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Amenity cellar that survives the GC

An amenity cellar is a package: a WR2500, an envelope built to specification, an opening, a circuit, a drain, and a name on the 2-year parts warranty before occupancy.

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Through-the-wall wine cellar cooling

Reviewed · September 3, 2026

Treat cooling as a specified unit and envelope, not a punch-list item. The unit is through-the-wall. Do not sell a hidden-compressor amenity on this product. Name who holds the warranty: owner, HOA, or operator. Do that before drywall.

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Takeaways

  1. 01Treat cooling as a specified unit and envelope, not a punch-list item.
  2. 02Name who holds the 2-year parts warranty: owner, HOA, or operator. Do that before drywall.
  3. 03The unit is through-the-wall. Do not sell a hidden-compressor amenity on this product.
  4. 04Use the workspace quantity field, then request a project quote. A person replies.
  5. 05Canada still routes through the existing retailer network.

Default amenity

Specified through-the-wall cellar

  1. 01Size L x W x H, then run the BTU calculator. Capacity only with envelope.
  2. 02Glass door raises load. A glass wall is a different room.
  3. 03One WR2500 in a non-loadbearing interior wall, typically above the door.
  4. 04Name the warranty holder on the same sheet as the unit.
  5. 05Delivery is scheduled against the construction calendar in the project quote. Units are pre-validated before shipping; send the opening status per unit.
  6. 06Multi-unit bids use the workspace quantity field, then request a project quote.
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Before drywall

Who holds what

Developer

Package, budget, and who pays after closing.

GC

Envelope, opening, circuit, drain.

Design firm

Room, glass, racking. The face of the amenity.

Installer

Set the unit. Wine-R does not certify the installer.

Owner / HOA / operator

2-year parts warranty after occupancy. Name one. Warranty terms for commercial, hospitality, and multi-unit applications are confirmed in writing with the project quote.

Specification sequence

How to specify the WR2500

For cellars that have to look finished with a through-the-wall unit in the wall. The drawing set carries the envelope, the load, the opening, the drain, and the electrical. There is no remote compressor to hide in another room.

  1. 1. Confirm the envelope. R-20 walls and floor, sealed vapor barrier on the warm side. Double-pane sealed glass only. Single-pane and non-insulated glass are not permitted and void warranty coverage.
  2. 2. Size the load. Enter length, width, height, glass, and insulation in the BTU calculator. The WR2500 covers up to 700 ft³ (19.8 m³) with glass walls or 900 ft³ (25.5 m³) fully enclosed when the envelope meets specification.
  3. 3. Place the unit. A non-loadbearing interior wall, 5.5 to 14 in thick. Cutout 15 5/8 in by 9 1/4 in, typically above the door. The face is in the cellar wall.
  4. 4. Route the drain. Mandatory 3/8 in ID condensate line with continuous downward slope. Runs over 5 ft, rises, or loops need a pump.
  5. 5. Electrical. Dedicated 115V/60Hz/15A. Do not share the circuit with lighting. No extension cord. No switched outlet.
  6. 6. Installation. DIY-feasible when the site is correct. A contractor or HVAC installer can set it. Wine-R does not certify installers.

Millwork can frame the face if free area and published clearances stay open. Leave a path to remove the unit without dismantling finished cabinetry. 2-year parts warranty.

Definitions

Amenity cellar:
A specified wine room in a building package: unit, envelope, opening, circuit, drain, and a named warranty holder before occupancy.

Common questions

Role FAQ

Do you sell a turnkey amenity?
We sell the cooling system and the spec. Racking, glass, and millwork stay with your design team. The portal is how they stay coordinated.
Who holds the warranty?
Decide before drywall: owner, HOA, or operator. The WR2500 warranty is 2-year parts. Warranty terms for commercial, hospitality, and multi-unit applications are confirmed in writing with the project quote. An unnamed warranty is a punch-list fight at first occupancy.

Back to Wine-R Pro. Related: BTU calculator, Documentation, Compatibility check.

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Approval is a human review. No auto-approve on pricing. You are applying directly with Wine-R, not through a dealer.

Specification support notice

Wine-R Pro documents support design, bid, and specification work. They are not a site assessment, an engineering approval, or an installation certification. Final sizing, opening, drainage, and electrical are confirmed on site by the responsible trades. Wine-R does not install and does not certify installers. The WR2500 is sold under Wine-R’s Terms of Sale and Limited Warranty.

Liability and warranty considerations

The WR2500 is sold under Wine-R’s Terms of Sale and Limited Warranty. Wine-R’s warranty covers unit parts for two years from the original purchase date.

Warranty coverage is voided by, among other conditions:

  • Damage from improper installation, poor insulation, or oversized or unsealed rooms
  • Use of extension cords, switch-controlled outlets, or non-dedicated circuits
  • Use of single-pane or non-insulated glass in the cellar envelope
  • Installation through an exterior wall, into a sealed cavity, or into an unventilated cabinet
  • Service performed by anyone other than Wine-R or a Wine-R authorized technician
  • Damage from drainage installation, blockage, overflow, or any drainage failure

Pre-validation by Wine-R confirms unit fitment against declared measurements only. The owner or installer is responsible for envelope construction, wall structural assessment, electrical compliance, drainage routing, and ongoing operating conditions. Wine-R does not warrant against water damage, mold, finish degradation, or property loss caused by installation, drainage configuration, site conditions, or operating environment.