Restaurants and grocers keep thousands of dollars of perishables in their refrigeration every day. When a unit goes down, so does the inventory.
Call us for preventive maintenance before that happens — or, if your unit has already stopped cooling, our technicians will troubleshoot and fix it fast.
Types we work on
- Reach-in
- Merchandiser
- Prep table
- Bar cooler
Common commercial refrigerator problems
Tap a problem to see the usual causes. If none of these fix it, we will.
Not running
- Check the power cord and outlet — plug in another device to test it.
- A power surge may have tripped the breaker.
- If the lights are on but it isn’t cooling, check that it isn’t in demo mode.
Not cold
- Faulty temperature control or thermistor.
- Evaporator fan motor failed or air damper stuck closed.
- Ice on the evaporator from a failed defrost system.
- Dirty condenser or bad condenser fan motor.
- Defective start relay or compressor.
Too cold
- Control set too cold.
- Air damper stuck open.
- Defective thermistor.
Ice building up
- Door left open or torn door seal.
- Failed defrost heater, thermostat or timer.
- Evaporator fan not running.
Leaking water
- Clogged drain line.
- Cracked water reservoir.
- Hole in the water line.
Making noise
- Fan blade hitting ice or debris.
- Compressor vibrating against the cabinet.
Maintenance tips
- Clean the condenser coils regularly
- Kitchen grease and dust on the coils cut cooling capacity fast.
- Check door gaskets
- A torn gasket causes frost, condensation and nonstop compressor run time.
- Keep it clean
- Wipe spills with damp rags and vinegar.
Parts we replace most
- Defrost thermostat
- Defrost heater
- Fan motor
- Door switch and gasket
- Temperature control
- Control / inverter board
- Sealed-system components
- LED light
Brands we service
True, Turbo Air, Avantco, Summit, Maxx Cold, Marvel and more.