L1
Whynter Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling

Display shows L1 and the cabinet temperature is extremely low; bottles may be frosting or freezing.

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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-closed relay on control board, Shorted temperature sensor, Control board calibration error

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before accessing internal components.

Steps to address L1:

  • Verify setpoint: Confirm that the temperature setting is not accidentally set too low for wine storage.
  • Check temperature sensors: Inspect cabinet and evaporator thermistors for damage or incorrect placement. A shorted sensor can make the board think the cabinet is warm, causing overcooling.
  • Test sensors: Use a multimeter to verify resistance values. Replace any sensor that reads near 0 Ω or does not change with temperature.
  • Inspect control board: Look for signs of burnt components or stuck relays. If the compressor runs continuously even when the set temperature is reached, the compressor relay may be stuck closed.
  • Replace faulty parts: Replace defective sensors first. If overcooling continues, replace the main control board with a Whynter-compatible board.

After repair: Monitor the cabinet temperature over 24 hours to ensure it stabilizes within the desired range and that L1 does not reappear.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Control Board
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