
R600a Refrigerant
Let’s talk about R600a (isobutane) refrigerant gas, this is what most manufactures of domestic refrigeration units are now using in the market and has replaced
Founded in 1999, Bergen’s specializes in Appliance Repairs, Bergen’s Appliance Repairs will collect your faulty white appliance, evaluate it and give you a quote. If the quote is not accepted there will be a nominal fee of R165.00 for assessment and transport costs for the first five kilometers radius and thereafter AA rates are charged.
Bergen’s Appliance Repairs also works on a callout basis.













With every symptom experienced related to a washing machine functionality there are at least 5 reasons for every symptom, such as “not spinning” many DIY repairs are attempted by home owners only to be barking up the wrong tree; let Bergen’s help.

Not heating? Is a common customer query and once again multiple reasons apply. It could be the PC board, element, clicksons, thermostat, thermal fuses or faulty wiring and more.

A common question asked is “how much do we charge to re-gas a fridge”. Firstly a common miss conception is that a fridge will in its life span need to be re-gassed because it will have used up its gas. A fridge or freezer is a sealed system and will only need to be re-gassed if it has a leak, the gas line is blocked, or the compressor is damaged.

Modern refrigeration units such as fridges & freezers have been equipped with elements. Yes, elements, these elements can get hot enough to cause a catastrophic meltdown if various safety features are tampered with, some of these are sensors and thermal fuses, so please refrain from tempering on these systems if you are not a qualified technician.

Customer abuse is often a cause for appliance failure and when coming to dishwashers it’s a large factor with many users not cleaning excess food of crockery & cutlery causing sump filter blockages, drain pump failure and even main circulation pump failure.

A freestanding unit combining a hob & oven is referred to as a stove in South Africa; many households however have three separate units namely an oven, hob and extractor and these are normally sold as individual appliances and consumers can buy various brand of each to satisfy their taste and needs, mixing gas and electrical hobs and ovens is common practice in modern South Africa.
We also service the following suburbs: Allensnek, Allensnek AH, Berario, Blackheath, Boskruin, Bromhof, Bush Hill, Bushwood Haugh, Constantia Park, Constantia Kloof, Cosmo City, Eagle Canyon, Fairlands, Glen Dayson, Honeydew, Jackal Creek Golf Estate, Kelly Ridge, Lazer Park, Northcliff, Northgate, Northriding, Northworld, Panorama A.H, Randpark Ridge, Randpark Rif, Sharonlee, Sonnedal, Sonneglans, Sundowner, Valeriedene and Weltevreden Park.
“The average household owns 10 to 15 appliances with some as much as 20. We specialize in white equipment, as it is known in the industry Whites being fridges, washing machines, dishwashers and the like, and blacks being VCR s, hi-fis, televisions and other audio-visual equipment.”
Karen van Bergen, Owner of Bergen’s Randpark Ridge

Owner / Franchisor

Manageress/Co-owner
Water not dispensing, ice not forming or any other problems - we will fix your water or ice dispenser!
Occasionally springs will become damaged, stretched or detached which can cause excessive noise and vibration from your washer during the spin cycle.
If the ice build up is only happening in the freezer, the freezer drain is probably clogged. A broken seal can also create ice build up.
The repair or replacement of appliance filters can improve the efficiency of the machine, as well as give it a longer life span.
We test the thermostat and the thermal fuse and replace if necessary. We can also test the heating element and replace it if it is faulty.
A fridge or freezer is a sealed system and will only need to be re-gassed if it has a leak, the gas line is blocked, or the compressor is damaged.
Posted on Google Rita FourieTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm absolutely thrilled with the service I received from Bergen Appliance Repairs for repairing my washing machine! Lana was quick, professional, and courteous. They diagnosed the issue quickly and fixed it efficiently. The price was reasonable, and the work was guaranteed. My washing machine is now working like new! I highly recommend this service to anyone in need of appliance repair. The communication was excellent, and the follow-up was great. Five stars isn't enough - I'd give them ten stars if I could! Superb work, and I'm so grateful to have found such a reliable and trustworthy service! Highly recommended!!!!Posted on Google Malcolm MicklethwaiteTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great servicePosted on Google Paulo Dos RamosTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Friendly and timely service They have had my fridge, washing machine and microwave saved and working flawlesslyPosted on Google Tristan van LatumTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Took my microwave in to be repaired - I was given a fair price and a free quote even though I chose not to proceed with the job and purchase a new microwave instead. The service was excellent - thank youPosted on Google Rani GovenderTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Been using bergens for several years now, very impressed with their quick service, very good workmanship and reasonably priced. Heartfelt Thanks to Lana for her friendly service 💕Posted on Google Michelle-Karen LeicherTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service from Adrian and his team. Thank you.Posted on Google Sue LewisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They really went out of their way to ensure my dishwasher was repaired and installed afterwards.Posted on Google MANDY SPARGTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lana was extremely helpful and a delight to speak to. She is a complete asset to the company and true to her word. The technicians did a marvellous job of our washing machine. Thank you. Highly recommend!Posted on Google patrick hannahTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Lana for the incredible service. I made my mother in-law very happy and earned some brownie points.Posted on Google David MaphalaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Liked it good

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