HVAC refrigeration technician cleaning a condenser coil on a commercial rooftop unit at sunset
Scheduled Preventive Maintenance

Quarterly Visits · Flat-Rate Pricing · Priority Response · EPA Certified

CommercialRefrigerationMaintenance

Serving Riverside & San Bernardino County. Quarterly coil cleaning, sealed-system checks, electrical inspection, and written service records — built to prevent the after-hours breakdown.

10 Years
Commercial Experience
Refrigeration
Specialists
Mon–Sat
8AM – 6PM
Both Counties
Inland Empire
What's Included

Every Maintenance Visit

Comprehensive · Documented

Six categories of work on every scheduled visit — no shortcuts, no missed components, no surprise fees.

Coil & Condenser Cleaning
Quarterly

Coil & Condenser Cleaning

The single most important visit on your calendar — clean coils prevent compressor failure.

  • Condenser fin combing & deep cleaning
  • Evaporator coil sanitization
  • Fan blade & motor inspection
  • Airflow verification across coil
  • Grease & dust removal (kitchen units)
  • Before/after photo documentation
Sealed-System Check
Diagnostic

Sealed-System Check

Full refrigerant and pressure diagnostics on every visit — catch leaks before they cost you product.

  • Suction & discharge pressure readings
  • Superheat & subcooling calculations
  • Electronic leak detection sweep
  • Compressor amp draw verification
  • Refrigerant top-off when needed
  • EPA Section 608 compliant

All work complies with EPA Section 608.

Electrical Inspection
Components

Electrical Inspection

Capacitors, contactors, and control boards fail predictably — we catch them before they strand you.

  • Capacitor microfarad testing
  • Contactor & relay inspection
  • Defrost timer & thermostat calibration
  • Wire tightening & insulation check
  • Voltage & amperage logging
  • Control board diagnostics
Doors, Gaskets & Drains
Door Systems

Doors, Gaskets & Drains

Frost, condensation, and warm spots all trace back to door, gasket, or drain failures.

  • Door gasket seal & magnet check
  • Hinge & closer adjustment
  • Sweep & threshold inspection
  • Drain line clearing & flushing
  • Anti-sweat heater verification
  • Strip curtain inspection (walk-ins)
Ice Machine Maintenance
Water Systems

Ice Machine Maintenance

Water systems scale fast — without quarterly service, production drops and bacteria builds.

  • Water filter change
  • Evaporator descaling
  • Sanitization & sanitizer flush
  • Harvest cycle timing check
  • Bin slime & sensor cleaning
  • Ice machine repair
Reporting & Compliance
Documentation

Reporting & Compliance

Every visit ends with a written record for health inspectors, insurance audits, and your own files.

  • Written digital service report
  • Equipment temperature log
  • Refrigerant handling documentation
  • Repair recommendations with photos
  • Health-code ready records
  • Multi-site portfolio rollups

Ready to lock in your schedule?

Free on-site walkthrough and flat-rate quote — both counties.

The Real Cost of Skipping Maintenance

Cheap Now. Expensive Later.

The most expensive refrigeration repair is the one you could have prevented for $100 of coil cleaning. A failed compressor on a walk-in costs $2,000–$5,000 in parts, plus lost product, plus emergency overtime. Quarterly maintenance prevents the vast majority of those calls.

Plan Benefits

Why It Pays Back

Six concrete returns on every dollar you spend on preventive refrigeration maintenance.

01

Lower Energy Bills

Clean coils and proper refrigerant charge can cut refrigeration energy use 20–35%. Most plan members see savings within the first quarter.

02

Prevent Breakdowns

Dirty condensers cause the majority of compressor failures. Quarterly cleaning prevents the after-hours emergency call that costs you product.

03

Priority Response

When something does go wrong, plan members go to the front of the dispatch queue with no overtime charges on after-hours calls.

04

Extended Equipment Life

Maintained refrigeration equipment lasts 3–7 years longer on average. Defer replacement capex and protect your existing investment.

05

Discounted Repair Labor

Plan members receive discounted labor rates on any repair work outside of scheduled maintenance — usually 15–20% off standard pricing.

06

Compliance Documentation

Written service records for every visit — temperatures, refrigerant handling, repairs. Health inspectors and insurance auditors will thank you.

Equipment & Brands

Every Unit. Every Brand.

One maintenance contract covers every piece of refrigeration in your building.

Commercial refrigeration maintenance checklist on clipboard next to service tools and condensing unit
Self-ContainedRemote CondenserRooftopMultiplex RackSingle CompressorParallel Rack

Equipment We Maintain

  • Walk-in coolers, freezers & combo boxes
  • Reach-in coolers, freezers & undercounter units
  • Display merchandisers & glass-door cases
  • Ice machines & ice bin storage systems
  • Cookline low boys & worktop refrigeration
  • Wine, beer, salad bar & floral coolers
  • Rooftop & remote condensing units

Brands

True
Traulsen
Beverage-Air
Turbo Air
Hoshizaki
Manitowoc
Master-Bilt
Heatcraft

Don't see your brand? Call (909) 239-6364 — we maintain all commercial refrigeration.

Who We Serve

Built for Every Business Type

Refrigeration maintenance plans for the operators who depend on cold chain to stay open.

Restaurants & Bars
01

Restaurants & Bars

restaurant refrigeration dive bars to white tablecloth — quarterly visits keep walk-ins, reach-ins, and low boys at health-code temperatures.

Grocery & Convenience
02

Grocery & Convenience

grocery & convenience cases and walk-ins running 24/7 need bi-monthly coil work. We schedule around store hours to minimize disruption.

