Sunpentown SPT WC-1857DH 18 Bottle Dual Zone Thermo-Electric Wine Cooler with Heating Logo
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Megan Trent Posted on Apr 09, 2014
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Top unit won't cool

The top unit won't cool but the bottom unit keeps the appropriate temperature. How can I fix this

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Usually with thermoelectrics they either work or they dont. Not easily repairable unless you are a competent technician as the components need metering. Sounds like a heater element gone.

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