Ramtons fridge repair in Juja.
A Ramtons fridge is one of the more common fridges in Juja. When it stops cooling, our technicians come to your home in Juja, Kiambu and repair it on site. We cover Juja and nearby Gachororo, Kalimoni, Juja Farm and Highpoint.
About the fridges we repair.
Single door, double door and chest freezer models found in many Kenyan homes.
In Juja 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 Juja, we usually reach you the same day.
We repair every fridge brand sold in Kenya.
If your fridge in Juja is a different brand, pick it below. The visit, the price-first process and the same-day cover are the same.
Ramtons fridges and Juja 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.
Juja has many flats and a large population around the university, so single door fridges and small freezers are very common. These are simple machines, usually quick to fix.
What we fix on Ramtons fridges.
Gas leak repair
A fridge that runs all the time but never gets cold is often low on gas because of a leak. The leak is usually at a joint or in a pipe that has rubbed through. We find the leak, repair it, pull a vacuum to remove air and moisture, and charge the correct gas by weight.
Door seal wear
Ramtons door seals harden with age. A gap at the corner or along the hinge side lets warm air in. Replacing the seal and adjusting the door is a quick repair that cuts power use and stops the freezer frosting up.
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.
What we see in Juja kitchens.
Thermostat faults
A single door fridge depends almost entirely on its thermostat. When it fails, the fridge either runs all the time or does not run at all. We test it and fit a matching replacement.
Worn door seals
Doors that open many times a day wear their seals. A gap lets in warm air and the ice box frosts. We replace the seal and adjust the door.
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.
Clean the coil at the back, do not overload the fridge, and keep it away from a hot wall or the cooker.
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 Juja 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 Juja?
Yes. A technician from our team comes to your home in Juja, Kiambu and repairs the Ramtons fridge where it stands. Most repairs are finished in one visit.
How soon can you reach Juja?
Often the same day for Juja and nearby Gachororo. 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.
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.
How to defrost a freezer safely
A freezer with thick ice works harder and holds less. If your freezer is not no-frost, defrost it when the ice is a few millimetres thick. Switch it off at the wall, empty the contents into a cool box, and open the door. Put towels underneath to catch the water.
Never use a knife, a screwdriver or any sharp tool to chip the ice. The cooling pipes run very close to the surface, and a puncture lets out the gas and ruins the freezer. A bowl of warm water placed inside speeds things up, and a hairdryer on a low setting held at a distance can help, if you keep it away from water.
Wipe the inside dry before switching on again, and give the fridge a few hours to cool before refilling it. If ice builds up again within weeks, the door seal or the defrost system needs a technician.
How to load a fridge so it cools better
Cold air has to move. Pack the shelves loosely enough that air can circulate, and never block the vents at the back or on the ceiling of the compartment. Keep the bulky items on the shelves and leave the door bins for things that tolerate warmth.
Raw meat and fish belong on the lowest shelf in sealed containers, so they cannot drip onto other food. Dairy and cooked food go in the middle. Fruit and vegetables belong in the drawers, where the humidity is higher.
Let hot food cool to room temperature before putting it in. Hot pots warm the fridge, force the compressor to work and bring in moisture that turns into frost. Cover liquids, because uncovered liquids add moisture to the air.
Cleaning the condenser coil
The condenser coil releases the heat the fridge removes from the food. On older fridges it is a grille on the back; on newer ones it may be a coil under the fridge behind a kick plate. Dust and kitchen grease form a blanket on it, which traps the heat.
Unplug the fridge before you start. Use a soft brush or the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner to lift the dust, then a damp cloth for grease. Clean the area around the compressor too, and remove dust from the fan if there is one. Do it every few months, or more often in a dusty kitchen.
A clean coil can make a noticeable difference in how long the compressor runs and how much power the fridge uses. It is one of the cheapest and most effective bits of maintenance you can do yourself.
Fridges and freezers we work on.
Ramtons fridge in Juja 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.