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Clara Bennett Appliance Care EditorPublished September 3, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
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Error codeEvap T Open
ApplianceWine Storage
Quick answer
Evap T Open means the left or right evaporator thermistor circuit is open on U-Line dual-zone cabinets.
Model compatibility: U-Line reuses codes across series and model years, so Evap T Open may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Evap T Open means the left or right evaporator thermistor circuit is open.
Evap T Open belongs to the thermistor messages of the U-Line 3000 series, and it points at the evaporator temperature sensor circuit on one side of a dual-zone cabinet.
Reading the message
It can appear as L Evap T Open or R Evap T Open. The manual describes it as the left or right evaporator thermistor circuit open. On DWR and ZWC models L is the top zone or drawer and R the bottom; the U-3036BVWCS-00B is the 3036 dual-zone unit.
Owner action
The manual table gives no remedy for the owner to try on this message. Treat it as a service matter.
What a technician does
The troubleshooting notes say to inspect the evaporator thermistor connection and replace it if necessary, then to inspect the main control wire harness for splits or breaks and repair any cut cabling.
Temp Hi 12H+, a zone running well above set point.
U-Line wine cabinet service in Los Angeles
For a U-Line wine cabinet or dual-zone refrigerator in Los Angeles, call (310) 879-5776 or see beverage center repair. Tell them which side showed the message and give the model number.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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