Al Faisal HVAC · Dubai · Wholesale Export
Temperature Controllers & PCB Boards Kenya —
Wholesale from Dubai
ELIWELL and Elitech temperature controllers for cold room refrigeration, AC PCB control boards for all major brands, and refrigeration control components — supplied wholesale from Dubai, shipped to Mombasa weekly.
Temperature controllers and PCB control boards are the electronic brains of Kenya’s refrigeration and AC systems — and they are among the hardest components to source locally in Nairobi when they fail. A cold room temperature controller failure in a Nairobi floriculture facility or a hotel walk-in can mean product loss within hours if the replacement part is not immediately available. An AC outdoor unit PCB failure after a power surge can leave a commercial space without cooling for weeks if the correct board cannot be sourced quickly.
Al Faisal supplies temperature controllers and PCB boards wholesale from Dubai — ELIWELL and Elitech controllers for cold room and refrigeration applications, and AC PCB boards for the major brands installed across Kenya’s residential and commercial market. These are components where Dubai sourcing makes a genuine operational difference for Kenyan workshops — faster availability, wider range, and wholesale pricing that makes keeping buffer stock commercially practical.
💡 Before ordering a PCB, read the error code and rule out simpler faults. Many AC PCB “failures” are actually thermistor faults, capacitor failures or voltage supply issues that display as PCB error codes. Replacing the PCB without diagnosing the root cause means the replacement board may fail for the same reason as the original. Always read the error code, test the capacitors, check supply voltage, and rule out sensor faults before ordering a PCB. If the PCB is genuinely faulty, send us the board number printed on the existing PCB and the outdoor unit model number — we confirm the correct replacement within 24 hours.
Temperature Controllers for Cold Room & Refrigeration — Kenya
Temperature controllers are the operational heart of Kenya’s cold room refrigeration sector. A temperature controller monitors the cold room temperature through a probe sensor, switches the condensing unit compressor on and off to maintain the set point, manages defrost cycles, and in many cases provides alarm outputs for temperature excursions. When a temperature controller fails, the cold room loses controlled temperature management — either the compressor runs continuously (freezing the product) or stops entirely (allowing the room to warm up).
ELIWELL Temperature Controllers
ELIWELL is a leading Italian temperature controller brand — widely specified in Kenyan commercial refrigeration, supermarket display cabinets, cold room installations and food service refrigeration equipment. The ELIWELL IC range (IC901, IC902, IC961, IC971) covers the standard cold room and display cabinet control applications in Kenya. ELIWELL controllers are panel-mount components with NTC probe inputs, relay outputs for compressor and fan control, and defrost management. Al Faisal stocks ELIWELL controllers in the models most commonly used in Kenya’s cold chain sector.
Elitech Temperature Controllers
Elitech is a Chinese-origin temperature controller brand that has established strong market presence across East Africa’s refrigeration sector — competitively priced relative to European brands and available in a wide range of configurations for cold room, display cabinet, bottle cooler and commercial refrigeration applications. The Elitech ETC series and STC series are the models most frequently used in Kenyan cold room and refrigeration installations. Al Faisal stocks Elitech controllers for the Kenya market alongside ELIWELL, providing options across the price and specification spectrum.
Temperature Probes & Sensors
Temperature controllers operate through NTC or PT100 probe sensors inserted in the cold room or evaporator coil. When a probe fails — from physical damage, moisture ingress or corrosion in Kenya’s humid cold room environments — the controller cannot read temperature accurately and either defaults to maximum cooling or displays a sensor error and cuts the compressor. Probe replacement is often the simpler and less expensive fix than full controller replacement. Specify the controller model when ordering probe replacements to ensure the correct resistance characteristic.
AC PCB Control Boards — Why They Fail in Kenya & How to Order
AC PCB failures are a disproportionately common repair category in Kenya compared to more stable power markets — a direct consequence of Kenya’s voltage instability. Load shedding events, voltage sags during peak demand periods, and voltage spikes on power reconnection all subject AC control electronics to conditions outside their design envelope. Inverter outdoor unit PCBs are the most vulnerable — they manage high-voltage DC bus circuits that are directly exposed to supply quality events.
The root cause — Kenya’s voltage events
When Kenya’s power grid reconnects after a load shedding event, the voltage spike on reconnection can exceed 300V instantaneously before the supply stabilises. This spike enters the AC outdoor unit through the supply cable, passes through the main switch and reaches the inverter PCB’s DC rectifier and bus capacitor bank. PCBs with damaged bus capacitors from previous events are especially vulnerable. The correct prevention is a voltage stabiliser upstream of the AC disconnect — a recommendation that should accompany every PCB replacement in Kenya.
