Walk-in coolers, reach-in freezers, ice machines, display cases, and prep tables repaired same-day by NATE-certified technicians with 40+ years experience. 847 five-star reviews. Serving restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, and commercial kitchens across Los Angeles County and the San Fernando Valley. CSLB #1062503.
Updated April 2026 — Nearest Commercial Refrigeration Repair Company
Searching for "commercial refrigeration repair near me"? Arctic Cool Refrigeration is the nearest NATE-certified and EPA-608 certified commercial refrigeration repair company for restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, and food service operations across Los Angeles County. We dispatch same-day from our Calabasas headquarters at 5612 Las Virgenes Rd #32 (91302) and reach most LA commercial kitchens within 1-2 hours. A live dispatcher picks up 7 days a week — no phone trees, no call centers.
Zip codes we cover for same-day commercial refrigeration service: 91301 (Agoura Hills), 91302 (Calabasas HQ), 91311 (Chatsworth), 91316 (Encino), 91324 / 91325 (Northridge), 91335 (Reseda), 91356 (Tarzana), 91364 / 91367 (Woodland Hills), 91401 / 91403 / 91411 / 91423 / 91436 (Sherman Oaks & Van Nuys), 91504 / 91505 (Burbank), 91601 / 91602 / 91604 / 91607 (Hollywood / Studio City / North Hollywood), 90210 / 90211 / 90212 (Beverly Hills), 90401 / 90402 / 90403 / 90404 (Santa Monica), 91101-91107 (Pasadena), plus Malibu, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, and Glendale.
Local to Calabasas? We handle every restaurant on The Commons at Calabasas and Calabasas Road. Beverly Hills? Hotel kitchens and fine dining from Rodeo to Wilshire. Downtown LA, the Arts District, DTLA's wholesale food corridor — same-day dispatch, parts on every truck, CSLB #1062503.
From a 500-square-foot walk-in cooler behind a Calabasas steakhouse to a bank of ice machines at a Beverly Hills hotel, we have seen it all. Here is every type of commercial refrigeration equipment our technicians diagnose and repair.
Temperature creeping up in your walk-in? We repair compressors, evaporator fans, thermostats, door gaskets, and insulation panels. Every brand, every size.
Walk-In Cooler Repair →A walk-in freezer failure can cost you thousands in spoiled product overnight. We respond fast, diagnose the root cause, and get your unit back below zero.
Walk-In Freezer Repair →Reach-in units keep your prep ingredients at safe temps throughout service. When they struggle, we fix the compressor, fan motor, thermostat, or control board fast.
Reach-In Repair →No ice means unhappy customers. We repair Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, and every other brand. Slow production, dirty ice, no output -- we handle it all.
Ice Machine Repair →Your display case is a sales tool. When it fogs up, runs warm, or stops circulating air properly, customers walk past. We restore proper temperatures and presentation.
Display Case Repair →Draft systems and beverage coolers need precise temperature control. Warm beer and flat soda lose you money. We repair glycol systems, thermostats, and compressors.
Beverage Cooler Repair →Refrigerated prep tables keep your line cooks moving. When the cold rail fails or the pan wells warm up, food safety goes out the window. We fix them the same day you call.
Prep Table Repair →Blast chillers are critical for HACCP compliance and food safety. When rapid cooling fails, your kitchen cannot keep up. We service all blast chiller brands and models.
Blast Chiller Repair →Most commercial refrigeration problems do not appear out of nowhere. The equipment gives you warning signs. Ignoring them turns a $300 repair into a $3,000 replacement. Here is what to watch for.
If your walk-in reads 38 degrees one hour and 45 degrees the next, something is wrong. Inconsistent temperatures usually point to a failing thermostat, a refrigerant leak, or an evaporator coil that needs cleaning. Do not wait. Fluctuating temps put your entire inventory at risk.
Commercial refrigeration equipment should hum quietly. If you hear loud buzzing, repetitive clicking, or grinding metal sounds, that is a compressor, condenser fan, or evaporator motor telling you it is about to fail. Catching it now saves you the cost of a full compressor replacement later.
A layer of frost on your evaporator coils is not normal. It usually means the defrost cycle has failed, airflow is restricted, or refrigerant levels are low. Left unchecked, ice buildup forces the compressor to work harder and burn out faster.
Water pooling around your commercial refrigerator is a slip hazard for your staff and a sign of trouble. Common causes include a clogged drain line, a damaged drip pan, or a failing door gasket. We find the source and stop the leak.
Your compressor should cycle on and off. If it runs nonstop, it is working overtime to maintain temperature. This drives up your energy bill and shortens the compressor's lifespan. The fix could be as simple as a dirty condenser coil or as serious as a refrigerant leak.
