Advice Centre
Practical, honest guidance for Kelvinator fridge and freezer owners in Johannesburg — what you can safely check yourself, and when to stop and call a technician.
Before you call: 60-second checks
- 01Confirm the unit has power and the plug is seated.
- 02Listen for the compressor humming, or clicking repeatedly.
- 03Check that internal fans are spinning and airflow isn't blocked.
- 04Test door seals with the paper test (close a sheet of paper in the door and pull).
- 05Note the frost pattern on the back wall and any water pooling.
Protecting stock during a failure
- 01Keep the fridge or freezer closed to preserve residual cold.
- 02Move high-value items to a neighbour's freezer or an insulated cooler with ice.
- 03Don't refreeze partially thawed food — discard if in doubt.
- 04Avoid repeatedly restarting a clicking compressor — it can cause permanent damage.
When to stop and book a technician
- 01The compressor is clicking or the unit is silent and warm.
- 02There's thick ice build-up on the evaporator you can't safely clear.
- 03The unit is running continuously and can't reach temperature.
- 04You smell burning or notice unusual heat at the rear.
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