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What Is the Panthaire APEX Series?
APEX is Panthaire's line of fully ducted wine cellar cooling units. The whole unit sits outside the wine room, in a mechanical room, attic, or adjacent space, and moves supply and return air through insulated ducts. Nothing mechanical is visible inside the cellar, and compressor noise stays outside it.
All three models are self-contained, so there is no separate condenser and no refrigerant line set to run. They use R290 refrigerant, digital controls and a two-speed fan, and carry a 2-year parts and labor warranty from the manufacturer. The series sits within our ducted self-contained cooling systems.
What the APEX Design Changes in Your Cellar
Quiet Cellar
The compressor and fans run outside the wine room, so the cellar itself stays quiet.
Stable Temperature
Digital control and a two-speed fan are built for steady conditions, not fast pull-down.
Hidden Equipment
Only supply and return grilles show in the cellar, which suits glass and display rooms.
Self-Contained
One cabinet holds the full refrigeration circuit, with no remote condenser or line set.
R290 Refrigerant
All three models use R290, a natural refrigerant with low global warming potential.
2-Year Warranty
The manufacturer covers parts and labor for two years on each APEX unit.
Compare the APEX 3500, 5000 and 7000
| Specification | APEX 3500 | APEX 5000 | APEX 7000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated cooling capacity | 3,353 BTU/h | 4,462 BTU/h | 6,346 BTU/h |
| Cellar size (well insulated) | Up to about 900 cu ft | Up to about 1,200 cu ft | Up to about 2,000 cu ft |
| Unit dimensions (L x W x D) | 28.4 x 12.2 x 12.2 in | 33.9 x 13.8 x 13.8 in | 40.2 x 15.8 x 15.8 in |
| Configuration | Fully ducted, self-contained | Fully ducted, self-contained | Fully ducted, self-contained |
| Warranty | 2 years parts and labor | 2 years parts and labor | 2 years parts and labor |
Capacities and cellar sizes are the manufacturer's published ratings for a well insulated cellar at typical US ambient conditions. Glass walls, weak insulation, a hot mechanical space or long duct runs all raise the heat load, and a larger model may then be needed. Confirm the final selection against Panthaire documentation with a licensed HVAC professional.
How to Choose Between the Three Models
Start from cellar volume, then adjust for heat load. A tightly built cellar of about 800 cubic feet sits inside the APEX 3500 rating. A cellar of the same size with a glass wall or a warm adjacent room may need the APEX 5000 instead.
Do not read the model number as capacity. The APEX 3500 is rated at 3,353 BTU/h, the 5000 at 4,462 BTU/h and the 7000 at 6,346 BTU/h, so each name overstates its rating.
Plan the installation before ordering. A ducted unit needs a location outside the cellar, insulated supply and return ducts, a condensate drain route and a dedicated circuit.
This is general planning guidance, not project-specific HVAC, structural, electrical, or code advice. Final decisions should be confirmed with licensed professionals, manufacturer documentation, and local code requirements.
Accessories and Related Categories
APEX duct collar kits
Collar kits connect the unit to insulated supply and return ducts. The APEX 7000 has its own 7000 collar kit.
APEX condensing pump
Where gravity drainage is not possible, a condensing pump lifts condensate to a drain. Also available: the mounting bracket and carbon filter.
Other ducted self-contained units
Compare APEX with other fully ducted self-contained systems, or size by volume in the 1,000 to 1,999 cubic feet range.
Not sure a ducted unit suits your space? Start with the full range of wine cellar cooling systems, or read the ducted vs ductless guide. Accessory shipping is calculated at checkout.
Featured Panthaire APEX Units
All three models in the series, from the mid-size APEX 3500 to the APEX 7000 for cellars of about 2,000 cubic feet.
3,353 BTU/h fully ducted unit for mid-size cellars.
4,462 BTU/h fully ducted unit for larger cellars.
6,346 BTU/h fully ducted unit for large cellars.
What is the Panthaire APEX series?
The Panthaire APEX series is a line of three fully ducted, self-contained wine cellar cooling units: the APEX 3500, 5000 and 7000. The unit installs outside the cellar and delivers cooled air through insulated ducts, so the wine room stays quiet and free of visible equipment.
Which Panthaire APEX model fits my wine cellar?
Panthaire rates the APEX 3500 for cellars up to about 900 cubic feet, the APEX 5000 for about 1,200 and the APEX 7000 for about 2,000, assuming good insulation. Glass, weak insulation or a warm location raise the load. A licensed HVAC professional should confirm the final size.
How is a Panthaire APEX system installed?
The unit sits in a space outside the cellar, such as a mechanical room or attic, with insulated supply and return ducts run into the cellar. It also needs a condensate drain route and a suitable electrical circuit. Professional installation is strongly recommended, following manufacturer documentation and local code.
What accessories does the APEX series need?
Duct collar kits connect the unit to its ducts, and the APEX 7000 uses its own collar kit. A condensing pump is needed where condensate cannot drain by gravity. A mounting bracket and a replacement carbon filter are also available. Accessory shipping is calculated at checkout.
How does Panthaire compare with the other cooling brands you carry?
APEX is a fully ducted, self-contained design, so it competes with other ducted self-contained units rather than with through-the-wall or split systems. The right choice depends on cellar size, installation space and budget. Our ducted self-contained collection lists the alternatives side by side.
Who should confirm the sizing for my cellar?
Sizing depends on volume, insulation, glass area, ambient temperature and duct layout, so a licensed HVAC professional should confirm it against Panthaire documentation. Our specialists can review your cellar details first to narrow the choice before that final check.
Plan Your Panthaire APEX Cellar
Tell us your cellar size, construction and where the unit can go, and we will help you choose between the APEX 3500, 5000 and 7000. Free shipping on APEX cooling units. This guidance is general; final sizing, ducting and electrical requirements should be confirmed with manufacturer documentation and a licensed HVAC professional.