Fridge repairs you can trust
A fridge that's not cooling is one repair you can't put off. Whether it's a warm fridge, a freezer that's iced up, or water pooling in the bottom, most fridge and freezer faults trace back to the seals, the defrost system, or the compressor circuit. We repair all fridge types, top and bottom mount, side-by-side and French door, right across the region.
Common fridge faults we fix
- Not cooling or running warm — Failed thermostats, a faulty fan motor, sealed-system issues, or condenser coils choked with dust. We diagnose whether it's an economical fix.
- Freezer icing up — A blocked defrost system, a failed defrost heater or timer, or a perished door seal letting warm air in.
- Water leaking inside or underneath — A blocked defrost drain is the usual culprit. We clear it and check the drip tray.
- Loud or constant running — Worn fan motors, a struggling compressor, or dusty coils. We'll assess before you replace the whole unit.
- Light or display faults — Failed door switches, LED modules or control boards on newer electronic models.
What to expect from a fridge repair
How we diagnose it
Cooling faults can come from the thermostat, the evaporator fan, the defrost system or the sealed refrigeration circuit, and they often present in similar ways. We test each stage, airflow, defrost, temperature control and the compressor circuit, to work out whether it is an economical fix or a sealed-system issue.
On the day
We prioritise no-cooling calls because of food spoilage, so we'll get you the earliest slot we have. Fan motors, thermostats, defrost heaters and door seals are usually replaced in the one visit; sealed-system or compressor work is specialised, and we advise you before going ahead.
Repair or replace?
Fan, thermostat, defrost and seal faults are almost always worth fixing. If it is a failed compressor or a refrigerant leak on an older fridge, replacement often makes more sense, and we give you the straight numbers so you are not spending good money after bad.
Not sure your fridge is worth fixing? Read our guide to repairing vs replacing an appliance — and wherever you are, from Wollongong to Shellharbour and Kiama, we come to you.
Frequently asked questions
My fridge isn't cold but the light works. What's wrong?
That points to a cooling fault rather than power, commonly a fan motor, thermostat, or the sealed refrigeration system. It needs an on-site diagnosis to pin down.
Do you regas fridges?
Sealed-system and refrigerant work is specialised and licensed. We diagnose the fault first and advise honestly whether a repair is worthwhile or whether replacement makes more sense.
How quickly can you look at a fridge that's stopped?
We prioritise no-cooling calls because of food spoilage, so we'll get you the earliest slot we have — most jobs within the week, often within a couple of days.
How much does a fridge repair cost?
Our call-out fee is $100 for jobs close in across the Illawarra, or $150 for further out, and it covers travel and inspecting your fridge. If we can repair it on the spot without parts, there's a flat $50 labour fee per machine. If parts are needed we quote you first, and that $50 is credited toward the total repair — no overtime or after-hours surcharges.
How long does a fridge repair take?
Many fridge faults — fan motors, thermostats, defrost heaters, door seals — are fixed in a single visit. Sealed-system or compressor issues can need an ordered part and a follow-up; we tell you on the day which it is.