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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention wine coolers and refrigeration at the top.
Wine Cooler Repair Companies Near Franklin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Franklin. 1 of them are based in Franklin itself, and the rest are spread across Youngstown (6), Erie (6), and Warren (3). Distances run up to about 51 miles. The closest is LRS Handyman and Remodeling, about 5.8 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Franklin is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.8, 7.3, 21.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 21 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Franklin are Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Grove City, 4.8 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.6 miles away, based in Butler, 4.9 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LRS Handyman and Remodeling (5.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Duggan's Service & Appliance (50.7 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 1,373 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Wine Cooler Repair
- Bottles are warmer than the setting
- Frost or ice on the back wall
- Unit runs constantly
- Condensation inside the glass door
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Wine Fridge Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin
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 wine cooler not cooling or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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:
- 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Local Notes for Franklin
Most wine cooler calls in Franklin come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Hiring a Repair Company in Franklin
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Franklin, PA
Can a technician fix a beverage fridge?
How cold should a freezer be?
Why is my wine fridge warm?
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Before you call a Franklin technician, check that the vents are clear, the unit has the clearance its installation guide calls for, and the room is not unusually warm. Note the set temperature and what the unit actually reads.