i think my vinos broken

loki · 06-29-2009, 07:51 PM

I went to check on it last night like I always do, temp was at 80*...which is way over the 65* I set it at. I moved the humidors/boxes out of it and moved it away from the wall and it's still at 74*. anyone ever have this happen before?

fissure · 06-29-2009, 08:01 PM

Don't even have mine plugged in, but I have heard of the cooling system going on the fritz. Too bad you weren't closer, I'd trade you.

Sauer Grapes · 06-29-2009, 08:31 PM

Unplug it for a few minutes and then plug it back in.

Also, they can often have trouble cooling it more than 10 degrees cooler than the ambient, and sometimes even only 5 degrees can be a problem.

markem · 06-29-2009, 08:37 PM

The service manual is here

From here there is this on ambient temp:

Ambient Temperature: The cooling system of your wine cabinet has the ability to cool a maximum of 25 degrees below the ambient temperature in the room. Therefore, you want to place the unit in a room which will not exceed 78 degrees. Otherwise, the unit will not have the capacity to keep the wine at a desirable 55 degrees. On the other hand, you want to make sure the temperature in the room does not fall much below 55 degrees. The unit only has the capacity to cool the wine inside and cannot exceed the ambient temperature of the room. In addition, the unit is designed only to cool to a minimum temperature of 50 degrees.

alley00p · 06-30-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

The service manual is here

From here there is this on ambient temp:

Thanks for posting these links, Mark!

Mine is working ok right now (knock on wood), but it will be handy to have these for future reference.

rizzle · 06-30-2009, 03:04 PM

Ya know, I don't think these things are the highest quality in the world, but at least they appear to be fixable at a low cost.

larryinlc · 06-30-2009, 07:42 PM

Since I've gone thru three in the past two years, I consider them throw away items. I use small ones so they're not that expensive. The Haier I now use is at least servicable, and has performed well for a little over one year. Knock on wood. The only problem I have is what to do with the old ones. In this day of sorting and recycling, they're easier to purchase than to junk.

50.00 to buy and 20.00 to dispose. This is our local refuse service at work.

Larry

loki · 06-29-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

Unplug it for a few minutes and then plug it back in.

Also, they can often have trouble cooling it more than 10 degrees cooler than the ambient, and sometimes even only 5 degrees can be a problem.

did part 1. the ac had the apartment at 68ish for most of the day and it won't go below 74

vankleekkw · 06-29-2009, 08:40 PM

Yep, I concur - what is the temp of your room?

vankleekkw · 06-29-2009, 08:49 PM

Have you cleaned the filters recently? Without air-flow you can't properly cool.

loki · 06-29-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vankleekkw

Have you cleaned the filters recently? Without air-flow you can't properly cool.

didn't know this was required. how does one do this?

vankleekkw · 06-29-2009, 08:56 PM

It is just sitting on the back. Pull it out and clean it with water. If you have an air compressor or computer cleaner, it would be a good idea to blow out the electronics in the back periodically.

loki · 06-29-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vankleekkw

It is just sitting on the back. Pull it out and clean it with water. If you have an air compressor or computer cleaner, it would be a good idea to blow out the electronics in the back periodically.

i'm going to go try this now, thank you

I pulled the only thing i can find on the back off and it was clean, I also sprayed the electronics down with canned air. it's now unpluged

big a · 06-29-2009, 09:02 PM

Mine has a little screen thing on the back that i clean off, i have even taken off the protective shell on the back off and taken a vacuum/air compresser to it. I had the same problem with mine. It got real hot here in Ohio and the temp was reading very high and I couldnt get it to come down at all (this was before we turned on the A/C too). You can search my name and find my post, but pretty much everyone said not to stress over it too much. Since then i havnt been watching the temp too much just as that is something added to worry about that is not needed. Try cleaning out the filter and such on the back than just keep an eye on it and inspect your stash every so often.

the3cs · 06-29-2009, 09:55 PM

I had the thermo cooling unit go out in one of mine a few weeks back. You can order a replacement part via here, the instructions to replace, and the service manual can be found at the website. Cost is 34.95 plus shipping and your time to replace.

Best of luck.

Zane

kgoings · 06-29-2009, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the3cs

I had the thermo cooling unit go out in one of mine a few weeks back. You can order a replacement part via here, the instructions to replace, and the service manual can be found at the website. Cost is 34.95 plus shipping and your time to replace.

Best of luck.

Zane

Wow that is awesome to know! Cant beat that cost...maybe I will build a humi and add that to it!

rizzle · 06-30-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgoings

Wow that is awesome to know! Cant beat that cost...maybe I will build a humi and add that to it!

No doubt. The wheels are turning.

