Cold Room Not Cooling

When your cold room stops cooling, the cause could sit anywhere in the refrigeration cycle: low refrigerant, a failed compressor, a faulty controller, an iced evaporator, or a blocked condenser. Our technicians trace the fault methodically across Pretoria East rather than guessing, so the repair is correct the first time. We repair this fault across every suburb of Pretoria East with emergency response available 24/7, 365 days a year.

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Current Response Time

45 minutes

Technician available — Pretoria East

StatusOperational
CoverageAll Pretoria East
Hours24/7 · 365 days

069 268 0988

The Situation

When your cold room stops cooling, the cause could sit anywhere in the refrigeration cycle: low refrigerant, a failed compressor, a faulty controller, an iced evaporator, or a blocked condenser.

When your cold room stops cooling, the cause could sit anywhere in the refrigeration cycle: low refrigerant, a failed compressor, a faulty controller, an iced evaporator, or a blocked condenser. Our technicians trace the fault methodically across Pretoria East rather than guessing, so the repair is correct the first time.

Technical Diagnostic

Diagnosing cold room not cooling

A cold room not cooling can have several root causes. Our technicians follow a structured diagnostic process to isolate the exact fault before any repair work begins — saving you time and avoiding unnecessary parts replacement.

Symptom Checker

  • Low refrigerant charge or gas leak
  • Compressor failure or electrical fault
  • Faulty temperature controller or sensor
  • Iced or blocked evaporator coil
  • Dirty or blocked condenser

Probable Causes

  • Low refrigerant charge or gas leak
  • Compressor failure or electrical fault
  • Faulty temperature controller or sensor
  • Iced or blocked evaporator coil
  • Dirty or blocked condenser
  • Failed evaporator fan

Our Diagnostic Process

01Check controller setpoint and sensor reading
02Measure suction and discharge pressures
03Inspect evaporator for ice build-up
04Test compressor windings and contactor
05Check refrigerant charge level
06Verify condenser airflow and cleanliness

Frequently Asked

Questions & answers

What causes a cold room not cooling?+
The most common causes of a cold room not cooling are low refrigerant charge or gas leak, compressor failure or electrical fault, faulty temperature controller or sensor. Our technicians test each possibility methodically rather than guessing.
How do I book a repair or get a quote?+
Call 069 268 0988 or email info@reyds.co.za. For emergencies, use the Call or WhatsApp buttons on this page — we respond 24/7, 365 days a year.

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