This may be caused by a faulty thermostat or control board, failed overload protector and start relay in the compressor, failed evaporator or condenser fan motors, dirty condenser coils, refrigerant leak in the sealed system and some other issues.

There are multiple issues to check and all vary based on the brand and model of your ice maker or ice machine you have in your household. Very common ones include dirty condensers that prevent good heat exchange, leaked refrigerants, faulty water inlet valves, float switches, control boards, condenser fans, compressor overload protectors and start relays, evaporator thermistors, drain pumps, compressors and other issues. Based on symptoms with proper inspection and diagnosis we can determine what is the root of the problem and how properly to repair it.

Check that the temperature settings are correct and ensure the door seal is tight. By turning power off from your circuit breaker or unplugging it for up to 5 minutes will help to reset all control boards inside the wine cooler or ice machine in case they have any glitches. If after a couple of hours from restoring the power the issue continues, it may involve many different problems. The second thing is to check your condenser coil for its cleanliness. As part of maintenance it might need to be cleaned every 1-3 years, based on the type of the condenser in your appliance. If it is all clean, then causes may need to be looked at in the defrost system, evaporator or condenser fans, electronic controls,  refrigeration sealed system components and some others based on technology utilized in your wine cooler or ice machine. In this case professional diagnosis might be needed to determine the root of the problem.

There are multiple issues to check and all vary based on the brand and model of your ice maker or ice machine you have in your household. Very common ones include dirty condensers that prevent good heat exchange, leaked refrigerants, faulty water inlet valves, float switches, control boards, condenser fans, compressor overload protectors and start relays, evaporator thermistors, drain pumps, compressors and other issues. Based on symptoms with proper inspection and diagnosis we can determine what is the root of the problem and how properly to repair it. 

Very often sounds might be coming from the inner side compartment fans, hitting build up ice around the fan blades. This usually happens when evaporators are not defrosting completely. Lookup if you have excessive frost build up in the back wall of your wine cooler, where the fan might be positioned. The noise usually might stop when you open the door and restarts upon closing it. If that’s a case the quickest solution might be defrosting your wine cooler by unplugging it for at least 12-24 hours with doors open. Buzzing, clicking, or rattling sounds can indicate issues with the compressor, condenser fan, etc. If you need help to diagnose it properly and efficiently please give us a call to schedule an appointment. 

In many cases, yes. If the unit is under 8-10 years old and the repair cost is reasonable (up to 50% of its cost or less), repairing it is typically more cost-effective than replacing it. But every situation is different and it also depends on the kind of appliance you own and obviously your preferences. 

After scheduling an appointment, the technician will arrive at the set date and time to diagnose the issue and determine what parts are failing that need to be replaced, scope of work required to replace them. If parts are available, the technician will give an estimate on the spot and will try to fix your appliance right on the spot. In this case he will seek your approval of the estimate right at that time. If you as a homeowner or appliance owner are not available to make such approval for some reason he will be leaving without a repair. Another trip charge will be applied to the repair next time if you decide to follow up on the repair later. If parts are not available, a written estimate usually sent by sms text message will be given to you next business day, detailing what parts, their price, shipping costs and labor required to complete the repair. Most of the ordered parts will be shipped with ground 3-5 day UPS, FedEx, USPS carriers (or overnight if needed faster) and will be installed on the next business day. The technician will keep all communication with you once the part is delivered to schedule a repair appointment.