What We See Every Day
We See These Problems Every Week.
Frozen evaporators. Burners that won't stay lit. Walk-ins that won't hold temperature. Mixers that stop mixing. Ice machines that stop making ice.
Here are a few real examples from the field—and what causes them.
When Your Range Won't Heat - Commercial ranges take a beating every day. Worn ignition components, clogged burners, failed thermostats, and damaged gas valves are all common causes of poor performance. We diagnose the problem instead of simply replacing parts.
Sometimes the Problem Isn't Obvious - This burner had actually been bent out of position. It took quite a bit of work just to remove it so it could be replaced. Equipment gets bumped, overloaded, and accidentally damaged over the years—even if no one knows exactly when it happened. Sometimes finding the real problem is the hardest part of the repair.
Some Equipment Doesn't Come With Answers - Some of the equipment we service is older than some of our technicians. When manufacturer support isn't available, experience, patience, and problem-solving take over.
When an Ice Machine Freezes Up - An ice machine that freezes over isn't just making "extra ice"—it's a sign that something isn't working correctly. Water flow issues, refrigeration problems, failed components, or maintenance concerns can all cause excessive ice buildup. Finding the cause is what prevents the problem from coming right back.
Prevent Small Problems From Becoming Big Ones - Regular inspections help catch worn components before they become emergency service calls. Preventative maintenance often costs far less than replacing spoiled food or closing your kitchen unexpectedly.
A Frozen Evaporator Means Something Isn't Right - If you see frost or ice hanging from your evaporator, don't ignore it. Continued operation can reduce cooling capacity, damage components, and eventually shut the entire system down.
Some Repairs Aren't Pretty... Commercial kitchen equipment doesn't always leave much room to work. Whether it's under an oven, behind a fryer, or inside an ice machine, we'll go wherever the repair takes us.
A frozen evaporator is a symptom—not the problem - When an ice machine evaporator freezes over like this, something else has gone wrong. Water flow issues, refrigeration problems, failed components, or maintenance concerns can all lead to excessive ice buildup. Simply melting the ice won't solve it—we find and repair the root cause so your ice machine keeps producing ice reliably.
Adding refrigerant after finding the leak - Refrigerant doesn't simply "run out." If a commercial refrigeration system is low, there's almost always a leak somewhere in the system. Once the leak has been located and repaired, the system is evacuated and recharged with the correct amount of refrigerant to restore proper cooling performance.
A frozen walk-in cooler unit is a warning sign - This capsule pack unit for a walk-in cooler is completely frozen over. Ice buildup like this doesn't happen on its own—it usually points to a refrigeration issue such as a refrigerant leak, restricted airflow, or a failed component. Simply thawing the ice won't fix the problem. The underlying cause must be found and repaired to keep the cooler operating reliably.
Sometimes the only way to fix it is to get on the floor - Commercial kitchen equipment is often packed into tight spaces with little room to work. Whether it's replacing parts, tracing electrical issues, or diagnosing a refrigeration problem, we're not afraid to get our hands dirty to get your equipment back in service.
Food Safety Matters - When refrigeration systems fail, product temperatures rise quickly. Repairing equipment promptly helps protect your inventory, reduce waste, and maintain food safety standards.