Practical guides on commercial refrigeration and AC
Written by our engineers for London restaurants, hotels and multi-site operators. Costs, contracts, fault guides — no fluff.
How Much Does Commercial Fridge Repair Cost in London?
Most repairs cost £120–£350. Full breakdown by fault type — condenser cleans, thermostat replacements, compressor failures — plus when to repair vs replace.
Read the guideWhat Is Included in a Refrigeration Maintenance Contract?
PPM visits, condenser cleans, F-Gas leak checks, priority callout and discounted labour — a plain-English breakdown of what a contract actually covers.
What to Do If Your Cold Room Breaks Down
Step-by-step guide for restaurant and hotel operators: immediate actions, stock protection, what to tell the engineer and how to prevent it happening again.
F-Gas Certification Explained
What F-Gas certification means, why it is a legal requirement for refrigerant handling, and how to check whether your contractor holds it.
AC Repair vs AC Replacement: Which Is Right for Your Business?
A practical guide for London businesses weighing up repair costs against replacement. Includes the 50% rule and what fault types tip the balance.
How Often Should a Commercial Cold Room Be Serviced?
Minimum twice a year — but high-use kitchens benefit from quarterly. What each service visit should cover and what happens when you skip it.
The True Cost of Not Having a Maintenance Contract
One emergency callout typically costs more than a month on a contract. A breakdown of reactive vs planned maintenance costs for London restaurants.
Why Is My Commercial Fridge Running Constantly?
Continuous fridge noise: establish the operating pattern, record workload and safe observations, and know when to involve an engineer.
Commercial Fridge Breakdown: A Guide for Food-Service Operators
Safe observations, stock protection and fault records for restaurant and catering teams, plus how to prepare for a refrigeration repair visit.
Commercial AC Service and Maintenance: A Business Guide
Service frequency, visit scope, warning signs and safe staff checks for offices, shops, hotels and other business premises.
Commercial Fridge Not Cooling? Safe Checks Before Calling an Engineer
Start with the stock, then gather a clear picture of the cabinet. Safe observations can help an engineer without turning staff into fault-finders.
Commercial Fridge Alarm: What to Check and What to Record
Preserve the message, protect the stock and give the right person a useful incident record. An alarm is information that needs context.
Hoshizaki Ice Machine Not Making Ice? Safe Operator Checks
Identify the machine before interpreting its behaviour. Keep checks to ordinary operator access and leave service diagnostics to a qualified engineer.
Commercial Ice Machine Cleaning: What Staff Can Safely Do
A clear cleaning scope protects both people and ice. Separate approved bin and exterior tasks from water-circuit and service maintenance.
CO₂ Refrigeration Explained: What the System Involves
An operator’s introduction to R744, the responsibilities around a high-pressure system and the information a site team should have ready.
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