Home fridge repairs

Fridge & freezer service in Al Shara'i

In Al Shara'i, north-east Jeddah, fridge and freezer service reaches modern villas and diverse residential flats. Alrabih's team diagnoses the fault on site, completes the repair or advises you on alternatives in a single visit.

  • On-site diagnosis
  • Honest assessment
  • Repair on visit

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 fridge needs attention

  1. 1

    Fridge not cooling or cooling poorly

    Food does not stay cold, or the top compartment is fine and the bottom is not, or the reverse. The cause could be the thermostat, the fan or the compressor; only an on-site check will find the actual fault.

  2. 2

    Frost building up or water leaking

    A thick layer of ice on the inner wall, or puddles under the fridge every day, usually points to a fault in the defrost cycle or a blocked condensate drain. Jeddah's high humidity makes these faults worse if left.

  3. 3

    Unusual noises or a worn door seal

    A clicking or steady hum can come from the evaporator fan or from a compressor working harder than it should. A cracked or loose door seal lets warm air in constantly, straining the unit and raising your electricity bill without showing an obvious fault.

Who it's for

  • Your older fridge is making strange noises

    We test the compressor and fan in place, assess the full condition of the unit, and tell you honestly whether repair is worthwhile or replacement saves more in the long run.

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  • Your newer fridge has suddenly stopped cooling

    We diagnose the fault on site and identify whether the thermostat, the cooling cycle or another component has failed, then carry out the repair in the same visit when possible.

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What the service covers

  • Thermostat and cooling cycle check
  • Compressor and fan test
  • Defrost cycle inspection
  • Condensate drain and seal check
  • Repair or replace assessment
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How we work

How we work

  1. 1

    Describe the fault

    WhatsApp a description of the fault, a photo of the fridge's data plate and your district, so the technician arrives prepared with the most likely parts and tools.

  2. 2

    On-site diagnosis

    The technician checks the fridge where it stands: measures compressor performance, tests the thermostat, fan and defrost cycle, and identifies the actual part that has failed.

  3. 3

    Honest call, then your decision

    We explain exactly what we found and weigh the repair cost against the age of the unit, so you decide with full information and no pressure from us.

  4. 4

    Repair and retest

    We carry out the repair on site, then run the fridge and confirm the compartment temperature returns to the correct level before leaving your home.

Accurate diagnosis or a rushed guess?

AlrabihThe usual way
Finding the faultSystematic check of every partParts swapped by guesswork
Defrost cycleTested with instrumentsOften overlooked
Door sealChecked every visitMissed until fully failed
Repair decisionHonest, based on unit ageRepair without weighing value
Salt and humidityConsidered when checking coils and connectionsNot taken into account

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”

  • shahzeb armani

    “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

Al Shara'i is mixed in building character, with modern villas alongside mid-rise blocks and newer residential growth. The population is a blend of settled families and tenants, meaning fridges range from newest models to older ones. Access to homes is relatively easy thanks to open streets and reasonable space, but some older flats may have limited electrical runs.

Al Shara'i sits in north-east Jeddah, a mixed-building area of villas, apartment blocks and newer residential growth.

Fridges here are mixed: newer family units in villas and new flats, older models in rental units.

The AC setup in Al Shara'i

  1. 1

    Modern family fridges in villas and new flats

    Newer villas and blocks in Al Shara'i usually have modern fridges with large capacity and advanced features.

  2. 2

    Older fridges in rental units

    Many rental flats here have older fridges that may need repeated maintenance and periodic repairs.

  3. 3

    Fridges with ice-makers and chilled-water dispensers

    Some modern units in Al Shara'i have ice-makers and water dispensers, which need specialist maintenance skills.

Before the visit

Before our visit in Al Shara'i

  1. 1

    Confirm who owns the fridge or is responsible for repairs

    If you are the tenant, confirm an agreement with the owner about the repair and cost-sharing before calling the team.

  2. 2

    Clear the space around the fridge

    Remove items from in front of and behind the fridge so the team can reach the internal and external parts easily.

  3. 3

    Gather information about the fridge

    If possible, tell us the fridge model and year, and any unusual sounds or symptoms you have noticed before the visit.

FAQ

Questions about Fridge & freezer service

My fridge cools at the top but the bottom drawer is warm; what causes that?

In fridges with a back-wall evaporator, the air-circulation fan may have stopped or be blocked by ice, so cold air reaches the top shelf but does not spread down. The thermostat position or a blocked air duct can also cause this. The technician identifies the real cause on site because the answer varies by model.

Does frost building up inside mean the fridge needs regassing?

Usually not. Frost build-up most often points to a fault in the automatic defrost cycle, such as the defrost heater, timer or thermal fuse, not a low refrigerant charge. A low charge shows as weak cooling and a hot compressor, not frost. The on-site check tells the difference clearly.

Do I need to empty the fridge before the technician arrives?

Many faults, including the fan, thermostat, drain and door seal, are fixed without emptying or moving the fridge. When a forced defrost is needed we ask you to move food off the shelves temporarily. We let you know this when we book the visit so you are ready.

When does replacing the fridge make more sense than repairing it?

There is no single rule that fits every unit, but we weigh the fridge's age, the cost and availability of the needed part, and the condition of the rest of the unit. If our technician judges that the repair cost does not justify the remaining life of the fridge, he says so clearly before any work begins.

Does Jeddah's intense heat affect how a home fridge performs?

Yes. A fridge is designed to work within a set ambient temperature range. When placed in a poorly ventilated kitchen or near a heat source, the compressor works harder than it was built for. This speeds up wear and raises electricity consumption. The technician checks the unit's position and the room ventilation as part of the diagnosis.

My fridge is fairly old, is it worth repairing or should I replace it?

We diagnose the fault accurately and give you an honest assessment: if the repair is economic we fix it, and if costs approach a new unit we consult you first.

The flat is rented, can you contact the landlord instead of me?

Yes, we can contact the landlord or property agent directly if you provide their details, but responsibility for the repair must be agreed between you beforehand.

The house is very hot and the fridge is struggling, any solutions?

High heat increases the fridge's load, so we clean the condenser and fan carefully and advise you to keep it away from direct sunlight or other heat sources.

The flat's power supply is sometimes weak, does that damage the fridge?

Yes, power fluctuations damage the compressor and fan, so we advise installing a voltage regulator if possible to protect the unit.

The Jeddah corniche in cool weather

Get your fridge diagnosed today

WhatsApp us the fault description, a photo of the data plate and your district, or call us Saturday to Thursday from eight in the morning to eight in the evening.

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