U-Line Ice Maker Bin T Short: Bin Thermistor Shorted Circuit

Bin T Short at a glance

Code

Bin T Short

Appliance

U-Line ice machine

Applies to

U-Line ice makers that sense bin temperature

Type

Needs attention soon

Can you clear it yourself?

Sometimes, after the safe checks below

Most likely cause

A pinched or damaged wire on the bin thermistor

What you may notice with Bin T Short

• The display shows Bin T Short
• There is meltwater in the bin or near its edges
• Ice looks wet or fused together
• The unit is making less ice than before

How the ice machine detects Bin T Short

In your ice maker the finished ice drops into a bin, and a thermistor in that area reports its temperature to the control. Resistance in the sensor rises and falls as the bin warms and cools, and the board turns that into a reading it uses alongside other sensors.

A sound circuit gives a resistance that fits a believable bin temperature. If the circuit is bridged, whether by a pinched wire, a failed sensor or water on the connector, the resistance drops far outside that range. The control cannot make a real temperature from it and reports Bin T Short. Since the bin is meant to keep ice cold and solid, losing this reading limits how well the unit can manage what it stores.

Likely causes of Bin T Short

• A pinched or damaged wire on the bin thermistor
• A bin thermistor sensor that has failed
• Moisture on the bin sensor connector

Can you keep using the ice machine with Bin T Short?

You may run the ice maker for a short while, but inspect the ice and the bin often. If water is pooling, the ice looks soft or you smell something hot, switch off the breaker and wait for service. A wet electrical connection is the reason for extra care here.

What you can safely check

1. Switch the ice maker off, disconnect it from power at the breaker, and, where the shutoff is close, turn the water off there.
2. Let it sit for about a minute and power it up again.
3. Look at the bin for meltwater or ice stuck against the walls, and leave the sensor area alone.
4. Watch whether Bin T Short returns.
5. If it does, call us and tell us if the bin was wet.

What our technician does for Bin T Short

• Check the bin thermistor wire for pinches or insulation damage
• Inspect the connector for water or corrosion
• Test the bin sensor and replace it if the reading is wrong

How to keep Bin T Short from coming back

• Keep the bin drain clear so meltwater does not collect
• Close the door fully each time so warm humid air stays out
• Wipe up spills around the bin edge instead of letting them run back
• In Florida's humid months, check the door gasket for a clean seal

Technical reference

Code

Bin T Short

Appliance

U-Line ice machine

Control family

U-Line ice makers that sense bin temperature

Maker documentation

U-Line owner manuals and support

Checked

November 2026

Code meanings come from the maker’s documentation and our own repair work; we do not reprint the maker’s document. Confirm the full model number before acting on a code. We are an independent repair company, not affiliated with U-Line Corporation.