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(469) 638-3215Wine cooler too warm, temperature swinging, or frost on the back wall? ALAS Appliance Repair fixes built-in and freestanding wine refrigerators and beverage centers across Dallas, from Preston Center and the Preston Road corridor to Preston Hollow, Bluffview and Lakewood.
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Wine storage in larger North Dallas homes ranges from a single undercounter cooler in a Prestonwood kitchen to built-in wine columns from brands like Sub-Zero and Thermador in new Preston Hollow builds, and some homes add a glass-front wine room. Bluffview remodels often add a cooler to a bar. Many built-in units breathe only through a front grille at the toe kick, so dust, a rug or a cabinet trim piece that blocks that grille makes the compressor run longer and raises the temperature inside.
Texas heat makes this worse in rooms with west-facing glass or in bar areas next to an outdoor patio door. A cooler that is warm, frosting over, louder than usual or showing a temperature that drifts between zones is worth checking before the wine is affected. Note the brand and model, whether the unit is built in or freestanding, and how far off the temperature reads. Sealed-system and refrigerant work should be left to a technician.
Our Plano-based technicians cover North Dallas and nearby neighborhoods, from Preston Center and the Preston Road, Northwest Highway and Lovers Lane corridors to Preston Hollow, Bluffview, Devonshire, Prestonwood, Bent Tree, Lakewood and Turtle Creek.
Common wine cooler problems
The wine cooler problems we see most often, and the parts a technician checks first for each one.
| Symptom | Common causes a technician checks | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Not cooling or too warm | Dirty condenser, failed condenser or evaporator fan, failed thermostat or sensor, blocked vents, refrigerant or compressor problem | Make sure a built-in unit has clear airflow at the front grille and the room is not unusually hot.Possible causes a technician checks: Dirty condenser, failed condenser or evaporator fan, failed thermostat or sensor, blocked vents, refrigerant or compressor problem Schedule a diagnosis |
| Temperature swings between zones | Failing sensor or control board, worn door gasket, damper or fan problem in dual-zone units | Place a thermometer in a glass of water in each zone and check it after a few hours.Possible causes a technician checks: Failing sensor or control board, worn door gasket, damper or fan problem in dual-zone units Schedule a diagnosis |
| Too cold or freezing bottles | Failed thermostat or sensor, stuck relay on the control board, setting too low | Check the set temperature. Most wines are stored between about 45°F and 65°F.Possible causes a technician checks: Failed thermostat or sensor, stuck relay on the control board, setting too low Schedule a diagnosis |
| Frost or ice on the back wall | Failed defrost heater or timer, worn door gasket, door left ajar, clogged defrost drain | Make sure the door closes fully and the gasket seals all the way around.Possible causes a technician checks: Failed defrost heater or timer, worn door gasket, door left ajar, clogged defrost drain Schedule a diagnosis |
Our main wine cooler repair page explains common problems, repair-or-replace decisions and how a repair visit works, in more detail.
Urgent repair
Wine tolerates a few degrees of change, but a long warm spell can affect it. Take these steps while you wait for your appointment. After-hours emergency service is available for an added fee in Dallas.
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Yes. ALAS repairs wine coolers for Dallas homes and rental properties, including Preston Hollow, Old Preston Hollow, Bluffview, Devonshire, Prestonwood, Bent Tree, Lakewood, the M Streets, Forest Hills and Turtle Creek.
We serve North Dallas and nearby Dallas neighborhoods in ZIP codes 75225, 75230, 75229, 75209, 75248, 75214, 75218, 75206 and 75219, and the Preston Hollow part of 75220. Enter your ZIP code on this page to confirm service at your address.
Dual-zone units use separate fans, sensors and dampers, and sometimes separate cooling systems, for each zone. A failed fan, a sensor out of range or ice on one evaporator can let a single zone warm up. Check the door seal on that side and that the shelves are not pushed against the back wall, then call if it continues.
Yes. Built-in wine coolers are common in high-rise condominium kitchens along Turtle Creek Boulevard. Let the building know about the visit ahead of time and ask about service elevator access. If the cooler needs to come out of its opening, we will check that the cabinet and flooring around it are protected.
Often it can, but running hot for a long time wears the compressor and fans. If the unit is in a sunny spot or has a blocked grille, fixing the cause matters as much as the repair. A diagnosis will tell you whether the cooling system is sound or replacement makes more sense.
Where we work in Dallas
ALAS provides wine cooler repair across Dallas, including Preston Hollow, Old Preston Hollow, Bluffview, Devonshire, Prestonwood, Bent Tree, Lakewood, the M Streets, Forest Hills and Turtle Creek, covering North Dallas and nearby ZIP codes 75225, 75230, 75229, 75209, 75248, 75214, 75218, 75206 and 75219, plus the Preston Hollow part of 75220. Check your ZIP code to confirm service at your address.
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