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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Farmington Hills and the Oakland County area, with companies that mention wine coolers or refrigeration work shown first.
Wine Cooler Repair Companies Near Farmington Hills
40 repair companies serve Farmington Hills from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Livonia (11), Detroit (7), and Southfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. 1 lists wine cooler or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 4.4 miles out. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.4, 4.8, 5.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
First up for Farmington Hills: Samco Facilities Maintenance (7.9 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (7.1 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bill & Rod's Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in White Lake, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Wine Cooler Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bottles are warmer than the setting
- Interior light works but nothing cools
- Unit runs constantly
- Frost or ice on the back wall
Why Wine Coolers Stop Cooling
Inside a Wine Cooler Repair Visit
Give the Cooler Room to Breathe
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.
Repair or Replace Your Wine Fridge?
Wine cooler repairs are usually a fan, a control, a door seal or a cooling module; compressor work costs more. Published ranges:
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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 Farmington Hills
Most wine cooler calls in Farmington Hills come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Farmington Hills
- 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?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the compressor side needs work?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Farmington Hills, MI
How cold should a freezer be?
Do you cover Farmington Hills and nearby towns?
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 Farmington Hills technician a trip for parts.