Refrigeration and air conditioning technician in Goonellabah, NSW
Fridges and air conditioning on the Goonellabah hills
Goonellabah sits on the hills just east of Lismore, so most of the work we do here is in family homes spread along the ridges and the streets that run down off them. Kitchens, laundries, garages and back verandahs are where the fridges and freezers live. Outdoor air conditioning units go on the side of the house, on a slab beside the carport, or on a bracket under the eaves. We also get called to the small shops and workshops that serve the suburb.
Access in Goonellabah is usually easy once you are on the street, but the streets themselves are not always flat. Many driveways slope steeply up or down to the garage, and some blocks have the house set well back from the road. Tell us if there is a gate, a dog in the yard or a rear lane. If you rent, or the shop is leased, tell us who holds the key, so we are not stuck at the door with a unit that needs work.
The housing here is a mix of brick and tile homes from the last few decades, timber houses on stumps, and newer estates with tight blocks. Summers are hot and humid, and the western side of a hillside house takes the full afternoon sun, which makes air conditioners work hard and kitchens run warm. Fridges in that heat run longer and wear faster. Damp air also gets into door seals and grows slime in drain lines.
What we do here most
What Goonellabah homes and shops keep needing
Hillside heat, western sun and damp air shape most of what we are asked to fix here. The four jobs below come up again and again.
Refrigerator Repair
Kitchen fridge running warm in a hillside home
The fridge is running but the milk is going off early. In a Goonellabah kitchen with a west-facing window, the coil at the back often clogs with dust and the compressor runs flat out. We check the coil, the fan, the door seals and the thermostat. Then we explain what is worn and what the repair options are before we touch anything.
Air Conditioning Installation
Fitting a split system to a sloping block
A bedroom that bakes by mid afternoon needs more than a bigger fan. On a sloping block the outdoor unit has to sit somewhere level, clear of the fence and away from the neighbour's window. We look at where the pipes can run and where the condensate can drain. Then we set out the options for the room.
Freezer Repair
Chest freezer failing in a hot garage
Many Goonellabah households keep a second freezer in the garage or under the house. A garage on a summer afternoon gets very hot, and a chest freezer in that heat can run constantly until it gives up. If the lid is frosting up or the motor hums and stops, we look at the compressor start parts and the seal. We tell you plainly if the unit is worth repairing.
Commercial Refrigeration
Shop display fridge dropping out at opening
Small shops and cafes here depend on a display fridge or under-bench unit that never gets a rest. When one drops out at opening time, stock is at risk before the first customer walks in. We trace the fault to the controller, the fan or the gas circuit. We explain the repair options so you can decide quickly.
If it is urgent
If the fridge stops on a hot night in Goonellabah
- 1Check the power point, the switch and the safety switch in the meter box, and keep the fridge and freezer doors shut so the cold stays in.
- 2Leave the back panels, the gas lines and any wiring alone, and do not chip ice out with a knife or screwdriver.
- 3When you call, tell us the make and model, what you hear or see, and whether the house is on a slope or has a locked gate.
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 Goonellabah, NSW
Hot western afternoons and damp hillside air put the same strain on every system, so here is everything we can fix, install or maintain around Goonellabah.
Local, and on the phone
Send us the details for your Goonellabah job
Have a photo of the rating plate ready when you call. It is usually inside the fridge door or on the side of the outdoor unit. For a new air conditioner, a photo of the wall or the spot where you want it helps us plan the equipment.
0415 245 10524 hours a day, 7 days a week
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