Perlick 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 Perlick back bar coolers across St. Augustine. Call before noon and there's a good chance of a same-day visit.
Why your Perlick back bar cooler is not cooling
Here's how not cooling typically presents on a Perlick back bar cooler: 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
- Worn door gaskets bleeding cold air
- Defrost fault icing over the evaporator
- Dirty or blocked condenser coils
Known Perlick back bar cooler weak points
- condenser coils clogging with bar dust and lint
- door gasket wear and hinge sag on reach-under boxes
- beer faucet and shank seal leaks
- glycol power-pack / circulation pump faults on remote systems
Quick check — and when it's not DIY
One thing you can rule out on your own: 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. Beyond that, 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 Perlick back bar cooler to its source instead of throwing parts at it. OEM parts widely available through Perlick and bar-equipment distributors; sealed-system refrigerant repairs requires an experienced technician. The quote is flat, approved before we start, and every repair carries our warranty.
Independent commercial service experienced with Perlick bar and beverage equipment; not an authorized Perlick dealer.
What St. Augustine homeowners say
on the First Coast
“No waiting around — the Perlick back bar cooler was diagnosed within an hour of the tech arriving. Clean, on-time, and they took the old part with them. Would call again.”
“They squeezed our Perlick back bar cooler in on a busy day and still showed up inside the window. They clearly knew Perlick inside out and had the part on the truck.”
“Same-day response — a tech was diagnosing the Perlick back bar cooler hours after I called. Flat price agreed up front, and they stood behind the labour warranty.”
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Frequently asked questions
What if the same problem comes back?
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.
Can you come out same-day in St. Augustine?
Yes. We cover St. Augustine daily and offer same-day and emergency service. Booking earlier in the day gives the best chance of an afternoon slot.
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.
What's the price for a Perlick back bar cooler that is not cooling?
Most repairs for a Perlick back bar cooler that is not cooling run $180–$874 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.
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