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Clara Bennett Appliance Care EditorPublished September 3, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
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Error codeEvap T Short
ApplianceWine Storage
Quick answer
Evap T Short means the left or right evaporator thermistor circuit is shorted on U-Line dual-zone cabinets.
Model compatibility: U-Line reuses codes across series and model years, so Evap T Short 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 Short means the left or right evaporator thermistor circuit is shorted.
Evap T Short is the shorted-circuit counterpart of Evap T Open on U-Line dual-zone cabinets.
Meaning and models
The manual describes the left or right evaporator thermistor circuit as shorted, and it may show as L Evap T Short or R Evap T Short. It applies to the U-3036BVWCS-00B and to DWR and ZWC units, where L is the top zone or drawer and R the bottom.
For the owner
No owner remedy is printed for this message in the manual.
For the technician
The notes call for inspecting the thermistor cable for pinch points or damage and replacing it if necessary. The wire harness from the main control board is inspected for pinch points or damage, with any split or pinched cabling repaired.
Related codes
Evap T Open, the open-circuit message for the same thermistor.
Temp Hi 6H+, a zone above set point for over 6 hours.
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. Have the model number and the message ready for the call.
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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