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Fridge troubleshooting for Reservoir Hill Residents – Key take aways
If you need answers immediately because your freezer is dripping, review this rapid diagnostic checklist:
Fridge is Completely Dead: Check the wall switch, test the socket with another small appliance, and examine your distribution board for tripped breakers linked to the eThekwini grid.
Fridge Runs but Doesn’t Cool: Clean the thick dust off the condenser coils at the back and check if the compressor is vibrating or excessively hot.
Clicking Noise Every Few Minutes: This indicates a failing compressor start relay or a compressor struggle, often triggered by local voltage drops.
Water Pooling at the Bottom: Clear the internal defrost drain hole using a flexible wire or warm water to remove trapped debris and slime.
Heavy Frost Build-up: Inspect the rubber door gaskets for gaps, cracks, or coastal mold growth that allows warm, humid Durban air to slip inside.
