Refrigeration and air conditioning technician in Bangalow, NSW
Refrigeration and air conditioning work around Bangalow
Bangalow is a hinterland village inland from the coast, set among rolling green hills. Its small main street has heritage shopfronts, cafes, a pub, shops and a hall. Around the village are older timber homes on modest blocks, then farms, rural acreage and rainforest gullies. Our work here is split between the shops in the centre and the houses scattered along country roads, and the two kinds of job could hardly be more different.
In the village, shops back onto lanes and small yards, and deliveries come through the rear, so we need that door unlocked and the way clear to the cool room or fridge. Parking on and near the main street is limited. Out of town the drives are long, often gravel, with gates that need opening and sometimes a creek crossing or a steep pitch. Please tell us about gates, dogs and where to park, and who will meet us.
The hinterland is greener and wetter than the coast, and the air is humid for much of the year. Damp encourages mould in fridge door seals, behind kitchen units and in air conditioning filters and drains. Older Queenslander style houses have high ceilings, timber floors and verandahs, which makes cooling a room different from a modern box. Rural homes at the end of long power lines also cop storms, which can leave fridges and freezers dead until someone notices.
What we do here most
What Bangalow keeps needing
Damp air, old buildings and long country drives join most of our Bangalow work. The village jobs are cramped, and the rural ones are far apart.
Commercial Refrigeration
Village cafe fridge in a cramped back room
A cafe in an old village shopfront has a tight back room, little airflow and a display fridge that is running warm. Poor ventilation around the condenser makes any fridge work harder. We check the airflow, the coil and the seals, and we look at whether the unit is boxed in. We explain the repair options before work starts.
Air Conditioning Installation
Queenslander with high ceilings and no cooling
An older timber home with high ceilings and wide verandahs can be hard to cool. Heat gathers up high and leaks through gaps and old windows. We look at room size, ceiling height and where a unit can go without spoiling the look of the house. Split, multi-split and ducted systems all come into the conversation.
Freezer Repair
Chest freezer on acreage after a storm outage
A storm takes the power out along a rural road, and the chest freezer in the shed stops. When power returns, it may not start, or it may run without getting cold. Keep the lid shut and tell us how long it was off. We test the compressor and the controls and tell you what the repair involves.
Domestic Fridge Repair
Mouldy door seals and a fridge that drips
In a damp hinterland kitchen the door seals go black and the fridge starts to leak water inside. A blocked drain tube or a worn seal is a common cause. A fridge that does not close properly also works harder and runs warm. We check the seals, the drain and the cooling, and explain what needs doing.
If it is urgent
If the fridge stops on a hot night in Bangalow
- 1Check whether the whole house has lost power or only the fridge, then look at the plug and the safety switch, and keep the door shut.
- 2Leave the back panel and any pipes alone, and do not run the unit if it has been wet.
- 3Tell us whether you are in the village or out on a country road, where to park, and whether any gates are locked.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which refrigeration and air conditioning jobs do you take on?
We install, repair and maintain air conditioners, fridges, freezers, ice machines and walk-in freezers, and we repair heating on ducted, split system and reverse cycle units. The service pages list what each job involves.
Do you work on both homes and businesses?
Yes. The work ranges from household fridges and split systems to cool rooms, display fridges, ice machines and walk-in freezers in cafes, restaurants and shops. The faults are often similar, but a commercial unit has stock inside it, so we plan around that.
What types of air conditioner do you install?
We install split, multi-split and ducted systems. Where the right choice is not clear, we look at the room or building, how it is used and where the outdoor unit can sit, and explain the options.
Can you look at a walk-in freezer or cool room?
Yes. We repair walk-in freezers and cool rooms, including temperature that will not hold, compressor and fan motor faults, defrost problems and worn door seals. We also install new commercial refrigeration.
What should I have ready when I call?
The make and model of the unit if you can read it off the rating plate, and a short description of the problem. Not cooling, making a loud noise and leaking water are all useful starting points.
When is the phone answered?
The phone on 0415 245 105 is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a freezer or cool room has stopped out of hours, call and describe what it is doing.
Which towns do you cover?
We work in Goonellabah, Lismore, Alstonville, Wollongbar, Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Suffolk Park, Bangalow, Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby and Ocean Shores. If you are close to those, call and ask.
Do you offer regular maintenance?
Yes, for air conditioners, refrigeration units and cool rooms. Cleaning filters, coils and drain lines before they cause a fault is the main reason a unit runs well for longer. Tell us what you have and how hard it works and we will talk through how often it needs a visit.
Is it worth repairing an old fridge or should I replace it?
It depends on what has failed. A worn door seal, a faulty thermostat or a dead fan motor is usually a straightforward repair. A fault in the sealed system on an old unit is a different question. We explain what we found and the options before any work starts.
My fridge is running but not cold. What can I check first?
Check the door is closing fully and the seal is not torn or dirty. Make sure nothing is blocking the vents inside and that there is some space behind and above the fridge for air to move. If it still will not cool, switch it off, keep the door shut and call.
Why is my air conditioner blowing warm air or leaking water?
Common causes include a clogged filter, a dirty coil, a blocked drain line and a low refrigerant charge. Some of those are quick to put right and some need a technician to find. Switch it off if water is running onto a wall or floor, and call us.
What should I do if a freezer or cool room stops working out of hours?
Keep the door shut so the cold stays in, and note what the temperature display is reading. Do not try to chip ice or open the unit up. Call and tell us the make and model and what you have seen, and we will talk through what to do next.
Everything we do here
Services in Bangalow, NSW
Damp hinterland air, older houses and long country drives shape which of our services Bangalow customers use.
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Send us the details for your Bangalow job
Send the make and model of the unit, which is on a small plate inside the fridge or on the side of the outdoor unit. If it is an air conditioning job, add a photo of the room and the wall you have in mind. Tell us the road name so we can plan the drive.
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