When a wine cooler in State College 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. The State College list below starts with companies that show wine cooler or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Wine Cooler Repair Companies Near State College
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of State College. 2 of them are based in State College itself, and other nearby bases include Altoona (4), Mechanicsburg (4), and Duncansville (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Mike's Video TV & Appliances, about 2.0 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether State College is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 4.1, 7.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 40 |
At the top of the State College list: Martin Appliance (29.7 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Video TV & Appliances (2.0 miles away, 4.3 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Skip Holderman's Appliance & Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Pleasant Gap, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews).
Signs Your Wine Fridge Needs a Technician
- Frost or ice on the back wall
- Bottles are warmer than the setting
- Unit runs constantly
- Display shows a code or blinks
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)
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 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:
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around State College
Most wine cooler calls in State College 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near State College
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the compressor side needs work?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get fans, controls or a cooling module for my model?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: State College, PA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair beverage centers and kegerators?
Why is my wine fridge icing up?
Other Refrigeration Repair in State College
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair Near State College
Before you call a State College 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.