THE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO MAINTAINING YOUR NEWAIR HUMIDOR
by
Micheal Laffey
on
Jun 10, 2024
The Newair Wineador Electric Cigar Humidor is one of the best-selling humidors on the market, it’s small aesthetically pleasing yet sturdy build is backed up with a one-year warranty and is highly rated amongst cigar connoisseurs. This humidor is something that every cigar lover with a growing collection of stogies should consider. If you are new to the concept of Electric Humidors and are looking for something on the stylish side yet value longevity, your research stops here.
What's special about the Newair range is it also comes with an adjustable thermostat with an accurate display, a built-in hygrometer, a stainless steel body, and a removable internal water reservoir to help maintain the humidity levels. You can see our full review of the smallest model here >.
Newair wineador humidors have a sleek and eye-captivating stainless steel finish built with a silver steel exterior topped with sophisticated Spanish cedar shelving which blends tradition with modern design and an extremely reliable electronic cooling system that is very easy to use and user-friendly.
View the different styles of the Newair Humidors according to your preference here at Grand Humidors
The Newair 840 humidor works to maintain cigar freshness and aroma altogether. This humidor can keep the freshness and aroma of each cigar without the need to check the internal temperature from time to time.
It is perfect to maintain your cigar collection in diverse weather conditions, so even when the basking heat or the chilly winter weather arrives, you can be assured your cigars will stay fresh. The wide variation of this Humidor has very generous space to organize your entire cigar collection!
Aside from the solid 1-year warranty that this humidor offers, the most recent addition to the Newair family product lineup is the NewAir 840 Count Electric Wineador Humidor. It is the most luxurious model from NewAir and was released this year. Judging by the name itself, The Newair 840 has a capacity of 840 cigars storage count humidor but it can go over to 1000 depending on the size of your cigars.
Equipped with very stylish four-tier Spanish cedar drawers along with a matt black stainless steel door, rimmed LED lights to help you find your most favorite cigar, or simply for your Spanish cedar to stand out. This 840 count cigar humidor has an elegant stainless steel black-toned finish. Lastly, what’s good about this humidor is that it heats and cools.
The Newair 840 electric cigar humidor is also equipped with a built-in humidification system, among other improvements from its previous product releases. In addition, The glass door is locked with sureseal technology. Sureseal technology ensures proper lid closure to maintain internal humidity and moisture level.
Reasons why you should need to get the Newair 840 count cigar humidor:
The Spanish cedar drawers are spacious and it can hold up to a max of 1000 individual cigars
It has a built-in humidification system that helps you easily manage the moisture levels
The Spanish Cedar finish emits an aroma that gives your cigar a full flavor
It has a sleek Stainless Steel finish.
It has a consistent temperature control
The highly quality Spanish cedar drawers preserve your cigars and create a very stylish display
It has a quality door seal
The door rimmed led lights make it easier to find the perfect cigar of your choice
The door handle is very easy to assemble and makes for a smooth opening of the unit.
It has a very quiet motor compared to other models
It has heavy-duty spanish cedar drawers with stainless steel finish and metal rails
It has a very sturdy magnetic refrigerator seal
It has 3 light settings
Turn the lights on constantly for display
Turn the lights on when you open the door
The light is off at all times
The cons for the Newair 840 count cigar humidor:
You need to remove the drawer to check the water indicator for the humidifier
You need to open the door to change settings
The stainless steel black finish easily attracts fingerprints - you need to clean it from time to time
This is a freestanding humidor and can't be placed on top of a desk or table as it weighs 80lbs without cigars
The Newair 840 count cigar Humidor Features:
Black Stainless Steel stylish exterior
Product Dimensions: 23.62 x 19.01 x 32.3 inches
Product Weight: 81.4 pounds
Voltage: 120 volts
Wattage: 160 watts
Touch control panel on top
Built-in Humidification System with Opti-Temp
Heating and Cooling System
All-year-round humidity and temperature control, thanks to its internal humidifier.
It is also best for individually wrapped cigars
Precision Temperature Control
LED Lighting
Spanish Drawers that emits a distinctive aroma that gives your cigar a nice flavour.
