A wine cooler holds a narrower temperature range than a refrigerator, so a unit that drifts a few degrees is already a problem for what is inside. The Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica
40 repair companies serve Santa Monica from within 30 miles. 13 list an address in Santa Monica, and other nearby bases include Beverly Hills (9), Los Angeles (8), and Culver City (3). The 36 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars. Nearest on the list: Everest Tower Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Santa Monica. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
The leading options for Santa Monica are Fix It Fast Appliance Repair, LLC (18.3 miles away, based in Rolling Hills Estates, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (12.4 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pros Fix Appliances (15.7 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Wine Cooler Repair
- Frost or ice on the back wall
- Bottles are warmer than the setting
- Unit runs constantly
- Display shows a code or blinks
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Wine Cooler Repair Visit
Placement and Ventilation
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)
Leave about 2 inches of open space behind a freestanding wine cooler so air can circulate. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Troubleshooting first? See wine cooler not cooling or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Wine Cooler Repair Cost Notes
Before replacing a wine cooler in Santa Monica, 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the repair-or-replace guide for more detail.
Around Santa Monica
Most wine cooler calls in Santa Monica 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Santa Monica
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you tell on the phone whether my unit is compressor or thermoelectric, and does that change the repair?
- Can you get fans, controls or a cooling module for my model?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Santa Monica, CA
Is a thermoelectric wine fridge worth fixing?
How much does wine cooler repair cost in Santa Monica?
Why is there frost in my wine cooler?
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Before you call a Santa Monica 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.