@DumpsterPooh welcome to CigarBum. I bought my 170 bottle wine cooler 2nd hand at a yard sale about 10 years ago and while the cooling works, it maintains temp and RH without it. I just keep it unplugged in a climate controlled room. But that may be dependent on where you live.

Like Matthew mentioned, please take the time to introduce yourself in the New Bum section. We are a small but friendly bunch.