CellarPro 1800QT-HE Cooling Unit (up to 200 cubic feet)

1420 BTUH total / 1170 Sensible BTUH at 55F.
CellarPro 1800QT-HE Cooling Units (P/N 37130) deliver powerful, quiet cooling for wine cabinets and small wine cellars located near living areas. Now engineered with R-290 refrigerant, EC fans, and aluminum evaporator coils, this 1/6-ton system provides higher efficiency, improved airflow, and dependable performance.

Designed as a direct replacement for CellarPro 1800QTL-ECX and 1800QT-ECX, the 1800QT-HE offers precise temperature and humidity control for properly constructed wine cellars.

All air-cooled refrigeration equipment requires a source of fresh air to dissipate heat. The fresh air intake must come from outside the wine cellar and cannot be drawn from the cellar space.

Designed for indoor use only, 1800QT-HE units can operate in ambient conditions from 40F to 95F out of the box with a plug-in design. For operation in colder environments, call us for recommended modifications.

Details

CellarPro 1800QT-HE wine cooling units deliver 1420 BTUH total / 1170 BTUH sensible capacity at 55F, making it one of the most efficient 1/6-ton cooling systems for small wine cellars and wine cabinets. Built with low-GWP R-290 refrigerant, high-efficiency EC fans, and aluminum evaporator coils, this unit delivers quiet operation, strong airflow, and stable temperature and humidity control when installed in a properly constructed cellar.

Key Benefits

• High-performance cooling: 1420 total / 1170 sensible BTUH @ 55F for optimal temperature and humidity management
• Low-GWP refrigerant: R-290 refrigerant with ultra-low GWP and zero ODP
• Quiet, efficient airflow: EC fan technology for reduced noise and improved airflow efficiency
• Longer coil life: Aluminum evaporator coils to help resist formicary corrosion and support longer service life
• Adjustable humidity control: Helps protect cork integrity and wine labels
• Compact design: Ideal for tight cabinet installs and small cellar environments

Performance Overview

• Setpoint range: 51F–62F (cellar temperature)
• Designed to maintain ideal cellar conditions: Helps maintain humidity levels that support cork and label protection
• Best fit: Small residential wine cellars and wine cabinets requiring 1/6-ton cooling power

Compatibility & Replacement Guide

The 1800QT-HE is a direct replacement for:

• CellarPro 1800QTL-ECX
• CellarPro 1800QT-ECX

It is also sized to replace comparable units such as:

• Breezaire 1060
• Wine-Mate 1500

The 1800QT-HE cooling unit is an ideal upgrade path for customers searching for:

• A quieter wine cooling unit
• A more energy-efficient 1/6-ton wine cellar cooler
• A modern R-290 wine storage cooling solution

Installation Requirements

For optimum performance and warranty coverage, the 1800QT-HE must be installed in a properly insulated, airtight wine cellar with a vapor barrier.

Recommended conditions and sizing assumptions

• R-19 insulation or better
• No glass walls
• Vapor barrier installed on the warm side
• Ambient temperature up to 85F (sizing assumption)
• Access to fresh air from 40F to 95F (condenser air)

Ducting guidelines:

• Cold side cannot be ducted
• Hot side can be ducted only when using a CellarPro duct hood and auxiliary fan
• This model is engineered for indoor use only.

Technical Summary

• Cooling capacity: 1420 total BTUH, 1170 sensible BTUH
• Nominal size: 1/6 ton wine cooling system
• Refrigerant: R-290 (ultra-low GWP)
• Fan type: EC (electronically commutated)
• Application: Wine cabinets, small wine cellars
• Certification: ETL-certified

Features

• R-290 Compressor: delivers higher BTUH with lower energy use and environmentally friendly refrigerant.
• Coated aluminum evaporator coils resist formicary corrosion, the leading cause of cooling unit failure
• Energy-efficient components (compressor and EC Fans on both the cold and hot sides) save $41.69 in annual energy costs (assumes 75% runtime and $0.15/kWh)
• Configurable exhaust: top or rear hot-side exhaust. If clearance is tight, use our rear duct kit (sold separately) to ensure proper airflow.
• Adjustable humidity control uses a high-output compressor and flexible fan cycles to help maintain recommended cellar moisture.
• Extra-large heat-exchange coils deliver powerful cooling capacity.
• Intuitive controls: LED display with a digital programmable thermostat. Remote display is available as an upgrade.
• Convenience modes: Energy Saver, Quick Chill, and Auto-Defrost 
• Set point range:  51F to 62F when properly sized.
• Low vibrations and quiet operation compared to typical units in this class.
• Audible and visual alarms to safeguard the unit and the cellar.
• Power: 8-foot cord exits from the rear and plugs into a standard 110V grounded receptacle.
• Circuit: requires a dedicated 15-amp circuit. 
• Convenience Outlet: integrated 3-amp electric receptacle for a small lamp.
• Serviceability: removable steel case for easy access to internal components.