Commercial refrigeration accounts for a significant chunk of a restaurant's electricity costs. If your bill jumped and nothing else changed, your equipment is likely struggling. Worn gaskets, dirty coils, and failing components all force the system to consume more power to do the same job.
This is the most obvious sign and the most expensive to ignore. If produce wilts early, dairy turns, or meat discolors faster than it should, your unit is not holding temperature. Call us before you lose another dollar in wasted product.
Every restaurant owner wants to know two things: what is wrong, and how much will it cost? Here are the most common commercial refrigeration repairs we handle in Los Angeles, with real cost ranges so you know what to expect.
The compressor is the heart of your refrigeration system. When it fails, nothing gets cold. Symptoms include the unit running but not cooling, or not turning on at all. A commercial compressor replacement typically runs $800 to $2,500 depending on the unit size and refrigerant type. We stock Copeland, Tecumseh, and Embraco compressors on our trucks for same-day replacement on most systems.
If your unit slowly loses cooling ability over days or weeks, you probably have a refrigerant leak. Our technicians use electronic leak detectors and nitrogen pressure testing to find leaks in evaporator coils, condenser coils, and line sets. Leak repair and recharge typically costs $350 to $1,200. All our techs hold EPA Section 608 Universal Certification for legal refrigerant handling.
A failed evaporator fan motor means warm spots in your walk-in and uneven cooling across shelves. You will usually hear it before you see it: grinding, squealing, or dead silence where there should be airflow. Replacement costs $250 to $600. We carry the most common ECM and shaded-pole motors on every service truck.
Commercial refrigeration units run automatic defrost cycles to prevent ice buildup on evaporator coils. When the defrost timer, heater, or termination thermostat fails, ice accumulates and blocks airflow. Your walk-in starts running warm and the compressor works overtime. Defrost system repair runs $200 to $500 and prevents much more expensive compressor damage down the line.
Torn or worn door gaskets on walk-in coolers and reach-in units let warm air in constantly. Your compressor runs nonstop trying to compensate, driving up energy bills by 20-30%. Gasket replacement costs $150 to $400 per door and pays for itself within a month in energy savings. We carry gaskets for True, Turbo Air, Traulsen, and Beverage-Air units.
Digital thermostats and electronic control boards manage your unit's temperature cycling. When they fail, you get erratic temperatures or a unit that will not turn on at all. Control board replacement costs $300 to $800 depending on the manufacturer. We diagnose the exact failed component before recommending replacement so you do not pay for parts you do not need.
Dirty condenser coils are the number one cause of commercial refrigeration breakdowns in restaurant kitchens. Grease, dust, and kitchen debris coat the coils and prevent heat dissipation. The compressor overheats and shuts down on the thermal overload. Professional coil cleaning costs $150 to $300 and should be done every 3-6 months in a busy kitchen. It is the cheapest maintenance you can do to avoid a $2,000 compressor replacement.
We have been fixing commercial refrigeration equipment for Los Angeles businesses since 1984. Here is who relies on us.
Walk-in coolers, reach-in fridges, prep tables, ice machines, beer coolers, and wine systems. We work around your service hours so your kitchen never stops.
Open display cases, deli cases, meat cases, floral coolers, and walk-in storage. We understand that every minute of downtime means lost product and lost sales.
Banquet kitchen cold storage, bar refrigeration, room service prep areas, and large-scale ice production. We service hotels from Beverly Hills to Downtown LA.
Vaccine storage, lab refrigeration, and pharmaceutical-grade cold chain equipment. Temperature accuracy is not optional in healthcare. We calibrate to exact specifications.
Beverage coolers, ice cream freezers, and grab-and-go display cases. Quick turnaround because your cooler being down means your best-selling products are not selling.
Cafeteria walk-ins, milk coolers, and bulk food storage. We work with school districts and institutional kitchens across LA County on both emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance.
When an industrial refrigeration system fails at a food processing plant, cold storage warehouse, or commercial production facility, every hour of downtime costs thousands in spoiled product and production delays. Arctic Cool Refrigeration provides 24/7 emergency industrial refrigeration service across California for food-grade operations, ammonia systems, CO2 cascade refrigeration, and large-tonnage cold storage. EPA 608 Universal certified, CSLB #1062503.
California coverage: Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego County for emergency industrial refrigeration service. Dispatch from Calabasas HQ. Call (800) 685-5590 for immediate response — a live dispatcher 7 days a week.
We have been fixing commercial refrigeration in Los Angeles since 1984. That is over 40 years of walk-in coolers, reach-in freezers, ice machines, and display cases. We have worked on every brand, in every type of kitchen, from food trucks to five-star restaurants.
