Thought I would give these North Fridge guys a try. For those interested, and for future searches...I will post results here and costs etc. Im sure some people will find it useful.
We have 2 fridges that needed repair:
1. Defy - Top fridge, bottom freezer. Maid used a knife to chip ice away in back plate of fridge and so put a hole in the plate. Gas leaks from there. I knew what the problem was, wanted to check if these guys would give a BS story. He was spot on with the cause.
2. Whirlpool - Top fridge, bottom freezer. This fridge had a gas leak problem (we think). First issues occurred when we moved house and the guys carried it horizontally. Every since then it just didn't work as it did before. Took it to get re-gassed at some appliance shop up the road. Worked a week or 2...then died. North Fridge have said there is a blockage in the fridge gas system and the blockage needs to be cleared and re-gassed. He also said it was not re-gassed properly the last time (he thinks) which is adding to the problem. I assume the blockage occurred when the guys carried it horizontally during the house move and the liquid in the system travelled up and caused a blockage?
So, he has quoted us R870+R100 to re-gas and fix the Defy, plus R870 to re-gas and remove the blockage of the Whirlpool. A bit pricey I think, but better than forking our R6k for 2 new fridges. Hopefully this works, and they mentioned something about a guarantee. Will make sure to get it in writing.
I will post here again after the work is done to keep you guys posted and let you know what the service was like. So far so good!
). He confirmed it was a blockage on the Whirlpool and fixed that up.