Thermoelectric cooling works best in small-size fridges up to 20-28 bottles max. So if you've found a a nice 12-bottle wine fridge that is based on thermoelectric technology then go for it! It probably costs less than a similar-size compressor-operated refrigerator. If placed in a room where the ambient temp. is what the manufacturer recommends then a thermoelectric wine cooler will work efficiently and almost soundlessly.