Randburg · Cresta
Follett: Ice Machine Compressor Not Running in Cresta
Follett ice machine compressor not running in Cresta — likely causes on Follett ice machines and the repair process.
Cresta covers dense retail and apartment living around the shopping precinct.
Compact under-counter and bar fridges in apartments, plus small shop display coolers, make up most Cresta jobs.
Follett nugget machines require auger and gearbox inspection.
Symptoms
- Fan runs, no cooling
- Compressor clicks and stops
Likely causes
- Failed start relay
- Overload trip
- Capacitor failure
- Compressor winding fault
How we repair it
Start gear and windings are tested before any compressor is condemned.
Our process in Cresta
- Book by phone, WhatsApp or the online form — you get a confirmed time window
- On-site diagnosis with proper test equipment, not guesswork
- Written quote before any part is ordered or fitted
- Repair completed on the visit where the spare is on the van
- Temperature verified over a full cycle before we leave
Questions from Cresta customers
How quickly can a technician reach Cresta?
Cresta is inside our core coverage, so most bookings are attended same-day or next working day. Emergency slots are reserved daily.
What does ice machine compressor not running in Cresta cost?
A diagnostic callout fee is quoted before booking and credited against the repair. Parts and labour are quoted in writing after diagnosis — nothing is replaced without your approval.
Do you guarantee the work?
Yes. Completed repairs carry a workmanship warranty, and any replaced part carries its supplier warranty.
Do you work on commercial equipment too?
Yes — display fridges, bottle coolers, cold rooms and catering freezers across Cresta and the wider Randburg area, scheduled around trading hours.