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Home wine collectors

If you are storing wine in a converted closet or small room, you already know that steady temperature matters more than almost anything else. This page explains why a dedicated mini split system, installed flat rate, is the right tool for that job.

The flat rate

One number, materials and labor together

Standard day
$2,400
Materials and labor, installed. Six days a week sit at this rate.
Joker day
Lower, every week
One day a week costs less. It moves weekly, revealed on the homepage.

$400 materials deposit books your day. The balance is due when the work is finished and you're happy with it. Anything outside a standard install is quoted before work begins, never discovered after.

For this room

Home wine collectors

Wine ages well only within a narrow, stable temperature range. Slow swings, even a few degrees over a year, can do more damage to a collection than a constant slightly warm room. A standard home HVAC system cycles on and off and pushes air unevenly, which creates the exact kind of temperature movement that is harsh on bottles.

Most converted closets and small wine rooms are not on a good vent run, if they have a vent at all. A ductless mini split solves that by placing the head unit right in the room where the wine lives. It runs in a steady, gentle way rather than blasting air in short bursts, which keeps the temperature even across the shelf space.

We install ductless mini split systems for a flat rate of $2,400, covering materials and labor together. Booking requires a $400 materials deposit to hold the day, and the remaining balance is due when the work is finished. One day each week is our Joker Day, priced lower than the standard rate, with the exact amount revealed on our homepage. Our crew is licensed and the sizing for your wine room is always confirmed by an on-site visit before we start.

A wine collection is not something you want to trust to a generic HVAC setup. A dedicated mini split, installed flat rate and sized for your actual room, earns its keep by keeping your bottles steady and your mind at ease.

Common questions

What people ask us about this

What temperature range is best for a wine storage room?

The specific range depends on your preference and how long you plan to age, but the key is stability. Wine ages best within a narrow, stable band, and the damage comes from swings. We do not promise a precise temperature before seeing the room, but we use a rule of thumb for sizing and confirm it during an on-site visit.

How does the flat rate pricing work with the deposit and Joker Day?

Our standard installation is a flat rate of $2,400, and that covers materials and labor together. To book, you pay a $400 materials deposit to hold the day. The rest is due when we finish. One day each week is our Joker Day, priced lower than the standard rate, and the exact Joker price is shown on our homepage.

Will a mini split fit in a small converted closet?

Yes. Ductless mini split head units are compact and mount high on a wall, so they work well in tight spaces. During the on-site visit, we check the available wall area and the best location for airflow, and we recommend a unit size based on your room's dimensions and layout.

Can you install a wine room system even if the closet has no ductwork?

Absolutely. That is exactly what a mini split is built for. It uses a small line set to connect the indoor unit to an outdoor condenser, so no existing ducts are needed. The installation is straightforward, and the steady airflow keeps the room even.

Do I need to be home for the on-site sizing visit?

It helps if you can be around to show us the room and answer a couple of questions about where the collection is stored. We measure the space, check the wall and window options, and confirm the best placement for the indoor unit. The visit takes about 30 minutes and gives us the details we need to quote you accurately.

Ready when you are

Call us at (512) 297-7493 to check this week's Joker price and get your wine room on the schedule.

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