True Back Bar Cooler Thermostat Issue in St. Augustine, FL
Temperature inaccurate, cycling abnormally. Bad thermostat or temperature sensor. We fix this on True back bar coolers across St. Augustine. Emergency slots stay open daily for breakdowns that can't wait.

Why your True back bar cooler is thermostat issue
The first things owners spot on a thermostat issue True back bar cooler: temperature inaccurate, cycling abnormally. Bad thermostat or temperature sensor. On this platform it's most often failed temperature sensor. Left unaddressed, food or stock can spoil within hours.
Most likely causes
- Stuck thermostat contacts
- Wiring fault to the sensor
- A miscalibrated thermostat
- Failed temperature sensor
Known True back bar cooler weak points
- condenser fan motor failure and dirty condenser coils causing high box temperatures
- door gasket wear and self-closing hinge cartridge failures on reach-ins
- evaporator coil icing and clogged/frozen condensate drain lines
- electronic temperature controller faults on newer Spec Series units
Quick check — and when it's not DIY
There's one thing worth checking before you book anyone: compare the reading against a separate thermometer placed in the same spot for an hour. Also, confirm the temperature setting itself, and give the unit 24 hours after any adjustment before assuming it's broken. Beyond that, if the setting's right and it still misreads, the sensor or board needs testing with a meter, and a wrong guess here means paying for a part that wasn't the problem.
How we fix it
First we diagnose the True back bar cooler end to end, so you're not paying to swap parts on a guess. OEM True parts are widely stocked through foodservice distributors; sealed-system/refrigerant repairs require an experienced technician. Most thermostat issue jobs finish same-day, at a flat price, under our warranty.
Independent commercial service experienced with True refrigeration; not an authorized True dealer.
What St. Augustine homeowners say
on the First Coast
“Called late at night and a tech was here by mid-morning to look at the True back bar cooler. Flat price agreed up front, and they stood behind the labour warranty.”
“Two other shops couldn't fit us in — these guys fixed the True back bar cooler the same day. Genuine parts, done in one trip, and the invoice matched the quote.”
“Our True back bar cooler quit on us and they had a technician out the same afternoon in St. Augustine. Clean, on-time, and they took the old part with them. Would call again.”
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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.
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 fast can you get to 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.
What's the price for a True back bar cooler that is thermostat issue?
Expect $180–$760 for parts and labour on a True back bar cooler that is thermostat issue. We charge a $149 diagnostic that comes off the repair total, and nothing begins until you approve a flat price.
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