Wine Cellar Cooling Unit Repair: Identifying Common Problems and Fixing Them
The cooling system in wine cellars keeps wines safe for years. It maintains the temperature at which wines can age properly. It’s unreasonable to expect the cooling system to keep working for decades. It will break down sooner or later. But you shouldn’t panic if you notice something wrong with the wine cellar cooling unit.
Call Belco Professional, LLC right away to identify the problem and fix it within a few days. We are the leading winery refrigeration repair company in Sarasota County, FL, and can fix some of the most complicated problems related to your wine cellar’s cooling unit.
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Identifying cooling problems
The first step to fixing the cooling unit is identifying the problem. Even you can figure out if the cooling unit is working properly or not by keeping the following symptoms in mind. You can call us for a quick inspection as soon as any of these show up:
- Freon leak
- Mold and mildew growing inside the wine cellar
- Excessively noisy fridge
- Water leak
- Spoiled wines in the cellar
- The cooling unit cannot cool the cellar anymore
Contact us immediately for a comprehensive wine cellar cooling unit repair if you notice any of these problems.
Wine cellar cooling unit repair process
We request you to call us and explain in detail the problem you are facing with the cooling unit. Our customer care executive will note down your details and schedule a visit to your wine cellar according to your convenient time.
One of our experienced and certified technicians will visit your wine cellar to diagnose the problem, depending on which he will decide how to fix it. Here are some of the common problems that we often encounter and the step-by-step methods of fixing them.
Freon leaks
Refrigerators and air conditioners use different refrigerants, such as R-134A, R-290, R-600A, and many more. Wine cellar cooling units use a group of chemicals to produce cold air that keeps the wines at the appropriate temperatures.
This group of chemicals is called Freon. Freon leak is not uncommon in these cooling systems. This type of leak slows down the cooling unit, thus preventing it from cooling the cellar quickly. We use three techniques to detect Freon leaks:
- Bubble leak method
- UV light method
- Electronic leak method
Electronic leak method
This is the easiest and fastest method that detects Freon leaks. Our technician will come with an electronic sniffer. It will thoroughly check the fridge and identify the leaking areas. The technician will wrap the leaks one by one to prevent Freon from spilling into the cooling area.
UV light method
Even though the electronic leak method is the fastest, we consider the UV light method as the most accurate. It is also popularly known as the Spectronic Method. This method involves using a UV detectable dye or liquid tracer into the refrigeration system. We allow the dye to circulate inside the cooling system for approximately 30 days.
Does that mean you can’t use the cooling system? You can, provided the Freon percentage is sufficient enough to last for 30 days. The dye won’t affect its performance. After 30 days, our technician will revisit your cellar and empty the entire unit, including the refrigerant. The dye will spread to all corners by then.
A UV lamp will be used to find out the precise locations of the leaks. The glowing areas in the refrigerator indicate the leaking areas.
Once we find the leaks, we will take the necessary actions to repair them. The number of leaks determines how much time it takes to repair the cooling system. If we find that the cost to repair the leaks is almost similar to the price of a new refrigeration system, we will not hesitate to tell you to replace the cooling system instead of repairing it.
Bubble leak method
We follow this method only when we suspect leaks in the refrigerator. Honestly, it is more like a test than a detection method. We will eventually use one of the two methods mentioned above if we find anything from the bubble leak technique. Our technician will spread a liquid solution to the places where he suspects the leak. If these places produce bubbles, that means there are leaks. We don’t usually use this method because it takes a lot of time.
Water leaks
One of the most common symptoms of refrigerator malfunction is condensation on the evaporator coils. Sometimes wine cellar owners forget to seal the cellar properly. This puts pressure on the cooling system as it has to work at its highest power to cool the wines. The excessive pressure will eventually cause the cooling system to break down and create water leaks.
A skillful technician will visit your cellar and prevent the condensation on the evaporator coils. He will stop the condensation from flowing into the condensate pan. This instantly restricts the condensation from draining away. Additionally, he will also prevent the drain from clogging to stop the water from leaking from the cooling unit.
Wine cellar or wine refrigerator not cooling
There can be many reasons for the wine cellar not cooling properly: you didn’t seal the cellar door properly, there was a mistake during the refrigeration system installation, the cooling system is smaller compared to the cellar’s size, or the air sensors are failing to work.
We first need to find out what’s causing the problem in the first place. Next, we will move to the wine cellar cooling unit repair, depending on the location of the problem. We use the latest tools in the industry to make sure the repair work doesn’t take time.
Noisy refrigerator
Sometimes, the cooling system makes stuttering sounds. They feel as if the refrigerator is hissing. It may be the screws, bearings, or fan blades in the cooling system. Our wine cellar cooling unit repair specialist may need to replace the problematic part if he finds that it is beyond repair.
FAQs
Q: What is the wine cellar cooling unit repair timeframe?
A: We can provide an ETA only after identifying the exact problem with your cooling unit.
Q: Will the UV detectable dye reduce the wine cellar cooling system’s performance?
A: No, it won’t. It spreads inside the refrigerator and detects the leaking areas.
Q: My wine cellar’s refrigerator system is making groaning sounds. What should I do?
A: Don’t wait any longer to call us. One of the parts may need immediate replacement. We can diagnose the problem and arrange for the part quickly.
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Not repairing the cooling system in time may turn out to be a costly mistake. In fact, the cooling unit may completely break down. Call the best wine cellar cooling unit repair company in Sarasota, FL today to detect the problem and fix it in no time.
