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Commercial RefrigerationSafe preliminary checks permitted

Commercial freezer not cooling

Cabinet above set point with the compressor still running

4 possible causes · verified 2026-10-13

Cold Rooms & Walk-insSafe preliminary checks permitted

Walk-in cooler temperature drifting overnight

Temperature rise overnight with normal daytime operation

3 possible causes · verified 2026-10-10

Ice MachinesSafe preliminary checks permitted

Ice machine beeping or flashing

Audible alarm, flashing display, little or no ice

4 possible causes · verified 2026-10-07

Commercial DishwashersSafe preliminary checks permitted

Commercial dishwasher not draining

Standing water in the wash tank after draining

3 possible causes · verified 2026-10-04

Commercial OvensProfessional service required

Combi oven error on the display

Cycle interrupted and a code displayed

3 possible causes · verified 2026-10-01

Coffee & EspressoSafe preliminary checks permitted

Espresso machine below pressure

Low pressure gauge reading, poor extraction

3 possible causes · verified 2026-09-28

Commercial LaundryProfessional service required

Washer-extractor will not spin

Wash completes, no or partial extraction

3 possible causes · verified 2026-09-25

Air CompressorsProfessional service required

Air compressor overheating

Shutdown after running hot, temperature alarm logged

3 possible causes · verified 2026-09-22

HVAC & Air ConditioningProfessional service required

VRF system not cooling one zone

A single zone reports no cooling

3 possible causes · verified 2026-09-19

Pumps & Water SystemsSafe preliminary checks permitted

Pump tripping on dry run

Alarm logged as dry run or low flow

3 possible causes · verified 2026-09-16