Short answer: Most fridge repairs in Vijayawada cost between ₹400 and ₹4,500. A starting relay or thermostat is at the low end (₹400 – ₹1,500), fan and defrost repairs sit in the middle (₹900 – ₹2,500), and gas leak repair with recharging costs ₹2,000 – ₹4,500. Compressor replacement is the big one at ₹4,500 – ₹10,000 or more for large fridges .
Typical Costs by Repair
- Relay and overload: ₹400 – ₹900, the most common fix for a clicking, non-cooling fridge
- Thermostat or sensor: ₹600 – ₹1,800
- Door gasket: ₹1,200 – ₹3,000
- Defrost heater, sensor or timer: ₹900 – ₹2,000
- Fan motor: ₹1,000 – ₹2,500
- Gas leak repair and charging: ₹2,000 – ₹4,500
- Inverter PCB: ₹2,500 – ₹9,000
- Compressor with gas: ₹4,500 – ₹10,000+
Repair or Replace?
Almost always repair relays, thermostats, gaskets, fans and defrost parts, whatever the fridge's age. Think twice when an old (12+ years), small fridge needs a compressor: a new efficient model costs more upfront but saves electricity every month. And always check your compressor warranty first; many brands cover it for years.
Why do quotes for "gas filling" vary so much?
Cheap quotes usually skip the leak repair, drier and vacuum. You'll pay again in weeks.
