We help Calgary’s restaurants and food-service businesses keep their kitchens running safely, efficiently, and without downtime.
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In Calgary’s competitive food service and retail environment, refrigeration system uptime is non-negotiable. A failed walk-in cooler or freezer doesn’t just interrupt operations—it threatens food safety compliance, creates inventory loss, and can shut down your business until the issue is resolved.
Commercial refrigeration systems operate under demanding conditions: constant door openings, fluctuating ambient temperatures, and continuous load cycling. These systems require proper maintenance and fast, accurate diagnosis when problems occur. A walk-in cooler that’s losing temperature overnight or an ice machine that’s producing slow or irregular batches indicates underlying issues that worsen without intervention.
Express Refrigeration understands the operational realities of commercial refrigeration in Calgary. Our technicians work with restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, and commercial facilities that depend on reliable cold storage. We focus on accurate diagnostics, honest recommendations, and repairs that address root causes—not temporary fixes that lead to callbacks.
Whether you’re managing a single restaurant or multiple retail locations, commercial refrigeration failures require fast response and technical competence. Our team has worked with York, Carrier, LG, Bryant, KeepRite, American Standard, and Lennox systems, and we approach each service call with the goal of restoring full functionality as quickly as possible.
Walk-in units are the backbone of commercial food storage. Common failures include compressor issues, refrigerant leaks, evaporator coil icing, door seal failures, and control system malfunctions.
Our technicians check refrigerant charge levels, compressor operation, airflow across evaporator coils, defrost cycle timing, and door gasket integrity. We also inspect electrical connections and control boards that regulate temperature cycling.
Proper diagnosis prevents misdiagnosis scenarios where a simple defrost timer issue gets misidentified as a compressor failure, saving unnecessary replacement costs.
Reach-in units experience high-frequency door cycling and are prone to door gasket wear, condensate drain clogs, and evaporator fan failures. These issues lead to temperature fluctuations and frost buildup.
We inspect door seals for proper closure, verify evaporator fan operation, check condensate drain lines, and test temperature control accuracy. Reach-in units also require attention to ambient temperature impact, especially in kitchen environments.
Regular maintenance extends equipment lifespan and prevents sudden failures during peak service periods.
Display coolers maintain product visibility while keeping items at safe temperatures. Common problems include fan motor failures, lighting issues, and refrigerant system imbalances that cause uneven cooling.
Our technicians verify airflow patterns, check refrigerant charge, inspect condenser coils for dust buildup, and ensure door closures are properly sealed. Display cases also require attention to ambient humidity levels that affect condensation.
Maintaining proper operation protects product quality and reduces energy costs from overworking compressors.
Ice machine failures disrupt beverage service and food preparation. Issues include slow ice production, small or hollow cubes, machine not cycling, and water supply problems.
We inspect water inlet valves, check refrigerant pressures, clean condenser coils, verify harvest cycle operation, and test water filtration systems. Ice quality issues often trace back to water supply temperature or mineral content.
Regular descaling and cleaning prevent scale buildup that reduces efficiency and leads to premature component failure.
Not all refrigeration issues constitute emergencies, but when they do, response time directly impacts your business. An emergency repair situation typically involves complete system failure, rapid temperature rise in critical storage areas, or equipment malfunctions that threaten food safety compliance.
Walk-in cooler temperatures climbing above 40°F (4°C), walk-in freezers losing temperature control, or complete compressor failures during peak inventory periods require immediate attention. These situations risk significant financial loss and potential health code violations.
Express Refrigeration prioritizes emergency calls for commercial clients. Our typical response for urgent situations ranges from 2-4 hours, depending on location and time of call. We maintain service vehicles stocked with common replacement parts to minimize downtime.
When you call with an emergency, we gather specific information about the failure: temperature readings, unusual sounds, recent changes in operation, and how long the issue has persisted. This helps our technicians arrive prepared with the right tools and diagnostic approach.
Emergency service focuses on restoring functionality first, then addressing underlying issues that may require follow-up service. Our goal is to get your refrigeration back online quickly while ensuring repairs are done correctly.
Whether you need emergency repairs or scheduled maintenance, we respond quickly with skilled technicians and honest assessments.
Reach us by phone or email. You'll speak with our dispatch team—real people who understand commercial refrigeration.
Reach our teamOur certified technician arrives on-site to troubleshoot the issue and provide an accurate service estimate.
How we diagnoseWe schedule around your operations, including evenings and weekends. Emergency calls average 2–4 hour response time.
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Service and repair for ovens, ranges, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
When refrigeration systems fail, every minute counts. We respond quickly to service calls across Calgary, helping businesses reduce downtime, prevent product loss, and get operations back on track without unnecessary delays.
We believe in fixing the problem — not overselling the solution. Our team provides clear diagnostics, straightforward recommendations, and only the work that’s actually needed to restore performance and reliability.
We specialize in commercial refrigeration systems used in restaurants, grocery stores, and food-service operations. From walk-in coolers and freezers to ice machines and display units, our technicians understand commercial-grade equipment and real-world operating demands.
Backed by over a decade of hands-on industry experience, Express Refrigeration brings proven knowledge to every job. We work with major equipment brands and follow industry-standard repair practices to deliver dependable, long-term results.
Fast response times, honest diagnostics, and experienced technicians.
Express Refrigeration provides the commercial refrigeration service Calgary
businesses depend on.
