The Fridge Man

Frequently Asked Questions About The Fridge Man

Does The Fridge Man charge a call-out fee for repairs in Brighton or Frankston?

No, Geoff doesn't charge a call-out fee anywhere across his service area, which stretches from Brighton and St Kilda down to Frankston and across to Dandenong. He also provides free quotes upfront. Locals we've spoken to appreciate this transparent pricing — one customer in the bayside suburbs mentioned Geoff diagnosed a thermostat fault, quoted on the spot, and completed the repair in around 20 minutes with a part he had in his van.

Can The Fridge Man repair older Westinghouse and Kelvinator fridges, or does he only work on newer models?

Geoff regularly works on older-style refrigerators, including Westinghouse, Kelvinator, and other legacy brands. We know of a job where he repaired an older Kelvinator by replacing the thermostat — he happened to have the exact part in his van for that vintage model. With 25 years' experience, he's familiar with discontinued brands like Admiral, Lemair, and Ignis, so finding parts and solving issues on older units is well within his wheelhouse.

How quickly does The Fridge Man respond to urgent fridge breakdowns in summer?

Geoff is known locally for rapid turnaround, especially during Melbourne's scorching summer months. We've heard of him completing same-day repairs during the week between Christmas and New Year when fridges are under peak load. One customer rang him at 8:45am, arranged an 11am appointment, and had their thermostat replaced within 20 minutes of arrival. Another reported he fixed their freezer in under 16 hours from first contact. SMS is your best bet for quick replies.

Does The Fridge Man recommend full appliance replacement, or does he repair when possible?

Geoff has a reputation for fixing rather than upselling. Locals tell us he'll diagnose the problem quickly — often in minutes — and offer repair options before suggesting replacement. One customer in Caulfield or Bentleigh area mentioned another company wanted to replace their entire unit, but Geoff fixed the freezer on the spot for a fraction of the cost. He carries common parts like thermostats in his van, so many repairs are completed same-visit without needing to order components.

Can The Fridge Man repair leaking fridges, or does that require a specialist welder?

Geoff handles leak repairs in-house, including welding work. We know of a job where he welded and fixed a refrigerant leak in a customer's fridge quickly and at a reasonable price. He carries full insurance, so you're covered if any issues arise. His 25 years in the trade mean he's equipped to tackle tricky repairs like finicky door seals, faulty lights, and refrigerant leaks across brands from Fisher & Paykel to Samsung without outsourcing the job.