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Refrigeration, Cold Rooms & Repair Services

Beyond air conditioning, Primal Air offers a complete range of refrigeration, cold storage, fridge repair and car AC services across Zimbabwe.

Primal Air technician regassing a fridge with manifold gauges in Harare Walk-in cold room installed by Primal Air Refrigerant charge and commissioning with manifold gauges

Cold Room Installation

Custom walk-in cold rooms and freezer rooms in 75mm PIR insulated panels. Chiller rooms (+2 to +8°C), freezer rooms (-18 to -22°C) and blast freezers (-35°C). Any size, full turnkey install.

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Commercial & Display Refrigeration

Supermarket display cases, butchery cold chains, bar & restaurant fridges, hotel refrigeration and pharmaceutical cold stores. Supply, installation and maintenance.

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Fridge Regas & Repair

Domestic fridge not cooling? We regas and repair all brands: Samsung, LG, Defy, Whirlpool, Hisense and more. Home visits across Harare. Same-day service available.

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Portable Cold Room Hire

Refrigerated trailer hire, 20ft & 40ft reefer container hire for events, weddings, agriculture and construction. Daily and weekly rates. Delivery across Zimbabwe.

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Ice Manufacturing & Supply

Block, cube, flake and tube ice machines for restaurants, hotels and businesses. Bulk ice delivery in Harare for events, parties and functions. Same-day supply available.

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Commercial Refrigeration

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration

Complete refrigeration solutions for supermarkets, butcheries, bars, hotels, pharmaceutical stores and transport across Zimbabwe.

Supermarket Refrigeration

  • Multi-deck open display cases
  • Glass-door upright units
  • Island freezers
  • Deli & bakery counters
  • Remote condensing systems
  • Walk-in back-room cold stores

Butchery Cold Chain

  • Blast chilling from slaughter temp
  • Hanging cold room +2°C
  • Display refrigeration counters
  • Bone & offal freezers
  • HACCP-compliant installation
  • Temperature monitoring

Bar & Restaurant Refrigeration

  • Under-counter bar fridges
  • Glass display chillers
  • Bottle coolers & keg systems
  • Wine display cabinets
  • Ice machine integration
  • Back-bar refrigeration

Hotel & Hospitality

  • Kitchen cold rooms
  • Walk-in wine cellars
  • Larder fridges & minibar units
  • Function cold storage
  • Banquet blast chilling
  • Preventive maintenance contracts

Pharmaceutical Cold Storage

  • Vaccine cold rooms +2 to +8°C
  • GMP-compliant refrigeration
  • Temperature data logging
  • Alarm systems & backup power
  • GDP compliant installations

Transport Refrigeration

  • Refrigerated truck bodies
  • Reefer trailer systems
  • Temp-controlled conversions
  • Food, pharma & flower cold chain
  • Service & regas
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Cold & Freezer Rooms

Cold Rooms, Freezer Rooms & Blast Freezers in 75mm PIR Panels

Custom-built permanent and portable cold storage in high-performance 75mm PIR insulated sandwich panels. Any size, any temperature. Full turnkey supply and installation across Zimbabwe.

Why 75mm PIR? Our cold rooms use polyisocyanurate (PIR) panels for superior thermal performance (λ = 0.022 W/mK) vs standard EPS. Better temperature hold, lower running cost, less condensation risk. Blast freezers use 100mm PIR as standard.

CHILLER ROOM
+2°C to +8°C
75mm PIR PANELS
  • Fresh produceDairy, fruit, veg
  • PharmaceuticalsVaccines & meds
  • BeveragesBar & restaurant
  • FloricultureCut flowers
  • Size range2m² – 500m²+
FREEZER ROOM
-18°C to -22°C
75mm PIR PANELS
  • Frozen foodsMeat, fish, poultry
  • Ice cream storage-18°C minimum
  • Long-term storage12+ months
  • Bakery & pastryPre-baked goods
  • Size range2m² – 500m²+
BLAST FREEZER
-30°C to -40°C
100mm PIR PANELS
  • Rapid chill-down+70°C to +3°C fast
  • IQF freezingIndividual quick freeze
  • HACCP complianceFood processing
  • Pull-down time-35°C in <3 hours
WHAT EVERY INSTALL INCLUDES
75mm PIR Panels

