A wine center works by moving heat out of its cabinet into the room. If the room is hot or the vents are blocked, it cannot do that well, however sound the unit may be.
Placement checks
- Is it built in or freestanding? A freestanding unit needs space on all sides; a built-in is designed to vent through the front grille.
- Is the front grille clear of dust and objects?
- Is it near a stove, a window with sun or a dishwasher?
- Is the space in a sunroom or an outdoor kitchen that gets hot in summer?
Check the door
Look for a gasket that no longer closes completely, and a door that is out of line. Warm air entering is a common reason the cabinet will not reach its set point.
Use a thermometer
- Place a thermometer on a middle shelf, inside a glass of water.
- Leave it for a full day with the door closed.
- Compare the reading to the setting on the display.
What the readings cannot tell you
If the cabinet is warm even with clear vents and a good seal, the cause may be a fan, a thermostat or the cooling system. We would need to test each before naming one.
Whether the unit is older or newer, we say honestly if it has reached the end of its useful life.
Vibration can also unsettle a bottle, so check that the unit sits level and does not touch the cabinet beside it. A rattle from the cooling fan is a separate sign worth mentioning to us.
If the unit is in a good location and still warm, we can test the cooling system. See the wine center page. If you are unsure whether we reach your neighborhood, the service area page lists every county.