Refrigeration Repairs

Yes we can. Blue Toro checks and replaces truck refrigerators and parts on­site, saving businesses hundreds of thousands in downtime. Our heavy vehicle diesel mechanics are experienced at repairing all makes and models of trucks, including refrigerators and ancillary equipment. And with more 5­star google reviews than any other mechanic, it’s no wonder more businesses are switching to Australia’s most trusted and convenient dealership alternative.

Conventional coolers require servicing for the life of the unit. Most newer diesel fridges need servicing every 750 hours of operation, costing approximately $550 each time, or $2,200 per annum for the average truck. If not maintained well breakdowns can cost in the vicinity of $6,000 plus lost time.

The best investment you can make on your trucks refrigeration is a pre­trip inspection. There’s nothing worse than losing a load of spoiled food, add to this the downtime caused by being off the road. A quick pre­trip inspection by your local mobile truck mechanic can test for any leaks, or other possible problems and fix any issues before they become a costly fault.

You may find that your fridge works well to start with but after some driving the temperature increases. One of the most likely causes is a loose wire caused by the shocks of a bumpy road. If you have a leakage meter you can easily check for refrigeration leaks. If you find it, check for any lose connections and refit. If this doesn’t fix the problem contact your local mobile truck mechanic for assistance.

You may find that everything starts out well, however after a few days on the road you notice that the high pressure controller is reading higher, and the low pressure controller is reading lower. This is likely caused by the drying agent in the reservoir being saturated. This is caused by ice blocking the expansion throttle. You can easilyfix this by emptying the refrigerant, changing the expansion valve and refilling the refrigerant. If that sounds all to hard book in your local mobile truck mechanic.

This is likely due to no or little wire connection at the TDS. To fix this yourself you can use a multi­meter to check the connection and voltage at the TDS. If low voltage check and adjust the connections. If that fails your best bet is to book in your local mobile truck mechanic.