Fridge Not Cooling? Fridge Repair
in Canberra - What to Check First

Signs Your Fridge Needs Repair

Don't wait for your fridge to fail completely. These warning signs mean it's time to call a technician:

• Not cooling or food spoiling faster than normal - temperature is rising above 4°C in the fridge section
• Running constantly without cycling off - compressor never stops, energy bill rising
• Water pooling inside or underneath the fridge
• Frost or ice build-up inside the fridge section (not the freezer)
• Loud buzzing, clicking, rattling or humming
• Freezer working but fridge section too warm
• Fridge completely dead - no lights, no sound

Common Fridge Faults & What Causes Them

Fridge Not Cooling

The most common cause of a fridge not cooling in Canberra homes is a faulty evaporator fan motor - the fan that circulates cold air can seize or fail, leaving the compressor running but air not moving. Other causes include a faulty thermostat, a refrigerant leak (requiring a licensed refrigerant technician), or a failed compressor start relay.

Running Constantly

A fridge that never cycles off is working too hard. Common causes: dirty or blocked condenser coils (reducing heat dissipation), a failing door seal allowing warm air in, or a faulty thermostat that never signals the compressor to stop. Running constantly wastes significant electricity and shortens compressor life.

Frost Build-Up Inside the Fridge Section

Ice forming on the back wall of the fridge (not the freezer) indicates a defrost system fault - either the defrost heater, defrost thermostat, or defrost timer has failed. The ice blocks airflow and causes temperature rises. This is a common repair we complete across Canberra weekly.

Leaking Water

Water pooling inside the fridge is almost always a blocked defrost drain - a small channel that carries defrost water to the drip pan. A blocked drain backs up and overflows into the fridge compartment. Under the fridge, a leak usually means the drip pan has overflowed or cracked.

Making Noise

Loud noises from a fridge come from the condenser fan motor (behind the fridge), the evaporator fan motor (inside at the back), or the compressor. A clicking noise on startup is often a failed start relay - a small inexpensive part that prevents the compressor from starting.

Fridge Repair Cost in Canberra

We believe in transparent pricing with no surprises. Here's how our pricing works:

• Service call fee: $150 flat fee. Covers travel to your home anywhere in the ACT and a thorough diagnosis of all faults.
• Parts and labour: Quoted in writing after diagnosis. Cost depends on the specific fault, your brand, and the parts required. We provide a written quote before any work begins. No work starts without your approval.

Fridge repair is almost always significantly more affordable than buying a replacement. We'll give you an honest assessment of whether repair makes sense for your appliance's age and condition.

Fridge Brands We Repair in Canberra

We service all major brands: Samsung, LG, Fisher & Paykel, Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Haier, Hisense, Bosch, Electrolux, Whirlpool, Miele, AEG, Smeg and more. We stock common parts for the most popular brands and carry them in our van for same-day repairs.

We service all suburbs including Belconnen, Tuggeranong, Woden, Gungahlin, Weston Creek, Fyshwick, Kingston, Bruce, Kambah, Greenway, Casey, Ngunnawal, Mitchell and Queanbeyan.