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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention wine coolers and refrigeration at the top.
Wine Cooler Repair Companies Near Burlingame
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Burlingame. 12 list an address in Burlingame, and other nearby bases include San Mateo (15), San Bruno (5), and South San Francisco (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Applora Residential Appliance Repair & Care, about 0.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.2, 0.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
First up for Burlingame: Top repair llc (14.8 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (2.2 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair San Francisco LLC (0.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 469 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Today (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 539 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Wine Fridge Needs a Technician
- Fan or compressor is louder than usual
- Interior light works but nothing cools
- Bottles are warmer than the setting
- One zone of a dual-zone unit is warm
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Wine Cooler Repair Visit
Wine Cooler Installation Notes
Leave about 2 inches of open space behind a freestanding wine cooler so air can circulate. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Do not block the cold-air vents inside a wine cooler or overcrowd it with bottles. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Troubleshooting first? See wine cooler not cooling or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
What Wine Cooler Repair Costs
Wine cooler repairs are usually a fan, a control, a door seal or a cooling module; compressor work costs more. Published ranges:
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the repair-or-replace guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Burlingame, CA
Most wine cooler calls in Burlingame come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Before You Book in Burlingame
- Can you tell on the phone whether my unit is compressor or thermoelectric, and does that change the repair?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the compressor side needs work?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Burlingame, CA
Which areas near Burlingame do these technicians cover?
Why is there frost in my wine cooler?
How cold should a freezer be?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Burlingame
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair Near Burlingame
Before you call a Burlingame technician, check that the vents are clear, the unit has the clearance its installation guide calls for, and the room is not unusually warm. Note the set temperature and what the unit actually reads.