Commercial Refrigeration
Preventive Maintenance Plans
Scheduled maintenance catches small problems before they become expensive emergencies. Our plans cover walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, reach-in units, display cases, and prep tables — quarterly or semi-annual service with documented inspections and priority scheduling.
Every Maintenance Visit Covers
Comprehensive inspection and service tailored to each piece of equipment. Every visit documented with photos and a condition report.
Condenser Coil Cleaning
Dirty condensers are the #1 cause of compressor overheating and premature failure. We clean condenser coils on every visit — removing grease, dust, and debris that reduce heat transfer and force the system to work harder.
Temperature & Pressure Verification
We measure and document box temperatures, suction pressure, discharge pressure, superheat, and subcooling. This data reveals developing problems weeks before they cause failures — trending lets us catch issues early.
Refrigerant Level Check
Low refrigerant means reduced cooling capacity, longer run times, and higher energy bills. We check levels, look for leaks at common failure points (Schrader valves, brazed joints, service ports), and top off as needed.
Door Gaskets & Seals
We inspect every door gasket for tears, compression loss, and air leaks. A failed gasket on a walk-in cooler can add $50–$100/month to energy costs and force the compressor to run constantly. We flag replacements before they become problems.
Electrical & Safety Inspection
We check contactors, relays, capacitors, wiring connections, and amp draws against manufacturer specs. Loose connections and worn contactors are silent killers — they cause intermittent failures and can damage compressors.
Documented Condition Report
Every visit includes a written report with photos, measurements, and recommendations. You get a clear picture of equipment health and a paper trail for insurance and health department compliance.
Why Preventive Maintenance Pays for Itself
Most commercial refrigeration emergencies are preventable. A compressor does not fail overnight — it gives warning signs for weeks: slightly elevated discharge temperatures, marginally higher amp draws, longer run cycles. But without regular measurement and documentation, these signs go unnoticed until the compressor locks up at 6 PM on a Friday.
Our maintenance plans are designed to catch these problems early. Every visit includes a full set of measurements that we compare against baseline values and manufacturer specs. When we see trends moving in the wrong direction, we flag them — and recommend repair or replacement before the equipment fails under load.
How Often Should Equipment Be Serviced?
For most commercial refrigeration equipment, we recommend quarterly service (4 times per year). High-volume equipment like ice machines in busy bars or walk-in freezers in production kitchens may benefit from bi-monthly service. Lower-use equipment like seasonal display cases can often go semi-annual (2 times per year). We tailor the schedule to your actual usage and environment.
What Equipment Do We Cover?
Our maintenance plans cover all commercial refrigeration equipment: walk-in coolers and freezers, ice machines, reach-in units and display cases, and prep tables and undercounters. Multi-equipment plans are discounted — most restaurants save by bundling all their refrigeration on one plan.
Plan Members Get Priority Scheduling
If you do have an emergency, maintenance plan members get priority scheduling. You move to the front of the queue for same-day response. Think of it as insurance — you hope you never need it, but when you do, it is worth everything.
Maintenance Plan Questions
Refrigeration Maintenance Across 3 Bay Area Counties
Scheduled preventive maintenance for commercial refrigeration equipment throughout Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties. Based in Los Gatos.
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Get a custom maintenance plan quote for your restaurant, store, or facility. Multi-equipment discounts available. Priority scheduling included.