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Usually 60 to 90 minutes for a single visit repair.

Summit wine cooler repair

Summit specialises in the narrow-width appliances that fit older Boston kitchens where standard sizes do not.

Thermoelectric coolers use a Peltier module and a pair of fans. They are quiet and cheap to run, but they cannot fight a warm room, and a failed fan is the most common cause of a unit that will not hold temperature.

  • Independent repairer
  • 90-day warranty
  • Flat-rate quotes
4.9 on Google, 68 reviews5.0 on Thumbtack, 152 reviews
Summit wine cooler

Wine cooler repair symptoms on a Summit

These are the wine cooler faults we see on every brand. The Summit-specific ones are listed underneath.

  • Not cooling to the set temperature

    On thermoelectric units, a failed fan or Peltier module. On compressor units, the start relay or thermostat.

  • One zone works, the other does not

    The damper, the second evaporator fan, or a sensor on the zone that has drifted.

  • Running constantly and never cycling off

    A door seal that no longer closes, a condenser packed with dust, or a sensor reading high.

  • Condensation inside the cabinet

    A seal problem or a blocked drain. Humidity control matters as much as temperature for stored wine.

  • Noisy operation

    A fan hitting its shroud, or compressor mounts that have hardened with age.

  • Display or lighting failure

    The control board or LED strip, independent of the cooling system.

What tends to fail on Summit

  • Compact refrigerator control boards
  • Door hinges on undercounter units
  • Thermostats
  • Wine cooler fans

Parts we carry for wine cooler repairs

These are the parts we carry as stock, which is why most repairs finish without a second visit. Usually 60 to 90 minutes for a single visit repair.

  • Peltier modules and cooling fans
  • Start relays and compressors
  • Thermostats and temperature sensors
  • Door seals and hinges
  • Control boards and displays
  • Damper assemblies for dual-zone units

Recent reviews

Every review below is copied word for word from the company's public Thumbtack profile.

  • Thank you so much! Great customer service. Came and fixed our washer, looks good as new! Hire him
    Marlon J. · Samsung washer or dryer
    · via Thumbtack
  • Tim was very professional and did his job correctly but was sent a defective part. Ramin came and replaced the defective part and my stove works again. After an initial problem that wasn't their fault, masterfix did an excellent job. I would not hesitate to use them again. Thanks Tim and Ramin!
    Rodney P. · GE oven or stove
    · via Thumbtack
  • My dryer was fixed immediately and the contractor gave me filter change recommendations. However, it was not cheap.
    Norma M. · GE washer or dryer
    · via Thumbtack

Read all reviews on Thumbtack

Questions we get asked

What goes wrong with Summit wine coolers?
Compact refrigerator control boards is the fault we attend most on this combination. Summit specialises in the narrow-width appliances that fit older Boston kitchens where standard sizes do not.
My wine cooler is a few degrees off. Does that need fixing?
If it is stable and within about two degrees, it is a calibration question rather than a fault. If it is drifting steadily, something is failing.
Thermoelectric or compressor, which is more reliable?
Compressor units last longer and cope better with warm rooms. Thermoelectric units are quieter and have fewer parts to fail, but they struggle once the room passes about 77°F.
Do you service built-in and undercounter wine cabinets?
Yes, including Sub-Zero, U-Line, Marvel and Perlick units. Built-ins need pulling from the cabinet for most repairs.
Do you carry Summit parts for this?
We stock the common failures listed on this page. Anything model specific is ordered after the diagnosis, and we tell you the wait before you commit. Every part carries 90 days of warranty.

Summit wine cooler not working?

Tell us the appliance and your ZIP code. We will call back with a two-hour window, usually within the hour.

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