Samsung Overcooling / Temperature Overshoot

Wine cooler is too cold; bottles or labels show signs of freezing or condensation icing.

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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

Stuck relay on main control board, Shorted cabinet thermistor, Miscalibrated temperature sensor, Control panel set too low

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the unit before testing sensors or accessing the control board.

  • 1. Verify set temperature: Check the display and raise the set temperature to a typical wine storage range (e.g., 10–14°C / 50–57°F).
  • 2. Use a separate thermometer: Place an accurate thermometer inside to confirm actual temperature versus display.
  • 3. Inspect cabinet thermistor: Locate the sensor and ensure it is not touching the evaporator plate or a very cold surface. Reposition if necessary.
  • 4. Test thermistor: With power off, measure resistance and compare to spec. A shorted sensor will read very low resistance and cause overcooling. Replace if faulty.
  • 5. Check main PCB: If the sensor is good but the compressor runs excessively and temperature drops too low, the compressor relay on the PCB may be stuck closed. Replace the main control board.

Note: Avoid storing wine at temperatures near freezing; this can damage corks and flavor.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)
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