Commercial refrigeration repair for local businesses

Restaurants, cafes, bars, convenience stores, small grocers, caterers and food trucks.

Call-out and labor charges plus parts, often at higher rates for urgent calls. Maintenance contracts can add steadier monthly income.

• Refrigeration system diagnosis
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Reliable, responsive service under time pressure

• EPA Section 608 certification is generally needed to handle refrigerants, and the rules on recovery and leaks are strict
• Many states require a contractor or HVAC/R license for commercial refrigeration work, so check with your state licensing board
• General liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire
• Emergency calls can come at nights and weekends
• Refrigerant and specialist equipment can raise startup costs significantly

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your vehicle, tools, insurance and how much refrigerant and specialist equipment you need. These can raise startup costs significantly.

Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on how many business customers you serve and your call-out pricing. Emergency calls can come at nights and weekends.

EPA Section 608 certification is generally needed to handle refrigerants, so check the recovery and leak rules. Also check with your state licensing board, since many states require a contractor or HVAC/R license for commercial refrigeration work.