Candy Partial Loss of Refrigerant or Reduced Cooling Capacity

Wine cooler runs continuously and is too warm; compressor and fan rarely stop but set temperature is not reached.

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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

Small refrigerant leak in evaporator or tubing, Partially blocked capillary tube, Weak compressor, Door gasket leaking warm air

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug before removing panels; sealed system work requires a professional.

  • Check door seal: Inspect the gasket all around for gaps, tears, or hardened sections. Close the door on a sheet of paper; it should grip firmly all around.
  • Inspect ventilation: Ensure adequate clearance and clean condenser coils to reduce load.
  • Observe frost pattern: Remove the internal rear panel and run the unit. A small ice patch only near the capillary entry with the rest of the evaporator warm suggests low refrigerant or a restriction.
  • Monitor ambient temperature: If the room is hotter than the appliance's climate class rating, performance will suffer.
  • Professional service: If airflow and gasket are fine but cooling is weak, contact a refrigeration technician to diagnose refrigerant charge, capillary blockage, or compressor efficiency.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Evaporator Coil
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