Easily place cigar boxes as it holds up to 1000 cigars
Sureseal technology to avoid leakages
Digital interior hygrometer
Ambient Temperature Range: 68° – 77 F
Temperature Range between 52° and 74 F
Fahrenheit to Celsius Temp calibration feature
Refillable water reservoirs
Thoughts about this electric cigar humidor:
If I were to request some changes, I can definitely state a few:
In the future, I hope that there will be an alert once the humidity gets low to avoid temperature fluctuations. Lastly, Newair cc could innovate a different way to fill in the reservoir tank without removing the Spanish drawer.
Overall, I would give this product a star rating of 4 out of 5 stars as it only needs a little revamping but with the new features, the high-end Spanish cedar finish plus the stainless steel aesthetics, I am sure that all of the modern-day cigar enthusiasts will love this!
The Newair 250 cigar count wineador humidor has similar features to the 400 count cigar humidor. (The CC 300) the only difference between the two is the cigar count capacity. The 250 count cigar storage count has a cigar capacity of up to 300 cigar storage and this product has a built-in opti-temp with a thermostat where you can calibrate the heating and the cooling with stable humidity level.
The Newair 250 count cigars climate-controlled temperature will surely keep your cigars fresh as it controls the humidity level whether when the basking heat of summer comes in or the cold snowy winter days. This is particularly advantageous for people living in areas with high seasonal contrasts.
It is also equipped with lavishly made Spanish drawers. It also has an easy-touch digital thermostat with led light indicators that gives you full humidity and temperature range that you can calibrate from 52-74Fdegrees Fahrenheit. This humidor will be a great choice for cigar lovers and your entire cigar collection.
The Newair cc desktop humidor is especially practical in areas where November and December presents cold winter temperatures and it becomes more difficult to store cigars in an optimal environment. You will definitely love this humidor to stores cigars as it has consistent temperature control and controlled humidity that suitably fits any climate change.
Reasons why you should get the Newair 250 count cigar HUMIDOR with Opti-Temp:
It has an optimal and consistent temperature control that will surely keep your cigars fresh with its ability to heat and cool all year round.
Easily store loose cigars up to a maximum of 300 cigar count
It has an upgraded hygrometer and security lock features.
Removable and interchangeable cedar drawers and shelves
The Cedar finish emits an aroma that gives your cigar a full flavor
Precise ambient temperature range between 52-74f
It has a quality door seal
A perfect humidor for display and showcasing your favorite cigars.
Works perfectly without adding humidity packets
The fan is quiet compared to previous newair cc releases
More compact and has the same features like the CC 300
The price is surely worth it as you will surely get what you paid for.
The cons for the Newair 250 with opti-temp:
The water tray for the humidity has no gauge level
The LED light is could be a touch brighter
There are times that the adjustable feet are wobbly so make sure that you will check it first before placing it on your desired space.
Key Features for THE NEWAIR 250 with opti-temp:
Digital-touch panel controls
Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.6 x 18.5 inches
Product Weight: 32 pounds
Voltage: 120 Volts
Adjustable feet for leveling
Precision temperature
Digital hygrometer
Full glass front door with stainless steel body
Interior LED lights
Customizable spanish cedar enhances and spanish boxes.
Key/lock set
Thermoelectric cooling and heating system
Toggle temperature between Fahrenheit and Celcius
Thoughts about the newair 250 electric cigar humidor with opti-temp:
After a full review, I hope that they can change the water gauge for humidity as there is no indication of where the water level should be. Also, it would be a greater addition if they adjust the led lights, probably adding more as if you are a cigar collector, you'd really want your cigars to stand out.
Like the other models, the NCH250SS01 cigar humidor excels in interchangeable spanish shelves and temperature. Actual storage in most of the humidors will always be more than based on the actual advertisement and by far for this unit, they listed it at 250 cigar count, but here at the cigar lounge, we found out that the store count is close to 300. by far by its amazing capabilities, I will give this a star rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Among the nooks and crannies for cigar lovers in the market, NewAir hits the spot within the design of the wineador (wine fridge that is rebuilt to keep your cigar and cigar boxes) style system. NewAir offers a wide variety of climate-controlled humidors, each comes in different sizes and a sleek stainless steel finish, the 250 count cigar humidor, 400 count cigar humidor (the cc 300), and the latest addition which is the 840 count cigar humidor.
