Magic Chef
Single Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System
Dual-zone Magic Chef wine cooler: one zone cools properly while the other is too warm.
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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
Failed evaporator fan in warm zone, Blocked air duct between zones, Faulty thermistor for affected zone, Control board channel failure for that zone
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the unit before removing interior panels.
Steps:
- Identify design: Some dual-zone Magic Chef models share a single compressor with separate fans and ducts; others have independent cooling modules.
- Check fan in warm zone: Open the door of the warm zone and listen for fan operation when cooling is called for. If silent, access and test the fan motor.
- Inspect air ducts: Look for blocked vents or ducts between zones caused by bottles or debris.
- Test thermistor for warm zone: Access the sensor for the affected zone and test resistance. Replace if out of range.
- Control board: If fans and sensors are good, the control board may not be energizing the cooling components for that zone and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Evaporator Fan Motor
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