Not cooling, ice maker issues, compressor problems — fast service before you lose a fridge full of food.
Condenser coils, start relays, defrost heaters, and evaporator fans diagnosed and repaired.
Water line, inlet valve, and ice maker module issues fixed so your ice maker works reliably again.
Compressor cycling issues and failed start relays diagnosed — the most common cause of warm fridges.
Dispenser not working, water pooling inside or under the fridge — leak source identified and repaired.
Buzzing, clicking, or rattling noises traced to fan motors, compressors, or loose components.
Worn or torn door gaskets replaced to stop cold air loss and reduce compressor strain.
Refrigerators are the most expensive appliance to lose — not just the repair cost, but the food loss if it fails overnight. A service call runs $80–$120, applied toward the repair. Start relay replacement, one of the most common fridge repairs, runs $80–$150. Defrost heater or thermostat issues, which cause frost buildup in the freezer and a warm fridge compartment, run $150–$280. Condenser fan motor replacement runs $130–$220, and a refrigerant leak diagnosis and recharge runs $250–$450 or more depending on the leak location — this is the one repair where cost can approach replacement value on older units.
Dirty condenser coils are worth checking before calling for service — vacuuming the coils behind or underneath the fridge is a genuine $0 fix that resolves a surprising number of "not cooling enough" complaints. Beyond that, the most common real fault is a failed start relay, which prevents the compressor from starting at all.
Refrigerators typically last 10–15 years. If the repair cost is under 50% of a comparable new fridge (typically $900–$2,500 installed) and your unit is under 6–7 years old, repair is usually the better financial call — with compressor failure on an older unit being the main exception worth weighing against replacement.
For a broader look at appliance repair pricing across appliance types, see our appliance repair cost guide.
We repair refrigerators throughout Guelph and the surrounding region:
The most common causes are dirty condenser coils (a $0 fix if you clean them), a failed start relay on the compressor ($80–$150), frost buildup in the evaporator from a failed defrost heater ($150–$280), or a refrigerant leak, which is more expensive to diagnose and repair. We diagnose the actual cause on the first visit.
A service call runs $80–$120, applied toward the repair. Start relay replacement runs $80–$150, defrost heater or thermostat $150–$280, condenser fan motor $130–$220, and refrigerant leak diagnosis and recharge $250–$450 or more depending on the leak location.
This pattern often points to a failed evaporator fan motor, which circulates cold air from the freezer into the fridge compartment — if it's not spinning, the freezer can still make ice while the fridge side warms up. It's a straightforward repair once confirmed.
If the repair is under 50% of the cost of a comparable new fridge (typically $900–$2,500 installed) and your unit is under 6–7 years old — about half its 10–15 year expected lifespan — repair is usually the better value. Compressor failures on older units are the main exception, since they often approach replacement cost.
Common causes include a frozen or kinked water line, a faulty water inlet valve, or a failed ice maker module itself. We check the water supply first since that's the cheapest and most common fix.
Yes, we service standard, counter-depth, and built-in refrigerators from all major brands, including Sub-Zero and other higher-end built-ins, though parts lead times can be longer on specialty brands.
Tell us what's wrong with your fridge and we'll get back to you within 24 hours — same-day service is often available.
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