Refrigeration and air conditioning technician in Mullumbimby, NSW
Fridge and air conditioning work in Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby sits inland from the coast, on the river flats of the Brunswick Valley, with green hills rising behind it. Our work splits between the main street, where cafes, shops and a pub keep fridges and cool rooms running, and the houses on the streets behind. Beyond the edge of town it spreads into small farms and rural properties, where one fridge or freezer may be the only cold storage a whole household has.
In town the houses are older timber cottages and Queenslander-style homes, often raised on stumps with the outdoor unit tucked under the house or beside the stairs. Rural properties mean long gravel driveways, locked gates and dogs, so ring ahead if no one is home. Shop-fronts on the main street are usually served from the rear, and we work around your trading hours. Tell us if there is a code for the gate.
This is humid country. Rain comes heavy, the air stays damp, and mould gets into fridge seals, drain lines and the filters of a split system. The river flats can flood, and equipment close to the ground suffers first. On acreage, tank water and power that dips in a storm are hard on compressors. Hot still afternoons push an old fridge even harder.
What we do here most
What Mullumbimby keeps needing
Damp air, old timber houses and equipment on the edge of a flood plain wear fridges and air conditioners in the same way. The four jobs below come from that.
Domestic Fridge Repair
Old farmhouse fridge with a perished door seal
In damp country a door seal goes soft, grows mould and stops closing properly. The fridge then runs all day, ices up and still struggles to keep the milk cold. We check the seal, the thermostat and the fan, and explain whether a new seal or a bigger repair is the sensible choice. Tell us the make and model and how old the fridge is.
Air Conditioning Repair
Split system smelling musty after a wet week
After days of rain and humidity, a split system can smell sour and drip from the indoor unit. Mould in the filter and a blocked drain line are the usual causes. We clean and check the drain, the coil and the fan, and explain what is worn before any parts are fitted. Tell us when the smell started.
Machine Maintenance
Cafe refrigeration units checked before summer
Cafe and shop fridges here run through damp, warm months and collect dust, grease and leaf litter. A check before summer looks at the condenser, the fans, the door seals and the drain, so a small fault does not turn into a lost cool room of stock. Tell us which units are oldest and which ones you cannot do without.
Freezer Repair
Chest freezer on acreage stops after a storm
A storm drops the power for hours, then it comes back with a surge and the chest freezer will not restart. On acreage that freezer may hold a season of meat and produce. We test the compressor, the start components and the thermostat, and explain the options. Tell us how long the power was off and whether the lid stayed shut.
If it is urgent
If the freezer stops on a hot night in Mullumbimby
- 1Check the power point, the switch at the wall and the safety switch on the board, and keep the lid or door shut so the cold stays in.
- 2Leave the back panel, the wiring and the gas lines alone, and do not move a unit that has stood in floodwater.
- 3When you call, tell us if you are in town or out on acreage, how to find the gate, and what is stored inside.
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 Mullumbimby, NSW
Humid air, storms and flood-prone ground shape what fails here, and the list below covers what we repair, install and maintain.
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Send us the details of your Mullumbimby job
Send a photo of the rating plate, or the make and model if you can read it. If the unit is outside or under the house, add a photo of where it sits and how we reach it. That helps us give clear advice when you call.
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