It’s great to have a wine cooler or fridge to preserve your collection of fine wines. After all, it will keep them at the perfect temperature and humidity level so they can be enjoyed even several years down the road. But this only works as long as the unit stays functional; if you’ve noticed that your wine cooler isn’t working properly, you should have it repaired by a professional in refrigeration and heater maintenance as soon as possible.
How Your Wine Cooler Works
Most wine coolers use either a thermoelectric system or a compressor to keep the air cold inside them. If yours uses a compressor, it’ll work similarly to a typical refrigerator. If it isn’t cooling properly, then it’s likely that something’s broken. On the other hand, thermoelectric wine coolers work differently, as they don’t come with a refrigeration system. Though they may be greener and more effective at cooling your wines, they still tend not to work properly, depending on the circumstances.
The Usual Causes
Whether your wine cooler uses a thermoelectric system or a compressor, have it checked by a trusted AC installation and maintenance technician as soon as you notice a problem. Choosing to ignore the problem in hopes that it will fix itself isn’t a good solution, as you’ll risk making the problem worse, as well as ruining your wines! A couple of the most common causes are:
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The room’s temperature is too warm – For thermoelectric wine coolers, this can happen because they don’t have a built-in refrigeration system. It’s recommended that you place your thermoelectric wine cooler in a room where temperatures don’t exceed 75°F.
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Compressor problems – For compressor wine coolers that don’t work properly, this is often the likely culprit. The problems might be due to the compressor not receiving enough power and/or not turning on properly, but they could also be due to overheating, which will cause it to break down unexpectedly.
Call American Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc. today if you have any wine cooler or AC system repair concerns. You can reach us at (662) 337-7968 or online through our convenient contact form.
