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When the fridge stops cooling, the first thing you want is a technician who comes fast. But speed alone isn’t enough: replacing the wrong part, or recharging gas without finding the leak, brings the same problem back weeks later. These questions help you tell whether the technician knows the job.
6 questions to ask a fridge technician
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What exactly is the cause?A good technician explains which part failed and why, not just ‘it needs gas’.
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Why is the gas low?Gas doesn’t run low for no reason. If the fridge needs a recharge, the leak must be found and fixed first.
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What is the price before you start?The price should be clear and final before the repair, with no fees appearing later.
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Is there a warranty on the repair?Ask about the warranty and exactly which part it covers.
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Can you fix it at home?Most fridge faults are repaired where the fridge stands, without moving it.
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Do you know this brand?Tell him the brand and model, or send a photo of the label before the visit.
Signs of a technician to avoid
- Quotes a price on the phone, then changes it once he starts
- Recharges gas without checking for a leak
- Gives no warranty and doesn’t explain what he replaced
- Wants to take the fridge to the shop for a simple fault
Same-day home visit
Fridge repair
Not cooling, gas recharge, compressor, thermostat, noise, water leaks and no-frost faults.
- Not cooling
- Gas recharge
- Compressor
- No-frost
Before the technician arrives
- Move food that spoils to another fridge or a cool box
- Clear the space in front of and behind the fridge
- Note when the problem started and what changed: noise, ice or water
- Don’t keep switching the power off and on
Questions people ask
Does a fridge need a gas recharge every year?
No. The system is sealed and only loses gas through a leak. If you are told it needs gas every year, there is a leak to fix.
Do you come the same day?
In most cases the technician reaches you the same day, and we work around the clock.
Do you repair commercial and display fridges?
Yes. Display and commercial fridges are among the types we repair.
