Hoshizaki Back Bar Cooler Not Cooling in Middleburg, FL
Unit runs but temperature stays warm — usually a compressor, condenser, or refrigerant issue. We fix this on Hoshizaki back bar coolers across Middleburg. Most calls get a same-day slot — our vans cover this area daily.

Why your Hoshizaki back bar cooler is not cooling
The first things owners spot on a not cooling Hoshizaki back bar cooler: unit runs but temperature stays warm — usually a compressor, condenser, or refrigerant issue. More often than not it traces back to faulty temperature control board. Left unaddressed, food or stock can spoil within hours.
Most likely causes
- Refrigerant leak in the sealed system
- Dirty or blocked condenser coils
- Faulty temperature control board
- A stuck or failed damper control
Known Hoshizaki back bar cooler 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
One thing you can rule out on your own: confirm the back bar cooler has power, the thermostat is actually set cold, and the condenser coils or vents aren't blocked by dust or stored items. Also, listen for the compressor running at all, and make sure nothing is blocking airflow around the back or bottom vents. If that doesn't fix it, 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
We trace the not cooling on your Hoshizaki back bar cooler to its source instead of throwing parts at it. Genuine Hoshizaki parts are readily available via authorized distributors; refrigerant/sealed-system work requires an experienced technician and regular water treatment is advised. The quote is flat, approved before we start, and every repair carries our warranty.
Independent commercial service experienced with Hoshizaki ice and refrigeration; not an authorized Hoshizaki dealer.
What Middleburg homeowners say
on the First Coast
“Called about our Hoshizaki back bar cooler in the morning and it was running again by evening. The diagnostic fee came off the repair total, just like they promised.”
“Called late at night and a tech was here by mid-morning to look at the Hoshizaki back bar cooler. Fair price, no surprise fees, and the Hoshizaki back bar cooler has worked perfectly since.”
“The Hoshizaki back bar cooler died mid-week and they had it sorted before I'd even rearranged my schedule. The tech explained exactly what went wrong before touching anything.”
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Frequently asked questions
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.
How much does a Hoshizaki back bar cooler that is not cooling cost?
Typical costs for a Hoshizaki back bar cooler that is not cooling land between $180–$874, parts and labour included. The $149 call-out is applied to the job and the quote is flat — no meter running.
Do you warranty your repairs?
We stand behind the work with a 1-year labour warranty and 6-month parts warranty — if it recurs in that time, we fix it again for free.
How fast can you get to Middleburg?
We do — Middleburg 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.
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