Wine coolers come in two basic designs: compressor units, which work like a small refrigerator, and thermoelectric units, which cool with a solid-state module and a pair of fans. The repair path is different for each. The Othello list below starts with companies that show wine cooler or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Wine Fridge Technicians Serving Othello, WA
Within 60 miles of Othello there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Pasco (3), Kennewick (3), and Richland (2). Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 21.9 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Othello is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Othello. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 21.9, 37.2, 40.2 |
First up for Othello: Sears Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Moses Lake, 3.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (40.9 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); VSG Appliances (40.2 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.9 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Appliance Repair (37.2 miles away, based in Richland, 4.8 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Wine Cooler Repair
- Bottles are warmer than the setting
- Display shows a code or blinks
- One zone of a dual-zone unit is warm
- Fan or compressor is louder than usual
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Wine Fridge Service Call Usually Goes in Othello
Wine Cooler Installation Notes
Leave about 2 inches of open space behind a freestanding wine cooler so air can circulate. 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.
Repair or Replace Your Wine Fridge?
Before replacing a wine cooler in Othello, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the repair-or-replace guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Othello
Most wine cooler calls in Othello come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Othello
- Can you get fans, controls or a cooling module for my model?
- Do you work on my wine cooler brand, and on built-in as well as freestanding units?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Othello, WA
Is a thermoelectric wine fridge worth fixing?
Can a technician fix a beverage fridge?
Do you cover Othello and nearby towns?
How much does wine cooler repair cost in Othello?
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Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair Near Othello
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the fans run and the model number in hand make any wine cooler repair in Othello faster.