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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Johnson City and the Washington County area, with companies that mention wine coolers or refrigeration work shown first.
Wine Cooler Repair Companies Near Johnson City
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Johnson City. 4 of them are based in Johnson City itself, and the rest are spread across Bristol (3), Kingsport (3), and Greeneville (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 2.4, 3.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Johnson City: Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (7.4 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Bean Heating Cooling & Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Kingsport, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews); Brad's fireside repairs (11.9 miles away, based in Elizabethton, 4.8 stars from 32 reviews).
When to Call for Wine Cooler Repair
- Display shows a code or blinks
- Unit runs constantly
- Interior light works but nothing cools
- Condensation inside the glass door
The Usual Wine Fridge Culprits in Johnson City
Inside a Wine Cooler Repair Visit
Give the Cooler Room to Breathe
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)
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 repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or wine cooler not cooling.
Wine Cooler Repair Cost Notes
Wine cooler repairs are usually a fan, a control, a door seal or a cooling module; compressor work costs more. Published ranges:
- 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the repair-or-replace guide for more detail.
What Johnson City Owners Should Know
Most wine cooler calls in Johnson City come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Before You Book in Johnson City
- Can you tell on the phone whether my unit is compressor or thermoelectric, and does that change the repair?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the compressor side needs work?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Johnson City, TN
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How cold should a freezer be?
Which areas near Johnson City do these technicians cover?
Why is my wine fridge icing up?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label inside the cabinet, and note whether the unit is compressor or thermoelectric. It saves a Johnson City technician a trip for parts.