My top load Vitapur Energy Star water cooler will not replenish the reservoir from the bottle unless I tip the bottle either to the side or forward or backwards. The unit is 3 months old.

SOURCE: water is hot on both

are you talking about a water cooler dispenser with hot and cold valve?

if you do, the cooling side is not functioning well.

is the compressor running? if not, check the thermostat.

if the compressor tries to start but can not. check the relay of the compressor, it may be bad.
if the relay is ok then the compressor is bad.

another thing to look at is the hot water thermostat. it may no longer functioning as to the cause of the bottle to be extremely hot.

tnx 4 using fixya,

drcool

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If the unit is located on the roof then they would be in the disconnect box up there. If it is on the ground then the same. If no disconnect box if found then check you breaker box for a tripped breaker.

Kelly

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• Posted on Feb 19, 2010

SOURCE: Electricity works, unit doesn't cool.

Hi and welcome to FixYa. I am Kelly.

This is a 6 or 8 bottle free-standing wine cooler from what I can tell.

I am not having much luck determining if this is a manual defrost type unit or not. Given the inital sales price now of $79.95 I have to assume it is a manual defrost type.

There are a few things that can cause your problem.

1. PTC relay and KliXon thermal overload assy on the compressor.

2. Run capacitor

3. Temp control

You said the fan does not run so I cab not rule out the temp control.

I can not even find a parts break down of the unit.

With no fan running the very first suspect is the temp control but you can at least listen for a CLICK when you cycle it from off to any other position. If you hear a click I would start looking at compressor start / run parts.

If you have access to your units compressor note the manufacturer, hp if stated (1/8hp etc) and Model number.

Then call or visit your local appliance parts supply store with that information in hand. The will have a PTC relay / KilXon thermal overload AND run capacitor that will fit your unit. I am pretty sure that will get you going again UNLESS you have a broken wire somewhere.

The replacement parts are going to run about 50% of the cost to replace the whole thing.

Thanks for using FixYa!

Kelly

espressonist

• 1711 Answers
• Posted on Sep 07, 2010

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The problem is a comon one and simple. You just need to replace the themostat.
Good luck

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Colin,
Freezing means the cooler is overworking. And the means to stop at the correct point of time has gone. The rheostat has gone. Please replace it with one of exactly the same specs. Remove the present one and procure the same item and then replace it.