Walk-In Coolers · Ice Machines · Reach-Ins

Commercial Refrigeration Repair & Maintenance — Miami-Dade & Broward County

When your walk-in cooler stops cooling at 10 PM, you need a licensed contractor who knows commercial refrigeration, carries the parts, and can be on-site before your inventory crosses 41 degrees. We cover both counties — same-day service available.

  • FL Licensed HVAC Contractor #CAC1817115 — BBB A+
  • EPA Unlimited Certified — All Commercial Refrigerants
  • 20 Years Commercial Refrigeration Experience
  • One Bundle: Refrigeration + HVAC + Duct + Exhaust Fans
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Commercial Refrigeration, Done by a Licensed Contractor

Air Duct Cleaning Miami is a licensed Florida HVAC contractor (FL CAC1817115, EPA Unlimited certified, BBB A+) providing commercial refrigeration repair and maintenance across all of Miami-Dade and Broward County. We service walk-in coolers and freezers, commercial ice machines, and reach-in units — and we offer the only South Florida maintenance contract that bundles refrigeration, HVAC, duct cleaning, and exhaust fans under one contractor. Call (305) 607-3244.

Technician cleaning a commercial walk-in cooler condenser coil in Miami

Walk-In Coolers & Freezers

A walk-in failure is a commercial kitchen's worst emergency. One overnight temperature climb can destroy $10,000 to $20,000 in food inventory. Most failures are preventable — and the ones we respond to show the same missed warning signs: a frost-heavy evaporator coil, a leaking door gasket, a condenser coil three months past its cleaning schedule.

  • Compressor diagnosis and replacement
  • Evaporator coil cleaning, defrost repair, ice buildup correction
  • Condenser coil cleaning and fan motor repair
  • Door gasket and door hardware repair
  • Thermostat and temperature controller calibration
  • Refrigerant leak detection, recovery, and recharge (EPA Unlimited)
  • Drain line clearing, contactors, defrost timers, control boards

If your walk-in is not cooling, cycling off, forming frost on the walls, or holding temperature intermittently, call (305) 607-3244.

Commercial ice machine cleaning and inspection in a South Florida restaurant

Commercial Ice Machines

Commercial ice machines in South Florida run harder than almost anywhere in the country. Miami's heat and humidity mean condensers foul faster, biofilm forms faster, and production stress is near-constant from June through October. We clean and repair Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, True, and Turbo Air units. (Service language — we are licensed contractors who work on these units, not factory-authorized dealers for any brand.)

Ice machine cleaning is also a health inspection compliance issue. The Florida DBPR inspects ice machines as food equipment — mold, slime, and biofilm on food-contact surfaces are scored violations. Our cleaning fully sanitizes the bin, evaporator, water distribution system, and condenser, with a written service report included.

See our dedicated page: ice machine cleaning and repair Miami.

Reach-in cooler and freezer repair for a Miami commercial kitchen

Reach-In Coolers & Freezers

Reach-in units take the daily abuse of constant door opening, high ambient kitchen temperatures, and the grease and dust that accumulates on condensers behind restaurant equipment. Neglected reach-ins get noisy, run hot, and start cycling off before the tech ever sees them.

  • Temperature and short-cycling diagnosis
  • Condenser and evaporator cleaning
  • Fan motor and compressor diagnosis
  • Door seal and hinge repair
  • Refrigerant work where needed (EPA Unlimited certified)

We repair reach-in coolers and freezers across both counties.

Written commercial refrigeration maintenance inspection report for a Miami restaurant

Preventive Maintenance & Service Contracts

Preventive maintenance is the difference between a $300 maintenance visit and a $3,000 emergency repair call at 2 AM. Our contracts cover scheduled visits, cleaning, inspection, written reports, and priority emergency response — with the option to bundle HVAC, duct cleaning, and exhaust fan service under the same agreement.

No other contractor in South Florida offers this bundle. We cover the entire commercial kitchen environment under one licensed contractor, one invoice, one phone number.

See the full plan options: commercial refrigeration service agreement.

Running Multiple Refrigeration Units? Ask About Our Maintenance Contract.

One quarterly visit per unit. Written inspection reports. Priority emergency response. And if you need it — HVAC, duct cleaning, and exhaust fans under the same agreement. Nobody in South Florida offers this bundle.

Serving restaurants, hotels, and property managers across Miami-Dade and Broward

South Florida's Climate Makes Maintenance Non-Negotiable

Miami and Fort Lauderdale are among the most demanding markets in the country for commercial refrigeration. Here is what your equipment is fighting.

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Ambient Heat

From May through October, commercial kitchens often exceed 90 to 95 degrees at the working surface. Every unit fights a 50 to 60 degree delta — accelerating compressor wear, condenser fouling, and refrigerant circuit stress.

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Humidity

At 85 to 92 percent relative humidity during rainy season, moisture loads spike. Ice machine biofilm forms faster, door seals get tested by condensation, and evaporator coils collect frost faster. A dry-climate maintenance interval does not work in Miami.

