Walk-In Freezer Repair in Piper Glen, Charlotte
From Rea Road to Piper Glen Drive, we provide walk-in freezer repair for Piper Glen restaurants, cafés, bars and grocery stores.
- 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
- Warranty on every job30-day labor, 90-day parts, extended 1, 3 or 5 years on select work
- Open 7 days a weekMon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–3 PM
- Same-day serviceWhen you call early — trucks stocked with common parts
A walk-in freezer should hold between -10°F and 0°F. Freezers work harder than coolers: they rely on a timed defrost cycle, heated door frames and drain line heaters, and any one of those can fail and leave you with a block of ice and soft product.
Walk-In Freezer repair for Piper Glen businesses
Piper Glen sits between Ballantyne and Blakeney, close to country clubs and restaurant corridors on Rea Road. We serve businesses near Rea Road, Piper Glen Drive and Carmel Road, including ZIP codes 28277 in Mecklenburg County, NC.
Because we also work in Ballantyne and Blakeney, a technician is often already nearby when a Piper Glen business calls. We document every visit with the temperatures we measured and the parts we replaced, which helps Piper Glen managers with inspections and budgeting. From quick-service counters near Carmel Road to full kitchens near Rea Road, Piper Glen businesses rely on us for walk-in freezer work. When a part is not on the truck, we order it the same day from Charlotte-area suppliers and come back to Piper Glen Drive as soon as it arrives.
Signs you need walk-in freezer repair
- Thick frost or ice on the evaporator
- Compressor running constantly
- Door frozen shut or hard to open
- Freezer above 0°F or ice cream turning soft
- Drain line frozen and water pooling
- Ice forming on the floor, door frame or ceiling
What our technicians do
We see the same pattern again and again — a defrost heater or timer fails, the coil ices solid, airflow stops and the box warms up even though the compressor never shuts off. We fix the root cause, clear the ice safely and check the refrigerant charge before we leave.
- Test defrost heaters, timers and termination thermostats
- Replace drain line heaters and clear drains
- Repair door frame heaters and pressure relief ports
- Replace gaskets, strip curtains and hardware
- Controller and sensor replacement
- Replace evaporator and condenser fan motors
- Compressor and condensing unit replacement
- Leak search, repair and recharge
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.
- Walk-In FreezerSchools & Universities
Ice building up on the freezer floor near the door
- What we found
- Torn door gasket and failed door-frame heater
- What we did
- Replaced the gasket and frame heater wire
✓ Typically fixed in one visit
- Walk-In FreezerRestaurants
Walk-in freezer iced solid, product softening
- What we found
- Defrost termination thermostat failed
- What we did
- Replaced the thermostat, defrosted the coil, confirmed -5°F
✓ Typically fixed in one visit
- Walk-In FreezerIce Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops
Freezer drain line frozen, water pooling
- What we found
- Drain line heater burned out
- What we did
- Installed a new drain line heater and cleared the line
✓ 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
- 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
- Undercounter & Worktop RefrigeratorRestaurants
Chef base losing temperature during the rush
- What we found
- Front grille and condenser clogged with grease
- What we did
- Cleaned the condenser, replaced a worn drawer gasket
✓ Typically fixed in one visit
- Griddle & CharbroilerFood Trucks
Griddle has a cold spot on one side
- What we found
- Clogged burner ports
- What we did
- Cleaned and adjusted the burner, checked the thermostat
✓ Typically fixed in one visit
Examples for illustration. Every job is diagnosed on site; parts, time and price depend on the equipment.
Common problems
Technician tip
If you see ice on the floor near the door, check the door gasket and frame heater first — that is the most common cause.
Our warranty
Labor warranty on every repair.
Parts warranty on every part we install.
Extended warranty available on select repairs and installations. The exact term is written on your estimate before work starts.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my walk-in freezer icing up?
Usually a failed defrost component (heater, timer or termination thermostat), a leaking door gasket that lets humid air in, or a frozen drain line. All three are repairable.
Is it worth repairing an older walk-in freezer?
The insulated box usually lasts decades. The refrigeration system is what wears out, and replacing a condensing unit or evaporator is far cheaper than a new walk-in.
How much does walk-in freezer repair cost in Piper Glen, Charlotte?
The service call is a flat $135, which covers the trip and diagnosis. After diagnosis you get a written price for the repair before any work starts, and you save $50 on the repair when you book online or mention our website.
What are your hours in Piper Glen?
We are open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Time). Call (980) 983-2911 or send a request online and the first available operator will call you back.
Do you serve ZIP code 28277?
Yes. We serve Piper Glen and all of Piper Glen, Charlotte, including ZIP codes 28277.
Hours & contact
Commercial Appliances is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Time). We serve Piper Glen, Charlotte.
Phone: (980) 983-2911
Email: omnicommercialrefrigeration@gmail.com
Based in Charlotte, NC. We are a mobile service company — our technicians come to your business.
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |