Johannesburg · Illovo
Fridge Not Cooling — Illovo
Fridge Not Cooling in Illovo: symptoms, likely causes and how a technician diagnoses and repairs it.
Illovo mixes offices, restaurants and residential blocks.
Commercial kitchens and apartment fridges in equal measure.
Symptoms
- Cabinet feels warm
- Freezer works but fridge does not
- Food spoiling early
Likely causes
- Failed evaporator fan
- Blocked defrost system
- Refrigerant loss
- Faulty thermostat or sensor
- Compressor or start-relay fault
How we repair it
We measure cabinet and coil temperatures, test airflow and confirm sealed-system pressure before quoting.
Our process in Illovo
- 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 Illovo customers
How quickly can a technician reach Illovo?
Illovo is inside our core coverage, so most bookings are attended same-day or next working day. Emergency slots are reserved daily.
What does fridge not cooling in Illovo 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 Illovo and the wider Johannesburg area, scheduled around trading hours.