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 Makakilo list below starts with companies that show wine cooler or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Wine Cooler Repair in Makakilo, HI
Within 30 miles of Makakilo there are 39 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Honolulu (19), Waipahu (3), and Aiea (3). Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. The closest is All In 1 Service Inc., about 4.3 miles away.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.3, 5.7, 6.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 39 |
At the top of the Makakilo list: Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Honolulu, 4.6 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Hawai'i (7.0 miles away, based in Waipahu, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Aiea, 4.2 stars from 760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nextera Appliance Repair Service Llc. (5.7 miles away, based in Waipahu, 5.0 stars from 28 reviews).
Wine Cooler Problems Worth a Service Call
- Unit runs constantly
- Fan or compressor is louder than usual
- Condensation inside the glass door
- Frost or ice on the back wall
The Usual Wine Fridge Culprits in Makakilo
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)
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:
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the repair-or-replace guide for more detail.
Around Makakilo
Most wine cooler calls in Makakilo 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Makakilo
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get fans, controls or a cooling module for my model?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the compressor side needs work?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Makakilo, HI
Is a thermoelectric wine fridge worth fixing?
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Before you call a Makakilo 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.