Aber HVACRCommercial refrigeration
Reach-in freezer repair and reach-in coolers too, for busy kitchens and stores.
A reach-in that won't hold temperature slows the whole line. Call, or text a photo of the unit, its data plate and the temperature reading, and we take it from there. One door or three, undercounter units and prep tables too. Licensed NJ Master HVACR, EPA 608 Universal certified.
(973) 356-8290Paterson, Wayne, Clifton, Totowa, Little Falls, Woodland Park, Haledon, Hawthorne, Fair Lawn and Elmwood Park, and the rest of North Jersey
What we fix on reach-ins
Restaurants · Cafes · Bakeries · Delis · Grocery stores · Bodegas
Reach-ins live next to the fryer and get opened all shift long. They fail in the same few ways, and most of them are a part, not a new cabinet.
- Reach-in freezers that won't get down to 0°F, or ice up
- Reach-in coolers running above 41°F, or freezing the produce
- Condenser coils clogged with kitchen grease, flour and lint, and condenser fans
- Evaporator fans, defrost timers and heaters, thermostats and controllers
- Door gaskets, hinges and self-closing doors
- Water inside or under the cabinet: drain lines and drain pans
- Compressors, start relays and refrigerant leaks
- Undercounter units, worktops, and sandwich, salad and pizza prep tables
Most reach-in calls start at the condenserIn a kitchen the condenser breathes in grease and flour with the air. A clogged coil makes the compressor run hot and long until it can't keep up. Cleaning it on a schedule is the cheapest repair there is.
Check this before you call
The door. Does it swing shut and seal on its own? Close it on a dollar bill in a few spots; where the bill slides out easily, the gasket isn't sealing.
The grille. Is the condenser grille, at the bottom or on top, furred with lint or grease? Is anything stacked against it, or is the unit pushed tight to a wall or a hot line?
The setting. Check that the thermostat or controller wasn't bumped, and that the thermometer isn't sitting by the door.
The inside. Is product blocking the fan or the air vents at the back? An overpacked reach-in can't move air.
Leave it plugged in. Unplugging it and plugging it back in can hide the fault for a while. A unit left running lets us see what it is doing.
When to call us
- A cooler above 41°F, or a freezer above 0°F, that doesn't come back down
- The top shelf is warm and the bottom is cold, or the reverse
- Ice building on the back wall or the coil
- Water pooling inside the cabinet or on the floor
- The compressor clicks on and off, or never stops
- A fan that grinds, rattles, or doesn't turn
How it works
Call or text. Tell us which unit and what it is doing. A photo of the data plate inside the door helps us come with the right parts.
We come out. Nights and weekends too. We tell you what it needs before any work starts.
We fix it. One reach-in, or every box in the kitchen on a maintenance plan.
Questions
Repair or replace a reach-in?
A reach-in that stopped cooling often needs a fan motor, a relay, a control or a clean condenser, not a new cabinet. When the compressor has failed on an old unit, replacing it may make more sense, and we tell you which before any work starts.
Why is my reach-in cooler freezing food?
A thermostat or controller set too low or failing, or product packed against the cold air outlet. Move the product first; if the freezing goes on, call.
Why is water leaking from my reach-in?
Most often a clogged drain line, a plugged drain opening, or a cracked drain pan. Water under the unit can also mean the drain hose has slipped out of the pan.
What temperature should a reach-in hold?
A reach-in cooler 41°F (5°C) or below, the FDA Food Code's cold-holding limit. A reach-in freezer 0°F (-18°C) or below.
Do you come at night and on weekends?
Yes. A freezer or cooler that quits on a Saturday night is an emergency for a restaurant, and we take those calls.
Where do you work?
We are based in Paterson and cover Wayne, Clifton, Totowa, Little Falls, Woodland Park, Haledon, Hawthorne, Fair Lawn and Elmwood Park, and the rest of North Jersey. Commercial projects anywhere in New Jersey.