• Warranty: backed by CellarPro's 5-Year Standard Warranty.

  An optional Enhanced Warranty is available for additional protection.

• Safety: ETL listed to rigorous UL Standards.

Configurations

• On the hot side, this unit intakes from the rear and offers a choice of top or rear hot exhaust.
• On the cold side, this unit intakes from the front and exhausts from the bottom (thus, the front 8 inches of the cooling unit must be inside the cellar).
• The 1800QT-HE requires fresh air intake at the rear of the cooling unit. If sufficient space does not exist to provide sufficient airflow to the rear of the cooling unit, you may need a rear duct kit.
• 1800 Series cooling units can be installed completely inside the wine cellar when used with our rear duct kit, which allows you to duct the supply and return airflows from the rear of the cooling unit up to 100 equivalent feet (50 feet per duct).
• Please note: The cold side of the 1800 Series cooling units cannot be ducted, and the hot side can be ducted with 6-inch ducting (no reductions) plus auxiliary fan support, which is included with our rear duct kit.
• You must locate this unit within the cellar, with the following exception: these units can be installed directly above the wine cellar when used with our front intake hood.
• For installation in environments below 40F, our compressor heater modification is required.
• For installation in environments below 20F down to -20F, we recommend our Fan-Cycling Switch (P/N 6972) combined with our compressor heater.
• A CellarPro cooling unit must always be used in the upright position, and should never be operated on its side or upside down.

Specs & Resources

Brand: CellarPro

UPC: 077757371301

Size: 18w x 16 1/2d x 10 1/2h (in)

Weight: 60 lbs

Power/Rating: 
115V AC / 60 Hz 
Compressor Amps: 
- Running: 2.8 Amps 
- Startup: 20.5 Amps 
- Total Watts: 232 
- Requires: Dedicated 15-Amp Circuit 
- Recommended: Surge Protector 
Decibels: 45 dBA (Rear)

Warranty Resources
- Warranty Overview
- Limited Warranty - 5 Years (Entire System)
- Optional Extended Warranty (sold separately).

Click on one of the following links for more information: 

• Spec Sheet
• Owner's Manual
• Service Manual
• Installation Diagrams
  • Installation with Mounting Clips
  • Installation with a Shelf
• Front, Rear & Side Views
• Top & Bottom View
• Rear Drawings - As Ducted

Options & Upgrades

Cold Temperature

• Compressor Heater #1727: protects the unit when installed in environments that drop below 40F down to 20F.
• Fan Cycling Switch HE #37131: supports the unit in temperatures below 20F down to -20F (self-contained and split systems with electronic control) when combined with our compressor heater.

Filters & Grills

• Call us to find the cooling unit filter or duct filter and/or duct grill that is appropriate for your cooling unit.

Maintenance

• Refer to filter replacements in the previous section.
• Evap Fresh #17984: Should be sprayed on the evaporator (cold-side) coils once a quarter, especially when the evaporator coils frequently have condensation, to extend the life of the evaporator coils and to reduce the growth of mold in the drain pan.
• Condenser Brush #1475: With a long handle and stiff bristles, the brush is ideal for cleaning off the dust and dirt that collects on the hot-side condenser coils, especially when a filter isn't used on the coils.

Remote Control & Probe

• Remote Display #1603: lets you place the digital panel wherever you want, whether inside or outside the cellar. Includes 10 feet of wiring.
• Bottle Probe #1434: this remote thermostat with a 10-foot cord overrides the thermostat on the face of the cooling unit and allows it to monitor air or liquid temperatures at various locations inside the cellar.
• Bottle Probe Extension Cords available in 25-foot (#1780) and 50-foot (#1781) lengths.

Other Options & Upgrades

• Condensate Drain Line: strongly recommended for wine cellar installations (but not required for wine cabinets), a drain line allows excess moisture to drain from the bottom (#7431) or rear (#1606) of the cooling unit.
• Condensate Drain Line plus Heating Element: combined with a drain line, we add a 100W heating element to burn off excess moisture. Available with bottom (#7432) or rear (#1709) drain lines.
• Power Cord Modification #1098: normally the cord exits from the rear of the cooling unit, which generally is outside the cellar; this modification moves the cord to the front of the cooling unit, so that it can be plugged into an outlet inside the cellar.
• Mounting Clips #1095: attached to the front of CellarPro 1800 Series cooling units, these clips are designed to be bolted to the ceiling inside the wine cabinet/cellar.

