Commercial Refrigerator Repair in Bloomfield, New Jersey

The most common causes are a clogged condenser coil that can't shed heat, low refrigerant from a slow leak, a failed condenser fan motor, or a defrost cycle that's gotten stuck and iced over the evaporator. Door gaskets that no longer seal properly can also cause it. Before you call, check whether the condenser coil (usually behind a removable grille at the bottom or top of the unit) is clogged with dust and grease. Cleaning it sometimes resolves the issue. If it's clean and the unit still isn't holding temperature, the next step is a real diagnosis.

Commercial refrigeration uses different components, different refrigerants, and different service procedures than the residential fridge in someone's kitchen. The compressors run harder, the defrost cycles are more complex, and the systems often hold refrigerant amounts that fall under EPA Section 608 reporting requirements. Most general HVAC contractors are set up for residential split systems and don't carry the parts, gauges, or refrigerant certifications for commercial work. Basic Refrigeration started in commercial refrigeration in 1997, and it's still the work the company does most of. That's the difference between a contractor who'll figure it out and one who's been doing it for nearly three decades.

The make and model of the unit, the symptoms you're seeing (running but warm, not running at all, frost on the evaporator, water on the floor), and roughly how long it's been happening. If the unit has been making any unusual noises or if anything has changed recently (a power surge, a recent service visit, new equipment installed nearby), mention that too. With that information, the technician can usually bring the most likely parts on the truck and finish the repair in a single visit. The diagnosis happens on site, and the written estimate comes before any work starts.

Yes. We service all the major commercial refrigeration brands, including True, Beverage-Air, Continental, Turbo Air, Delfield, Traulsen, Hoshizaki, Sub-Zero commercial lines, and the rest. Where brand-specific parts are needed and we don't carry them on the truck, we order them and schedule a return visit, typically within a few days. Some communicating or proprietary control systems require manufacturer-authorized parts; we'll tell you upfront if your specific unit falls into that category, so there are no surprises about timing or cost.

Refrigerant handling is regulated by the EPA under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, and anyone purchasing or handling refrigerant has to hold a current EPA certification. Most general handymen and even some HVAC contractors don't carry the right certifications for commercial systems. Improper refrigerant work also voids most equipment warranties. Our Master HVACR license and EPA certifications cover all classes of refrigerant, including the newer low-GWP blends that older technicians sometimes aren't trained on. For a commercial refrigerator that runs your business, this isn't an area to take shortcuts.