La Sommeliere Load-Induced Vibration

Unit vibrates or makes noise only when certain shelves are loaded.

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Possible Causes

Bottles touching cabinet walls, Shelves not fully seated, Loose decorative trim, Bottles resonating with compressor vibration

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: No electrical work required; handle bottles carefully.

Steps:

  • 1. Reposition bottles: Ensure bottles are not touching the back wall or each other too tightly.
  • 2. Seat shelves fully: Push shelves completely into their rails until they lock or rest firmly.
  • 3. Add padding: Use thin silicone or cork pads between shelf and rail if minor rattling persists.
  • 4. Test with different load: Remove and reload shelves to identify specific bottles or arrangements causing resonance.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5
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