Danby Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue

Unit cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling)

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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

Incorrect sensor placement, Oversensitive thermostat, Poor ventilation causing rapid temperature swings, Control board hysteresis too narrow

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

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

  • Check ventilation: Ensure adequate clearance around the cooler and that warm air can escape from the rear or sides.
  • Inspect sensor location: Make sure the cabinet thermistor is not directly in the airflow of the evaporator fan or touching the coil. Reposition slightly if needed.
  • Stabilize load: Avoid frequent door openings and large, rapid changes in bottle load.
  • Control board: If short cycling persists and cooling performance is affected, the control board may be mismanaging compressor run times and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)
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