Identifying the correct PCB
Every AC PCB has a board number printed directly on it — typically a combination of letters and numbers on a label or silk-screened on the board surface. This board number, combined with the outdoor unit model number, is the correct reference for ordering a replacement. Providing only the outdoor unit model number without the board revision number risks receiving a PCB that fits the unit but has a different firmware version or component layout than the original.
Brands covered
Al Faisal supplies AC PCB boards for LG, Samsung, Hitachi, Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, Carrier, Midea and Gree systems — the brands with the most significant installed base in Kenya’s residential and commercial market. Availability varies by model and revision — common models for current product ranges have better availability than older or discontinued model boards.
Air freight for urgency
PCB boards are small, lightweight parts that are ideal for air freight from Dubai to Nairobi when the repair is urgent — a hotel without AC, a commercial office needing immediate restoration. Air freight delivers in 48–72 hours. For regular workshop stock of commonly needed boards, include them in the monthly consolidated sea freight order to Mombasa.
⚠️ Fit a voltage stabiliser before installing the replacement PCB
An AC PCB replaced in a location with known voltage instability — without addressing the supply quality — is a PCB that will fail again. The replacement board faces the same voltage environment that destroyed the original. A voltage stabiliser (automatic voltage regulator) fitted upstream of the AC disconnect is the correct protection for any inverter AC installation in Kenya where supply quality is unreliable. The cost of a quality voltage stabiliser is a fraction of a PCB replacement cost — and it protects the compressor from the same voltage events simultaneously. For any commercial customer losing their second PCB to a voltage event, recommending a stabiliser is not optional advice — it is the standard of care your customer is entitled to expect.
Ordering Controllers & PCBs from Dubai to Kenya
Temperature controllers
Specify the controller model (e.g. ELIWELL IC902, Elitech ETC-200+), probe type (NTC or PT100) and probe length if replacing the probe separately. ELIWELL and Elitech models for cold room applications are typically in stock in Dubai.
AC PCB boards
Provide the board number from the existing PCB and the outdoor unit model number. We confirm availability and quote within 24 hours. Common boards for major brands in current production are typically available; older or discontinued model boards may require sourcing.
Shipping
General cargo — no DG classification. Air freight Dubai to Nairobi 48–72 hours for urgent repairs. Sea freight LCL Jebel Ali to Mombasa 10–16 days for consolidated stock orders. Controllers and PCBs ship alongside all other Kenya order items.
Buffer stock recommendation
For workshops with cold room service contracts, keeping 2–3 ELIWELL and Elitech controllers in stock avoids days of product loss for clients during the sourcing period. Temperature controller replacement is a same-day repair with stock on hand. Without stock, it is a sourcing and shipping delay that costs the client significantly more than the controller’s value.
🌍 Al Faisal — Controllers & PCBs Wholesale to Kenya
ELIWELL · Elitech · AC PCBs — send us the model or board number
Air freight Dubai → Nairobi for urgent repairs · LCL Jebel Ali → Mombasa for stock orders
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use an Elitech controller to replace a failed ELIWELL controller in a Kenyan cold room?
In many cases, yes — both brands produce controllers with equivalent functionality for standard cold room applications. The key requirements are matching the probe type (NTC or PT100), matching the relay output configuration (compressor relay, fan relay, defrost relay), matching the supply voltage (220–240V single phase for Kenya), and correctly configuring the set point, differential and defrost parameters in the new controller’s programming. Elitech controllers typically have more programming flexibility than ELIWELL for the same price point, making them a practical replacement. However, for equipment where the manufacturer specifies a particular controller brand (supermarket display cases, pharmaceutical refrigerators), the OEM controller brand should be maintained to preserve any compliance certifications.
What are the most common cold room temperature controller faults in Kenya?
The three most common controller-related faults in Kenyan cold rooms are: probe failure — the NTC sensor in the cold room corrodes or its lead breaks from repeated door opening and closing, causing the controller to display a sensor error and cut the compressor; relay failure — the compressor relay inside the controller welds closed from the high inrush current at compressor startup, causing continuous compressor operation regardless of set point; and display failure — the LED or LCD display becomes unreadable from moisture ingress, making the controller unreadable even if it is still functioning. Probe failure and relay failure both require controller or component replacement. Display failure can sometimes be addressed by replacing the controller if the internal electronics are sound. In all three cases, a replacement controller from Al Faisal Dubai resolves the fault — confirm the model and probe specification when ordering.
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- About Al Faisal — Dubai HVAC exporter since 2005
Order Temperature Controllers & PCB Boards for Kenya
ELIWELL IC series · Elitech ETC & STC series · NTC temperature probes · AC PCB boards for LG, Samsung, Hitachi, Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, Carrier and Midea. Send us the controller model or PCB board number and we confirm availability within 24 hours. Air freight Dubai → Nairobi for urgent repairs.
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