Commercial Refrigeration Repair & Service Across the Treasure Coast
Commercial refrigeration repair for restaurants, markets and commercial kitchens in Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Fort Pierce and surrounding Treasure Coast communities. We service walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-ins, ice machines, prep tables and rack systems. Repair scope and parts availability are confirmed for each unit.
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Documented work: See our Port St. Lucie supermarket rack repair
For an urgent refrigeration failure, call (772) 230-2665. We confirm dispatch availability and an arrival window by phone.
Commercial refrigeration repair across the Treasure Coast
We can assess the mixed refrigeration equipment in a kitchen together, with repair scope and parts availability confirmed for each unit. For equipment-specific diagnostics and repair, see our dedicated pages for walk-in cooler repair, walk-in freezer repair, reach-in refrigeration repair, ice machine repair, and 24/7 emergency refrigeration repair. Restaurants make up most of our refrigeration work — our restaurant refrigeration page covers kitchen-specific service — and businesses in Port St. Lucie can read our Port St. Lucie commercial refrigeration page for city-specific service.
When a walk-in is beyond repair or a new box is needed, see walk-in cooler and freezer installation for how we scope new boxes and replacement refrigeration systems.
Documented examples: a Port St. Lucie supermarket rack that shut off on high pressure, traced to a faulty pressure transducer, and a walk-in cooler installation in Tequesta, a walk-in cooler electrical diagnosis in Stuart, and walk-in freezer defrost service in Boynton Beach with a thermostat follow-up still planned.
For condensing-equipment work, see our Nettles Island walk-in cooler condensing unit replacement in Jensen Beach.
Documented commercial refrigeration work
Beer-Keg Cooler Repair in Jensen Beach, FL
A beer-keg cooler at a Jensen Beach bar failed to cool. 2R Cooling replaced the failed fan motor, broken fan blade and damaged mounting bracket, then measured 35°F with Fieldpiece temperature probes.
Jensen Beach, FLWalk-In Cooler Condensing Unit Replacement at Nettles Island
2R Cooling & Refrigeration replaced the condensing unit serving an existing walk-in cooler at Nettles Island in Jensen Beach, Florida. Explore the removed equipment, replacement unit, and hands-on installation photos.
Port St. Lucie, FL — Compressor replacement completedWalk-In Cooler Compressor Replacement at Francesca’s Pizza in Port St. Lucie
2R Cooling replaced the locked compressor in the existing R22 walk-in cooler system at Francesca’s Pizza in the Gatlin area of Port St. Lucie, selecting a Tecumseh AKA9455EXD using Tecumseh’s replacement guidance.
Port St. Lucie, FLEmergency Supermarket Refrigeration Rack Repair – High-Pressure Shutdown & Faulty Pressure Transducer
2R Cooling responded to an emergency call at a Port St. Lucie supermarket where the entire refrigeration rack had shut off on its high-pressure safety switch. Troubleshooting isolated the cause to a faulty pressure transducer.
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Commercial refrigeration equipment and systems we service
Commercial refrigeration is four systems in one cabinet: a sealed refrigerant circuit, an airflow path, a defrost sequence and an electrical control circuit. We diagnose all four and document what failed and why, so the underlying cause is addressed and not just the symptom. Below is how we approach the equipment we are called for most — walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-ins, prep tables, ice machines, condensing units and rack systems.
Walk-in coolers and freezers
The largest refrigeration load in most kitchens and the most expensive to lose. We work the whole box: condensing unit and compressor, evaporator and airflow, defrost circuit, drains, panel and door hardware. Cooler and freezer failures look similar from the doorway but diagnose very differently, so we take pressures, superheat, subcooling and box temperature before touching a part.
Reach-in refrigerators, freezers and merchandisers
Self-contained reach-ins fail from fouled condensers, failed condenser or evaporator fan motors, plugged drains, blocked defrost and worn door gaskets far more often than from dead compressors. We clean, test and repair rather than condemning a cabinet that has years left in it.
Prep tables and sandwich/pizza units
Prep tables have to keep the rail pans below 41°F while the lid is open half of service. We check airflow across the rail, evaporator icing, gasket and lid condition, thermostat calibration and refrigerant charge, and we tell you honestly when a unit is being asked to do more than it was built for.
Ice machines
Low or slow production, cloudy or soft cubes, harvest failures and leaking water valves are the usual calls. We service the water circuit as well as the refrigeration circuit — scale, filters, float and dump valves, water distribution — because most ice machine complaints start with water, not refrigerant.
Condensing units and rack systems
Rooftop and back-pad condensing units foul quickly with grease, salt air and debris in Florida. We clean coils, verify fan motor amp draw and rotation, check head pressure controls, and correct short cycling that quietly shortens compressor life. On multi-compressor rack systems we diagnose the individual circuit, the rack controller and the shared condensing loop together.
Compressors and start components
We test windings, contactors, capacitors and start relays before condemning a compressor, because a pitted contactor and a failed compressor look identical from outside the panel. When a compressor has genuinely failed, we find why — flooding, short cycling, restricted metering or a lost condenser fan — so the replacement does not repeat it.
Evaporators, airflow and drains
Iced coils, warm spots in a box, and water on the floor usually trace back to airflow: failed evaporator fan motors, stacked product blocking return air, plugged or refreezing drain lines, or a door letting humid air in all day. These are cheap failures that cause expensive ones.
