Looking for fridge parts near me is easier when you know exactly which part failed and which fridge it came from. A relay, fan motor, defrost heater, thermostat or door seal is often specific to one model, and a part that only looks right can waste a trip or damage the board. Tell us the make and model number from the sticker inside the door, the part you need and how many, and appliance spares shops and refrigeration suppliers near you quote directly. The request is free and you are under no obligation to buy.
The parts that fail most often
Most fridge faults come down to a short list of parts. Knowing them helps you ask for the right one:
- Start relay and overload: the small plug-on box on the side of the compressor. A clicking compressor that will not run often points here.
- Thermostat or temperature sensor: older fridges use a dial thermostat, newer ones a sensor and a board. See fridge thermostats.
- Fan motors: the evaporator fan in frost-free fridges and the condenser fan under some models.
- Defrost heater, timer or bimetal: when these fail, ice builds on the back panel and the fridge section warms up.
- Door seals: torn or hard seals let warm air in. See fridge door seals.
- Compressor: the costliest part, covered on fridge compressors.
Getting the right part the first time
The model number on the rating sticker matters more than the brand or the size. Two fridges that look the same can take different relays, boards or seals. Photograph the sticker and the old part, including any numbers printed on it. If the fridge uses an inverter compressor or an electronic board, the replacement usually has to match exactly; a universal part may not talk to the board. For older fridges with a mechanical thermostat and a plain relay, a universal part from a refrigeration supplier often works, as long as the ratings match.
What parts cost
Shop prices vary with the model and whether the part is original or a pattern part. As a rough guide, a thermostat is about R150 to R500, a door seal about R380 to R500 and a compressor about R700 to R1,100 for the part alone. Fan motors, relays, heaters and boards are quoted per item, because the range between models is wide. Ask whether the price includes VAT and courier, and whether an original part is available if the pattern part is cheaper.
Fit it yourself or call a technician
A handy person can usually swap a door seal, a relay, a dial thermostat or a fan motor with the fridge unplugged and a photo of the wiring taken first. Anything that opens the sealed system, such as a compressor, a filter drier or a leaking evaporator, needs a qualified refrigeration technician with the right gas and tools. If you are not sure what has failed, a diagnosis is cheaper than buying the wrong parts; see fridge repair.
What to include in your request
- The make and model number from the sticker
- A photo of the old part and its numbers
- Original part only, or pattern part accepted
- Collect, or courier to your address
- Whether you also need someone to fit it
Fridge Parts for different clients
- Households: a relay, seal or fan motor to get the kitchen fridge running again
- Landlords, guest houses and B&Bs: spare shelves, seals and relays for the fridges in several rental units
- Shops, cafes and supermarkets: fan motors and controls for bottle coolers before a long weekend
- Restaurants, butcheries and caterers: door gaskets, fan motors and controls for restaurant fridges and freezers
- Farms, packhouses and dairies: relays and thermostats for the farmhouse fridge and the dairy freezer
- Factories and cold stores: spares held on the shelf for canteen and staff room fridges
- Schools, clinics and public buildings: parts for clinic, school kitchen and staff room fridges and freezers
- Technicians and repairers: relays, thermostats, fan motors and heaters bought by the box for repairs
Frequently asked questions
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Fridge Parts by province and city
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Centurion
- Midrand
- Sandton
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Krugersdorp
- Randfontein
- Germiston
- Boksburg
- Benoni
- Kempton Park
- Alberton
- Vanderbijlpark
- Vereeniging
- Durban
- Pinetown
- Pietermaritzburg
- Richards Bay
- Newcastle
- Ladysmith
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- East London
- Kariega (Uitenhage)
- Mthatha
- Cape Town
- Bellville
- Paarl
- Stellenbosch
- George
- Worcester
- eMalahleni (Witbank)
- Middelburg
- Secunda
- Mbombela (Nelspruit)
- Rustenburg
- Brits
- Klerksdorp
- Potchefstroom
- Mahikeng
- Polokwane
- Tzaneen
- Kimberley
- Upington
- Bloemfontein
- Welkom
- Sasolburg