Walls, ceiling & floor, supplied and installed

Insulated Door

Cam-lock hinged, heater strip, interior safety release

Refrigeration Unit

Ceiling evaporator + remote condensing unit

Temp Controller

Digital display, high-temp alarm, door alarm

LED Lighting

Waterproof interior LED with switch

Electrical

DB connection, isolator, full wiring

Full Installation

Panel build, refrigerant pipe, commissioning

Handover Docs

Commission report, warranty & user manual

ModelInternal Size (L × W × H)VolumePanelTempUse
PA-CR-S11.8 × 1.8 × 2.1m6.8m³75mm PIR+2 to +8°CPharmacy, small bar
PA-CR-S22.4 × 2.4 × 2.1m12.1m³75mm PIR+2 to +8°CRestaurant, cafe
PA-CR-M13.0 × 3.0 × 2.4m21.6m³75mm PIR+2 to +8°CButchery, supermarket
PA-CR-M24.0 × 3.0 × 2.4m28.8m³75mm PIR+2 to +8°CHotel kitchen
PA-FZ-S11.8 × 1.8 × 2.1m6.8m³75mm PIR-18 to -22°CSmall freezer store
PA-FZ-M13.0 × 3.0 × 2.4m21.6m³75mm PIR-18 to -22°CRestaurant freezer
PA-FZ-L16.0 × 4.0 × 3.0m72m³75mm PIR-18 to -22°CDistribution centre
PA-BF-M13.0 × 2.4 × 2.1m15.1m³100mm PIR-30 to -40°CBlast freezer
CustomAny dimension to orderAny75mm or 100mm PIRAnyLarge cold stores
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Portable Cold Rooms & Trailer Hire

Portable Cold Rooms, Freezer Rooms & Refrigerated Trailer Hire

Refrigerated trailer hire, 20ft & 40ft reefer container hire and mobile cold room panels for events, weddings, functions, agriculture and construction sites across Zimbabwe.

REFRIGERATED TRAILER HIRE
SMALL 3m

Internal approx 2.8m × 1.8m × 1.9m. Chiller or freezer. Tow with a bakkie or SUV. Ideal for events, markets, small farms and spaza cold storage.

Temperature+2 to +8°C or -18°C
Power15A single-phase
Hire periodMin 1 day
TowingBakkie / SUV
MEDIUM 6m

Internal approx 5.5m × 2.1m × 2.1m. Walk-in access. Most popular hire size. Perfect for weddings, corporate events and agricultural harvests.

Temperature+2 to +8°C or -18°C
Power15A single-phase or diesel
Hire periodMin 1 day
DeliveryAnywhere Zimbabwe
LARGE 9m

Internal approx 8.5m × 2.3m × 2.2m. Heavy-duty semi-trailer. For festivals, large functions, mining camps, tobacco season and export flower storage.

Temperature+2 to +8°C or -18°C
Power3-phase or diesel
Hire periodMin 2 days
Capacity~40m³
REEFER CONTAINERS & PANEL ROOM HIRE

20ft Refrigerated Container

Internal ~5.4m × 2.3m × 2.5m ≈ 30m³. Chiller or freezer. Diesel or electric. Agriculture, supermarket overflow, site storage.

  • -18°C to +8°C
  • 3-phase / diesel powered
  • Delivered to your site

40ft Refrigerated Container

Internal ~11.6m × 2.3m × 2.5m ≈ 67m³. For large events, festivals, mining camps, pharmaceutical emergency backup.

  • -18°C to +8°C
  • 3-phase / diesel powered
  • GPS tracking available

Event Panel Cold Room Hire

Demountable PIR panel cold rooms set up on-site. Available 3×3m, 3×6m and 6×6m. Ideal for weddings, concerts and outdoor events.

  • Chiller or freezer configuration
  • Single-phase electric
  • Set up & collected by us

Mobile Blast Chiller

Truck-mounted or skid blast freezer to -35°C. Brings food from +70°C to +3°C in 90 minutes. For caterers, food processors and abattoirs.

  • -35°C capability
  • HACCP food safety
  • Catering & food processing

Agricultural Cold Storage

Farm-site portable cold rooms for fruit, veg, flowers and produce. Eliminate post-harvest losses. Tobacco, horticulture and export operations.

