Refrigerator Repair in Goonellabah, NSW
What is included
What Is Included in Our Refrigerator Repair
- We check the door seal first, closing a strip of paper in it to see if the gasket still grips.
- We look at the condenser coil, at the back or underneath, and clear the dust that stops it shedding heat.
- We listen to the evaporator fan and the condenser fan, because a slow or stopped fan often explains warm shelves.
- We compare the thermostat or control board sensor with the real air temperature inside the cabinet.
- We check that the compressor starts, and that its start relay and capacitor are doing their part.
- We trace any water on the floor back to a blocked defrost drain or a cracked drain tray.
- We fit the new part, close the panels, and leave the fridge running long enough to watch it pull down.
- We show you what was changed, tidy up around the unit, and explain what to watch for.
Why us
Why Choose Us for Refrigerator Repair?
Accountable for every job, long after the day
Every refrigerator repair job is done by the people who will still be here next year.
Tested and signed off before we leave
Everything we touch on your refrigerator repair is tested before we go, you get walked through exactly what was done.
Local refrigeration and air conditioning technicians, not a call centre
A refrigeration and air conditioning technician answers the phone and the same faces come back if the job runs over a day.
How the job runs
The symptom and the faulty part often differ
The first phone call
Phone us at any hour and tell us what the fridge is doing. Is it warm, noisy, icing up or leaking? It helps to know whether it sits in a home or a business, roughly how old it is, and whether the light and fan still run. If you can reach it, find the rating plate with the make and model.
What we find, what it means
Once the back panel or kick plate is off, we can usually see what has failed. Sometimes the cause only shows after the fridge has run for a while, and we will tell you if that is the case. Before any work starts we explain the repair, what it involves, and whether replacing the fridge makes more sense.
The repair, testing and handover
We fit the part, refit the panels and switch the fridge back on. Then we watch the temperature fall and listen for the fans and compressor to settle into a steady run. We check the door closes and seals properly, clean up after ourselves, and tell you which signs mean it needs another look.
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.
Related work
Other jobs we get called out for
domestic fridge repair
Household fridges with warm compartments, worn door seals, noisy fans, leaking water or faulty ice makers, repaired in your kitchen.
Read morefreezer repair
Upright, chest and commercial freezers that have iced up, stopped freezing or started making noise, with the cause found before anything is replaced.
Read morewalk-in freezer repair
Walk-in freezers and cool rooms that will not hold temperature, from fan motor and defrost heater faults to worn door seals and compressor trouble.
Read moreServing Goonellabah and The Surrounding Areas
Where we work
Ready when you are
Book Refrigerator Repair in Goonellabah Today
Send us a photo of the rating plate, usually inside the cabinet or on the back. If you cannot find it, the make and a short description of what the fridge is doing will do. That tells us what we are dealing with before we arrive.
0415 245 10524 hours a day, 7 days a week
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