Cold rooms kept running

Cold rooms in Mushrifah

In Mushrifah, central Jeddah, cold rooms work hard in markets, warehouses and food shops. Alrabih's team services the evaporator, condenser, controller and insulation to keep temperatures steady and protect stock.

  • Accurate diagnosis
  • Clean evaporator
  • Sealed door

Clients We're Proud to Serve

Organisations and companies that trusted Alrabih with their projects.

  • Saudi Aramco
  • Ministry of Energy
  • Royal Saudi Land Forces
  • Royal Saudi Naval Forces
  • Al Baik
  • Centro Hotels by Rotana
  • King Abdullah Economic City
  • First Mills
  • Juffali
  • eXtra
  • Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Medical Center
  • Alesayi Motors
  • Abu Zaid
  • Water Desalination
  • Attieh Steel
  • SSCO
  • Creet
  • Emad Rizq
  • Alfaneyah
  • Rawat Alam Al Tasmeem
  • IBI Magix Arabia — Construction Services
  • Midtown for Construction
  • Petra Engineering Industries Co.
  • Hyrmas
  • Batterjee Medical College
  • Advanced Horizons Contracting Company
  • D.Metals
  • Benchbox — Masters of Space
  • Sadafco
  • Umm Al-Qura University
  • Saudi Arabian Drug Store (SADS)
  • Foamco
  • Ahmad A. R. Bin Afif Industries Co. (Sandwich Panel Factory)
  • Namariq
  • ALS

When your cold room needs attention

  1. 1

    Room not holding temperature

    The temperature climbs slowly even though the unit keeps running, or the products inside are warmer than they should be. The cause could be the evaporator, condensing unit, refrigerant level or controller, and only a site check tells which.

  2. 2

    Evaporator icing up and stopping

    Ice builds on the evaporator until airflow stops and cooling fails. The cause is usually in the defrost circuit, its sensor or the evaporator fan. Jeddah's humid air speeds up icing when anything in that circuit is not working correctly.

  3. 3

    Door letting cold air escape

    A worn or deformed door seal lets warm humid air in, overloading the refrigeration unit and speeding up evaporator icing. If the door frame heater has failed, moisture builds on the frame and the door becomes hard to open.

Who it's for

  • Running a restaurant or central kitchen cold room

    We check the evaporator, defrost circuit and door seal in your kitchen cold room and fix any fault before your food stock is put at risk.

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  • Operating a freezer room in a warehouse or retail outlet

    We find the cause of temperature loss in your freezer room, inspect the rooftop condensing unit, controller and alarm, and complete a full running test before we leave.

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What the service covers

  • Evaporator check and clean
  • Defrost circuit and sensors
  • Door seal and frame heater
  • Rooftop condensing unit inspection
  • Controller and temperature alarm
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How we work

How we work

  1. 1

    Describe the fault

    WhatsApp us what you see: the temperature showing on the controller, whether the unit is running or not, and the type of stock inside the room.

  2. 2

    Site check and diagnosis

    The technician checks the evaporator, condensing unit, defrost circuit, controller and door seal, then identifies the actual cause of the temperature loss before starting any work.

  3. 3

    Repair and replacement

    We fix what the diagnosis found: clean the evaporator, repair the defrost circuit, replace the seal or adjust the refrigerant charge to the type written on the unit nameplate.

  4. 4

    Test and handover

    We run the room and watch the temperature until it reaches the set value, confirm the alarm and controller are working, then hand you a report of what was done.

Systematic maintenance or a quick temporary fix?

AlrabihThe usual way
DiagnosisRoot cause firstSymptom fixed only
EvaporatorChecked and cleanedIgnored until it stops
Door sealChecked, adjusted or replacedLeft until obviously leaking
Controller and alarmTested before leavingNot checked
Post-visit reportWritten record of work doneVerbal summary only

Some of our work

Ductwork, rooftop units and diffusers, from work we've completed in Jeddah.

  • Galvanized rectangular duct trunk with branch takeoffs and round diffusers, hung from a black ceiling, a Carrier unit visible behind — interior finishing stage.
  • Round diffusers and a spiral duct trunk in a tiled stairwell service shaft.
  • Rooftop ductwork and an exhaust fan, with Jeddah buildings in the background.
  • Rooftop packaged AC units with rectangular duct transitions, city buildings behind.
  • Insulated rooftop duct run beside a packaged unit, a warehouse roof in the background.
  • A grid of round diffusers in an open-plan office ceiling, mid-construction.
  • An insulated rooftop duct elbow, against a mountainous backdrop.
  • Large insulated ductwork running along a factory ceiling, with workers visible below.
  • A yellow round diffuser mid-installation, with spiral duct and a suspended ceiling grid.
  • Duct insulation wrap in progress on a construction site, bare duct still exposed.
  • A black-painted duct trunk with round diffusers and track lighting, in a finished retail interior.
  • An indoor AHU unit connected to round ductwork in a mechanical plant room, exposed concrete ceiling.
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Customer reviews

