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Traulsen 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 Traulsen refrigerated prep tables across Jacksonville. Urgent breakdowns get priority dispatch, so they don't wait until morning.

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Why your Traulsen refrigerated prep table is not cooling

Here's how not cooling typically presents on a Traulsen refrigerated prep table: unit runs but temperature stays warm — usually a compressor, condenser, or refrigerant issue. Nine times out of ten it comes down to faulty temperature control board. Left unaddressed, food or stock can spoil within hours.

Most likely causes

  • Worn door gaskets bleeding cold air
  • Dirty or blocked condenser coils
  • A stuck or failed damper control
  • Failed compressor or start relay

Known Traulsen refrigerated prep table weak points

  • door hinge and gasket wear on heavy stainless doors
  • evaporator icing and defrost heater/timer failures
  • electronic controller (Intela-Traul/legacy) faults
  • condenser fan motor and dirty condenser causing temperature rise

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. Once you've ruled that out, 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

First we diagnose the Traulsen refrigerated prep table end to end, so you're not paying to swap parts on a guess. Genuine Traulsen/ITW parts are available through distributors; refrigerant/sealed-system repairs require an experienced technician. You approve a flat price up front, and the work is backed by our labour and parts warranty.

Independent commercial service experienced with Traulsen refrigeration; not an authorized Traulsen dealer.

Reviews · on record

What Jacksonville homeowners say

4.9
250+ Google reviews
on the First Coast
★★★★
Called late at night and a tech was here by mid-morning to look at the Traulsen refrigerated prep table. Stood behind the warranty and used a real Traulsen OEM part, not a knockoff.
Jennifer W. · Verified customer
★★★★★
Two other shops couldn't fit us in — these guys fixed the Traulsen refrigerated prep table the same day. Fixed on the first visit — the flat price matched the quote exactly, no upsell.
Justin G. · Verified customer
★★★★★
The Traulsen refrigerated prep table broke right before the weekend and they still came out same-day. Genuine Traulsen part, flat price, and done in a single visit.
Melissa L. · 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 charge for the estimate?

The $149 diagnostic covers a full on-site inspection and is applied to your repair total. There are no hidden trip charges or surcharges on top of your quote.

How much does a Traulsen refrigerated prep table that is not cooling cost?

Typical costs for a Traulsen 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.

Is the repair guaranteed?

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.

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