Wine cooler icing up
Ice builds up on the evaporator or interior walls.
Symptoms
Frost or ice is visible on the rear interior wall or evaporator, cooling weakens, and the compressor may run continuously.
Likely causes
Defrost system failure, faulty door seal admitting humid air, blocked airflow, or a sensor fault preventing defrost cycling.
What you can safely check
Check the door seal and ensure nothing blocks interior airflow. Note whether the ice builds rapidly or gradually. Do not use sharp objects to remove ice.
When to call a professional
If the seal and airflow are correct but ice persists, the defrost system or sensor has failed. Forced defrost is only a temporary fix — book a specialist.
Our repair process
We test the defrost heater, defrost thermostat, sensor and control board, identify the failed component, repair it, and verify correct defrost cycling with no ice build-up.
Parts that may be involved
Defrost heater, defrost thermostat, temperature sensor, control board.
Safety note
Refrigeration systems contain pressurised gas and live electrical components. Do not attempt to open the sealed system, handle refrigerant, or bypass safety controls. For any fault beyond the safe checks above, book a specialist technician.
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