Vinotemp VT-60 Condenser won't shut off, unit running way too cold

dead, and PC power good to it.
and not ICING up as the manual warns and why.
on mine the carp's mounted it in front of web bar,and no air can get to it (called a bad INSTALLER) all Refers must have fresh are to the condenser core
and so it can not cool so I slid it back 1 inch and see a gap now, top and air now flows, to back side easy (amazing easy fix)

2005 model and still works today, just 30seconds work.
also same cause for the compressor overheat sensor to trip,
same cause same cure.
cause 2, condenser fan dead or only packed up in lint.
rtm

https://www.manualslib.com/products/Viking-Vuwc140-4057175.html


free.
bad thermostat
bad power on switch.
also see the complex AC control option if present. last pages.

Check the pressures.

Just change the fan motor at the back and you unit should be fine

Hi,<br /> That would be a great price for fixing that...but like you found out, it is nearly the price of new....and yes the compressor is probably shot...but did you try replacing the cap and relay??? That works sometimes...<br /> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt"></span><br /> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt"><br />As the weather is getting warmer for many people their freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many other things that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out the last two tips.</span><br /> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt"><br />If your refrigerator is running but warm, then&hellip;</span><br /> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span><br />Check out this tip that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...<br /><br />Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair<br /><a href="http://www.fixya.com/support/r4024657-refrigerator_condenser_coil_cleaning" target="_blank">http://www.fixya.com/support/r4024657-refrigerator_condenser_coil_cleaning</a><br /><br />Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor<br /><a href="http://www.fixya.com/support/r3885294-refrigerator_troubleshooting" target="_blank">http://www.fixya.com/support/r3885294-refrigerator_troubleshooting</a><br /><br />Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay<br /><a href="http://www.fixya.com/support/r4023749-refrigerator_compressor_start_capacitor" target="_blank">http://www.fixya.com/support/r4023749-refrigerator_compressor_start_capacitor</a><br /><br />heatman101 <br style="mso-special-character: line-break" /><br style="mso-special-character: line-break" /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt"></span><br />

Yes, brilliant!

It will either be the thermal resistor or the controller of which the electronic thermostat is a part and yes it can be repaired. It is a reasonably common and cheap fault to repair. If you go to the following link you can get the service manual FOC

http://www.vinotemp.com/Resources/Documents/VT60.pdf

and you can contact a repair company via Vinotemp at the following link

http://www.vinotemp.com/Service-Support/Repair-Companies.aspx

if the evaporator coils are warm, you have a leak and no refrigerant.

Not sure, but did you clean the filter in the back? Ours has that, and the temp starts creeping up every few weeks until I clean it. But we've never been able to get it below 58 or so, and in the last year, not below 60. I think that's just the nature of this type of cooling. Our house is also at 80. But, can keep it at 60 with the above cleaning.

You may want to contact Vinotemp's customer service @ 800-777-8466... you may need a new compressor

I found the vinotemp trouble shooting webpage that has good info for several different VT models. Here is the link. http://www.vinotemp.com/troubleshoot_pdf.htm

I emailed VT and they gave me a price for the parts

VT-TC32ECB -$34.95 (control board)
VT-60Sensor -$14.95

here is their services information

Jane Barron
Service Department
VINOTEMP INTERNATIONAL
[email protected]
T 310.886.3332 x231
800.777.8466
F 310.886.3310