Pevino
Electrical Overheating / Component Failure
Strong chemical or burning smell when the unit is running.
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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
Overheating main control board, Shorted fan motor, Melted wiring insulation near compressor, Failing compressor windings
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the wine cooler immediately. Do not continue to operate it until the source is identified.
- Visual inspection: Remove rear and lower panels and inspect the main control board, compressor area, and fan motors for burn marks or melted plastic.
- Check wiring: Look for discolored or brittle insulation on wires. Replace any damaged wiring harnesses.
- Smell localization: Carefully sniff near components (with power off) to locate the strongest odor source.
- Replace faulty component: Replace any burnt fan motor, main control board, or wiring harness. If the compressor itself smells burnt, contact a professional technician.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Main Control Board
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