Fisher & Paykel Overcooling / Thermostat Control Fault

Wine cooler interior too cold; bottles or labels show signs of freezing, even at moderate setpoints.

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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

Shorted cabinet thermistor, stuck relay on main control board, incorrect sensor placement, control board calibration fault

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

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

Steps to address:

  • Verify setpoint: Confirm the temperature setting is appropriate for wine storage and has not been accidentally lowered.
  • Check sensor placement: Ensure the cabinet thermistor is properly mounted in its holder and not directly touching the evaporator coil, which can cause false low readings.
  • Test thermistor: Measure resistance and compare to the temperature chart. Replace if readings are incorrect.
  • Inspect control board: If the compressor continues to run even when the cabinet is below setpoint and the sensor is good, the compressor relay on the main PCB may be stuck closed. Replace the board.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Cabinet Temperature Sensor / Main Control Board
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