Texan in Mexico · 06-30-2009, 10:49 AM

That does make one think! Good luck with your vino Loki.

cricky101 · 06-30-2009, 12:35 PM

Mine is making me a little nervous lately too with some weird noises.
It gets loud once in a while until I unplug it for a bit and then plug it back in.

shilala · 07-01-2009, 12:48 PM

I go with the Frigidaires cause they kick ass and don't break.
Takes a little surgery to make them run right, but I'm fortunate that I made a career out of refrigeration. Glad I was paying attention. I had two years of French in high school and all I learned is that I wanted to tap the French teacher.

06-29-2009, 07:51 PM	#1
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	i think my vinos broken I went to check on it last night like I always do, temp was at 80...which is way over the 65 I set it at. I moved the humidors/boxes out of it and moved it away from the wall and it's still at 74*. anyone ever have this happen before?

06-29-2009, 08:01 PM	#2
fissure DHC Black Ops Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Grand Blanc, Mi Posts: 1,184 Trading: (48)	Re: i think my vinos broken Don't even have mine plugged in, but I have heard of the cooling system going on the fritz. Too bad you weren't closer, I'd trade you.

06-29-2009, 08:31 PM	#3
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: i think my vinos broken Unplug it for a few minutes and then plug it back in. Also, they can often have trouble cooling it more than 10 degrees cooler than the ambient, and sometimes even only 5 degrees can be a problem.

06-29-2009, 08:37 PM	#4
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: i think my vinos broken The service manual is here From here there is this on ambient temp: Ambient Temperature: The cooling system of your wine cabinet has the ability to cool a maximum of 25 degrees below the ambient temperature in the room. Therefore, you want to place the unit in a room which will not exceed 78 degrees. Otherwise, the unit will not have the capacity to keep the wine at a desirable 55 degrees. On the other hand, you want to make sure the temperature in the room does not fall much below 55 degrees. The unit only has the capacity to cool the wine inside and cannot exceed the ambient temperature of the room. In addition, the unit is designed only to cool to a minimum temperature of 50 degrees. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

06-30-2009, 03:04 PM	#6
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: i think my vinos broken Ya know, I don't think these things are the highest quality in the world, but at least they appear to be fixable at a low cost.

06-30-2009, 07:42 PM	#7
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: i think my vinos broken Since I've gone thru three in the past two years, I consider them throw away items. I use small ones so they're not that expensive. The Haier I now use is at least servicable, and has performed well for a little over one year. Knock on wood. The only problem I have is what to do with the old ones. In this day of sorting and recycling, they're easier to purchase than to junk. 50.00 to buy and 20.00 to dispose. This is our local refuse service at work. Larry

06-29-2009, 08:40 PM	#9
vankleekkw Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kris Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 136 Trading: (3)	Re: i think my vinos broken Yep, I concur - what is the temp of your room?

06-29-2009, 08:49 PM	#10
vankleekkw Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kris Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 136 Trading: (3)	Re: i think my vinos broken Have you cleaned the filters recently? Without air-flow you can't properly cool.

06-29-2009, 08:56 PM	#12
vankleekkw Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kris Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 136 Trading: (3)	Re: i think my vinos broken It is just sitting on the back. Pull it out and clean it with water. If you have an air compressor or computer cleaner, it would be a good idea to blow out the electronics in the back periodically.

06-29-2009, 09:02 PM	#14
big a Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Posts: 913 Trading: (42)	Re: i think my vinos broken Mine has a little screen thing on the back that i clean off, i have even taken off the protective shell on the back off and taken a vacuum/air compresser to it. I had the same problem with mine. It got real hot here in Ohio and the temp was reading very high and I couldnt get it to come down at all (this was before we turned on the A/C too). You can search my name and find my post, but pretty much everyone said not to stress over it too much. Since then i havnt been watching the temp too much just as that is something added to worry about that is not needed. Try cleaning out the filter and such on the back than just keep an eye on it and inspect your stash every so often. __________________ "If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there" -Mark Twain

06-29-2009, 09:55 PM	#15
the3cs CYbernetic LifefOrm Node Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Too far east Posts: 21 Trading: (2)	Re: i think my vinos broken I had the thermo cooling unit go out in one of mine a few weeks back. You can order a replacement part via here, the instructions to replace, and the service manual can be found at the website. Cost is 34.95 plus shipping and your time to replace. Best of luck. Zane __________________ “If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.”

06-30-2009, 10:49 AM	#18
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: i think my vinos broken That does make one think! Good luck with your vino Loki.

06-30-2009, 12:35 PM	#19
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: i think my vinos broken Mine is making me a little nervous lately too with some weird noises. It gets loud once in a while until I unplug it for a bit and then plug it back in. __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

07-01-2009, 12:48 PM	#20
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: i think my vinos broken I go with the Frigidaires cause they kick ass and don't break. Takes a little surgery to make them run right, but I'm fortunate that I made a career out of refrigeration. Glad I was paying attention. I had two years of French in high school and all I learned is that I wanted to tap the French teacher. __________________