Hoshizaki Refrigerated Prep Table 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 prep tables across St. Augustine. Call before noon and there's a good chance of a same-day visit.
Why your Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table is not cooling
Here's how not cooling typically presents on a Hoshizaki 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 a stuck or failed damper control. Left unaddressed, food or stock can spoil within hours.
Most likely causes
- Refrigerant leak in the sealed system
- Worn door gaskets bleeding cold air
- Faulty temperature control board
- Failed compressor or start relay
- A bad evaporator fan motor
Known Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table 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
There's one thing worth checking before you book anyone: 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. Also, listen for the compressor running at all, and make sure nothing is blocking airflow around the back or bottom vents. 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
We trace the not cooling on your Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table 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 St. Augustine homeowners say
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“Called late at night and a tech was here by mid-morning to look at the Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table. Clean, on-time, and they took the old part with them. Would call again.”
“Two other shops couldn't fit us in — these guys fixed the Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table the same day. They clearly knew Hoshizaki inside out and had the part on the truck.”
“The Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table broke right before the weekend and they still came out same-day. Flat price agreed up front, and they stood behind the labour warranty.”
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee for the diagnostic?
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 Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table that is not cooling cost?
Most repairs for a Hoshizaki refrigerated prep table 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.
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 the repair guaranteed?
Every repair is backed by a 1-year labour warranty and a 6-month parts warranty. If the same issue returns in that window, we come back at no charge.
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