Voted the #1 commercial refrigeration contractor in the San Fernando Valley. That did not happen because we ran ads. It happened because restaurant owners, grocery store managers, and hotel chefs keep calling us back. They refer us to their neighbors. They trust us with their most expensive equipment.
Every technician on our team is NATE-certified and EPA Section 608 certified for refrigerant handling. We carry common commercial parts on every truck. When we show up, we fix it. No second trips, no ordering parts and coming back next week.
We service every major brand: True, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Turbo Air, Traulsen, Beverage-Air, Continental, Master-Bilt, Kolpak, Nor-Lake, Delfield, Victory, and Hobart. If it keeps food cold, we know how to fix it.
And when your walk-in goes down at 2 AM on a Saturday before your busiest brunch shift? We answer the phone. 24/7 emergency dispatch, because your refrigeration does not care what time it is.
4.9 stars across Google, Yelp, and Angi. Hundreds of five-star reviews from restaurant owners and commercial kitchen managers across LA County.
Most emergencies get a technician on-site within 2-4 hours. We know every minute counts when thousands of dollars in food inventory is at stake.
All technicians hold EPA Section 608 Universal Certification. We handle R-404A, R-134a, R-290, and every commercial refrigerant legally and safely.
We quote the job before we start. No hourly billing that creeps up. No hidden charges for parts or travel. You approve the price, then we work.
Our trucks are stocked with compressors, fan motors, thermostats, contactors, capacitors, and gaskets. Most repairs get completed in a single visit.
Our technicians receive factory training and carry brand-specific diagnostic tools. No matter what name is on your equipment, we know how to fix it right the first time.
No runaround. No guessing games. Here is exactly what happens from the moment you call to the moment we leave your kitchen.
Call (800) 685-5590 and describe the problem. Our dispatcher identifies your equipment type and sends the right technician with the right parts. For emergencies, we dispatch within the hour.
Your technician inspects the entire system, not just the symptom. We check refrigerant pressures, electrical components, airflow, door seals, and controls. You get a clear explanation of exactly what is wrong and why.
Before we touch a single part, you get a flat-rate quote. Parts and labor included. No hourly billing. No surprise charges. You approve it or you do not pay a dime. That is how we have done business since 1984.
We complete the repair, test the system under load, verify temperatures hold across the unit, and clean up the work area. You get a written summary of what was done and maintenance tips to prevent the same issue from coming back.
Arctic Cool Refrigeration provides commercial refrigeration repair throughout Los Angeles County, with a heavy focus on the San Fernando Valley, Westside, and greater LA metro area. We have trucks positioned across the county so we can reach most locations within hours, not days.
Whether you run a restaurant in Calabasas, a hotel kitchen in Beverly Hills, a grocery store in Burbank, or a commercial kitchen in Downtown LA, our technicians know your area and can get to you fast.
We don't leave restaurants guessing. Every commercial refrigeration call in Los Angeles gets a same-day on-site diagnosis — not a callback, not a Monday appointment. Our technicians dispatch from Calabasas with trucks stocked for most common commercial repairs on the first visit.
Commercial refrigeration equipment runs 15-20 years. Manufacturers discontinue parts. We don't give up on older gear — over 40 years in this business means we know where to source obsolete OEM parts and, when necessary, custom-fabricate components to keep your equipment running.
A compressor replacement or walk-in system overhaul can run $2,500 to $10,000+. We work with commercial financing partners so your equipment keeps running without a cash-flow hit.
Commercial refrigeration repair is the diagnosis and fix of cooling equipment used in restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, and commercial kitchens. This includes walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, reach-in units, ice machines, display cases, prep tables, and blast chillers. Arctic Cool Refrigeration has been providing commercial refrigeration repair in Los Angeles since 1984. Our NATE-certified technicians carry parts on every truck and complete most repairs in a single visit. CSLB #1062503. Call (800) 685-5590 for same-day service.
Repair costs depend on the equipment type, the specific failure, and whether parts need to be ordered. Here are typical price ranges for Los Angeles in 2026.
| Repair Type | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Thermostat or door gasket replacement | $150 - $400 |
| Evaporator or condenser fan motor | $250 - $550 |
| Refrigerant leak detection and recharge | $300 - $700 |
| Control board replacement | $350 - $800 |
| Compressor replacement | $800 - $2,500 |
| Walk-in cooler/freezer panel or door repair | $400 - $1,200 |
Prices vary based on equipment age, brand, and part availability. Call (800) 685-5590 for a free diagnosis and upfront quote. We never start work without your approval on the price.
Free estimates. Same-day service available. NATE-certified technicians standing by.
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