Commercial Refrigerator Servicing in London
Commercial refrigerator servicing is planned maintenance that cleans condensers and checks seals, fans, controls, temperatures and F-Gas leak requirements. We service commercial refrigeration across London from £120 plus VAT, with single visits or maintenance plans.
Preventative maintenance for commercial refrigeration
Most refrigeration breakdowns build up slowly. Dust-clogged condensers make compressors work harder, tired door seals let warm air in, and drifting thermostats allow cabinets to creep out of safe range. Regular servicing catches these problems early, reduces energy use and extends the working life of fridges, freezers, cold rooms, bottle coolers, prep counters and ice machines.
Our engineers service refrigeration in restaurants, hotels, pubs, schools, care homes, coffee shops and contract catering sites. We work on the brands commonly found in UK kitchens, including Foster, Williams, Gram, True, Polar and Hoshizaki, and note any parts nearing the end of their life so they can be replaced at a planned time rather than during service.
PPM schedules and service contracts
A planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule sets service intervals by equipment type and workload. Busy kitchens with hot, greasy environments often benefit from more frequent condenser cleaning than front-of-house display chillers. We agree a schedule that suits your trading hours, and visits are arranged to minimise disruption to service.
You can book a single service visit for one or more appliances, or an annual contract covering every refrigerated unit on site. Contract pricing depends on the number and type of appliances, access and visit frequency, so we quote it after reviewing your equipment list. Breakdown call-outs outside the schedule start from £120 plus VAT.
Temperature monitoring and compliance documentation
Food businesses must keep chilled and frozen food at safe temperatures and be able to show how they manage it. During each visit we check cabinet temperatures against a calibrated probe, confirm controller accuracy and record the readings, giving your team confidence that daily temperature logs reflect reality.
Each service produces a written record of the work carried out, the condition of the equipment and any recommended repairs. Where equipment contains fluorinated gases above the relevant thresholds, F-Gas certified engineers carry out the leak checks required under the F-Gas Regulations 2014 and record them for your logbook. These records support environmental health inspections, insurers and landlord requirements.
We cover restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, care homes and food businesses across London, Surrey and towns around the M25, and calls are prioritised by stock risk, equipment type, location and engineer availability.
Commercial Refrigerator Servicing pricing
| Service | What is included |
|---|---|
| Single refrigerator service visit from £120 plus VAT | One-off planned service of commercial refrigeration appliances with a written service record. |
| Annual refrigeration PPM contract | Scheduled servicing of all refrigerated equipment on site with service records; quoted per site. |
| Refrigeration breakdown call-out from £120 plus VAT | Attendance for faults found outside scheduled servicing. |
Commercial Refrigerator Servicing FAQs
How often should commercial refrigerators be serviced?
Most commercial refrigeration benefits from servicing at least once or twice a year, with busy, hot or greasy kitchens needing more frequent condenser cleaning. We set intervals by equipment type and workload.
What is included in a commercial refrigerator service?
Condenser cleaning, door seal and hinge checks, fan and defrost checks, thermostat calibration, drain clearing, electrical checks, F-Gas leak checks where required and a written service record.
Do you offer refrigeration maintenance contracts?
Yes. We offer single service visits and annual PPM contracts. Contract prices depend on the number and type of appliances, access and visit frequency, and are quoted after reviewing your equipment.
Do I need F-Gas leak checks on my fridges?
Leak checks are required for equipment containing fluorinated gases above the thresholds set out in the F-Gas Regulations 2014. Our F-Gas certified engineers can confirm which of your units are affected.
Will servicing reduce breakdowns?
Regular servicing finds worn seals, dirty condensers, failing fans and drifting controls before they cause a breakdown, which reduces emergency call-outs, stock losses and energy use.