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 Lihue 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 Lihue
Within 92 miles of Lihue there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Lihue itself, and other nearby bases include Wahiawa (2), Kekaha (1), and Waianae (1). The farthest listed company is about 91 miles out. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.5 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lihue is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lihue. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Companies within 92 miles | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 26.5, 81.8 |
First up for Lihue: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RC Appliance Repair (26.5 miles away, based in Kekaha, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews); Ocean Appliances & AC Repairs Inc.. (84.4 miles away, based in Waialua, 4.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan's Appliance Repairs (91.1 miles away, based in Wahiawa, 4.3 stars from 31 reviews).
Wine Cooler Problems Worth a Service Call
- One zone of a dual-zone unit is warm
- Frost or ice on the back wall
- Bottles are warmer than the setting
- Unit runs constantly
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Wine Fridge Service Call Usually Goes in Lihue
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 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:
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the repair-or-replace guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Lihue
Most wine cooler calls in Lihue come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
Hawaii has no appliance repair license classification; the Contractors License Board's specialty classifications cover related trades such as plumbing (including fuel gas piping), refrigeration, and ventilating and air conditioning, and a contractor license applies to jobs that need a building, electrical or plumbing permit. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
In Hawaii, you can check a license with the Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing public license search or report a problem to the Hawaii DCCA Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO).
Before You Book in Lihue
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the compressor side needs work?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Lihue, HI
Why is my wine fridge icing up?
Is a thermoelectric wine fridge worth fixing?
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the fans run and the model number in hand make any wine cooler repair in Lihue faster.