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 St. Augustine South list below starts with companies that show wine cooler or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Wine Coolers Near St. Augustine South
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of St. Augustine South. Other nearby bases include St. Augustine (15), Palm Coast (9), and Ponte Vedra Beach (6). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Saint Augustine Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. 1 lists wine cooler or refrigeration work specifically. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Augustine South. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.5, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Mention wine coolers or beverage centers | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 45 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
The leading options for St. Augustine South are ST AUGUSTINE APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE (1.5 miles away, based in St. Augustine, 3.9 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Help Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in St. Augustine, 4.8 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of St. Augustine (12.6 miles away, based in St. Augustine, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Jax (19.5 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 5.0 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Wine Cooler Problems Worth a Service Call
- Display shows a code or blinks
- Frost or ice on the back wall
- Unit runs constantly
- One zone of a dual-zone unit is warm
Why Wine Coolers Stop Cooling
Inside a Wine Cooler Repair Visit
Placement and Ventilation
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.
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:
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for St. Augustine South
Most wine cooler calls in St. Augustine South come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a St. Augustine South Repair Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on my wine cooler brand, and on built-in as well as freestanding units?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: St. Augustine South, FL
Why is there frost in my wine cooler?
Do you repair beverage centers and kegerators?
What does a wine fridge repair usually cost?
How cold should a freezer be?
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Before you call a St. Augustine South 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.