Hoshizaki Back Bar Cooler Not Cooling in St. Augustine, FL
Unit runs but temperature stays warm — usually a compressor, condenser, or refrigerant issue. We fix this on Hoshizaki back bar coolers across St. Augustine. A live dispatcher answers your call — no phone tree, no callback queue.
Why your Hoshizaki back bar cooler is not cooling
Catching not cooling early on a Hoshizaki back bar cooler is usually straightforward: unit runs but temperature stays warm — usually a compressor, condenser, or refrigerant issue. Nine times out of ten it comes down to dirty or blocked condenser coils. Left unaddressed, food or stock can spoil within hours.
Most likely causes
- Worn door gaskets bleeding cold air
- Faulty temperature control board
- Failed compressor or start relay
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
Worth checking yourself first: listen for the compressor running at all, and make sure nothing is blocking airflow around the back or bottom vents. Also, 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. If none of that changes anything, 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
An experienced tech tests the Hoshizaki back bar cooler 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. 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 St. Augustine homeowners say
on the First Coast
“No waiting around — the Hoshizaki back bar cooler was diagnosed within an hour of the tech arriving. The diagnostic fee came off the repair total, just like they promised.”
“They squeezed our Hoshizaki back bar cooler in on a busy day and still showed up inside the window. Fair price, no surprise fees, and the Hoshizaki back bar cooler has worked perfectly since.”
“Two other shops couldn't fit us in — these guys fixed the Hoshizaki back bar cooler the same day. The tech explained exactly what went wrong before touching anything.”
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Frequently asked questions
What if the same problem comes back?
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.
What does a Hoshizaki back bar cooler that is not cooling usually 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 charge for the estimate?
A flat $149 covers the on-site diagnosis and rolls into the repair price. What we quote is what you pay — no add-ons.
Can you come out same-day in St. Augustine?
We do — St. Augustine 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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