Whirlpool Overcooling / Thermostat or Sensor Miscalibration

Wine cooler is too cold; bottles or labels show frost or ice buildup.

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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

Faulty cabinet thermistor reading too warm, Control board not cycling compressor off, Incorrect temperature setting, Thermistor not properly attached to liner or evaporator

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before accessing sensors or control boards.

Steps:

  • Verify setpoint: Confirm the temperature setting is appropriate for wine (not at the lowest possible setting unless intentionally chilling).
  • Check actual temperature: Place a reliable thermometer inside and compare to the display. If actual is much colder, suspect the thermistor or control.
  • Inspect thermistor placement: Access the interior panel and ensure the thermistor is properly mounted and not hanging loose away from the liner.
  • Test thermistor: Measure resistance and compare to expected values. Replace if out of range.
  • Control board: If the sensor is good but the compressor runs excessively, the control board may be failing to cycle off and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cabinet Thermistor
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