Foamy Beer From the Keg Cooler — Causes & Fix
Foamy Beer From the Keg Cooler? Here are the most likely causes, what you can safely do right now, and when to call a technician.
- Licensed & insuredCommercial refrigeration and kitchen equipment technicians
- $135 service callClear price before any work starts
- $50 off your repairWhen you book online or mention the website
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We repair this every week across Charlotte — $135 service call · $50 off repair.
Most likely causes
- Keg cooler too warm
- Glycol chiller failing
- Lines not cooled
- Thermostat out of adjustment
What to do right now
- Check keg cooler temperature
- Check glycol bath temperature
- Let new kegs settle before tapping
When to call
If the problem comes back, product is above safe temperature, or the fix involves refrigerant, gas or electrical parts, call a technician. Foam usually means temperature: a keg cooler above 38°F, a glycol chiller that isn't keeping the trunk line cold, or a failing fan or compressor. We fix the refrigeration and check temperatures at the tap.
Save $50 on your repair
Book online or mention our website when you call and we take $50 off the repair. The service call is a flat $135, and you get a clear price before any work begins — no surprises.
Typical jobs we handle
Examples of common repairs on commercial refrigeration and kitchen equipment.
- Draft Beer & Keg CoolerBreweries & Taprooms
Foamy pours on every tap
- What we found
- Glycol chiller pump failing, lines warming
- What we did
- Replaced the glycol pump and topped up glycol
✓ Typically fixed in one visit
- Commercial OvenPizzerias
Conveyor pizza oven not reaching temperature
- What we found
- Failed igniter and flame sensor
- What we did
- Replaced igniter and sensor, verified bake temperature
✓ Typically fixed in one visit
- Condensing Unit & CompressorGrocery Stores & Supermarkets
Rooftop condensing unit tripping the breaker
- What we found
- Shorted condenser fan motor
- What we did
- Replaced the fan motor and checked electrical connections
✓ Typically fixed in one visit
- Commercial DishwasherRestaurants
Dishwasher not draining
- What we found
- Drain valve stuck with debris
- What we did
- Cleared and rebuilt the drain valve
✓ Typically fixed in one visit
- Walk-In CoolerRestaurants
Walk-in cooler at 48°F before dinner service
- What we found
- Evaporator fan motor seized; coil starting to ice
- What we did
- Replaced the fan motor, cleared the coil, verified 36°F box temperature
✓ Typically fixed in one visit
- Ice MachineHospitals & Senior Living
Nugget ice machine leaking onto the floor
- What we found
- Cracked drain hose behind the unit
- What we did
- Replaced the hose, cleaned and sanitized the machine
✓ Typically fixed in one visit
- Refrigerated Display CaseBakeries
Bakery display case warm at the front
- What we found
- Evaporator iced from a bad defrost timer
- What we did
- Replaced the timer, defrosted, verified temperatures
✓ Typically fixed in one visit
- Prep Table & Sandwich UnitPizzerias
Pizza prep table rail pans at 46°F
- What we found
- Dirty condenser and weak evaporator fan
- What we did
- Cleaned the condenser, replaced the fan motor, rail back to 39°F
✓ Typically fixed in one visit
Examples for illustration. Every job is diagnosed on site; parts, time and price depend on the equipment.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is my foabeer keg cooler?
Most often: keg cooler too warm; glycol chiller failing; lines not cooled; thermostat out of adjustment.
Can I fix it myself?
Simple checks are safe: check keg cooler temperature; check glycol bath temperature. Refrigerant, gas and electrical repairs should be done by a licensed technician.
How fast can you come?
Same-day service is often available. Hours: Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Time).