A wine cooler holds a narrower temperature range than a refrigerator, so a unit that drifts a few degrees is already a problem for what is inside. Below are the companies within reach of East Providence, sorted by how closely they match wine cooler and refrigeration work, then by distance and ratings.
Wine Cooler Repair Companies Near East Providence
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East Providence. 1 list an address in East Providence, and the rest are spread across Providence (12), Pawtucket (9), and Cranston (5). Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: LC APPLIANCE SERVICE, around 1.1 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Providence. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 2.5, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
First up for East Providence: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (4.0 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (6.2 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.5 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Providence, 4.8 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Wine Cooler Problems Worth a Service Call
- One zone of a dual-zone unit is warm
- Display shows a code or blinks
- Interior light works but nothing cools
- Frost or ice on the back wall
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)
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 East Providence, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Around East Providence
Most wine cooler calls in East Providence come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
Rhode Island does not issue a license named for appliance repair, but its Department of Labor and Training licenses pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, including a limited natural gas service license that covers servicing gas-fueled appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
In Rhode Island, you can check a license with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board: Search a Registrant/Licensee or report a problem to the Rhode Island Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near East Providence
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you tell on the phone whether my unit is compressor or thermoelectric, and does that change the repair?
- Can you get fans, controls or a cooling module for my model?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: East Providence, RI
Do you cover East Providence and nearby towns?
Can a thermoelectric wine cooler be repaired?
How cold should a freezer be?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in East Providence, RI
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair Near East Providence
Before you call a East Providence 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.