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Ice Inside Wine Cooler, Compressor Runs Constantly

lothian.mcadam

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GE Wine Chiller
model: ZDW24ARBB(ABB)

Our GE wine chiller never turns off. The evaporator coil plate inside the chiller is covered in a thick layer of ice. When I turn the thermostat to "off" the unit does not power down--presently, it sits unplugged.

The problem with this chiller seems fairly specific, but I find very little t'shooting information here or other appliance repair forums. I suspect the thermostat is faulty; however, the cost for this part exceeds $250, which is untenable.

My first question is, how do I determine the EXACT cause of the problem I described.

My second question is, presuming the thermostat is faulty, rather than replacing this component, can it be repaired; and, if so, how does one go about the process?

My third question is, presuming the thermostat is faulty and cannot be repaired, is it reasonable to install the thermostat spec'd for a similar model wine chiller?

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Can you post a picture of the frost?

No, you need to use the exact thermostat the unit calls for.

No, thermostats can not be repaired.

 

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Yeah, at almost $300 for the temperature control, it's done.  Target sells beverage coolers made by Whirlpool for around $200.

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