Ramtons fridge repair in Runda.
If your Ramtons fridge or freezer in Runda has stopped working properly, we send a technician who repairs Ramtons fridges every week. Most jobs are finished in one visit. We cover Runda and nearby Gigiri, Muthaiga North, Rosslyn and Village Market.
About the fridges we repair.
Single door, double door and chest freezer models found in many Kenyan homes.
In Runda 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 Runda, we usually reach you the same day.
We repair every fridge brand sold in Kenya.
If your fridge in Runda is a different brand, pick it below. The visit, the price-first process and the same-day cover are the same.
Ramtons fridges and Runda 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.
Runda is quiet, residential and spacious, with large family homes and well-equipped kitchens. Built-in and integrated fridges are common, and so are wine coolers and second fridges.
What we fix on Ramtons fridges.
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.
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.
What we see in Runda kitchens.
Wine cooler temperature drift
The compressor type and the thermoelectric type have different faults. Fans, sensors and seals are the first checks.
Inverter board faults
High-end fridges use control boards that dislike surges. A dead board or erratic behaviour after a power cut is a common reason for calls.
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.
Have your built-in fridge cleaned and checked yearly, including the vents. Keep the wine cooler out of direct sun and away from heat sources.
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 Runda 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 Runda?
Yes. A technician from our team comes to your home in Runda, Nairobi and repairs the Ramtons fridge where it stands. Most repairs are finished in one visit.
How soon can you reach Runda?
Often the same day for Runda and nearby Gigiri. 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 Runda 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.