Danby wine cooler DWC283BLS Not cooling

[Jgreene1795]

Model Number

DWC283BLS

Brand

Danby

Age

More than 10 years

I have Danby wine cooler that is about 15 years old. I have had several issues with this model in the past from the fans going out and not cooling properly. Each time I was able to fix them with new parts. However, this time I unplugged the unit to replace a plug something into that outlet for a few days and when I plugged it back in the unit doesn't cool. All the fans are running. The compressor is running and is hot and vibrating however the coils inside the unit are only not cool. I don't want to get rid of this unit but I'm not sure what to do. Can someone please help.
Thanks Jim

 

[rickgburton]

If the compressor is running and there's no cooling, the problem is with the sealed system. Most likely the compressor stopped pumping. Sealed system repairs are expensive and will often exceed the machines value.

 

[Jgreene1795]

If the compressor is running and there's no cooling, the problem is with the sealed system. Most likely the compressor stopped pumping. Sealed system repairs are expensive and will often exceed the machines value.

That's what I was afraid of. Thank you

 

[rickgburton]

Anytime!

 

[fixer-lady]

Maybe I have the same issue? I have an Avanti wine cooler. (WC600CL/WC601CL) It also mysteriously stopped working several years ago, so we were using it as an expensive wine rack. I checked again ... it powers on, lights up,nand the compressor "runs" (slight vibration, gets warm/hot). Had it running a few hours and no change in temperature. Is there anything else I can test, before calling it a bust?

 

[rickgburton]

No, basic refrigeration 101, if the compressor is running and there's no cooling, the problem is with the sealed system.