WS13500

Most common issues on this model

1. Cabinet temperature drifting because the fan or sensor has slowed
2. Charcoal filter exhausted, so a musty note builds
3. Humidity control failing, drying corks or leaving damp shelves
4. Door gasket worn, letting warm air in
5. Compressor cycling too long because the condenser is dusty

A single temperature zone holding 135 bottles is the idea behind the WS13500 GrandCru, a 26-inch cabinet listed in 2009. Collectors who bought one are asking an old compressor to keep a large cellar steady, and most of the repairs we do are about keeping that steadiness in place.

We read the cabinet’s temperature with a probe at different heights, since a single zone should be even from top to bottom. Then the seal, the condenser and the fan. The activated charcoal filter is swapped if it has gone stale. The humidity control is checked last, because dry air shrinks corks.

A cabinet this full is heavy, so we suggest emptying a few shelves before a major repair. A price in writing comes before work, and our repair carries a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Key features

• 26-inch GrandCru wine storage cabinet, 135 bottles, single zone
• Dimensions 65-1/4 x 26 x 26-1/2 in (H x W x D)
• Activated charcoal filter and humidity control
• SuperQuiet operation