Wine coolers come in two basic designs: compressor units, which work like a small refrigerator, and thermoelectric units, which cool with a solid-state module and a pair of fans. The repair path is different for each. The Forrest City list below starts with companies that show wine cooler or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Wine Cooler Repair Companies Near Forrest City
33 repair companies serve Forrest City from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Forrest City itself, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Searcy (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The closest is Kevin Brown's Appliance Service, about 0.5 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Forrest City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forrest City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 14.6, 32.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 33 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
Closest matches for Forrest City: Kevin Brown's Appliance Service (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 20 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (59.9 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Kent Heating & Air Services (42.4 miles away, based in Trumann, 4.8 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (58.1 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Wine Cooler Problems Worth a Service Call
- Frost or ice on the back wall
- Fan or compressor is louder than usual
- Condensation inside the glass door
- Unit runs constantly
The Usual Wine Fridge Culprits in Forrest City
Inside a Wine Cooler Repair Visit
Give the Cooler Room to Breathe
Do not block the cold-air vents inside a wine cooler or overcrowd it with bottles. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
A wine cooler is best installed where room temperature stays between about 70°F and 78°F, and not in an unheated or uninsulated space such as a garage. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Troubleshooting first? See repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or wine cooler not cooling.
Wine Cooler Repair Cost Notes
Before replacing a wine cooler in Forrest City, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the repair-or-replace guide for more detail.
Around Forrest City
Most wine cooler calls in Forrest City come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. § 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Forrest City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my wine cooler brand, and on built-in as well as freestanding units?
- Can you tell on the phone whether my unit is compressor or thermoelectric, and does that change the repair?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Forrest City, AR
Why is my wine fridge icing up?
How much does wine cooler repair cost in Forrest City?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label inside the cabinet, and note whether the unit is compressor or thermoelectric. It saves a Forrest City technician a trip for parts.