When it’s pushing 90° outside, and even hotter in your kitchen, your ice machine has to work overtime. If you’re noticing smaller cubes, slower output, or meltwater pooling in the bin, you’re not alone. These are some of the most common late-summer commercial refrigeration issues we see across Portland and Vancouver.
And many of these problems are fixable.
Signs Your Ice Machine or Display Case Needs Attention
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Ice production has slowed or stopped
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The bin isn’t staying cold enough, and ice is melting
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Ice has a strange taste or odor
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You hear clicking, buzzing, or water overflow
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Your cold case isn’t holding temp or has condensation buildup
These are warning signs that your equipment is under strain, and that a part may be on its way out. Letting it go could mean full failure.
Why Summer Heat Makes It Worse
Most restaurant equipment is designed to work in kitchen environments up to a certain temperature. When things get hotter than that, especially with poor ventilation, dirty filters, or clogged lines, performance drops fast.
Add in long hours, heavy use, and overworked compressors, and it’s a recipe for a breakdown.
We Fix What Others Replace
At Refer Guy, we don’t jump straight to selling you a new unit. Whether it’s an ice machine, cold display case, or underbar cooler, we’ll find the real issue and fix it, fast and affordably.
Licensed, insured, and bonded in Oregon and Washington.
Emergency commercial service is available across the Portland-Vancouver area.
Book Now Before the Fall Rush
Late summer is a great time to catch up on overdue equipment maintenance and fix any issues before fall events, catering season, and football weekends kick in.
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