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 St. Francis and the Milwaukee County area, with companies that mention wine coolers or refrigeration work shown first.
Wine Cooler Repair Companies Near St. Francis
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of St. Francis. The rest are spread across Milwaukee (19), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). Distances run up to about 18 miles. The closest is Ryan’s Appliance Repair LLC, about 1.7 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.3, 2.7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
Closest matches for St. Francis: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (14.9 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Greendale, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (10.8 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Cudahy, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Wine Cooler Repair
- Display shows a code or blinks
- Frost or ice on the back wall
- Fan or compressor is louder than usual
- Condensation inside the glass door
The Usual Wine Fridge Culprits in St. Francis
Inside a Wine Cooler Repair Visit
Placement and Ventilation
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)
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?.
What Wine Cooler Repair Costs
Wine cooler repairs are usually a fan, a control, a door seal or a cooling module; compressor work costs more. Published ranges:
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 St. Francis
Most wine cooler calls in St. Francis come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in St. Francis
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the compressor side needs work?
- 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?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: St. Francis, WI
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the fans run and the model number in hand make any wine cooler repair in St. Francis faster.