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 Media 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 Media, PA
Within 30 miles of Media there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Media itself, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (6), Glenolden (3), and Havertown (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. The closest is Same-Day Appliance Fix Media, about 0.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 37 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.3, 1.6 |
At the top of the Media list: Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (24.1 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (11.0 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (21.0 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.1 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Wine Fridge Needs a Technician
- Condensation inside the glass door
- Bottles are warmer than the setting
- Fan or compressor is louder than usual
- One zone of a dual-zone unit is warm
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Wine Cooler Technician Checks
Placement and Ventilation
Leave about 2 inches of open space behind a freestanding wine cooler so air can circulate. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Do not block the cold-air vents inside a wine cooler or overcrowd it with bottles. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Troubleshooting first? See repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or wine cooler not cooling.
Wine Cooler Repair Cost Notes
Before replacing a wine cooler in Media, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Media, PA
Most wine cooler calls in Media 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 Media
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my wine cooler brand, and on built-in as well as freestanding units?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Media, PA
Why is my wine fridge icing up?
How cold should a freezer be?
Do you repair beverage centers and kegerators?
Why is my wine cooler not cooling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Media
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair Near Media
Before you call a Media 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.