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Elena Vasquez Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeEvap T Open, L Evap T Open, R Evap T Open
ApplianceWine Refrigerator
Quick facts
Shown as Evap T Open, L Evap T Open, R Evap T Open or (L) (R) Evap T Open.
The evaporator thermistor circuit on the left or the right is open.
Listed for the U-3036BVWCS-00B and for DWR and ZWC units, where L is the top zone or drawer and R is the bottom.
Owner remedy
The troubleshooting table gives the owner nothing to try for this message, so it is a job for service.
Inspection sequence
Inspect the evaporator thermistor connection, and replace the thermistor if necessary.
Inspect the main control wire harness for splits or breaks.
Repair any cut cabling that turns up.
Related messages
Evap T Short reports the same thermistor circuit as shorted rather than open.
Zone T Open is the open-circuit message for the zone thermistor.
Temp Hi 12H+ covers a zone that has stayed well above its set point.
Bay Area wine refrigerator repair
A wine cabinet in San Francisco showing Evap T Open can be taken up with us on (415) 329-7078; the details of U-Line wine refrigerator repair are one click away. Write down the exact message, including any L or R prefix, and the model number before you dial.
Model compatibility: U-Line reuses codes across series and model years, so Evap T Open, L Evap T Open, R 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 indicates an open circuit on the left or right evaporator thermistor.
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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