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. Below are the companies within reach of Silver Lake, sorted by how closely they match wine cooler and refrigeration work, then by distance and ratings.
Who Repairs Wine Coolers Near Silver Lake
Within 30 miles of Silver Lake there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (11), Navassa (1), and Rocky Point (1). Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. A & D Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Silver Lake.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.0, 4.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
First up for Silver Lake: Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (10.5 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Jamerson Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Appliance Service Co (4.4 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Island Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Navassa, 4.8 stars from 647 reviews).
Signs Your Wine Fridge Needs a Technician
- Display shows a code or blinks
- One zone of a dual-zone unit is warm
- Interior light works but nothing cools
- Unit runs constantly
The Usual Wine Fridge Culprits in Silver Lake
Inside a Wine Cooler Repair Visit
Give the Cooler Room to Breathe
Do not block the cold-air vents inside a wine cooler or overcrowd it with bottles. 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 wine cooler not cooling or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the repair-or-replace guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Silver Lake, NC
Most wine cooler calls in Silver Lake come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Silver Lake
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my wine cooler brand, and on built-in as well as freestanding units?
- Can you tell on the phone whether my unit is compressor or thermoelectric, and does that change the repair?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Silver Lake, NC
Is a thermoelectric wine fridge worth fixing?
Which areas near Silver Lake do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How cold should a freezer be?
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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 Silver Lake faster.