  • Farm gate delivery
  • Horticulture & tobacco
  • Diesel or electric powered

Events & Special Functions

Don't let warm food and drinks ruin your event. We deliver, set up and collect after your function.

  • Weddings & receptions
  • Corporate events & galas
  • Music festivals & concerts
  • Sports events & braais
UnitSizeTemp RangePowerMin Hire
Small Trailer 3m~9m³+2°C to -18°C15A single-phase1 day
Medium Trailer 6m~22m³+2°C to -18°C15A / diesel1 day
Large Trailer 9m~40m³+2°C to -18°C3-phase / diesel2 days
20ft Reefer30m³-18°C to +8°C3-phase / diesel2 days
40ft Reefer67m³-18°C to +8°C3-phase / diesel2 days
Panel Kit 3×3m9m²+2°C to +8°C15A single-phase1 day
Panel Kit 3×6m18m²+2°C to +8°C15A single-phase1 day
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Ice Manufacturing & Supply

Ice Manufacturing Machines & Bulk Ice Supply Harare

Commercial and industrial ice making machines for restaurants, bars, hotels, fisheries and events. Block, cube, flake, tube and nugget ice. Bulk ice delivery across Harare for parties, events and functions.

BLOCK ICE

25kg solid blocks. Long-lasting, slow-melt. Fishing, transport, events, ice sculptures.

25–500 kg/day
Production capacity

CUBE ICE

Full & half cubes. Bars, restaurants, hotels, fast food, convenience stores.

30–1,000 kg/day
Production capacity

FLAKE ICE

Thin flakes for fish display, produce, bakery, pharma and concrete cooling.

50–5,000 kg/day
Production capacity

TUBE ICE

Hollow cylinders, slow-melting. Bagged ice retail, beverages, water cooling.

100–2,000 kg/day
Production capacity

NUGGET ICE

Soft, chewable pellet ice. Trending in bars, healthcare, cafes and fast casual dining.

50–500 kg/day
Production capacity

ICE STORAGE BINS

Insulated stainless storage bins. Gravity feed or auger delivery options.

50–2,000 kg
Storage capacity
BULK ICE SUPPLY: EVENTS & PARTIES HARARE

Need bulk ice in Harare? Primal Air supplies block and cube ice for weddings, corporate events, festivals, braais, sports tournaments and any function. Delivered to your venue across Harare: Borrowdale, Mount Pleasant, Avondale, Highlands, Greendale, CBD and all suburbs. Same-day and pre-order delivery available. Call or WhatsApp us with your requirements.

Events & Weddings

Bulk ice delivery for any event size. Ice blocks for coolers, cube ice for bar service. Venue delivery service across Harare.

Restaurants & Bars

Daily or weekly supply contracts. Cube ice for beverages, block ice for display. Regular scheduled or on-demand delivery.

Industrial Applications

Concrete cooling in hot weather, mining, food processing, pharmaceutical product cooling, construction.

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Car AC Regas & Repair

Car Air Conditioning Regas & Repair, Harare

Full automotive air conditioning regas and repair service in Harare. R134a and R1234yf regas for all vehicle makes and models: cars, bakkies, trucks, minibuses and heavy vehicles.

R134a & R1234yf Regas

We regas all car AC systems. R134a for pre-2017 vehicles, R1234yf for modern vehicles. Full vacuum, leak check and correct charge to manufacturer spec.

  • All makes and models
  • 30–60 minute service
  • Correct charge weight guaranteed
  • UV dye added as standard

Leak Detection & Diagnosis

Electronic and UV dye leak detection to find refrigerant leaks anywhere in your car's AC system. We diagnose before we repair.

  • Electronic gas detector
  • UV dye trace
  • Condenser, evap & hose inspection
  • No fix no fee diagnosis

Compressor Replacement

Supply and fit replacement AC compressors for all popular vehicle makes. Full system flush before regas to remove old oil and contaminants.

  • All major brands in stock
  • System flush & new receiver-drier
  • New expansion valve fitted
  • 3-month workmanship warranty

Blower Motor & Controls

Faulty blower fan? No air from vents? We repair and replace blower motors, resistors, fan switches and climate control modules.

