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Hoshizaki Refrigerated Prep Table Not Cooling in Jacksonville, FL

Unit runs but temperature stays warm — usually a compressor, condenser, or refrigerant issue. We fix this on Hoshizaki refrigerated prep tables across Jacksonville. Typical response time in this area is under an hour once you're on the schedule.

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Why your Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table is not cooling

On a Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table, not cooling usually announces itself like this: unit runs but temperature stays warm — usually a compressor, condenser, or refrigerant issue. On this platform it's most often worn door gaskets bleeding cold air. Left unaddressed, food or stock can spoil within hours.

Most likely causes

  • Dirty or blocked condenser coils
  • Refrigerant leak in the sealed system
  • Defrost fault icing over the evaporator

Known Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table weak points

  • scale/lime buildup triggering cleaning cycles and harvest problems on ice machines
  • float valve, water pump, and bin control switch failures
  • dirty condenser causing high head pressure and error codes
  • evaporator and thermistor faults on CRMR reach-ins

Quick check — and when it's not DIY

Start here — it costs nothing and rules out the easy cause: listen for the compressor running at all, and make sure nothing is blocking airflow around the back or bottom vents. Also, confirm the refrigerated prep table has power, the thermostat is actually set cold, and the condenser coils or vents aren't blocked by dust or stored items. Past that point, not-cooling that keeps recurring after the coils are clean usually means the sealed system has lost its charge, and recharging it needs recovery equipment and an experienced technician.

How we fix it

An experienced tech tests the Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table systematically and pinpoints what's actually causing the not cooling. Genuine Hoshizaki parts are readily available via authorized distributors; refrigerant/sealed-system work requires an experienced technician and regular water treatment is advised. Most not cooling jobs finish same-day, at a flat price, under our warranty.

Independent commercial service experienced with Hoshizaki ice and refrigeration; not an authorized Hoshizaki dealer.

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What Jacksonville homeowners say

4.9
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★★★★★
Same-day response — a tech was diagnosing the Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table hours after I called. The tech explained exactly what went wrong before touching anything.
Christina D. · Verified customer
★★★★
The Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table died mid-week and they had it sorted before I'd even rearranged my schedule. No runaround — they told me honestly what it needed and fixed just that.
Mark R. · Verified customer
★★★★★
Our Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table quit on us and they had a technician out the same afternoon in Jacksonville. The diagnostic fee came off the repair total, just like they promised.
Danielle S. · Verified customer
FAQ · before you call

Frequently asked questions

How fast can you get to Jacksonville?

Same-day is common in Jacksonville. Our trucks run the area every day and emergency slots are held open for breakdowns that can't wait.

Do you warranty your repairs?

You're covered by our 1-year labour warranty and 6-month parts warranty. Should the same fault return inside that period, the follow-up visit is free.

What's the price for a Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table that is not cooling?

Typical costs for a Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table that is not cooling land between $280–$1,495, parts and labour included. The $149 call-out is applied to the job and the quote is flat — no meter running.

What does the call-out cost?

We charge $149 for a full diagnostic, credited to the repair if you proceed. No separate trip fee and no surcharges added later.

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