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Self-contained vs ducted-split cellar cooling, compared
When to choose a through-the-wall unit, when to step up to a ducted split, and what each one really costs once installed.
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About the journalVol. 01 · May 2026
The publication we wished existed when we started building wine cellars.
We design and build wine cellars. Cellarassist is the journal we would hand a client on day one: what to ask, what to skip, and why. Every piece comes from a cellar we worked on or equipment we tested ourselves.
The editorial team
What we cover
№ 01
Climate
Temperature stability, humidity bands, vapor barriers, and the load calculations behind a real BTU number.
№ 02
Design
Materials, racking geometry, lighting, doors, and the proportional choices that separate a room from a cellar.
№ 03
Equipment
Cooling units, ducted splits, condensate management, humidification, and the controls that hold it all in range.
№ 04
Reviews
Honest tests of the gear we install for our customers, measured in real cellars over real seasons.
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Choosing a through-the-wall cellar cooling unit
What we look for in a self-contained cooling unit, and the four traps to avoid when buying one for a residential wine cellar.
