Why does my fridge run constantly?
Most common cause on a refrigerator in Scarborough: dirty condenser coils making the compressor work to hold temperature. A typical repair runs $250–$430 all-in, including the $149.95 diagnostic, credited 100% toward your repair. Usually still cooling, but wasting energy and wearing the compressor. Book at convenience
Prices in CAD for Scarborough; typical ranges — your exact quote is confirmed on-site before any work. Updated .
Most refrigerator faults in Scarborough come down to a handful of parts — and the majority are worth repairing rather than replacing a 10–15 years appliance. Anthony is a Red Seal certified technician who carries the common refrigerator parts on the van, so most Scarborough jobs are diagnosed and fixed in a single visit.
Running constantly / never shuts off in Scarborough — what is different locally
In Scarborough's postwar bungalow belt — Bendale, Wexford, Woburn — the spare fridge or chest freezer usually ends up in an unconditioned garage or cold cellar, where summer heat makes the compressor run almost non-stop and winter cold can fool the thermostat entirely, so a runs-constantly call on a second unit here is often ambient-driven rather than a failed part; we log cabinet temperature for a few minutes and check the door seal and garage conditions before talking thermostat or sealed system. The apartment-tower clusters around Scarborough City Centre run standard-depth fridges in warm galley kitchens, where constant running is more often a dust-choked condenser or a stuck defrost heater.
For the full step-by-step diagnosis, likely causes and what is safe to check yourself, see the refrigerator running constantly / never shuts off guide. For every refrigerator cost and our Scarborough coverage, see refrigerator repair in Scarborough.
Refrigerator repair costs in Scarborough
Honest, all-in ranges for common jobs. Every visit starts with a flat $149.95 diagnostic that is credited 100% toward your repair — so you never pay it twice.
| Problem | Parts | Labour | All-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running constantly / never shuts off | $0–$190 | $120–$200 | $250–$430 |
| Diagnostic (credited to the repair) | $149.95 |
Ranges are estimates for common Scarborough jobs; your exact quote is confirmed on-site before any work begins. Prices in CAD, updated .
How your repair works
Four simple steps, no surprises.
Book
Call or request a callback. Same-day & next-day appointments available.
Diagnose
A flat $149.95 diagnostic pinpoints the real fault.
Approve
You get an upfront all-in quote first — diagnostic credited 100% toward your repair.
Repaired
Fixed with OEM parts, backed by a 90-day warranty.
Why homeowners across Scarborough call us
Repairs are carried out by Anthony, a Red Seal interprovincial journeyman who is 313A Licensed, TSSA Certified, ODP Certified — backed by $2,000,000+ general liability insurance and a 90-day workmanship warranty on every job.
Red Seal technician
Work done by Anthony, a certified journeyman — not a rotating subcontractor.
Licensed & gas-certified
313A refrigeration licence and TSSA gas certification for safe, code-correct repairs.
$2,000,000+ insured
Fully insured for general liability, so your home is protected during the repair.
90-day warranty
Parts and workmanship are warrantied — if it's not right, we come back.
OEM parts on the van
Common parts are stocked, so most jobs are completed on the first visit.
Upfront pricing
A flat $149.95 diagnostic, credited 100% toward your repair, and a quote before any work.
What our credentials mean for you
- Red Seal Certified
- The interprovincial standard for skilled trades — a journeyman who passed the national appliance-service exam.
- 313A Licensed
- Ontario's refrigeration & air-conditioning systems mechanic licence — legally required to work on sealed cooling systems.
- TSSA Certified
- Technical Standards & Safety Authority gas certification — qualified to work safely on gas appliances.
- ODP Certified
- Ozone Depletion Prevention certification — licensed to handle refrigerants responsibly and to code.
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Need your refrigerator fixed in Scarborough?
Same-day & next-day appointments available. Flat $149.95 diagnostic, credited 100% toward your repair, and a 90-day warranty on every repair.
Call (647) 490-7878