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Problems controlling cellar humidity – Vintage Cellars Wine Guardian Ducted System Manual User Manual

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Problems Controlling Cellar Humidity















































Humidity too low or supply air is too cold, without optional humidifier

Possible Cause

Solution

Not enough evaporator airflow

Remove blockage in supply or return

ductwork

Check and clean filter and coil

Coil frozen – shut off unit for two hours

Defective thermal expansion valve

If under warranty call for service

If not under warranty call a refrigeration

technician

Temperature set too cold Raise temperature setpoint at thermostat

Humidity too low, without optional humidifier

Possible Cause

Solution

No moisture being added to cellar

Add Wine Guardian humidifier or a room

humidifier

Humidity too low with optional humidifier

Possible Cause

Solution


Humidifier not operating

Check wiring for loose, broken or frayed

connections

Check humidistat set up

Check for water flow and solenoid valve

operation

Humidifier operating

Check for water being hot

Check drip pad – replace if scaled

No vapor barrier around cellar


Humidity too high when unit is running but not cooling

Possible Cause

Solution


Compressor not operating

Check and reset high limit switch

Clear blockage of condenser airflow

Ambient temperature is too high

Reduce temperature or draw condenser air

from another space