Arctic King Overcooling / Thermostat Control Failure

Wine cooler is too cold; bottles or labels show frost or ice even at moderate set temperatures.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Faulty cabinet temperature sensor reading too warm, Stuck compressor relay on main control board, Control board logic failure

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the cooler before accessing sensors or the control board.

Steps:

  • Confirm overcooling: Place a thermometer inside to verify the actual temperature versus the set point.
  • Increase set temperature: Raise the set temperature and observe if the compressor cycles off after some time. If it does not, suspect a control issue.
  • Test cabinet sensor: Access and test the cabinet NTC temperature sensor. Replace if resistance does not match expected values.
  • Inspect control board relay: Look for signs of a welded or stuck compressor relay on the main board. If the compressor runs continuously regardless of settings, replace the main control board.
  • Protect wine: Until repaired, unplug the unit or set it to the warmest setting to prevent wine damage.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Cabinet NTC Temperature Sensor
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