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 Athens and the Henderson County area, with companies that mention wine coolers or refrigeration work shown first.
Wine Cooler Repair Companies Near Athens
Within 60 miles of Athens there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Athens, and the rest are spread across Tyler (7), Jacksonville (3), and Forney (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Athens. Of those, 1 mentions wine cooler or refrigeration work by name. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Athens is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 37 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 19.1, 21.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
At the top of the Athens list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (29.8 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); LCH Equipment Services llc (58.2 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Riprock Appliance Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Chandler, 4.7 stars from 95 reviews).
When to Call for Wine Cooler Repair
- Bottles are warmer than the setting
- Frost or ice on the back wall
- Interior light works but nothing cools
- One zone of a dual-zone unit is warm
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)
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.
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:
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Athens, TX
Most wine cooler calls in Athens come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Athens
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get fans, controls or a cooling module for my model?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Athens, TX
Can a technician fix a beverage fridge?
Are you affiliated with any wine cooler brand?
Do you cover Athens and nearby towns?
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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 Athens technician a trip for parts.