Get Your Meat llc
4 weeks ago
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“Always professional great pricing and fast.”
Commercial Refrigeration
We protect your inventory. Expert repair for walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, ice machines, reach-ins, prep tables, display cases and medical refrigeration throughout the Treasure Valley, west to Ontario, Oregon.
We aim to have a technician on-site within 2 hours for emergency calls.
Response times can vary with location, weather and call volume.
Compressor change-outs, evaporator and fan repairs, door seals and new box installations.
Repair and cleaning for brands we commonly service, including Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Scotsman, and Ice-O-Matic. We fix slow production and harvest issues.
We also work on ultra-low temperature (-80°C) lab and medical freezers. Call us to talk through your equipment.
Keep your product visible and at safe temps. We service reach-ins, under-counter units, prep tables, open-air merchandisers and glass-door cases.
Our owner has built supermarket refrigeration systems, and we work on supermarket and warehouse rack systems and their controllers. Call us to talk through your equipment.
Prevent emergency breakdowns with our commercial PM agreements.
Don't let refrigeration failures cost you inventory. If you're seeing any of these, call us before a small problem turns into lost product.
A general guide to common commercial refrigeration symptoms. A diagnosis on site confirms the cause.
| Symptom | Likely cause | Usually points to |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler, reach-in or case warm, compressor running | Dirty condenser coil, low refrigerant, iced evaporator, failed fan motor | Repair |
| Unit not running at all | Contactor, capacitor, control or thermostat, tripped safety, or compressor | Repair after diagnosis |
| Ice on the evaporator coil | Defrost timer, heater or termination failure, evaporator fan, blocked airflow | Repair |
| Water pooling inside or under the unit | Frozen or clogged drain line, failed drain heater | Repair |
| Frost near doors or sweating glass | Worn gaskets, failed door or anti-sweat heaters, doors not closing | Repair |
| Compressor short-cycling or overheating | Dirty condenser, refrigerant charge, failing start components | Repair; find the root cause before replacing a compressor |
| Ice machine making little or no ice, or thin ice | Scale buildup, water supply or filter problem, dirty condenser, refrigerant issue | Cleaning, descaling or repair |
Food safety: the FDA Food Code (section 3-501.16) requires cold time/temperature-controlled foods to be held at 41 °F (5 °C) or below, and Idaho's food code is based on the FDA Food Code. Probe the product itself with a calibrated thermometer, not just the dial.
We don't just fix symptoms; we find and repair the root cause. Complete commercial refrigeration service for restaurants, grocery stores, medical facilities and warehouses across the Treasure Valley, backed by preventive maintenance plans that catch problems early.
Walk-ins, prep tables, ice machines, beer systems
Display cases, reach-in coolers, walk-ins and rack systems
Ultra-low temperature freezers and lab refrigeration
Cold storage distribution centers, loading docks
Refrigeration rarely fails alone. Here is the rest of the commercial work we handle, plus our technicians' write-ups on diagnosing the most common failures.
Expert answers about walk-in coolers, ice machines, and refrigeration repair
We answer 24/7 and offer 2-hour emergency response for commercial refrigeration failures: for emergency calls, we aim to have a technician on-site within 2 hours. Walk-in cooler and freezer failures get priority dispatch because your inventory is at risk, and we stock common refrigeration parts on our trucks for faster repairs. Response times can vary with location, weather and call volume.
It depends on the failure: a fan motor or control is a very different job from a compressor replacement. We diagnose the problem first and give you the price before starting work. After-hours and emergency calls are billed at overtime rates.
Common causes include dirty condenser coils, low refrigerant from leaks, failed compressor, frosted evaporator coils, or thermostat issues. We diagnose the exact cause and repair it quickly to protect your inventory.
Walk-in coolers should maintain temperatures between 35-38°F for most food products. Walk-in freezers should maintain 0°F or below. If your unit isn't maintaining proper temperatures, call us for diagnosis and repair.
Ice buildup is typically caused by defrost system failures, low refrigerant, dirty evaporator coils, or door seal problems. Excessive ice reduces cooling efficiency and should be addressed promptly to prevent product loss.
Signs of low refrigerant include inadequate cooling, ice buildup on evaporator coils, longer run times, higher energy bills, and hissing sounds near the unit. Low refrigerant indicates a leak that needs to be found and repaired.
Brands we commonly service include True, Atosa, Turbo Air, Beverage-Air, Traulsen, Continental, Falcon, and Avantco; Kolpak and Norlake walk-ins with Heatcraft and Copeland condensing units; and Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Scotsman, and Ice-O-Matic ice machines. On ice machines we handle no ice production, slow ice making, ice quality issues, water leaks, deep cleaning and descaling, water pump replacement, and bin thermostat calibration. If you have a different make, call us and we'll let you know.
We also work on ultra-low temperature (-80°C) lab and medical freezers, vaccine storage units and other cascade refrigeration systems, and our technicians are trained on cascade systems. Call us to talk through your equipment.
Commercial refrigeration should be professionally serviced at least twice per year; high-use units may benefit from quarterly maintenance. Our refrigeration PM agreements include condenser coil chemical washing, evaporator inspection, refrigerant pressure checks, door gasket inspection, drain line cleaning, and temperature verification. Regular maintenance prevents emergency breakdowns and extends equipment life.
Yes, we handle complete walk-in cooler and freezer installations for restaurants, convenience stores, and food service facilities throughout the Treasure Valley. This includes box assembly, refrigeration system installation, electrical connections, and digital temperature monitoring setup. We also relocate and modify existing units.
We know every minute counts when a cooler goes down. Call Meridian HVAC & Refrigeration now for priority commercial dispatch.
Meridian HVAC & Refrigeration is owned by Jason Hodges, who lives in Meridian. He trained in the 4-year HVAC program at the College of Western Idaho and has built supermarket refrigeration and multifamily mechanical systems as well as repairing them, and leads a team of seasoned commercial service technicians. About us
What Treasure Valley businesses say about us on Google
4 weeks ago
“Always professional great pricing and fast.”
10 weeks ago
“Tech that came out was quick and very knowledgeable in fixing our commercial freezer. Had another company that came v out before them that thought they fixed and did not. I will use this company moving forward and you should too. They came all the way to Ontario oregon, and was quick in response.”
33 weeks ago
“I am so thankful for Jason coming to my store and fixing my mini blaster. He not only spent all day fixing it, but gave us a great deal on the parts as well. I highly recommend him and will continue using him for all my Refrigeration needs. Thank you again Jason. You're absolutely amazing. Appreciate all that you do.”
2 weeks ago
“I used them in a bit of a hurry situation with some specialty equipment. They knocked it out of the park! Professional, fair price, and prompt service. Would recommend and use again.”
3 weeks ago
“Great service. Fast and honest. Due to their honesty, we will always use them. We had one small issue that was resolved quickly. In the process, they found larger issues that needed immediate attention. We are happy that we found them when we did.”
7 weeks ago
“The technician Chris was really great to work with. Their prices are extremely competitive. Worth having them checkout any issues you may be having. Not to mention they're very honest. Thanks guys.”
35 weeks ago
“Fast , Efficient & Fair ! Had our entire unit repaired and running within hours of my call.”
37 weeks ago
“We had great timing with Jason as he was just coming in to promote the business and we were having an issue with the kitchen's flat top and he stepped in and got us up and running in no time!!! And he showed us what we were missing to get everything fired up properly. Wonderful attitude and very professional work ethic”
Tell us what's down and we'll call you back. For refrigeration or equipment emergencies, call — we answer 24/7.