What our customers say

4.8

From 10 Google reviews

  • Muhammadramzan 2641

    “MashaaAllah. Services are so good. Behaviour and kindness 100/100. Prices are less then Market. Fully recommended”

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    “Wow. Prices are so comfortable. Outstanding services. People are so talented and nice”

  • Tawfik AlyawerLocal Guide

    “U can find all u need for air conditioning”

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Service areas

We come to you anywhere in Jeddah

From Al Shiraa and Al Yaqout in the north to Al Thaghr and Al Quraiyat in the south, with our base in Al Aziziyah.

Map of Jeddah by sector, with Alrabih's base in Al Aziziyah
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What sets this district apart

Mushrifah is a dense wholesaling and distribution zone with specialist markets, warehouses and bulk food retailers, most relying on cold rooms for daily storage and distribution. Central Jeddah's extreme heat and high humidity, plus heavy use, put constant strain on the systems. Leakage from the door or weak walls can mean the difference between spoiled stock and safe goods, so regular checks are essential.

Mushrifah is in central Jeddah, a dense wholesale and distribution zone of specialist markets, warehouses and bulk retailers.

Most cold rooms here are large units to handle distribution demand, with the outdoor condenser typically in open spaces or gaps between buildings.

The AC setup in Mushrifah

  1. 1

    Large units for warehouses

    Large warehouses and markets use very high-capacity units to cover extensive storage areas.

  2. 2

    Outdoor condenser in open spaces

    Outdoor units are typically mounted in open spaces or gaps between buildings to improve ventilation and cooling.

  3. 3

    Heavily insulated walls

    Large warehouse cold rooms require very thick insulation to minimise heat loss in hot weather.

Before the visit

Before our visit in Mushrifah

  1. 1

    Tell us the door and condenser locations

    Send us a photo showing the room door and outdoor unit so the team brings the right equipment.

  2. 2

    Avoid moving stock during the visit

    Ask the team not to move stored items during inspection, and have someone supervise the work.

  3. 3

    Ensure access to the outdoor condenser

    Confirm the space around the outdoor unit is clear of obstructions and other equipment.

FAQ

Questions about Cold rooms

Why does the temperature rise even though the unit runs all the time?

Continuous running does not mean correct operation. Common causes include a refrigerant leak that reduces the charge, heavy frost on the evaporator coil blocking airflow, or a fault in the rooftop condensing unit raising head pressure. A site survey identifies the actual cause before any work begins.

How do I know if the defrost cycle is working properly?

Clear signs of a defrost fault include thick frost covering the full evaporator coil, a gradual temperature rise while the unit keeps running, and water pooling on the floor instead of draining away. The check covers the heater element, the defrost sensor and the controller, as the fault can lie in any of these parts.

What does a preventive visit for a cold room cover?

A preventive visit covers a pressure check on the refrigeration circuit, cleaning the condenser and evaporator coils, inspecting door seals and frame heaters, testing the controller and alarm, and checking copper pipe connections. The aim is to find a developing fault before it affects the room temperature and the stock inside.

What is the difference between a preventive visit and a repair visit?

A preventive visit is carried out on a unit that is running normally: the purpose is inspection, cleaning and finding early signs of wear before they become a breakdown. A repair visit is requested when an actual fault appears, such as a rising temperature, a stopped compressor or excessive coil icing. Diagnosis comes first, then the required work is defined.

Does Jeddah's rooftop heat affect the condensing unit's performance?

Yes. In summer, Jeddah rooftop surfaces reach very high temperatures, which raises condensing pressure, stresses the compressor and reduces cooling capacity. Regular cleaning of the condenser coil to remove the dust and salt that cling to the fins is essential, not optional. A site survey determines whether the unit's position or the airflow around it is making the problem worse.

Our warehouse is big and the cold room runs day after day, does it need frequent servicing?

Yes, heavy use accelerates wear. We recommend a full check monthly and evaporator cleaning every two weeks.

Our room walls and insulation look damaged, how do we check efficiency?

We inspect the insulation, walls and any cold air leakage. Minor damage we fix; major damage we recommend additional insulation for.

The warehouse gets extremely hot, does that affect the cold room?

Yes, greatly. The outdoor condenser suffers from extreme heat, reducing cooling efficiency. Ventilation around the outdoor unit is crucial.

Our heavy door leaks cold, is there a quick fix?

We inspect the seals and door alignment first. If seals are worn we replace them; if the frame is bent we straighten or recommend door replacement.

The Jeddah corniche in cool weather

Protect your stock before you lose it

WhatsApp us a description of what you are seeing in your cold room, or call us, and we will book a site visit Saturday to Thursday.

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