Fridge Repair service was scheduled ASAP -next day actually! Service tech was professional and proficient. Quick and easy fix. He did a great job cleaning up and took great care of my fridge. I would highly recommend this company! A+++ service!
FREEZER REPAIRS · HARARE
Freezer Compressor Problems?
Compressor Clicking, Humming or Not Running?
Clicking, humming without starting or tripping the power often look like compressor failure, but the starting relay, overload or thermostat cause these symptoms more often. We test the compressor, relay and start components before recommending any part, on site in Harare.
- Freezer fault diagnosis on site
- Chest & upright freezer repairs
- Quote before work starts
- Mobile call-outs across Harare
- Independent repairer for all major brands
Call or WhatsApp 0719 227 718
Is It the Compressor?
Sometimes, but the parts around the compressor fail far more often. The starting relay, overload and thermostat all produce clicking, humming and no cooling, and each is a much smaller repair. We test the compressor, relay and start components before recommending any part.
Our freezer repairs technicians measure the compressor windings and starting current on site. If the compressor has failed, we explain replacement against the age of the freezer so you can decide. Commercial freezers go to commercial refrigeration, and you can book a repair any day.
Symptoms Linked to the Compressor
These symptoms tell us to test the compressor and its starting parts together.
Clicking every few minutes
The relay is trying to start the compressor.
Humming without starting
The compressor is getting power but cannot turn over.
Compressor very hot to touch
Running hard, or cutting out on the overload.
Runs but no cooling
The compressor or sealed system is not moving refrigerant.
Trips the power
An earth fault in the compressor or wiring.
Starts and stops quickly
Short cycling from the overload or thermostat.
Faults That Look Like a Failed Compressor
- Starting relay failure
- Overload protector fault
- Thermostat fault
- Low supply voltage after a power cut
- Condenser fan failure
- Dirty condenser causing overheating
- Refrigerant leak
When to stop using the appliance
Switch the appliance off at the wall if you notice a burning smell, smoke, sparking, exposed wiring, repeated breaker trips or water near electrical parts. Leave electrical covers, high-voltage parts and the sealed refrigeration system to a technician, then call or WhatsApp 0719 227 718 and we will arrange an assessment.
Repair or Replace?
When the relay, overload or thermostat is the fault, the repair is quick and the freezer has years left in it. When the compressor itself has failed, the repair involves the sealed system, so we compare the cost with the age and condition of the freezer and give you a straight recommendation.
A compressor that runs but no longer cools is often a leak rather than a failed compressor, and that is a freezer regassing job: the leak is found and sealed, then the system is refilled. Either way you get a quote before any work starts, and the choice stays with you.
Leave the compressor cover, starting relay, overload and wiring to the technician. Those terminals carry mains voltage, and opening the sealed system needs refrigerant handling equipment.
How We Test a Freezer Compressor
The technician checks the supply voltage, tests the relay and overload, measures the compressor windings and watches the starting current. If the compressor runs, we check the system pressures to confirm it is pumping.
That test tells us exactly which part has failed, so you only pay for the repair you need. If the freezer stopped after a power cut, low voltage or a surge often takes out the relay or thermostat rather than the compressor: see appliance damage after power cuts.
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Need this freezer looked at?
Send the freezer type, brand, model if you have it, what it is doing and your suburb. We confirm your booking and arrival time by phone or WhatsApp.
Related freezer problems
Other Freezer Problems We Repair
Freezer Not Switching On
The freezer is dead, or the light works but the cabinet stays warm.
Freezer Not Freezing
Food is soft, thawing or the temperature keeps changing, even though the freezer runs.
Freezer Making Noise
Buzzing, clicking, rattling or other unusual freezer sounds.
Freezer Regassing
Leak repair and regassing for freezers that have lost refrigerant.
Freezer Running Continuously
The freezer runs for long periods or seems to run all the time.
Freezer types
Freezer Types We Repair
Chest Freezers
Household and shop chest freezers with lid seals, static cooling plates and manual defrost.
Upright Freezers
Upright and drawer freezers, including frost-free models with fans and a defrost system.
Fridge-Freezers
The freezer compartment of a combined fridge-freezer, checked together with the fridge side.
Commercial Freezers
Display freezers and ice cream chests. Cold rooms are handled by our commercial refrigeration team.
Tell us whether the freezer is a chest, upright or the freezer side of a fridge-freezer, plus the brand and model if you have them.
Freezer Brands We Repair
We are an independent repairer for all major freezer brands, not tied to one manufacturer. Choose your brand, or send us the make and model of any other brand.
Freezer Repairs Across Harare
Our technicians travel to homes, shops and farms across Harare and nearby towns, so the freezer is repaired where it stands.
Harare North
Avondale, Borrowdale, Mount Pleasant, Highlands, Chisipite, plus Mazowe and Domboshava
Harare West
Westgate, Mabelreign, Bluff Hill, Tynwald
Harare East
Greendale, Eastlea, Msasa, Mandara
Harare South
Waterfalls, Hatfield, Cranborne, Glen View
Harare CBD
City Centre, the Avenues, apartments, offices and shops
Ruwa
Ruwa and Zimre Park
Chitungwiza
Chitungwiza households and local businesses
Norton
Norton and surrounding homes
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What Our Customers Say
Great service, the team is very proffessional and their level of communication is commendable. My Samsung Fridge Freezer (Side By Side) was repaired right on time and it worked like it was brand new. Thank you so much
Thank you for fixing my Samsung Fridge at arlington, amazing service from you guys , l am impressed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freezer Compressor Problems
How do I know if my freezer compressor is bad?
A failed compressor usually hums without starting, trips the power, or runs hot without cooling. The same signs come from a faulty relay or overload, so a meter test on site is the only reliable way to know.
Does a clicking freezer mean the compressor is broken?
Usually not. A click every few minutes is most often the starting relay failing to start the compressor. Replacing the relay is a quick and inexpensive repair.
How much does a freezer compressor repair cost?
A relay or overload costs far less than a compressor. We test first and quote before any work starts. If a compressor replacement is not worth it on an older freezer, we tell you.
Is it normal for a freezer compressor to be hot?
Warm, yes. Too hot to keep your hand on, with the freezer cutting out, points to a dusty condenser, a failed fan or a compressor under strain. Give the freezer space at the back and book a check.
Book a freezer repair in Harare
Tell us what your freezer is doing and where you are in Harare. We confirm your booking and arrival time by phone or WhatsApp.
Book a freezer repair
Having Problems With Your Freezer?
Call or WhatsApp 0719 227 718 with the freezer type, the fault and your location. A technician diagnoses it on site and quotes before any work starts.