Advice
Repair guides from the van, not from a brochure
Each guide comes from jobs we actually attend across Randburg and Sandton.
Most refrigeration callouts come down to a handful of repeat faults. These guides explain the symptoms, the realistic causes and the checks a technician runs before quoting.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Not Cooling
We measure cabinet and coil temperatures, test airflow and confirm sealed-system pressure before quoting.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Not Cold Enough
Calibration, airflow and pressure testing identify whether the fault is mechanical or control-related.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Freezing Food
We verify actual versus commanded temperature and repair the control element at fault.
Fridges & freezers
Freezer Not Freezing
Defrost circuit and sealed-system tests are run in sequence to isolate the cause.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Leaking Water
We locate the water source, clear or repair the drain path and re-test over a full cycle.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Making Noise
Noise is traced to the exact component with the appliance running before any part is replaced.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Compressor Not Starting
Electrical start components are tested first — they cause most of these failures and cost far less than a compressor.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Ice Build-Up
The defrost circuit is tested component by component and the seal is checked for leaks.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Door Not Sealing
We replace the gasket and realign the door so the seal holds evenly around the frame.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Tripping Electricity
Insulation resistance testing isolates the faulty circuit safely. Do not keep resetting the trip — have it tested.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Not Switching On
Supply, board and protection devices are tested in order to find the break.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Temperature Fluctuating
Extended monitoring during the visit captures the fault pattern instead of relying on a single reading.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Ice Maker Not Working
Water supply, valve and module are tested individually before replacement.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Fan Not Working
Fan supply voltage and motor resistance are tested to confirm the actual failure point.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Refrigerant Leak
Electronic detection and pressure testing locate the leak, which is repaired before recharging to spec.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Overheating
Ventilation, coil condition and fan operation are corrected and the unit re-tested under load.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Light Not Working
A simple fix, usually completed on the same visit.
Fridges & freezers
Fridge Water Dispenser Not Working
The full water path is tested from supply to nozzle.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Not Making Ice
Water supply, inlet valve and harvest circuit are tested in order before sealed-system work.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Not Harvesting
Harvest valve operation and sensor readings are verified against a full cycle.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Leaking Water
Drain fall, lines and reservoir are pressure-checked to find the exact leak.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Making Small Cubes
The plate is descaled and pump output measured before charge is assessed.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Making Cloudy Ice
The water circuit is descaled, sanitised and the filter replaced.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Freezing Up
Harvest timing and airflow are corrected, then the cycle is verified end to end.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Not Turning On
Supply, protection devices and board outputs are tested in order.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Overflowing
The fill circuit and float are tested to stop continuous filling.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Noisy
Noise is isolated by component with the machine running before repair.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Low Output
Condenser, ambient conditions and pressures are measured against spec.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Smells Bad
Full sanitising of the water circuit and bin, plus a filter change.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Water Not Filling
Supply pressure and solenoid operation are tested at the machine.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Compressor Not Running
Start gear and windings are tested before any compressor is condemned.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Fan Not Working
Fan supply and motor resistance are measured directly.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Bin Not Filling
Bin sensing and the ice path are checked before production is blamed.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Leaking Refrigerant
Electronic leak detection locates the point before repair and recharge.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Scale Build-Up
Full descale, sanitise and filtration advice to prevent recurrence.
Ice machines
Ice Machine Error Code
The code is read against the manufacturer table and the faulty input verified.