Refrigeration and air conditioning technician in Lismore, NSW
Refrigeration and cooling across Lismore
Lismore is a river city, and the work we do here sits across a few very different settings. The town centre has shopfronts, pubs, cafes and offices packed along streets close to the Wilsons River. Behind them are older suburbs of raised timber homes with fridges in the kitchens and often a second one on the back verandah. Further out, newer houses and units add split systems on slabs and brackets.
In the centre, access is about loading and timing. Delivery spots are shared, kerb parking is tight, and many cool rooms sit at the back of a building behind a lane or a rear door. Tell us who holds the key and when the shop is open. At older homes, steps up to the verandah, low crawl spaces and locked side gates are common, so tell us how to get to the unit and whether a pet is in the yard.
Lismore sits low in a river valley, and the warm, wet air hangs around for long stretches of the year. Humidity feeds mould inside fridge seals and on air conditioner coils. The city has also been through serious floods, and equipment that has been wet or has sat in damp rooms may fail in ways that are not obvious. Older raised homes get stuffy under tin roofs, so people lean hard on their air conditioners.
What we do here most
What Lismore kitchens, cafes and shops keep needing
Humidity, old buildings and the memory of floods mean equipment here works hard and needs checking often. These four jobs are the usual ones.
Walk-in Freezer Repair
Walk-in freezer icing over behind a town cafe
A walk-in freezer at the back of a busy kitchen can ice over from a door that does not seal or an evaporator that has stopped defrosting. In a humid town like Lismore, moist air gets in every time the door opens. We check the door gaskets, the defrost system and the fans. Then we tell you what is failing and what it will take to fix.
Air Conditioning Repair
Split system blowing warm air in summer
The remote says cooling but the air coming out is warm and the room stays muggy. In Lismore this often means a coil coated in dirt and damp, a fan that has slowed or a leak that has run the system low on gas. We find the fault and explain what is wrong in plain words. You then choose the repair.
Domestic Fridge Repair
Old kitchen fridge struggling in a Queenslander
Older Lismore homes were built to catch a breeze, and the kitchen is often a warm room with little airflow around the fridge. A fridge squeezed into a gap with no space behind it runs hot and wears out early. We look at the airflow, the seals and the compressor. If the unit is past saving, we say so.
Cooling System Maintenance
Servicing cooling gear after damp and flood years
Equipment that has lived through a wet season, or sat in a building that took on water, needs a proper check. Mould, rust and silt can sit in places you cannot see. We clean coils and drains, test the electrical parts and look for corrosion. Then we tell you what is safe to keep running.
If it is urgent
If the fridge or freezer stops in Lismore
- 1Check the power point and the safety switch, then keep the doors shut so the cold stays in.
- 2If the unit or the room has been under water, do not switch it on, and leave the covers and wiring alone.
- 3When you call, tell us the make and model, whether it is a shop or a home, and how we get in at the back.
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 Lismore, NSW
Warm wet air, old buildings and busy kitchens call for the full range, so here is everything we repair, install and maintain in Lismore.
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Tell us about your Lismore job
Have the make and model ready, which is usually on the rating plate inside the fridge or on the side of the outdoor unit. A photo of the unit and the space around it helps us see how to reach it. Then give us a ring.
0415 245 10524 hours a day, 7 days a week
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