Brandt Thermostat / Temperature Control Failure

Wine cooler runs continuously and overcools; bottles are too cold or partially frozen.

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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

Faulty cabinet temperature sensor, Stuck compressor relay on main PCB, Miscalibrated control board, Shorted sensor wiring

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power before accessing sensors or the control board.

Steps to correct continuous running and overcooling:

  • 1. Verify setpoint: Ensure the temperature is not set too low. Adjust to a higher value and monitor for several hours.
  • 2. Compare with thermometer: Place a separate thermometer inside to confirm actual temperature versus display.
  • 3. Inspect and test sensor: Access the cabinet NTC sensor and test its resistance at known temperatures. Replace if readings are incorrect or unstable.
  • 4. Check wiring: Look for damaged or shorted sensor wires that could cause the board to read a falsely high temperature.
  • 5. Control board relay: If the compressor runs even when the setpoint is reached and the sensor is good, the compressor relay on the main PCB may be stuck closed. Replace the main control board.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Control Board
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