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Same-day dispatch · 30.33°N 81.66°W · Est. 2009

Walk-In Cooler Not Cooling in Lakeside, FL

Unit runs but temperature stays warm — usually a compressor, condenser, or refrigerant issue. We fix this on every walk-in cooler brand in Lakeside. Call before noon and there's a good chance of a same-day visit.

4.9250 Google reviews1 year labour warranty
Commercial kitchen equipment
1-Year Labour Warranty
On every job
6-Month Parts Warranty
OEM original parts
Licensed & Insured
Insured for work in FL
Same-Day Service
Emergency dispatch
Emergency

Why your walk-in cooler is not cooling

Catching not cooling early on a walk-in cooler is usually straightforward: unit runs but temperature stays warm — usually a compressor, condenser, or refrigerant issue. More often than not it traces back to defrost fault icing over the evaporator. Left unaddressed, food or stock can spoil within hours.

Most likely causes

  • A stuck or failed damper control
  • Faulty temperature control board
  • Refrigerant leak in the sealed system

Quick check — and when it's not DIY

Before booking a repair, listen for the compressor running at all, and make sure nothing is blocking airflow around the back or bottom vents. Beyond that, the cause is almost always a failed compressor or a refrigerant leak in the sealed system, and handling refrigerant legally requires an experienced technician — which is where DIY stops.

How we fix it

Our technician runs a full diagnostic on your walk-in cooler and isolates the exact cause before quoting. We carry common walk-in cooler parts for every major brand, so most repairs are done in one visit. Most not cooling jobs finish same-day, at a flat price, under our warranty.

Reviews · on record

What Lakeside customers say

4.9
250+ Google reviews
on the First Coast
★★★★
The walk-in cooler broke right before the weekend and they still came out same-day. Clean, on-time, and they took the old part with them. Would call again.
Katie N. · Verified customer
★★★★★
No waiting around — the walk-in cooler was diagnosed within an hour of the tech arriving. No runaround — they told me honestly what it needed and fixed just that.
Brian L. · Verified customer
★★★★★
They squeezed our walk-in cooler in on a busy day and still showed up inside the window. Flat price agreed up front, and they stood behind the labour warranty.
Melissa H. · Verified customer
FAQ · before you call

Frequently asked questions

How much does a walk-in cooler that is not cooling cost?

Expect $280–$1,495 for parts and labour on a walk-in cooler that is not cooling. We charge a $149 diagnostic that comes off the repair total, and nothing begins until you approve a flat price.

How fast can you get to Lakeside?

We do — Lakeside is on our daily route, with same-day and after-hours emergency slots. The earlier you call, the better the odds of a same-day visit.

Do you charge for the estimate?

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

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.

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