Vinotemp Thermostat / Temperature Control Failure

Wine cooler runs continuously and gets very cold; bottles may freeze even at normal setpoint.

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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

Shorted cabinet thermistor, Stuck relay on control board, Miscalibrated thermostat circuit

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

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

Steps to correct overcooling:

  • 1. Verify temperature with a separate thermometer: Place an accurate thermometer inside to confirm actual temperature versus display.
  • 2. Adjust setpoint: Raise the set temperature and observe whether the compressor cycles off. If it does not, suspect a control fault.
  • 3. Test cabinet thermistor: Remove and measure resistance at known temperatures. Replace if readings are out of spec or unstable.
  • 4. Inspect control board relay: Look for a relay that appears heat-damaged or stuck. If the compressor runs constantly regardless of control signals, replace the main control board.
  • 5. Protect wine: Until the fault is corrected, move sensitive bottles to another storage location to prevent freezing.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)
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