Ramtons fridge repair in Embakasi.
If your Ramtons fridge or freezer in Embakasi has stopped working properly, we send a technician who repairs Ramtons fridges every week. Most jobs are finished in one visit. We cover Embakasi and nearby Fedha, Utawala, Pipeline and Nyayo Estate.
About the fridges we repair.
Single door, double door and chest freezer models found in many Kenyan homes.
In Embakasi we see Ramtons fridges in homes, offices and shops. The usual jobs are below. Each one is a link to the full page on what causes it and how we fix it.
What we see most.
- Thermostat replacement
- Start relay faults
- Gas leak repair
- Not cooling
- Freezer not freezing
- Gas refilling
Start from what the fridge is doing.
The pages below explain the usual causes and how we fix each one. No codes, no jargon.
Where else we come.
We cover Nairobi and the towns around it. If you are near Embakasi, we usually reach you the same day.
We repair every fridge brand sold in Kenya.
If your fridge in Embakasi is a different brand, pick it below. The visit, the price-first process and the same-day cover are the same.
Ramtons fridges and Embakasi homes.
Ramtons fridges are a familiar sight in Kenyan homes, flats, offices and small shops. The range is mainly single door and double door fridges, along with chest freezers. They are simple machines with a compressor, a thermostat and a gas circuit, which makes most repairs straightforward.
Embakasi has many flats, family homes and small shops. Chest freezers and display fridges are common in the shops, and their owners cannot afford long downtime.
What we fix on Ramtons fridges.
Chest freezer lid and seal
A chest freezer lid that does not seal lets in warm air and causes frost on the top of the stock. We check the lid seal, the hinge and the thermostat, and replace the part that is worn.
Thermostat replacement
The thermostat decides when the compressor runs. A worn thermostat keeps the fridge too warm or too cold, and the dial stops having any effect. We test it and replace it with the correct part for the model. The fridge should cool to the setting within a few hours after the repair.
Start relay faults
The start relay gives the compressor the boost it needs to start. When it fails, the compressor hums, does not start, and may overheat if it keeps trying. A relay is a small inexpensive part, but it must match the compressor, so we check the rating before fitting it.
What we see in Embakasi kitchens.
Shop freezer warming up
A worn lid seal, a failed thermostat or a leaking gas circuit are the usual causes. We check the seal and thermostat first.
Display fridge fan and condenser faults
Fans clog with dust and the condenser coats with grease. A clean and a fan replacement often restore the temperature.
Care that prevents a repair.
Defrost the freezer section when the ice is more than a few millimetres thick. A thick layer of ice makes the compressor work harder and reduces the space for food. Do not use a knife to chip ice: it can pierce the gas pipes.
Keep display fridges away from direct sun, clean the condenser monthly in a busy shop, and check seals weekly with a sheet of paper.
Most Ramtons faults are inexpensive parts, so repair is usually the better choice. A fridge that is very old, uses a lot of power or has a seized compressor may be worth replacing. We tell you which applies before any money is spent.
How a Embakasi 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 Ramtons fridges in Embakasi?
Yes. A technician from our team comes to your home in Embakasi, Nairobi and repairs the Ramtons fridge where it stands. Most repairs are finished in one visit.
How soon can you reach Embakasi?
Often the same day for Embakasi and nearby Fedha. Call or WhatsApp 0703 543 656 early in the day and we tell you the earliest time a technician can reach you.
Are you the official Ramtons service centre?
No. We are independent fridge technicians, not affiliated with Ramtons. For a Ramtons fridge still under the manufacturer warranty, contact the shop or Ramtons first.
Do you have Ramtons fridge spare parts?
We source the right part for your model. Send a photo of the rating plate inside the fridge (brand, model number, gas type) before we come so we can check.
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.
Ramtons fridge in Embakasi 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.