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 Highland 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 Highland
We found 37 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Highland. 2 of them are based in Highland itself, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (7), Belleville (4), and Alton (4). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. The closest is Broadway Appliance Sales & Service, about 1.4 miles away.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.4, 14.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 37 |
The leading options for Highland are Hoffmann Brothers (16.1 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (20.5 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (14.8 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Broadway Appliance Sales & Service (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Wine Fridge Needs a Technician
- One zone of a dual-zone unit is warm
- Fan or compressor is louder than usual
- Unit runs constantly
- Interior light works but nothing cools
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Wine Cooler Technician Checks
Give the Cooler Room to Breathe
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 repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or wine cooler not cooling.
Wine Cooler Repair Cost Notes
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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Highland, IL
Most wine cooler calls in Highland come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Hiring a Repair Company in Highland
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get fans, controls or a cooling module for my model?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Highland, IL
Why is my wine cooler not cooling?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Is a thermoelectric wine fridge worth fixing?
Do you repair beverage centers and kegerators?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label inside the cabinet, and note whether the unit is compressor or thermoelectric. It saves a Highland technician a trip for parts.