Commercial refrigeration isn't just a bigger household fridge
Walk-in coolers, ice machines, and reach-ins run on different refrigerants, different control systems, and different duty cycles than residential equipment. A failed condenser fan on a restaurant walk-in isn't a $300 home repair — it's a $3,000 product loss if the wrong tech takes six hours diagnosing it. Our commercial techs are EPA 608 Universal certified and experienced on the equipment brands Tampa Bay businesses actually run.
Equipment we service
- Walk-in coolers & freezers — Kolpak, Bally, Master-Bilt, Nor-Lake, Arctic, Kysor-Warren
- Reach-in refrigerators & freezers — True, Continental, Delfield, Beverage-Air, Traulsen, Turbo Air
- Prep tables — Sandwich, pizza, salad, and refrigerated sushi prep cases
- Ice machines — Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic
- Display cases — Open-front deli, bakery, and beverage merchandisers
- Undercounters, back-bars, and beer coolers
Preventive maintenance keeps the doors open
Our commercial PM program includes quarterly or monthly visits depending on your equipment load:
- Condenser coil cleaning (single biggest failure cause in Tampa humidity/kitchen grease environments)
- Evaporator coil inspection and defrost cycle verification
- Door gasket inspection and replacement (energy and food-safety critical)
- Condensate drain flushing and pan treatment
- Temperature calibration at rack controllers and individual cases
- Compressor amp draw and oil level check
- Refrigerant leak scan
- Written report for health-inspector records
Emergency response that respects the clock
A walk-in failure can turn into a product-loss problem quickly. We prioritize operating businesses ahead of routine work when urgent refrigeration calls come in, then quote the repair path clearly before work begins.
2026 refrigerant regulations — what businesses need to know
The EPA's continued phase-down of high-GWP refrigerants is hitting commercial refrigeration hard in 2026. R-404A is largely phased out in new equipment and its service refrigerant cost has climbed significantly. If you're running equipment over 10 years old on R-404A, it's worth a conversation about retrofit options or scheduled replacement before a major failure forces a rushed decision. We'll give you honest numbers and timeline recommendations.
Commercial refrigeration problem? Call (813) 395-2324 and ask for the earliest available refrigeration appointment.
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