With the 250 count cigar humidor, the lavish black and stainless steel finish will surely make it stand out and the Newair 250 count cigar humidor has a clean and modern stylish look that will not overpower the crowd, perfect enough to blend in any area of your house or display area.
It’s almost the same design as the CC 300 count cigar humidor with the most recognizable change as the touch panel is now located under the glass compared to the CC 300 which is located outside the unit.
The Newair 250 count cigar humidor provides thermoelectric cooling with consistent temperature to keep their cigars fresh and the thermostat can be set between 52 – 74 F. Also, the NewAir 250 count cigar humidor brings your desired humidity levels by adding distilled water to the bottom dish of the unit.
Along with that is it has an adjustable fit that can surely fit in any place that you'd wish, a lock key for additional security, lavishly designed Spanish cedar shelves, plus an internal light to showcase your cigar and cigar boxes.
Reasons why you should get the Newair 250 count cigar humidor:
it has a very stylish sleek design that is perfect for desktop humidors.
It has a digital hygrometer compared to the previous models which have the analog hygrometer
tight magnetic seal to keep your cigars intact.
The Spanish Cedar finish emits an aroma that gives your cigar a full flavor
It has an adjustable leg
It is very easy to use
It has a consistent temperature
It is more energy-efficient compared to the previous release humidors
It has a stylish double pane glass and a stainless steel finish
Lock in moisture with thermoelectric cooling that will keep your cigars fresh.
Precision temperature from 52-74 F
Perfect for any weather as it has consistent and controlled humidity.
Removable Spanish cedar drawer and vented spanish cedar shelves
New hygrometer and upgraded lock
The cons for the newair 250 count cigar humidor:
The manual has no specific seasoning instructions
The humidifier water tray has no indicator
The inside light is not bright enough
The locking mechanism has gaps and there is a possibility that you can still open it
Key Features for the newair 250 count cigar humidor:
Sleek Stainless Steel Finish
Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.6 x 18.5 inches
Product Weight: 26.9 pounds
Voltage: 120 volts
1 Year Solid Warranty
Thermoelectric Cooling System
Holds up to 300 cigars
Digital Touch Panel
Customizable Spanish Cedar Shelves
Key/Lock for Security
Thoughts about the newair 250 count electric cigar humidor:
Although there are cons with this product, After a full review, I will give this humidor a star rating of 5 stars because, despite the flaws, the Newair 250 count cigar humidor is very easy to use and will surely keep your cigars fresh all year round.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
After a full review of their wide variations, the Newair humidors are pretty impressive when it comes to durability and its function most. What I like most is the sleek modern stainless steel finish and the ability to adapt to the weather changes all year round! thanks to its stable temperature.
How often should I check the humidity levels in my NewAir humidor?
It’s recommended to check the humidity levels at least once a week. Maintaining the optimal humidity range of 65% to 70% is crucial for preserving the quality of your cigars.
What is the best way to season a NewAir humidor?
To season your NewAir humidor, wipe down the interior with a clean, damp sponge using distilled water. Fill the humidification system with distilled water or a 50/50 solution of distilled water and propylene glycol. Leave the humidor closed for 24 to 48 hours to stabilize humidity levels before adding cigars.
What type of humidification system does a NewAir humidor use?
NewAir humidors typically feature either a passive humidification system (like gel or beads) or an active electronic humidification system that maintains consistent humidity levels automatically. Check your specific model to understand its humidification method.
How do I clean and maintain my NewAir humidor?
To clean your humidor, remove all cigars and wipe down the interior with a damp cloth. Avoid using soap or chemicals, as these can affect the taste of your cigars. Ensure the humidor is completely dry before adding cigars back in. Regularly check and clean the humidification system as per the manufacturer's instructions.
What should I do if the humidity levels are too high or too low?
If humidity levels are too high, remove excess moisture by opening the humidor for a short time or using silica gel packets. If levels are too low, refill the humidification system with distilled water. Monitor levels closely until they stabilize within the ideal range.
Can I use tap water in my NewAir humidor?
It is best to avoid using tap water, as it may contain minerals and chemicals that can affect the humidity levels and the taste of your cigars. Always use distilled water or a suitable humidification solution to ensure optimal conditions.
What about you? what is your most favorite Newair product and what is the best feature that you love so far?