Call us, text us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online – we'll reply in under 10 minutes during business hours. When a customer calls because their fridge isn't cooling, we first recommend basic checks before the technician arrives. Verify the fridge has power (sometimes the problem is just a tripped circuit breaker). Check that the thermostat temperature hasn't been accidentally changed by a button press. Ensure the rear ventilation grille isn't blocked (sometimes people push the fridge against the wall, blocking condenser airflow, which overheats the motor and causes the fridge to shut down for protection). If these checks don't solve the problem, it's a genuine fault requiring a technician. If the repair exceeds 50-60 percent of the price of an equivalent new fridge, it's not cost-effective. We'll tell you after diagnosis.

The electronic temperature sensor is the modern version of the mechanical thermostat. In fridges with a digital display and controls, the sensor sends a signal to the main board, which decides when to start the motor. Its replacement is slightly more expensive than a mechanical thermostat, but the procedure is similar. The freezer fan (in non-frost refrigerators that distribute cold air from the freezer to the fridge compartment) can stop working, leaving the fridge section without cooling even if the freezer is still functioning well. This is the cause when a customer says the freezer is cold but the fridge isn't. Fan replacement: 60 minutes. Refrigerant gas leaks are the most serious breakdown. The gas (R600a or R134a in older models) circulates in a closed system and should never leak. When a micro-leak occurs, the fridge progressively loses efficiency until it stops cooling. The repair involves locating the leak, fixing it, and recharging the gas. This procedure takes 3-4 hours and is only cost-effective for relatively new, premium refrigerators.

American double-door refrigerators with ice and water dispensers have specific issues not found in standard fridges. The water inlet for the dispenser might leak, the automatic ice maker can jam, and the door electronics (touchscreen, digital controls) can fail. We work with all these brands (Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Beko), but specific parts may require ordering, taking 5-15 days depending on the brand and model. Warranty covers replaced parts and labour. Official manufacturer warranty on original parts. Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Beko. Specific parts may require ordering, taking 5-15 days depending on the model.

The cost of breakdown repairs in Sant Pere de Ribes typically ranges from €176 to €1224. The final amount depends on the property's condition, materials used, and labour time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. The refrigerator is probably the appliance whose breakdown causes the most urgency. When it stops cooling, you have 24-36 hours before you start losing food rapidly. Yoghurts, cheese, cold cuts, fresh fish, leftovers. For a family with a full weekly shop, the financial loss of food can exceed the repair cost if action isn't taken quickly. Call us, text us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online – we'll reply in under 10 minutes during business hours.