A fridge that stops cooling in July doesn't give you much time. We repair Daewoo top-freezer, bottom-freezer and side-by-side fridges at home across the UAE. The technician's visit is free, and you'll know the fault and the price before anything is touched.
Find the one that sounds like yours. Each shows what the technician looks at first.
This is a classic no-frost problem. Cold air is made behind the freezer panel and blown into the fridge. If the fan stops or the coil behind the panel freezes over, the freezer stays cold but the fridge warms up. Common causes are a failed defrost heater, defrost sensor or timer, or the evaporator fan.
We check the power, the thermostat setting and whether the compressor is starting. If the compressor clicks on and off without running, it's often the start relay or overload, which is a small, inexpensive part. If the compressor itself has failed, or there's a gas leak, the repair is bigger. We'll explain the cost before you decide.
On no-frost models, heavy ice on the back wall means the defrost system isn't working. On older manual-defrost models, it's usually a door that isn't sealing properly.
The defrost water drain gets blocked, the water freezes, and the melt ends up inside the fridge or on your floor. We clear the drain and check the tray underneath.
In the UAE, this is very often dirty condenser coils. Dust and sand coat the coils at the back or underneath, the heat can't escape, and the compressor runs nonstop. A proper clean can make a big difference. We also check the condenser fan, if your model has one.
A rattle is often the fan touching ice. Clicking every few minutes with no cooling points to the compressor relay. A loud buzz can be the compressor itself.
A torn or hardened gasket lets warm, humid air in. This causes ice, condensation and a fridge that never stops running. Gaskets and hinges can be replaced.
On side-by-side models with a dispenser, we check the water inlet valve, frozen lines and the filter.
No visit or inspection fee. Nothing is replaced until you've heard the price and agreed to it.
Some repairs, like a defrost fix, need the fridge to cool for a few hours before you see the full result. The technician will tell you what to expect.
It needs room to get rid of heat. Packed into a tight cabinet, it works much harder.
In sandy areas, do it more often.
A fridge beside the cooker or a sunny window has a hard life.
Air needs to circulate between the shelves and along the back wall.
Close the door on a sheet of paper. If it slides out easily, the seal needs attention.
Wait a few minutes before plugging back in if it was unplugged, and expect a few hours to cool fully.
Something else? Call or send a WhatsApp and ask.
Usually not. Gas problems tend to affect both compartments. A warm fridge with a cold freezer is more often a defrost or fan problem, which is cheaper to fix.
If there's heavy ice behind the freezer panel, unplugging it with the doors open for several hours can help it work briefly, but it's only a temporary fix. Keep food cold in a cooler box and leave the rest to the technician.
Yes, if there's a leak we can locate and repair. Just topping up gas without fixing the leak isn't a real repair, so we don't do it that way.
Fans, sensors, heaters, relays and gaskets are usually worth repairing. A failed compressor on an old fridge often isn't. We'll give you the price and our honest view.