Breezaire WKL 1060 Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

The Breezaire WKL 1060 is a compact, self-contained, through-the-wall wine cellar cooling system designed for properly insulated wine cellars up to 140 cubic feet. With 1,060 BTU of cooling capacity, it is designed for small residential wine cellars, wine closets, under-stair wine rooms, and compact wine storage applications.

As the smallest model in the Breezaire WKL Series, the WKL 1060 combines a compact design with electronic temperature control, automatic humidity management, automatic defrost, and protection against blocked airflow and fan failure. Its self-contained configuration keeps the refrigeration components within a single cabinet, simplifying installation compared with split cooling systems.

The WKL 1060 uses Breezaire's Sentry III+ electronic control system with an easy-to-read LED display for monitoring and adjusting cellar temperature. The unit is designed to maintain wine cellar temperatures between 50–60°F, helping provide a stable environment for wine storage and aging.

The WKL 1060 measures 13.25" H × 14.25" W × 16.38" D and weighs 45 lbs. It operates on 115V / 60Hz / 3A electrical service and uses a rear exhaust configuration. Proper insulation, a continuous vapor barrier, adequate sealing, and sufficient ventilation around the exhaust side of the unit are important for proper performance.

Cooling System Specifications

Key Features

• Up to 140 Cu. Ft. Cellar Capacity: Designed for properly insulated wine cellars up to approximately 140 cubic feet.
• 1,060 BTU Cooling Output: Provides cooling capacity specifically suited to compact wine cellars and wine storage spaces.
• Self-Contained Design: Houses the cooling components in a single cabinet, eliminating the need for a separate remote condenser and refrigerant line installation.
• Through-the-Wall Installation: Installs directly through the wine cellar wall for a straightforward cooling solution.
• 50–60°F Temperature Range: Provides adjustable temperature control designed for wine storage and aging applications.
• Sentry III+ Electronic Controls: Provides digital temperature monitoring and adjustment through an easy-to-read LED display.
• Automatic Humidity Control: Helps maintain suitable humidity conditions for wine storage and cork preservation.
• Automatic Defrost: Helps manage frost accumulation during normal operation.
• Blocked Airflow Protection: Helps protect the cooling system in the event of condenser airflow restriction or fan failure.
• Compact Footprint: The 13.25-inch height and 16.38-inch depth make the WKL 1060 well suited to compact wine cellar installations.
• Optional Bottle Probe: Allows the temperature inside a wine bottle to be monitored for more precise temperature control.

Installation Requirements

Cellar Size Guidance

The WKL 1060 is specified for wine cellars up to 140 cubic feet. Actual cooling requirements can vary depending on insulation, vapor-barrier construction, glass exposure, ambient temperature, door usage, and other heat loads.

When to Consider a Larger Model

The WKL 1060 is designed specifically for compact wine cellars. A larger Breezaire cooling system may be more appropriate when the cellar exceeds 140 cubic feet or has unusually high heat loads.

• Cellar volume exceeds 140 cubic feet
• Large glass doors or extensive glass exposure
• Significant direct sunlight exposure
• High ambient temperatures around the cellar
• Frequent cellar door openings
• Poor insulation or inadequate vapor-barrier construction
• Commercial wine storage applications
• Installations requiring a remote condenser or split system

WKL 1060 Replacement Advantage

The WKL 1060 is also the current replacement for the discontinued Breezaire WK 1060. Breezaire describes the WKL 1060 as a direct replacement that maintains the compact installation dimensions of the earlier system while providing updated controls and improved performance.

This makes the WKL 1060 particularly useful for customers replacing an older WK 1060 who want to reuse an existing installation opening.

Optional Bottle Probe

The optional Breezaire Bottle Probe measures the temperature inside a wine bottle rather than only measuring ambient cellar air. This provides a more direct measurement of wine temperature and can help maintain precise storage conditions.

Factory Modifications

Important: Factory-modified units are special orders and may require additional production time. Breezaire states that modified units cannot be canceled or returned after manufacture.

Warranty

The Breezaire WKL 1060 includes a 1-year labor warranty and 5-year parts warranty according to the manufacturer's listed specifications.