When a wine cooler in Hobbs starts running warm, the first questions are whether it has room to breathe, whether the room is too warm for it and whether the fans are turning. Below are the companies within reach of Hobbs, sorted by how closely they match wine cooler and refrigeration work, then by distance and ratings.
Wine Fridge Technicians Serving Hobbs, NM
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 77-mile radius of Hobbs. 1 list an address in Hobbs, and the rest are spread across Odessa (2), Seminole (1), and Plains (1). The farthest listed company is about 77 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Hobbs. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hobbs is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hobbs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 28.6, 36.8 |
| Repair companies inside 77 miles | 6 |
First up for Hobbs: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, lists Saturday hours); David's Appliance Repair (36.8 miles away, based in Plains, 4.8 stars from 4 reviews); Fehr's Appliance Repair Center (28.6 miles away, based in Seminole, 3.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (74.7 miles away, based in Odessa, 3.5 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Wine Fridge Needs a Technician
- Frost or ice on the back wall
- Interior light works but nothing cools
- Display shows a code or blinks
- Fan or compressor is louder than usual
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Wine Cooler Technician Checks
Wine Cooler Installation Notes
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)
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 wine cooler not cooling or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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:
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the repair-or-replace guide for more detail.
What Hobbs Owners Should Know
Most wine cooler calls in Hobbs come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
New Mexico has no appliance-repair-only license; installing, repairing and servicing natural gas piping and listed gas appliances falls under the Construction Industries Division's MM-2 natural gas fitting classification. Source: CID License Classifications and Scopes (City of Albuquerque)
In New Mexico, you can check a license with the NM Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries: Verify a License or report a problem to the New Mexico Department of Justice (Attorney General), Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Hobbs Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get fans, controls or a cooling module for my model?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Hobbs, NM
Why is my wine fridge icing up?
Do you cover Hobbs and nearby towns?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
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Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair Near Hobbs
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 Hobbs technician a trip for parts.