Commercial Refrigeration,
Wine Cellar Cooling & Ice Machine Repair
Specialists in Southwest Florida

Yes. Repair first, honest diagnosis, replacement only when it makes sense. We diagnose the problem first and recommend replacement only when repair no longer makes sense.

Commercial refrigeration (walk-in coolers and freezers, commercial refrigerators, prep tables, display cases), commercial ice machines, high-end built-in refrigerators, wine cellars and wine coolers, residential AC and heat pumps, and light commercial HVAC. We are a specialist, not a repair-everything shop.

Yes. Doctor Fridge is a licensed and insured Florida HVAC contractor (license CAC1815692), and completed repairs are backed by a parts and labor warranty.

A high-temperature problem is often frost build-up on the evaporator. Check that the walk-in is not overloaded with product and that the door is not being opened constantly. Ice on the air vents or evaporator coils, or a motor that runs continuously instead of cycling, means it is time to call: timely inspection prevents extensive damage and reduces cooling bills.

The usual causes are leaks, low water flow from a clogged line or water filter, no power from loose wiring or an electrical fault, warm incoming water, and restricted airflow. Check the circuit breaker and clear any obstructions around the machine first. If production is still slow or stopped, call for a diagnosis. We service Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic and Koolaire.

Ice or frost on the outside of the unit, an electricity bill higher than previous months, lights on but no cold air circulating, and units more than 10 to 15 years old that break down more often. The sooner a professional looks at it, the better for the equipment and the less it costs in the long run.

Common causes are a frozen evaporator coil, a refrigerant leak, a clogged condensate drain, a failed capacitor or contactor, or a blower or condenser fan motor problem. A noisy unit is usually worn or loose parts. We diagnose the root cause and repair it rather than guessing.

Yes. Same-day service is available for walk-in failures, ice machine breakdowns, AC failures and light commercial emergencies across Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. Weekends are emergency service only, at $280 residential and $380 commercial. Call (855) 999-7965.

Yes. We work on all makes and models of wine cellar cooling units, wine rooms and wine refrigerators, including temperature and humidity problems. Wine cooling is a premium service for Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Venice homes.

All major brands and more. Ice machines: Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, Koolaire. High-end refrigeration: Sub-Zero, Thermador, Viking, Miele, Monogram, JennAir, Dacor. Commercial refrigeration: True, Turbo Air, Atosa, Maxx Cold, Dukers, Vortex, and others.

We are based in Venice and serve Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte counties: Venice, Sarasota, North Port, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Englewood, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Siesta Key and Longboat Key, plus nearby communities such as Nokomis, Osprey, Wellen Park, Palmer Ranch and Palmetto.