Fridge not cooling, freezing your food, or leaking water onto the floor? Appliance Masters diagnoses and repairs fridges, freezers and related refrigeration appliances on site, across Pretoria and Centurion.
Tell us the fault — we'll confirm your booking directly.
We repair most household fridge and freezer configurations, including:
For commercial refrigeration or cold-room equipment, get in touch to discuss your specific setup before booking.
If your fridge is doing any of the following, it's worth getting it looked at before the problem gets worse or food is lost:
The interior stays warm even though the fridge is switched on.
It's running, but food spoils faster than it should.
Food isn't staying frozen or ice cream is soft.
Items in the fridge compartment are icing over or freezing solid.
Ice forming heavily on the back panel or freezer walls.
Water pooling under or inside the fridge.
Puddles forming in the salad drawer or on shelves.
Buzzing, clicking, humming or knocking sounds.
The compressor won't start, cycles oddly, or runs constantly.
Temperature settings that don't seem to do anything.
Inconsistent temperature across the fridge.
Evaporator or condenser fan not turning, or noisy.
The auto-defrost cycle isn't clearing ice properly.
The gasket has perished, split, or lost its grip.
The door swings open or doesn't seal flush.
Intermittent power loss or the unit won't switch on.
The fridge trips the circuit breaker when it starts.
The ice maker has stopped working entirely.
Output has slowed down or become inconsistent.
The bulb or light circuit isn't working.
Display errors or unresponsive controls.
The compressor never seems to switch off.
Short-cycling that suggests a control or electrical issue.
Where applicable, and assessed on site.
Get a technician out to diagnose the fault before it gets worse.
There isn't one single cause — a fridge that's not cooling properly is usually down to one of a handful of common issues:
A faulty thermostat can stop the compressor cycling correctly.
Blocked vents or overpacked shelves restrict cold air circulation.
A failed evaporator fan stops cold air moving into the fridge.
A dirty or faulty condenser reduces cooling efficiency.
A worn gasket lets warm air in continuously.
Ice build-up from a failed defrost cycle blocks airflow.
The compressor may be weak, failing, or not starting.
Assessed on site rather than guessed at remotely.
Wiring or board issues that affect how the fridge runs.
Proper diagnosis needs a technician to actually assess the fridge — we don't try to diagnose it over the phone. Call 078 394 2727 and we'll get someone out to you.
Brand not listed? Contact us anyway — we work on most fridges sold in South Africa. We're not affiliated with or authorised by these manufacturers.
Cost depends on the fault and parts required. Call or WhatsApp us with the problem and we can talk you through it.
In most cases, yes. Common causes like a faulty thermostat, fan, door seal or compressor issue can usually be diagnosed and repaired on site.
Yes — upright freezers, chest freezers, and the freezer compartment of combination fridges. See our freezer repairs page.
Yes, we assess and repair built-in ice makers as part of a fridge call-out.
Samsung, LG, Defy, Bosch, Siemens, Whirlpool, AEG, Smeg, KIC, Kelvinator, Hisense, Midea, Beko and more. If your brand isn't listed, contact us anyway.
Yes, Centurion is part of our regular service area alongside Pretoria.
Yes — a technician inspects the fridge at your home to identify the actual fault rather than diagnosing over the phone.
Call, WhatsApp, or book online — we'll take it from there.