Running but warm
The compressor runs and the light works, but the fridge never gets cold. The classic sign of a gas leak.
When a fridge runs all day but stays warm, low gas is often the cause. We find the leak, fix it, then recharge with the exact gas your fridge was built for, so it stays cold.
Tell us what it’s doing and we’ll usually know the likely cause before we arrive.
The compressor runs and the light works, but the fridge never gets cold. The classic sign of a gas leak.
Often a partial gas loss, a blocked capillary or a failed fan on frost-free fridges.
A patch of frost on the evaporator while the rest stays warm points to low gas.
A hiss near the back or oil marks on pipes show where gas is escaping.
The leak was never fixed. Refilling without sealing the leak only lasts weeks.
Low gas makes the compressor run non-stop and overheat. Fixing it early saves the compressor.
Before you call: listen at the back. If the compressor hums for hours and the fridge is still warm, switch it off and book a gas check. Running it empty for days can burn out the compressor.
Fridges are our biggest job. Pick the page closest to your problem.
Book below, call or WhatsApp a photo of the fault.
A technician who knows your appliance, with common parts in the van.
The fault and the full price, before any work starts.
Tested with you and covered by our warranty.
Still not sure? Call 0725 570 499 or send a photo of the fault on WhatsApp.
The fridge runs non-stop but stays warm, the back pipes feel barely cold, and frost forms on only part of the evaporator. The technician confirms it with a pressure test before refilling.
We always find and seal the leak first. Refilling a leaking fridge only works for a few weeks, so we fix it, fit a new filter drier, pull a vacuum and then charge the gas.
Most new fridges use R600a; older ones and many freezers use R134a. It is printed on the rating plate inside the fridge. We always use the gas your fridge was designed for.
Usually two to three hours at your home, including leak repair, vacuum and testing until the fridge is cold.
It depends on the gas type and where the leak is. Diagnosis is free and you get the full price before any work starts.
Three quick steps. We confirm your time on WhatsApp.
Free diagnosis, genuine parts and a warranty on every repair.