Fridge repairs at your place
A fridge that stops cooling puts a week of shopping at risk. Kobe comes to your home, finds the cause and tells you straight what the repair involves.
He works on fridges and freezers across Brisbane Northside and the Redlands, including Miele, Fisher & Paykel, Electrolux and Bosch.
Kobe repairs the fans, sensors, thermostats, defrost system and door seals. He doesn't work on the gas side of a fridge, such as regassing or compressors, and he'll tell you straight away if that's the fault.
Before you book
We repair household appliances. We don't offer installations or warranty repairs.
- Ariston: washing machines, dishwashers and dryers only.
- Cooktops: electric, ceramic and induction only. No gas work.
- Fridges: fans, sensors, thermostats, defrost systems and seals. No regassing or compressor work.
Common fridge faults Kobe fixes
Not cooling or getting warm
A failed evaporator or condenser fan, a faulty temperature sensor or a defrost fault can all stop a fridge cooling. Kobe works through them to find the cause, and tells you if the problem is on the gas side, which he doesn't repair.
Freezer iced up, fridge warm
When the defrost system fails, ice builds up over the evaporator and blocks the cold air reaching the fridge section. Kobe tests the defrost heater, sensor and control and replaces the faulty part.
Water on the floor or under the crisper
A blocked defrost drain is the usual cause. Leaks can also come from a water filter or ice maker line. Kobe finds the source and clears or replaces what is needed.
Noisy, buzzing or clicking
Worn fan motors and ice hitting a fan blade cause most fridge noise. Kobe finds the source and tells you what the fix involves.
Door seal torn or not sealing
A worn seal lets warm air in, so the fridge runs constantly and frosts up. Kobe replaces door seals and checks the door is hanging straight.
Ice maker or water dispenser not working
A frozen supply line, a failed inlet valve or a faulty ice maker module are common causes. Kobe checks the water supply and the parts in turn.
Quick checks before you book
These are safe to try and sometimes save you a call-out.
- Check the fridge has power and the temperature setting has not been bumped.
- Make sure the doors close fully and nothing is blocking them or the vents inside.
- Leave space around the fridge for air to flow, and check the back is not clogged with dust.
- Move food you want to keep into an esky with ice.
- Note the brand and model number, usually on a sticker inside the fridge.
Types Kobe works on
- Top and bottom mount fridges
- French door and side by side fridges
- Integrated fridges
- Freezers
Brands we service
Bluewaves is an independent repairer and is not affiliated with these brands. Logos show the brands we service. Appliance and model coverage varies; Ariston repairs are limited to washing machines, dishwashers and dryers.
Where
Brisbane Northside: Hamilton, Hendra, Aspley, Stafford, Everton Park, McDowall, Albany Creek.
The Redlands: Alexandra Hills, Capalaba, Thornlands, Cleveland, Victoria Point.
Questions people ask
Why is my fridge not cooling but the freezer is fine?
Often the defrost system has failed and ice is blocking the airflow, or the fan that moves cold air into the fridge has stopped. Kobe can test both.
Is it worth repairing my fridge?
It depends on the age of the fridge, the fault and the parts. Fan, sensor, seal and defrost repairs are often worth doing. Kobe will tell you what he finds before any work starts.
Do you regas fridges or replace compressors?
No. Kobe doesn't work on the gas side of fridges. He repairs fans, sensors, thermostats, defrost faults and door seals, and he'll tell you if your fault is one he can't fix.
Do you repair commercial fridges or cool rooms?
No. Kobe repairs household fridges and freezers.
Do you come to my home?
Yes. Kobe repairs fridges at your place across Brisbane Northside and the Redlands.
Broken appliance? Let's get it going again.
Tell Kobe what's wrong and he'll call you back to sort a time. A photo of the model sticker helps him bring the right parts.