Commercial Refrigeration
Commercial Refrigeration Repair in Philadelphia and Delaware County
When a cooler drifts warm, you are racing the clock on product and inspections. We diagnose and repair the refrigeration equipment your kitchen or store runs on.
- HIC #193075
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- Same-day service. Terms apply.
Commercial refrigeration works harder than almost any other equipment in a building. Compressors cycle all day, condenser coils collect grease and dust, and door gaskets wear every time a crate goes in or out. Small faults rarely stay small: a weak fan motor becomes a frosted coil, and a frosted coil becomes a warm box.
Elite Heating and Air repairs the full range of food-service and retail refrigeration, from a single reach-in to a walk-in with a remote condensing unit. We find the actual cause of the problem, explain it in plain language, and fix it so you can get back to service.
Signs you need commercial refrigeration repair
- Box temperature is rising or will not hold setpoint
- Compressor is short-cycling, humming or will not start
- Ice or heavy frost building on the evaporator coil
- Water pooling inside or outside the unit
- Loud rattling, buzzing or squealing from the condensing unit
- Door gaskets torn, stiff or not sealing
What we check
- Verify box and product temperatures against setpoint
- Inspect evaporator and condenser coils, fans and motors
- Test the compressor, contactor, capacitor and relays
- Check refrigerant pressures and look for leaks
- Examine door gaskets, heaters, drains and defrost operation
Equipment we service
- Walk-in coolers
- Walk-in freezers
- Reach-in units
- Prep tables
- Display cases
- Ice machines
- Remote condensing units
Common questions
What kinds of businesses do you repair refrigeration for?
Restaurants, delis, bars, bakeries, corner stores, grocery stores, offices with break-room equipment and any other business that depends on cold storage. If it keeps product cold, we can look at it.
Should I move product when a cooler stops cooling?
If the box is climbing toward the safe limit for your product, move perishables to working equipment or ice while you wait for a technician. Food safety guidance generally treats cold food above 41°F as unsafe over time, so do not wait on a failing box.
Do you handle both the walk-in box and the refrigeration system?
Yes. We service the refrigeration side (compressor, condenser, evaporator, controls) and can inspect the box itself, including doors, gaskets and heaters.