Kenmore thermoelectric wine cooler (no compressor) does not cool or only cools a few degrees below room temperature.

Safety: Unplug the unit before opening the rear or side panels. Thermoelectric modules can get very hot.

Steps:

• Identify thermoelectric design: If your Kenmore wine cooler is very quiet and lacks a compressor, it likely uses a Peltier module.
• Check fans: With the unit briefly powered (then unplugged), confirm that both the interior and exterior fans run. Replace any non-running cooling fans.
• Clean heat sinks: Remove dust from the aluminum heat sinks and fan intakes to improve heat transfer.
• Replace Peltier module: If fans work but cooling is minimal, the Peltier module may be weak. Remove the module assembly, clean off old thermal compound, and install a new Peltier cooling module with fresh thermal paste on both sides.

Note: Thermoelectric units have limited cooling capacity and may not reach low temperatures in very warm rooms.