Commercial Refrigeration Repair & Service in NJ — Walk-Ins, Reach-Ins, Deli Cases

When a walk-in dies at 11 PM on a Friday, the product inside doesn't care what day it is. Frank Ferraj has been fixing commercial refrigeration in New Jersey for 40 years. Reach-ins, deli cases, ice machines, glass-door merchandisers — if it makes something cold, he's worked on it.

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Commercial Refrigeration — Cold Freeze Technologies NJ

What breaks first on commercial refrigeration equipment

Nine times out of ten it's the condenser coil. Grease from the kitchen coats it, airflow drops, the compressor starts working twice as hard, and within six months you've got a failed compressor. A condenser cleaning runs $180–$240. A compressor replacement runs $900–$2,400. That math is why we push quarterly maintenance. The other common failure: evaporator fan motors. When one stops, the coil ices up and the box loses cooling even though the compressor is still running. We stock the most common parts on the truck.

Brands we service across NJ

True, Hussmann, Tyler, Beverage-Air, Turbo Air, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Master-Bilt, Traulsen, Victory, Delfield — the full commercial lineup. For most brands we pull genuine manufacturer parts. On older units where OEM parts are discontinued, we source quality aftermarket that meets or exceeds spec. We don't upsell you on a new unit just because parts got harder to find.

Emergency refrigeration repair — same-day response across New Jersey

Based in Aberdeen Township. Most Monmouth County emergency calls: 20–35 minutes. Middlesex County: 30–45 minutes. Staten Island and Brooklyn: 45–70 minutes depending on traffic. Real tech answers the phone — not a dispatcher reading from a script. If we're already on a job, we'll tell you the honest ETA.

"Most contractors do refrigeration OR HVAC. We do both — plus ductwork fabrication, kitchen exhaust, warehouse ventilation, and industrial-scale cooling. One call, one crew, one licensed contractor who stands behind the work."

— Frank Ferraj, Owner · Cold Freeze Technologies · 40+ years in the trade

Common questions about commercial refrigeration

How much does commercial refrigeration repair cost in NJ?

Most reach-in repairs run $180–$380. Refrigerant recharges run $300–$600 depending on refrigerant type and charge size. Compressor replacements on reach-in units: $900–$2,400. Walk-in compressors are a separate conversation — call for a quote. We give you the number before we start, not after.

Do you service ice machines?

Yes — Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman, Follett. Most ice machine calls are scale buildup choking the water system or a failed harvest cycle. Seasonal cleanings run $180–$280. If the machine is producing small, cloudy, or hollow ice — that's usually scale. We'll tell you whether cleaning fixes it or whether the evaporator is damaged.

Can you repair a refrigerator that's running but not cooling?

Running but not cooling usually means one of three things: low refrigerant charge, a failed evaporator fan, or a bad defrost heater. All three are diagnosable and fixable on-site in most cases. A tech runs pressure checks and temperature probes to nail down the cause before any part gets ordered.

Do you work on deli cases and pizza prep tables?

Yes — every format. Deli cases, pizza prep tables, sandwich units, bar coolers, beer caves, and display merchandisers. All major brands. Most deli case repairs run $180–$380. A thermostat or door gasket is on the low end. A compressor swap on a large deli case is on the higher end.