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Nor-Lake 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 Nor-Lake refrigerated prep tables across St. Augustine. Most jobs are booked, diagnosed, and fixed inside 24 hours.

4.9250 Google reviews1 year labour warranty
Commercial kitchen equipment
1-Year Labour Warranty
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6-Month Parts Warranty
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Why your Nor-Lake refrigerated prep table is not cooling

Catching not cooling early on a Nor-Lake refrigerated prep table is usually straightforward: unit runs but temperature stays warm — usually a compressor, condenser, or refrigerant issue. The usual culprit is faulty temperature control board. Left unaddressed, food or stock can spoil within hours.

Most likely causes

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

Known Nor-Lake refrigerated prep table weak points

  • evaporator coil frost buildup and defrost faults
  • freezer door heater-wire and gasket failures
  • condensing-unit compressor failures
  • LogiTemp controller and evaporator fan-motor faults

Quick check — and when it's not DIY

Before you call 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. Once you've ruled that out, 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 Nor-Lake refrigerated prep table systematically and pinpoints what's actually causing the not cooling. OEM parts are available through Nor-Lake/Refrigerated Solutions Group and PartsTown; sealed-system refrigerant work requires an experienced technician. The quote is flat, approved before we start, and every repair carries our warranty.

independent commercial service experienced with Nor-Lake walk-ins and reach-in refrigeration, not authorized by the manufacturer

Reviews · on record

What St. Augustine homeowners say

4.9
250+ Google reviews
on the First Coast
★★★★★
They squeezed our Nor-Lake refrigerated prep table in on a busy day and still showed up inside the window. Fixed on the first visit — the flat price matched the quote exactly, no upsell.
Brian D. · Verified customer
★★★★
No waiting around — the Nor-Lake refrigerated prep table was diagnosed within an hour of the tech arriving. Stood behind the warranty and used a real Nor-Lake OEM part, not a knockoff.
Emily D. · Verified customer
★★★★★
The Nor-Lake refrigerated prep table died mid-week and they had it sorted before I'd even rearranged my schedule. You can tell they work on Nor-Lake all the time — quick, clean diagnosis.
Chris C. · Verified customer
FAQ · before you call

Frequently asked questions

Do you warranty your repairs?

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.

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.

What's the price for a Nor-Lake refrigerated prep table that is not cooling?

Typical costs for a Nor-Lake refrigerated prep table that is not cooling land between $280–$1,495, parts and labour included. The $149 call-out is applied to the job and the quote is flat — no meter running.

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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