Hotels & Banquet
03

Hotels & Banquet

hospitality maintenance plans halls, hotel kitchens, and catering operations where reliability is non-negotiable. Maintenance contracts written around your event calendar.

Cafés & Quick Service
04

Cafés & Quick Service

request a quote and undercounter units in tight footprints. Quick quarterly visits keep your line stations dependable.

Healthcare & Institutional
05

Healthcare & Institutional

property management service kitchens, school cafeterias, and institutional food service requiring documented temperature logs and compliance records.

Catering, Commissary & Industrial
06

Catering, Commissary & Industrial

industrial cold storage kitchens, distribution coolers, and industrial cold storage running at full load year-round. Preventive plans built for production volume.

Your Industry, Our Specialty

Multi-site portfolio? One contract, one contact.

Refrigeration maintenance for restaurant groups, grocery chains, and property managers across both counties — browse all commercial industries we serve.

Our Process

How It Works

Six steps from your first call to a fully documented, recurring maintenance program.

01

Schedule Walkthrough

Call us at (909) 239-6364 to schedule a free on-site walkthrough. We assess every piece of refrigeration in your operation.

02

Equipment Inventory & Quote

We inventory every walk-in, reach-in, display case, ice machine, and low boy — then build a flat-rate quote based on equipment count and visit frequency.

03

Custom Maintenance Schedule

Quarterly is the standard, but high-load operations (grocery, busy kitchens, ice machines) often need bi-monthly. We tailor the schedule to your actual operation.

04

Quarterly Service Visits

Recurring service visits hit your calendar — no chasing us to come out. We arrive on the scheduled date and time, complete the full checklist, and verify performance.

05

Written Service Reports

Every visit produces a written digital report: temperatures, pressures, photos of cleaned coils, and any developing issues with repair recommendations.

06

Priority Repair Coverage

Plan members get same-day priority response on any repair call, discounted labor, and zero overtime charges on after-hours emergencies.

Tech On Call service truck parked in front of an Inland Empire small business storefront
Commercial-Only Focus

Inland Empire · Commercial Refrigeration

Ten Years on the Roof.

Why Tech On Call

Why Operators Stay on Plan

01

Commercial-Only Focus

Every technician trained on commercial refrigeration — the systems and failure patterns that matter for your operation.

02

Recurring Schedule

Visits hit your calendar automatically. No chasing us, no missed quarters, no calling around when a coil gets buried.

03

Flat Plan Pricing

Predictable monthly cost per piece of equipment. Multi-site portfolios get consolidated pricing and one invoice.

04

Repair-Ready

When something does fail, plan members get same-day priority dispatch with no overtime charges.

Repair Service
Refrigeration technician inspecting a clean condenser coil with measurement tools
Extend Equipment Life

Defer the Capital Expense

Commercial refrigeration is expensive to replace. A new walk-in condensing unit runs $4,000–$9,000 installed; a new reach-in $3,500–$7,000; a new ice machine $4,500–$12,000. Quarterly maintenance routinely extends equipment life 3–7 years past its average — money that stays in your operating budget instead of going to capex.

  • Clean coils run cooler — compressors last longer
  • Proper refrigerant charge prevents motor burnout
  • Caught-early gasket failures prevent ice-up cascades
  • Scale-free ice machines avoid premature evaporator wear
  • Documented service history protects warranty claims
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01

How often should commercial refrigeration be serviced?

Most commercial refrigeration equipment needs full preventive maintenance quarterly — four visits per year. Restaurants and grocery operations in dusty or grease-heavy environments often benefit from bi-monthly coil cleaning. Ice machines need deep cleaning at least twice per year with quarterly water filter changes. Contact us for a custom schedule.

02

What does a refrigeration maintenance visit include?

A full visit includes condenser and evaporator coil cleaning, refrigerant pressure and superheat/subcooling checks, electrical inspection (capacitors, contactors, relays), defrost cycle verification, door gasket and hinge inspection, drain line clearing, temperature calibration, and a written service report with photos.

03

How much do refrigeration maintenance plans cost?

Tech On Call maintenance plans start at $89/month per piece of equipment for quarterly visits, with multi-unit and multi-site discounts. Larger walk-in and ice machine systems are quoted based on equipment count and visit frequency. Plans include priority response and discounted repair labor. Call (909) 239-6364 for a free quote.

04

Does maintenance really prevent refrigeration breakdowns?

Yes — and the data is clear. Dirty condenser coils are the single biggest cause of compressor failure. Quarterly coil cleaning, gasket checks, and electrical inspections prevent the vast majority of mid-service breakdowns and extend equipment life by 3–7 years on average. When something does fail, our repair team dispatches same-day.

05

Will maintenance lower my energy bill?

Yes. A clogged condenser can raise refrigeration energy consumption 20–35%. Clean coils, properly charged refrigerant, sealed door gaskets, and calibrated controls keep your equipment running at its rated efficiency — most operators see noticeable utility savings within the first quarter on plan.

06

Do maintenance plans include repairs?

Maintenance plans include all scheduled visits, coil cleaning, filter changes, and minor adjustments. Repairs of failed parts (compressors, motors, control boards) are quoted separately at a discounted plan-member rate, with priority dispatch and no overtime charges on after-hours calls.

07

Can you service multiple locations under one plan?

Yes. Multi-site portfolios — restaurant groups, grocery chains, property management — get a single point of contact, consolidated reporting, and per-site discounts. See our maintenance plans overview or call for a portfolio quote.

Ready to schedule your first visit?