Costway Overcooling / Thermostat or Sensor Miscalibration

Wine cooler interior too cold; wine partially freezing even at moderate set temperature.

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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 control board, Control board calibration error, Sensor not properly positioned in airflow

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

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

Steps:

  • Verify with thermometer: Place an accurate thermometer inside and compare to the display. If the actual temperature is much lower, a sensor/control issue is likely.
  • Inspect sensor placement: Ensure the cabinet temperature sensor is clipped in the correct location and not touching the evaporator directly, which can cause false readings.
  • Test sensor: Measure resistance at known temperatures and compare to spec. Replace if out of range.
  • Check control relay: If the compressor runs continuously even when the set temperature is reached, the compressor relay on the main control board may be stuck closed. Replace the board.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Cabinet NTC Temperature Sensor
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