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Hoshizaki Refrigerated Display Case Not Cooling in St. Augustine, FL

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

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Why your Hoshizaki refrigerated display case is not cooling

Catching not cooling early on a Hoshizaki refrigerated display case is usually straightforward: unit runs but temperature stays warm — usually a compressor, condenser, or refrigerant issue. The usual culprit is refrigerant leak in the sealed system. Left unaddressed, food or stock can spoil within hours.

Most likely causes

  • Failed compressor or start relay
  • Dirty or blocked condenser coils
  • A stuck or failed damper control

Known Hoshizaki refrigerated display case 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

Before booking a repair, listen for the compressor running at all, and make sure nothing is blocking airflow around the back or bottom vents. When that isn't the fix, 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 refrigerated display case 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. You approve a flat price up front, and the work is backed by our labour and parts warranty.

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

Reviews · on record

What St. Augustine homeowners say

4.9
250+ Google reviews
on the First Coast
★★★★★
Two other shops couldn't fit us in — these guys fixed the Hoshizaki refrigerated display case the same day. You can tell they work on Hoshizaki all the time — quick, clean diagnosis.
James L. · Verified customer
★★★★
Called late at night and a tech was here by mid-morning to look at the Hoshizaki refrigerated display case. Genuine Hoshizaki part, flat price, and done in a single visit.
Sarah K. · Verified customer
★★★★★
Called about our Hoshizaki refrigerated display case in the morning and it was running again by evening. Fixed on the first visit — the flat price matched the quote exactly, no upsell.
Daniel S. · Verified customer
FAQ · before you call

Frequently asked questions

What's the price for a Hoshizaki refrigerated display case that is not cooling?

Most repairs for a Hoshizaki refrigerated display case that is not cooling run $280–$1,495 including parts and labour. The $149 diagnostic is credited in full toward the repair when you go ahead, and you get a flat quote before any work starts.

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.

Do you offer same-day service in St. Augustine?

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

Is there a fee for the diagnostic?

A flat $149 covers the on-site diagnosis and rolls into the repair price. What we quote is what you pay — no add-ons.

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