long before you even have the system installed. Our technicians can help you to place your system properly to maximize efficiency and function. This is often core to getting long-term use out of it.
We will work with you to determine the best location for it, minimizing any extensive heat within the area. We will then help you with all drain and water lines, depending on the type of system you have selected. This may involve upgrading the electrical system or ventilation in the area to meet the expected needs of the system.
Once the area is ready for it, we will install the wine cellar properly to ensure that it follows all safety and code requirements while also meeting the requirements of the manufacturer. This allows for your system to get off on the right foot. Our team will place it, get it working for you, and answer any questions you may have about it or how to use it.
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Know When to Reach Out for Help with Your Wine Cellar
Another component of maintaining your wine cellar is knowing when to call a professional for help and repairs. The sooner you spot and act on a problem, the sooner you are able to get the guidance you need for repairs and minimize costly downtime for you. Some of the following signs are critical to monitor for and then give us a call about as soon as possible:
- The system is not getting power. If you have already checked the breakers and there is power present, but it will not turn on or operate, we may have an electrical repair that needs to be carried out.
- If you notice pooling water under the system, pull it away from the wall, if possible, clean the drain, and put it back. If it continues to occur, give us a call for repairs.
- If the system is operating but sounds loud or like a fan belt is broken, do not wait to give us a call. We can inspect and repair it quickly.
- If your wine is not consistently cooled, this can also indicate the need for inspections and repair, depending on the underlying cause.
- If you notice any mold developing inside the system or around it but cannot find the source of a moisture leak, let us offer guidance to you then, too.
- The wine cooler is working, but it always seems to be running, and it is driving your home’s energy bills up over time.
Most wine cellars are easy to maintain if you follow the directions and preventative measures required by the manufacturer (these can vary from one manufacturer to the next). Our team at Ambient Edge encourages you to maintain your system properly every time to ensure that it is consistently working at its best to meet your needs and is properly cared for to extend its lifetime.
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Schedule a Wine Cellar Repair Call with Our Technicians Now
Having a once-a-year inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair service call for your residential or commercial wine cellar can be critical to keeping it operating reliably. At Ambient Edge, our highly trained technicians can help you get this task done and completed in no time, so you do not have to think twice about the maintenance. Contact us now to schedule a consultation or a repair for your wine cellar.
