Our building manager wants proof of insurance before any contractor comes in. Can you send it ahead?

Yes. Send us the manager's contact and any building rules when you book. We send proof of insurance and our license number, CSLB #1136642, ahead of the visit and schedule around the building's contractor hours.

Is R290 in a newer Kelvinator a safety concern in a small kitchen?

Not in normal use. R290 units hold a small charge and are built for it. The care matters during repair: the charge is recovered and the lines purged before any brazing, and the work area is kept clear of ignition sources. We are trained on hydrocarbon systems and follow that procedure every time.

Our reach-in still holds temperature, but the compressor sounds louder. Should we call now?

Yes, a change in sound is worth a diagnostic. A louder compressor can mean high head pressure from a dirty coil, a failing condenser fan, or worn mounts. Caught early, it is usually a coil cleaning or a fan motor instead of a compressor.

KELVINATOR · EMERYVILLE

Service · All Kelvinator Models

Kelvinator Commercial Refrigeration Repair · Emeryville, CA

Kelvinator refrigeration repair in Emeryville's mixed-use buildings, from Powell Street to Bay Street.

$99 diagnostic (credited toward the repair)
Same or next-day best effort
CSLB #1136642

Call (925) 999-4095

Kelvinator in Emeryville

Kelvinator commercial service.

Emeryville is a small city between Berkeley and Oakland, and most of it is multi-unit: condos, mixed-use blocks, and the shopping-and-residential districts along Powell Street, Bay Street and the Shellmound corridor. Commercial refrigeration in a mixed-use building comes with building rules, such as sign-in, set hours for contractors, and sometimes a freight elevator. We plan the visit around those rules before the technician arrives.

Our technician for Emeryville is based in Benicia. Newer Kelvinator self-contained units may run on R290, a hydrocarbon refrigerant, and we are trained on those systems. Any recovery, evacuation and recharge falls under ADRIUM's EPA 608 Universal certification. The $99 diagnostic is credited toward the repair, and you see a written quote first.

Common repairs we handle.

Sealed-system work on newer R290 units. R290 systems hold a small charge of flammable refrigerant, so leak repair follows its own procedure. We recover the charge, purge the lines, repair the leak or replace the component, pull a deep vacuum, and weigh in the exact charge listed on the data plate.
Undercounter doors and drawers that will not close tight. Doors and drawers on a worktop unit take a beating in a compact kitchen, and their gaskets and hinges wear. One that sits open a crack frosts the coil and warms the product. We replace worn gaskets and hardware and realign the fronts so they close and seal without a push.
Evaporator fan ticking or squealing in the cabinet. A tick or squeal from inside a reach-in usually means the evaporator fan blade is catching ice or the motor bearing is wearing out. Left alone, the fan stops and the cabinet warms from the top down. We clear the ice, find out why it formed, and replace the motor if the bearing is going.

Models we service

Kelvinator product lines.

reach-in refrigerators and freezers
commercial chest and display freezers
glass-door merchandisers and coolers
back-bar bottle coolers
undercounter and worktop refrigeration
ice merchandisers and frozen-food display cases

Pricing and warranty

What it costs. What we stand behind.

$99

Diagnostic visit. Credited toward the repair.
Written

Parts and labor, 3 months to 2 years depending on the type of repair. Quoted in writing before work starts.
CSLB

#1136642. Bonded and insured. We file warranty paperwork when applicable.

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FAQ

Kelvinator in Emeryville questions, answered.

Our building manager wants proof of insurance before any contractor comes in. Can you send it ahead?

Yes. Send us the manager's contact and any building rules when you book. We send proof of insurance and our license number, CSLB #1136642, ahead of the visit and schedule around the building's contractor hours.
Is R290 in a newer Kelvinator a safety concern in a small kitchen?

Not in normal use. R290 units hold a small charge and are built for it. The care matters during repair: the charge is recovered and the lines purged before any brazing, and the work area is kept clear of ignition sources. We are trained on hydrocarbon systems and follow that procedure every time.
Our reach-in still holds temperature, but the compressor sounds louder. Should we call now?

Yes, a change in sound is worth a diagnostic. A louder compressor can mean high head pressure from a dirty coil, a failing condenser fan, or worn mounts. Caught early, it is usually a coil cleaning or a fan motor instead of a compressor.

Need Kelvinator service in Emeryville?

Tell us what is broken. We will quote it.