TXVs, metering and restrictions
A starved or hunting expansion valve produces equipment that almost works — high superheat, long run times and poor pull-down. We check bulb mounting and charge, filter drier pressure drop and line restrictions before replacing a valve, then set superheat to the manufacturer's spec.
Refrigerant leaks
Electronic leak detection, pressure testing with nitrogen, a proper brazed repair, evacuation and a weighed-in charge. Leaks are repaired, logged and re-verified rather than topped off on a schedule.
Electrical and control problems
Blown fuses, failed relays, pitted contactors, loose lugs, bad temperature controllers, miswired alarm contacts and dead defrost timers all present as refrigeration that stops for no visible reason. We trace the control circuit and correct the cause of the fault, not just the symptom.
Preventive maintenance
Scheduled coil cleaning, gasket and hinge checks, defrost verification, drain clearing, electrical tightening and charge verification. Maintained equipment fails less at 8pm on a Friday, and the written per-unit reports give you a record for inspections, insurers and warranty claims.
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Businesses we serve
Our refrigeration work is concentrated in food service and retail, where a cooler outage becomes an inventory problem within hours.
Restaurants
Walk-ins, line coolers, prep tables, reach-ins and ice machines that have to hold food-safe temperature through a full service.
Bakeries
Dough retarders, ingredient storage and display refrigeration where humidity and stable temperature matter as much as the setpoint.
Breweries and taprooms
Cold rooms, keg coolers and cold storage where a temperature swing changes product quality, not just shelf life.
Grocery and foodservice
Produce and dairy walk-ins, back-room storage and display case circuits that run continuously with no scheduled shutdown.
Convenience stores
Beverage caves and merchandiser doors that see constant door openings and heavy condenser fouling.
Commercial kitchens and institutions
Schools, care facilities, clubs and catering kitchens where the temperature log has to hold up to inspection.
Related services
Walk-In Freezer Repair
Defrost failures, frost build-up and boxes that will not hold below zero.
Reach-In Refrigeration Repair
Reach-ins, prep tables and merchandisers above food-safe temperature.
Commercial Ice Machine Repair
Low production, harvest failures and water-circuit problems.
Emergency Refrigeration Repair
24/7 dispatch when a system is down and product is at risk.
Commercial HVAC Service Agreements
Scheduled commercial refrigeration maintenance and HVAC on one written agreement.
Commercial refrigeration service near you
2R Cooling & Refrigeration is based in Port St. Lucie and dispatches across the Treasure Coast and the northern Palm Beaches.
Businesses can review commercial refrigeration coverage for Stuart and Tequesta, including service for restaurant, retail and facility equipment.
Commercial refrigeration questions
Is this service for commercial refrigeration or home air conditioning?+
This page covers refrigeration equipment used by restaurants, markets and commercial kitchens, including walk-ins, reach-ins, prep tables and ice machines. For home air conditioning, see our AC repair service.
Do you offer emergency commercial refrigeration service?+
Call (772) 230-2665 for 24/7 emergency refrigeration service. Tell us the business address, equipment type, current temperature and symptoms. Dispatch availability, arrival time and parts availability are confirmed for each call.
What does commercial refrigeration service cover?+
Diagnosis and repair of the sealed system, airflow, defrost and control circuits on walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-ins, prep tables, merchandisers, display cases, ice machines and remote condensing units, plus scheduled maintenance on the same equipment.
How do you charge for a commercial refrigeration call?+
A diagnostic visit covers travel and the time to test the system properly. Repairs are quoted before the work starts, and if a repair is not the right money we tell you what replacement would cost instead.
Can one company handle every cooler in my kitchen?+
Yes. Most of our accounts have a mix of brands and ages — a walk-in, a couple of reach-ins, prep tables and an ice machine. We can assess the mixed equipment together, confirm the repair scope and parts availability for each unit, and report per unit so you can see which piece keeps costing you money.
Do you fix refrigerant leaks or just recharge the system?+
We locate and repair leaks, then pressure test, evacuate and weigh in the charge. Repeatedly topping off a leaking system costs more over a season and puts your product at risk again.
Which refrigerants do you work with?+
We work with common commercial refrigerants, including R-404A, R-448A, R-449A and R-290. What is on the truck varies, so tell us the refrigerant on the unit's data plate when you call. We handle the recovery and documentation required for commercial refrigerant work.
Do you offer preventive maintenance agreements?+
Yes. Quarterly or semi-annual visits cover coil cleaning, gasket and door hardware checks, defrost verification, electrical inspection, drain clearing and charge verification, with written per-unit reports for inspections and warranty claims.
Can you help with a health inspection issue?+
If a unit is holding above 41°F we prioritize it, document the readings before and after, and give you a written record of the repair for your inspector.
What areas do you cover for commercial refrigeration?+
We dispatch from Port St. Lucie and cover the Treasure Coast and northern Palm Beaches, including Stuart, Palm City, Vero Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach.
When you request service
Have these details ready when you call or request service online. Urgent failures should be phoned in at (772) 230-2665.
- ✓Business address and an on-site contact
- ✓Equipment type, and brand/model if known
- ✓Current temperature and when the problem began
- ✓Access details and whether multiple units are affected
Refrigeration down in your kitchen?
Call 2R Cooling now — 24/7 emergency refrigeration service is available — or request commercial refrigeration repair online and we'll help minimize product loss and diagnose the underlying problem.