Refrigeration repairs

Commercial refrigeration repairs, because the stock is the clock.

Commercial fridges, freezers, counters, prep refrigeration, display units, ice machines and cold rooms. We diagnose and repair refrigeration equipment across all major makes, whether we supplied it or not.

EquipmentAll makes and models
CoverageNationwide
EngineersFully trained and qualified
CKLS refrigeration engineer diagnosing a cold room condensing unit with manifold gauges
Common faultFridge running warm?We find the fault, not just top up the gas
Scope

What we repair

Every kind of commercial refrigeration, whether we installed it or not.

Commercial fridges & freezers

Upright, undercounter and counter refrigeration, including equipment not holding temperature, icing up, running warm or failing completely.

Prep, display & bar refrigeration

Prep counters, refrigerated displays, bottle coolers and other front- and back-of-house refrigeration across all major makes.

Cold rooms & freezer rooms

Fault diagnosis and repairs for modular cold and freezer rooms, including temperature, controls, doors and associated refrigeration equipment.

Ice machines

Fault diagnosis and repairs for commercial ice makers, including production, water, drainage and refrigeration faults.

Refrigeration systems & components

Compressors, condensers, fans, controls and associated refrigeration components diagnosed and repaired where required.

Commercial air conditioning

We can also arrange fault diagnosis and repairs for commercial air conditioning systems through our refrigeration engineering network.

Stock at risk right now?Call rather than emailing, we will get an engineer out to you as a matter of urgency.
Electronic refrigerant leak detection along an evaporator coil inside a cold room
Leak found and fixedNot gassed up and left to leak again
Diagnosis

System low on gas? We find out the cause, not just top it up.

  • Refrigerant levels and system performance checked to establish whether low refrigerant is contributing to the fault.
  • Leak detection carried out where appropriate to identify potential refrigerant loss before any recharge is considered.
  • The wider system is investigated including controls, airflow, condensers and defrost components where relevant.
  • Repairs completed where possible before the system is recharged and returned to operation.
  • Refrigerant work recorded with relevant F-Gas documentation completed where required.
On the visit

Repaired, tested and checked before we leave

A repair isn’t complete just because the equipment switches back on. We check operation after the repair and make sure the equipment is performing as expected before the visit is closed.

Refrigeration engineer checking a cold room evaporator with manifold gauges during a repair visit
Repair checked & testedOperation and temperature checked before the visit is completed
Ageing systems

When is refrigeration no longer worth repairing?

Age, condition, refrigerant type, parts availability and the likely cost of future repairs can all affect whether an older refrigeration unit is economical to repair. Where replacement makes more sense, we’ll explain the options rather than continuing to spend money on an ageing system.

  • Refrigerant type identified and its availability, suitability and potential cost considered before you commit to a significant repair.
  • Repair or replacement options compared where appropriate, taking into account the age, condition and likely ongoing cost of the equipment.
  • Major component failures assessed carefully so you can make an informed decision before investing heavily in an older fridge, freezer or refrigeration system.
  • Short-term options discussed where possible if equipment cannot be repaired immediately and you need time to consider the next step.
  • Replacement equipment specified appropriately where repair is no longer economical, based on your requirements rather than simply assuming a like-for-like replacement.
  • Relevant records updated following refrigerant work or replacement where applicable, helping maintain an accurate service history for the equipment.
Refrigeration Installation
Commercial refrigeration equipment in a working kitchen
How it runs

From your call to a working machine

1

Tell us what’s wrong

Let us know the equipment, make/model where available, the fault and whether stock is at risk.

2

Initial assessment

We’ll gather the information needed to understand the likely fault and arrange the appropriate refrigeration engineer.

3

Attendance arranged

We’ll confirm attendance and keep you updated on the expected visit.

4

Diagnose & repair

The engineer investigates the fault and, where possible, completes the repair during the visit. If additional parts are required, we’ll advise on the next steps.

5

Test & report

Equipment is tested following the repair, with a service report and relevant refrigeration records completed.

F-Gas
Certified engineers where required
20+
Combined years servicing commercial refrigeration
All makes
Whether we installed it or not
UK-wide
Nationwide callout coverage
Questions

Before you call

My commercial fridge or freezer isn’t holding temperature. What should I do?

Check and record the temperature, keep doors closed as much as possible and make appropriate arrangements for any stock at risk. Then give us a call with the equipment details and the fault you’re experiencing so we can arrange the next steps.

Can you just top up the refrigerant?

If equipment appears to be low on refrigerant, the cause should be investigated before simply adding more. Where appropriate, our refrigeration engineers will carry out leak detection, identify any required repairs and recharge the system correctly in line with current requirements.

How quickly can a refrigeration engineer attend?

Response times depend on your location, engineer availability and the nature of the fault. We’ll take the details when you contact us, arrange attendance as quickly as reasonably possible and keep you informed of the expected timing.

Do you provide F-Gas records following a repair?

Where a repair involves regulated refrigerant work, the relevant details are recorded in line with current F-Gas requirements. Appropriate service and repair information can also be provided for your equipment records.

Is it worth repairing older refrigeration equipment?

It depends on the age and condition of the equipment, the fault, refrigerant type, parts availability and the likely cost of repair. Where appropriate, we’ll explain the repair and replacement options so you can make an informed decision about what makes commercial sense.

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Tell us what is warm and what it is holding.

Make and model, the temperature it is reading, and what stock is at risk. If the stock is at risk now, call — it is faster than a form.

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