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Salt Air Corrosion

Coastal properties from Miami Beach and Bal Harbour up through Hollywood Beach and Deerfield Beach contend with salt air that corrodes condenser fins and refrigerant connections faster than inland. Quarterly condenser inspection is not optional in those buildings.

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Inspection Frequency

Miami-Dade and Broward have active food service inspection programs. Operators who want clean records need equipment documented as maintained. A walk-in three months past its cleaning schedule is a walk-in that may have a problem an inspector will find.

Why They Matter for Commercial Refrigeration

Commercial refrigeration is not general appliance repair. It involves pressurized refrigerant circuits, food safety compliance, and equipment whose failure stops a business cold. You need a contractor whose credentials you can verify independently.

FL CAC1817115

Florida HVAC License

Our Class A contractor license explicitly covers commercial refrigeration equipment under Florida statute. Verify it at myfloridalicense.com. Few local competitors display a verifiable license number at all.

EPA SECTION 608 — UNLIMITED

Refrigerant Certification

Handling any commercial refrigerant — R-404A, R-448A, R-290, R-134a — requires EPA 608 certification. Our technicians hold Unlimited certification, the highest tier, covering all refrigerant types and equipment categories.

BBB A+

Better Business Bureau

Independently verified A+ rating. No local refrigeration competitor in the Miami market currently displays this badge on their site.

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Hands-On Expertise

Our technicians have worked walk-ins, ice machines, blast chillers, display cases, and reach-ins across South Florida for two decades. They know the difference between a failing compressor and a dirty condenser mimicking compressor symptoms — the difference between a $400 repair and a $4,000 replacement.

1,000+ PROPERTIES

South Florida Track Record

Restaurants in Brickell and Coral Gables, hotel kitchens in Miami Beach, bar operations in Fort Lauderdale, catering in Doral, and food distribution in Hialeah.

GENERAL LIABILITY INSURED

Insured & Accountable

Licensed, insured, uniformed technicians in branded trucks. When something goes wrong, you have a contractor on record — not a handyman with a cash app.

Serving All of Miami-Dade and Broward County

We cover both counties — not one and not the other. That matters for multi-location restaurant groups, property managers with tenants across county lines, and hotel groups with properties in both markets.

Miami-Dade County

MiamiMiami BeachCoral GablesHialeahDoralKendallHomesteadNorth MiamiAventuraSunny Isles BeachBrickell

Broward County

Fort LauderdaleHollywoodPembroke PinesMiramarCoral SpringsPompano BeachDeerfield BeachHallandale BeachPlantation

For multi-location service agreements, call (305) 607-3244 and ask about our property portfolio pricing.

One Contractor for the Whole Kitchen

Commercial Refrigeration Questions

Are you licensed for commercial refrigeration repair in Florida?+
Yes. We operate under Florida HVAC license CAC1817115, a Class A contractor license that explicitly covers commercial refrigeration equipment under Florida statute. Our technicians hold EPA Section 608 Unlimited certification for handling all commercial refrigerant types. Both are publicly verifiable at myfloridalicense.com.
Do you offer emergency walk-in cooler repair in Miami and Broward?+
Yes. Call (305) 607-3244 for emergency walk-in cooler and freezer repair across all of Miami-Dade and Broward County. Maintenance contract customers receive priority emergency response. We give you an honest arrival window before any commitment.
What is the difference between your maintenance contract and a basic service call?+
A service call is reactive — you call when something fails. A maintenance contract is proactive — we visit on a set schedule, inspect and clean every covered unit, write a report, and catch problems before they become 2 AM emergencies. Contract customers also get priority response when an emergency does happen. See the full contract page for plan tiers.
What commercial refrigeration equipment do you service?+
We service walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, commercial ice machines (Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, True, Turbo Air), and reach-in coolers and freezers throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County. We also clean restaurant ducts and kitchen exhaust fans as a core service. Call (305) 607-3244 to confirm coverage for your specific equipment.
Do you service commercial refrigeration in Broward County?+
Yes. We cover all of Broward County including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, and Hallandale Beach, as well as all of Miami-Dade County. Our maintenance contracts cover both counties under a single agreement.
Why does South Florida's climate require more frequent refrigeration maintenance?+
Miami and Broward's heat (90 to 95 degree ambient kitchen temperatures in summer), high humidity (85 to 92 percent during rainy season), and coastal salt air create conditions that accelerate condenser fouling, biofilm growth in ice machines, and compressor stress at a rate significantly faster than cooler markets. Equipment that might need annual maintenance in a northern climate typically needs quarterly attention in South Florida.

Your Refrigeration Is Running Right Now. It Will Not Always Tell You When It Stops.

Most walk-in failures and ice machine breakdowns show warning signs weeks before the failure. A maintenance visit catches them. An emergency call costs five times as much and happens at the worst possible time. Get on a schedule.

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