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 Bristol and the Bristol County area, with companies that mention wine coolers or refrigeration work shown first.
Wine Cooler Repair Companies Near Bristol
Within 30 miles of Bristol there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Bristol itself, and other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Abingdon (1). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. The closest is Quality Appliance Service, Inc, about 2.4 miles away. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.9, 7.1 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
The leading options for Bristol are Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (21.9 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bean Heating Cooling & Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Kingsport, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews).
Signs Your Wine Fridge Needs a Technician
- Unit runs constantly
- Display shows a code or blinks
- Condensation inside the glass door
- Bottles are warmer than the setting
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Wine Fridge Service Call Usually Goes in Bristol
Give the Cooler Room to Breathe
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 wine cooler not cooling or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Wine Cooler Repair Cost Notes
Before replacing a wine cooler in Bristol, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the repair-or-replace guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bristol, VA
Most wine cooler calls in Bristol come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Bristol
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Bristol, VA
Is a thermoelectric wine fridge worth fixing?
Why is my wine fridge warm?
Do you repair beverage centers and kegerators?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Bristol
More Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair Pages Nearby
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 Bristol technician a trip for parts.