Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior at room temperature, lights may work.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Disconnect mains power before accessing the compressor compartment.
- Confirm power: Check that the outlet has power and the unit's power switch (if present) is on. Verify the circuit breaker has not tripped.
- Listen for compressor: When powered, listen for a low humming or vibration from the compressor. If silent, proceed with electrical checks.
- Inspect start components: Remove the rear panel and inspect the compressor start relay/PTC and overload protector for burn marks or melting.
- Test and replace: With the unit unplugged, test continuity of the overload and start device. Replace with a Blastcool compressor start relay/PTC kit if faulty.
- Check compressor windings (advanced): Measure resistance between compressor terminals. Open or shorted windings indicate a failed compressor.
If the compressor windings are defective or the compressor draws locked-rotor current without starting, the compressor and sealed system must be replaced by a refrigeration technician.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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