Bruhm fridge repair in Nairobi.
Single door, double door and side-by-side fridges and chest freezers. We repair them at your home, with the price agreed before any work starts.
Common Bruhm fridge jobs.
- Cooling faults
- Board faults
- Door alignment
What is the Bruhm fridge doing?
Bruhm fridge repair by area.
Our technicians cover all of Nairobi and the towns around it. Pick your area for the full Bruhm page there.
The models we see and how they are built.
Bruhm fridges come as single door, double door and side-by-side models, along with chest freezers. They are widely sold across Kenya, so we see a good mix of older and newer units in homes and small businesses.
Bruhm's wide range means the parts differ between models. We always check the model number and the gas type on the rating plate before we visit, so the technician can bring the right part and the right refill.
Bruhm fridges come as single door, double door and side-by-side models, along with chest freezers. They are widely sold, so we see a good mix of older and newer units in homes and small businesses.
The usual Bruhm faults are cooling that drops off, board faults after surges, and doors that no longer line up. Door alignment and seal replacement are quick jobs, and a board repair is often cheaper than a new fridge.
What Bruhm owners notice first.
- Cooling that drops off
- Board faults after surges
- Door alignment
- Thermostat and sensor faults
- Chest freezer lid seal
What goes wrong, and why.
Cooling that drops off
A fridge that cools less each week is often dealing with a dirty condenser, a weak fan or a leaking gas circuit. We check the airflow and the fan first, and look for a leak before any gas is added.
Board faults after surges
Surges after outages can damage a control board, which can stop the fridge starting or make it run erratically. We test the board and the compressor separately, so you know whether a repair or a replacement is needed.
Door alignment
A door that sags or does not close flush lets warm air in and frosts the freezer. We adjust the hinge and check the seal, which often solves the problem without replacing anything.
Thermostat and sensor faults
A thermostat or sensor that reads the wrong temperature will keep the compressor running too long or switch it off too early. We test the reading with a meter and replace the part if it is out.
Chest freezer lid seal
A chest freezer that does not seal lets warm air in, which causes frost on top of the stock. We check the lid seal and the hinges, and replace the seal if it is worn.
Care that prevents a repair.
Clean the condenser every few months, especially if the fridge is near a window or in a dusty area. Keep the fridge out of direct sun and away from the cooker.
Defrost the freezer when ice builds up thickly. Do not chip the ice with a knife, because the cooling pipes can be damaged. Wait for the ice to soften, or let it melt with the door open.
Bruhm faults are mostly small parts, so repair is the usual choice. A very old unit with a failed sealed system and a damaged cabinet can be better replaced, and we will explain the difference before any decision is made.
How a Bruhm visit works.
Tell us what is wrong
Call or WhatsApp with what the fridge is doing and a photo of the model sticker inside.
We come to you
A technician visits your home or business and finds the fault.
You approve the price
You get the full price before any work starts. Nothing is done without your OK.
Cold again
We repair it, test the temperature and show you what was fixed.
Questions people ask
Do you repair Bruhm fridges at home in Nairobi?
Yes. A technician comes to your home or business and repairs the Bruhm fridge where it stands, in most cases in one visit.
Are you the official Bruhm service centre?
No. We are independent fridge technicians. If your Bruhm fridge is still under the manufacturer's warranty, contact the shop or Bruhm first.
Do you have parts for Bruhm fridges?
We source the right part for your model. Send a photo of the rating plate inside the fridge so we can check before we come.
Good to know about your fridge.
Reading the rating plate inside your fridge
Almost every fridge has a sticker or metal plate inside, usually on a side wall or at the back of the fridge compartment. It tells a technician almost everything: the brand, the model number, the voltage and frequency, the type of gas the fridge uses and how much of it, and often the manufacturing date.
Take a clear photo of that plate before you call. With the model number we can check which thermostat, seal, fan or board fits, which saves time on the visit. The gas type matters too. Modern fridges often use R600a, a flammable gas used in small amounts, while older ones commonly use R134a. The two are not interchangeable, and a fridge must always be charged with the gas printed on its own plate.
If you cannot find the plate, look for a sticker behind the vegetable drawers, on the inside of the door frame or on the back of the cabinet. Send us whatever you can find and the brand, and we will help you identify the model.
Protecting a fridge from power cuts and surges
Power cuts and surges are hard on fridges. When the supply returns it can arrive with a spike that damages the control board or the parts that start the compressor. Inverter fridges are the most sensitive, because a board sits between the plug and the compressor.
A good voltage guard, also called a fridge guard, delays the power coming back for a few minutes and cuts it if the voltage is too high or too low. It costs far less than a board repair. Choose one rated for the fridge, plug the fridge into it directly and avoid sharing the socket with a heater or an iron.
After any outage, wait a few minutes before switching the fridge on if you do not have a guard. Keep the door closed during the cut. A full fridge holds its cold for several hours if it is not opened, and a full freezer holds it for longer. Do not keep switching the fridge off and on at the wall; it puts strain on the compressor.
Food safety when a fridge stops cooling
Bacteria multiply quickly above about five degrees. If the fridge side is warm, move milk, meat, fish and cooked food to the freezer or a cool box with ice, and keep the door closed as much as you can. If the freezer is still frozen, do not open it more than you need to.
As a rule of thumb, fresh meat, fish, dairy and cooked leftovers should not stay in a warm fridge for more than a few hours. Food that has thawed and warmed should not be refrozen if it has been warm for long. When in doubt, throw it out: a repair is cheaper than being ill.
Medicines that need refrigeration should be moved to a cool box and kept as cold as the label asks. If you are not sure whether something is still safe, check the instructions on the packaging or ask a pharmacist.
Why gas is rarely the first thing we check
Many people ask for a gas refill as soon as a fridge stops cooling. In practice, a fridge uses no gas. It circulates the same sealed charge for its whole life. If the charge is low, the fridge has a leak, and a refill without finding the leak means paying again in a few weeks.
Most cooling faults are something else: a blocked air channel, a stopped fan, a dirty condenser, a failed defrost heater, a worn door seal, a start relay, a thermostat or a board. These are found with a few tests, and they are usually cheaper to put right than a gas job.
When the tests point to a leak, we find it first, usually at a joint, a pipe that has rubbed or a corroded coil, repair it, pull a vacuum to remove air and moisture and then charge the exact gas the fridge was built for, by weight. That is the only way a gas job lasts.
Fridges and freezers we work on.
Bruhm fridge not right?
Call or WhatsApp with what the fridge is doing and a photo of the model sticker. We tell you when a technician can come.