DID YOU KNOW?
Nobody protects your wine cellar better than CellarPro Cooling Systems! In the event your cooling unit fails and the failed components are covered by our warranty, we'll send a replacement cooling unit to you per the terms of our Replacement Unit Program

CellarPro Replacement Unit Program
If your CellarPro cooling unit fails and the parts that failed are still covered by warranty, we'll send a replacement cooling unit to you, as follows:

1. Your cooling unit must be registered at CellarPro
2. Your cooling unit must have been properly sized, installed, and maintained
3. Your cooling unit may not have been permanently modified, damaged, or disfigured

Please note:

• Replacement units are factory-refurbished cooling units with a similar build date as your original unit
• You are responsible for the shipping cost to send the replacement unit to you and return the original unit to us, and the cost (if any) to remove the original unit and install the replacement unit
• In order to send a replacement unit, we require a deposit, which will be refunded minus shipping costs upon the return, pending the inspection of the original unit
• If the original unit failed due to improper installation or use, the failure is not covered by warranty, and we will deduct the cost of the repairs from the refund of your deposit

Q&A

What is "Sensible BTUH"?

A: You should always use Sensible BTUH* when comparing different brands of cooling units, and when sizing a cooling unit for your wine cellar. Every cooling unit produces a certain amount of Total BTUH, which is the sum of Sensible BTUH (lowers the temperature) and Latent BTUH (lowers the relative humidity). Because our goal is to cool wine cellars while preserving humidity, wine cellar cooling units should have high Sensible BTUH and low Latent BTUH. The relationship between Sensible and Latent BTUHs is known as SHR (Sensible Heat Ratio), which is calculated as Sensible BTUH/Total BTUH. The SHR for CellarPro cooling units is greater than 90%, which means that CellarPro units provide maximum cooling power without stripping out humidity from the cellar environment.

*CellarPro Sensible BTUHs are calculated assuming 55F cellar temperature, 60% relative humidity, and 95F ambient for all units except 1800 units (85F ambient).

How cold can the temperature be where the cooling unit is installed?

A: For installations in environments below 40F down to 20F, we recommend adding our compressor heater (P/N 1727), which is included as standard equipment on all outdoor units. Below 20F, in addition to the compressor heater, we recommend adding our fan cycling switch (P/N 6972)

How do I choose between top exhaust versus rear exhaust? What about the fresh air intake?

The fresh air intake will always come from the rear of the cooling unit, and must pull air from OUTSIDE the wine cellar space - it must never be installed to pull air from inside the cellar. On 1800 Series cooling units, the hot air exhaust can exit from the top or the rear. Choose whichever configuration directs the exhaust to a space that is sufficiently large to accept the exhausted air, as long as the exhaust goes OUTSIDE the cellar and will NOT intermingle with the fresh air intake. If you plan to duct the hot side of the cooling unit, then the hot air will need to exhaust from the rear.

Does the unit really need a dedicated circuit?

A: First, the background. Unlike our competitors, we build our cooling units with precision expansion valves, not cap tubes, which means that our cooling units aren't limited to a 30F differential between the desired cellar temperature and the ambient temperature. Cooling systems with expansion valves are much more precise than cap tubes, and much more sensitive to low voltage conditions, which is why our units require dedicated circuits. When we say "dedicated circuit", we mean that the circuit shouldn't have any items that require heavy draws of electricity - e.g., other appliances, vacuum cleaners, big-screen TVs, blow-dryers - on the same circuit as the cooling unit. Lighting, computers, or other low-draw items shouldn't be a problem on the same circuit.

Can the cooling unit be located in a remote location and ducted to/from the wine cellar?

A: These cooling units can be installed above the wine cellar when used with our front intake hood.

Does the unit need to be installed through the wall, or can I install the entire unit inside the cellar?

A: These cooling units can be installed completely inside the wine cellar when used with our rear duct kit (P/N 1439), which allows rear supply and return airflows from a temperature-controlled environment OUTSIDE the cellar to be ducted (with insulated ducting to minimize heat transfer inside the cellar) up to 100 equivalent feet (50 feet per duct).

What if I don't have sufficient space behind the cooling unit for the hot air exhaust to dissipate?

A: The rear of the cooling units can be ducted to another location by using our rear duct kit (P/N 1439), which allows rear supply and return airflows from a temperature-controlled environment OUTSIDE the cellar to be ducted up to 100 equivalent feet (50 feet per duct).

Do I need the condensate drain line?

A: If you are using the cooling unit in a sealed cabinet, you probably don't need the drain line. If you are using the cooling unit in a cellar, we recommend the drain line, which can be drained inside (bottom) or outside (rear) the wine cellar. Choose the 100W heating element to reduce drainage, as it helps to burn off excess condensate before it reaches the drain line.

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