Buses, Trucks & Minibuses

Roof-mount and cab AC regas and repair for minibuses, commuter omnibuses, long-distance coaches and heavy vehicles. Mobile service available.

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Call or WhatsApp to book a car AC regas or repair in Harare. Same-day appointments often available.

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Fridge Regas & Repair

Domestic & Commercial Fridge Regas & Repair, Harare

Primal Air repairs and regasses all types of household and commercial refrigerators and freezers across Harare. Home visits available. Most repairs completed same day.

Domestic Fridge Regas

Home refrigerator not cooling? We regas with R600a (isobutane), R134a and R600. Same-day service in most cases.

  • All brands: Samsung, LG, Defy, Whirlpool, Hisense, Bosch, Kelvinator, Indesit, Haier, TCL
  • Leak test included
  • Home visit across Harare

Chest & Upright Freezer Regas

Chest freezer or upright not reaching temperature? We diagnose and regas with the correct refrigerant. All sizes.

  • R600a, R134a, R404A
  • Leak detection & repair
  • Commercial sizes available

Compressor Replacement

Dead compressor? We supply and fit replacement compressors for all domestic and light-commercial fridges.

  • Original & compatible units
  • 3-month workmanship warranty
  • Full regas after fitting

Fault Diagnosis & Repair

Not cooling? Freezing over? Noisy? Water leaking? We diagnose the root cause first.

  • Thermostat replacement
  • Fan motor repair
  • Defrost heater replacement
  • Door seal supply & fit
  • Start relay & capacitor
  • Control board repair

Commercial Fridge Regas

Upright display fridges, back-bar coolers, wine display units and undercounter fridges regassed and repaired.

  • Supermarkets & bottle stores
  • Restaurants & bars
  • Maintenance contracts available

Home Visit, Same-Day Service

We come to you across Harare. No need to transport your fridge. Call or WhatsApp us with the make, model and fault.

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Refrigeration Equipment & Gas

Cold Room Evaporators, Mobile Cold Rooms, Display Fridges & Refrigerant Gas

Equipment and consumables for cold storage, retail refrigeration and regassing — supplied across Zimbabwe with installation available.

Cold Room Evaporators

Rondo series compact slim coolers — ceiling-mounted evaporators for cold rooms, retail refrigeration, food processing and medical cold storage.

  • Rondo 440-C
  • Rondo 1100-C (2 × 300mm fans)
  • Rondo 1300-C (2 × 300mm fans)
  • Aluminium, AlMg or copper coil
  • Electric or hot-gas defrost

Mobile Cold Rooms & Freezer Trailers

Mobile cold room and freezer trailers for hire or purchase — flexible refrigerated storage for events, seasonal overflow and construction sites.

  • Chiller trailers +2°C to +8°C
  • Freezer trailers -18°C to -22°C
  • Mains electric or generator-compatible
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Display Fridges, Butchery & Island Freezers

Display refrigerators, butchery chillers and island freezers for supermarkets, butcheries and retail stores.

  • Display fridges: upright and multi-deck chillers for drinks, dairy and retail
  • Butchery units: chilled display counters for fresh meat
  • Island freezers: chest-style, for frozen goods and ice cream

Refrigerant Gas

A full refrigerant gas range for air conditioning, refrigeration and automotive AC regassing, top-ups and new installations.

  • R134A — residential/commercial AC, older automotive AC
  • R404A — commercial refrigeration, freezer & cold rooms
  • R407C — R22 retrofit / replacement
  • R410A — modern residential & commercial inverter AC
  • R1234yf — new-generation automotive AC
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RefrigerantTypeTypical UseCylinder / Can Sizes
R134AHFC, ODP 0Residential/commercial AC, older automotive AC13.6kg cylinder · 900g can · 800g can
R404AHFC blend, ODP 0Commercial refrigeration, freezer rooms, cold roomsOn request
R407CHFC blend (R22 alternative), ODP 0AC retrofit / replacement for older R22 systemsOn request
R410AHFC blend (R32/R125), ODP 0Modern residential & commercial inverter AC11.3kg refillable · 650g disposable
R1234yfHFO, low-GWP, ODP 0New-generation automotive AC (factory-fit standard)On request
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