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Climadiff is one of the most trusted luxury wine cooler manufacturers in the world and has been delivering expertly crafted wine storage solutions to connoisseurs around the world.
When things go wrong with a wine cooler, depending on whether you are a seasoned veteran or brand new to the wine refrigeration industry, you could find yourself scrambling for ideas on how to fix your issues.
We have a series of articles dedicated to what you should do if your wine cooler is not cooling properly and leaking water if these seem to be the matter in question.
However, in this blog post, we are going to be discussing some of the reasons why your wine cooler may not be turning on and what you can do to solve it.
Why Might Your Cooler Not Be Turning On?
There are a plethora of reasons why your wine cooler may not be turning on, regardless of whether you have recently bought your appliance or have owned it for many years.
Keeping your wine collection stored at the correct temperature is a much more difficult task than it seems, which is why many people seem to underestimate it before they try it for themselves.
Continue reading to find out some of the most common reasons why your wine cooler is not turning on.
Faulty Thermostat
If your wine cooler is not working properly then you should first check that the thermostat is functioning correctly as this is one of the central components in the entire cooling mechanism.
The thermostat is responsible for the compressor, fan, evaporator and condenser and ensures they are working properly and consistently.
Additionally, it allows you to control the temperature inside your wine cabinet therefore if it is malfunctioning then it can cause the inside of the cabin to freeze over or be far too warm to store wine inside.
First of all, you should ensure that the thermostat is reading incorrectly by placing a cup of water containing a thermometer inside the cabin and leaving it for a few hours. When you return, if the temperature reads differently than the thermostat then this is definitely your issue.
These components can be replaced by a mechanic which will be rather costly however it will return your wine cooler back to perfect working condition.
Power Supply Issues
Another of the most common wine cooler problems is that there may be an issue with the mains power supply itself.
The first thing to check is that you have plugged everything in properly and make sure that everything should be working as this can be quite a common mistake.
If everything seems normal, then you turn the socket off and on again to try and reset the circuit, if the light does not turn on then this could imply that there is a major problem with the mains power supply in your home.
The Compressor is Not Turning On
As with the thermostat, the issue with your wine fridge not turning on may be because your compressor is not moving or is blocked.
The compressor is responsible for the cooling cycle, making it another of the most important components in the whole cooler.
Since the thermostat is directly responsible for the compressor, you should first complete the checks to see if the thermostat is your issue before moving on to the compressor.
If your thermostat is in working order, have a look at the compressor to ensure that it is not dirty or leaking water as this can cause your fridge to stop turning on.
General Repairs
There is a selection of general repairs that you can make if your wine cooler is failing to turn on but cannot find the source of the issue.
The simplest method to get your wine fridge fixed is to enlist the help of a mechanic or look through the manufacturer’s instruction manual to find out what you can do - however, this may be difficult for some as mechanical repairs and component replacements are very expensive.
Continue reading to find out some much more general fixes that you can apply to any type of single-zone or dual-zone wine cooler.
Check Power Chord
As we have stated previously, the first thing that you should check before attempting to fix your wine fridge is whether it is fully plugged into the sockets and should be receiving power.
While making this check, you should also be mindful that it is very easy for the power cable to become frayed or worn down especially if you have owned the cooler for a number of years.
If this is the case, unplug this chord from the mains and keep it so until you receive your replacement as it can be the source of a lot of electrical and fire damage in your home.
Check Your Circuit Breaker
If none of the above has worked, there may be an issue with the circuit breaker in your home due to it being overwhelmed in the event of a power surge.
The circuit breaker is created to trip the switch when there is a power surge to protect the appliances and electronics in your home.
If you go to your circuit breaker and find that the power switch associated with your wine cooler has been flipped off, then you can switch it back and that should return your wine fridge to its original working condition.
Conclusion
To conclude, with all of the wonderful and luxurious products that Climadiff offers, there are bound to be some cases in which your wine cooler malfunctions from time to time.
They have been supplying a wide range of expertly designed wine refrigerators that are able to store up to hundreds of white and red wine bottles to clients all across the UK and Ireland.
We hope that we have been able to provide you with a comprehensive guide on what you should do when you find that your Climadiff wine fridge is not turning on.
