From the workshop
Notes on keeping things cold
Plain-English advice on fridge faults, cold rooms, power cuts and when a repair is worth it, from technicians who do this every day.
4 October 2026 · 6 min read
Fridge noises: what is normal and what means trouble
Clicks, hums, gurgles and rattles. Some are perfectly normal, others are early warnings. Here is how to tell the difference.
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1 October 2026 · 7 min read
How often should commercial refrigeration be serviced?
Skipping maintenance feels cheaper until something fails. Here is a sensible service schedule and what a proper service includes.
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25 September 2026 · 6 min read
Chest freezer or upright freezer? How to choose for your home or business
Both do the same job, but they differ in running costs, space, organisation and how they cope with power cuts.
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19 September 2026 · 6 min read
How Durban's heat, humidity and salty air affect your refrigeration
Living near the coast is hard on fridges, freezers and cold rooms. Here are the effects to watch for and the habits that help.
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12 September 2026 · 8 min read
How a cold room is built, sized and priced: what to know before you buy
From insulated panels to the condensing unit, here is what goes into a cold room and the questions to answer before you ask for a quote.
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4 September 2026 · 8 min read
A cold room maintenance checklist for restaurants and bakeries
Most cold room breakdowns are preventable. Use this daily, weekly and quarterly checklist to protect your stock and your trading days.
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26 August 2026 · 7 min read
Repair or replace? How to decide when your fridge breaks down
Not every broken fridge is worth fixing. Here is a straightforward way to decide, including the questions a good technician should answer.
Read →14 August 2026 · 6 min read
Why is my fridge leaking water onto the floor?
A puddle under the fridge is usually a blocked drain, a loose pipe or a worn seal. Here is how to tell which one you have.
Read →5 August 2026 · 7 min read
Load shedding and your fridge: how to protect your food and your compressor
Power cuts are hard on food and on compressors. Here is how long food is safe, and the simple habits that prevent damage.
Read →22 July 2026 · 7 min read
Fridge not cooling but the freezer works? Here's why
When the freezer is rock hard but the fridge section is warm, the cold air is not getting where it needs to go. These are the usual suspects.
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8 July 2026 · 6 min read
Modern refrigerants can be flammable: what that means for you
Newer, more efficient refrigerants like R290 come with real handling requirements. Here's the plain-language version.
Read →20 June 2026 · 7 min read
Why is my restaurant walk-in cooler icing up?
Ice building up inside a commercial cooler is never just cosmetic. Here's what's usually behind it and how to stop it coming back.
Read →2 June 2026 · 6 min read
5 signs your fridge compressor is failing
The compressor is the heart of your fridge. Here's what to watch and listen for before it fails completely.
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