GE Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue

Wine cooler cycles on and off very frequently, with short run times.

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Possible Causes

Thermistor located too close to cold air outlet, control board hysteresis too narrow, oversized unit for small space, door openings causing rapid temperature swings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before moving sensors or accessing panels.

  • Monitor door use: Reduce frequent door openings that can cause rapid cycling.
  • Check thermistor placement: Ensure the cabinet thermistor is in the correct factory location and not directly in the cold air stream. Reclip it to the proper mounting point if displaced.
  • Ambient conditions: Avoid placing the unit in very hot or very cold rooms, which can affect cycling behavior.
  • Control board: If cycling remains abnormally short and affects temperature stability, the control board may be faulty and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Cabinet Thermistor
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