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 Boardman list below starts with companies that show wine cooler or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Wine Cooler Repair in Boardman, OH
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Boardman. 1 of them are based in Boardman itself, and the rest are spread across Youngstown (6), New Castle (2), and Beaver Falls (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 15 businesses. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Youngstown, around 1.2 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Boardman. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.6, 3.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
The leading options for Boardman are Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (1.2 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Sam's Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Alliance, 4.9 stars from 1,515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Serenity Home Services (3.9 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.8 stars from 94 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Wine Fridge Needs a Technician
- One zone of a dual-zone unit is warm
- Frost or ice on the back wall
- Bottles are warmer than the setting
- Fan or compressor is louder than usual
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Wine Cooler Technician Checks
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)
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.
What Wine Cooler Repair Costs
Wine cooler repairs are usually a fan, a control, a door seal or a cooling module; compressor work costs more. Published ranges:
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Boardman Owners Should Know
Most wine cooler calls in Boardman come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Repair Company in Boardman
- Can you get fans, controls or a cooling module for my model?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Boardman, OH
How much does wine cooler repair cost in Boardman?
Can a technician fix a beverage fridge?
Why is my wine fridge warm?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Boardman
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair Near Boardman
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the fans run and the model number in hand make any wine cooler repair in Boardman faster.