Built-in wine fridges and beverage centers vent through the front, and blocked or restricted airflow is behind many of the warm-cooler calls technicians see. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Chillum and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention wine coolers or refrigeration work shown first.
Wine Cooler Repair Companies Near Chillum
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chillum. Other nearby bases include Washington (20), Silver Spring (7), and Hyattsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.0, 1.1 |
First up for Chillum: Herndon Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Foremost Repairs, Inc. (21.5 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tanzanite Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Wine Cooler Problems Worth a Service Call
- Frost or ice on the back wall
- Unit runs constantly
- Bottles are warmer than the setting
- One zone of a dual-zone unit is warm
The Usual Wine Fridge Culprits in Chillum
How a Wine Fridge Service Call Usually Goes in Chillum
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)
On an undercounter beverage center, keep the lower front of the unit clear, since its cabinet needs adequate airflow to shed heat. Source: Frigidaire - Beverage Center Use & Care Guide (A30847101)
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:
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the repair-or-replace guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chillum, MD
Most wine cooler calls in Chillum come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Chillum
- Do you work on my wine cooler brand, and on built-in as well as freestanding units?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Chillum, MD
Why is my wine cooler not cooling?
Why is there frost in my wine cooler?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
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Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair Near Chillum
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the fans run and the model number in hand make any wine cooler repair in Chillum faster.