# Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance Toronto | PM Programs > Commercial refrigeration maintenance in Toronto for restaurants, grocery and convenience. $185/visit single-site, $4,800-$18,500 multi-site. Written compliance log. URL: https://torontocommercialhvac.ca/commercial-refrigeration-maintenance/ Maintenance $185+/visit # Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance in Toronto, ON | Scheduled Programs for Restaurants, Grocery, Convenience & Food Service Last updated: October 10, 2026 Scheduled refrigeration maintenance for restaurants, grocery, convenience and food service: $185 per visit for single sites and $4,800-$18,500 a year for multi-site programs. One prevented holiday freezer failure covers 2-3 years of program cost. Refrigeration PM for restaurants, grocery and convenience with a written compliance log. - Condenser coil cleaning - Defrost and drain checks - Door gasket and heater checks - Written compliance log Call (437) 524-2997 [tel:+14375242997 →](tel:+14375242997) Request Service [/contact/ →](/contact/) View pricing [#pricing →](#pricing) ![Technicians cleaning a walk-in cooler condenser coil behind a Toronto grocery store](/images/misc/two-refrigeration-technicians-cleaning-a-condenser.webp) Quick Facts Pricing $185+/visit Emergency response 2-4 hours, 24/7 Labour warranty 90 days repair / 2 years install Program lead Elena Petrova, Refrigeration Lead Commercial Credentials & Verification TSSA G1 + G2 Licensed Gas Technicians ESA Electrical Safety Authority 313A Refrigeration Licensed Refrigeration Mechanics $5M CGL + WSIB Enbridge-Authorized Since 2006 2-4 Hour Emergency Response 90-Day Labour Warranty on Repairs / 2-Year on Installs 5-Star Commercial Satisfaction 20+ Years Commercial-Only Toronto Commercial HVAC [/ →](/) runs commercial refrigeration maintenance programs for restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, catering kitchens and food distributors across Toronto and the GTA. Programs cover walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-ins, prep tables, display cases and remote condensing units, all serviced by 313A licensed mechanics. Most refrigeration failures start small. Condenser coils load up with grease, flour or dust until the compressor runs hot. Defrost heaters fail and the evaporator ices over. Drain line heaters burn out and water freezes in the line. Door gaskets tear and the box fights warm air all day. A scheduled visit catches each of these before it becomes a Saturday night emergency. Single-site visits cost $185. Multi-site programs run $4,800 to $18,500 a year. One prevented holiday freezer failure covers 2-3 years of program cost. ## What Does a Refrigeration Maintenance Visit Include? ### Condensing side Condenser coil cleaning, fan motor and blade checks, refrigerant pressures, compressor amps and electrical connections. ### Evaporator side Coil inspection, fan motors, defrost heaters and defrost termination, drain pans and drain line heaters. ### Box and doors Door gaskets, door heaters, closers, strip curtains and box temperature checks. ### Controls and records Controller setpoints, alarms and a written compliance log for every box. ## Maintenance Frequency by Business Type | Business | Typical frequency | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | Full-service restaurant | Quarterly | Grease and heat load on condensers | | Bakery or pizzeria | Quarterly or more | Flour dust packs coils fast | | Grocery | Monthly to quarterly | Many boxes, high product value | | Convenience store | Semi-annual to quarterly | Fewer boxes, lower load | ## Why Maintenance Pays - **Fewer emergencies.** Most walk-in failures trace back to dirty coils, failed defrost or torn gaskets. - **Lower energy use.** Clean coils and good gaskets cut compressor run time. - **Longer compressor life.** Compressors fail when they run hot and short of refrigerant. - **Inspection-ready records.** Written logs support HACCP and public health inspections. ## Proof From Our Programs Our Vaughan grocery program [/projects/vaughan-grocery-11-store-walk-in-freezer-pm/ →](/projects/vaughan-grocery-11-store-walk-in-freezer-pm/) covers walk-in freezers and coolers across 11 stores and recorded zero product loss in 2025 with a 2:40 average emergency response. Our 45-site downtown restaurant MSA gives one operator group one contact, one log format and per-site billing. ## Refrigeration Maintenance Across Toronto and the GTA PM routes run through Entertainment District, King West and Chinatown kitchens, Woodbridge and Vaughan grocery, Mississauga and Brampton convenience stores and Unionville restaurants. When something does fail, our commercial refrigeration repair [/commercial-refrigeration-repair/ →](/commercial-refrigeration-repair/) team responds on the 24-hour line. Combine with commercial HVAC maintenance [/commercial-hvac-maintenance/ →](/commercial-hvac-maintenance/) to cover rooftop units and make-up air on the same visits. Transparent Pricing ## How Much Does Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance Cost in Toronto? Single Site $185/visit Per-visit PM for one restaurant or store. - Condenser coil cleaning - Defrost and drain checks - Written compliance log Book This [tel:+14375242997 →](tel:+14375242997) Most Requested Multi-Site Program $4,800-$18,500/yr Quarterly PM across a chain with priority emergency coverage. - One log format across sites - 24-hour priority line - Per-site cost allocation Book This [tel:+14375242997 →](tel:+14375242997) Large Portfolio MSA Quoted Master service agreements for 20+ sites. - Neighbourhood PM routes - Quarterly portfolio report - Equipment age planning Book This [tel:+14375242997 →](tel:+14375242997) Program pricing depends on the number of boxes, condensing units and self-contained units, visit frequency and emergency coverage terms. Repairs found during PM are quoted at contract rates. Why Us ## Why Choose Toronto Commercial HVAC for Refrigeration PM? ### Written Compliance Log Temperatures, readings and work done per box, every visit, ready for inspectors and HACCP files. ### Visits Outside Service PM visits booked between services or before opening so we stay out of your line. ### Proven Results The Vaughan 11-store freezer program recorded zero product loss in 2025 with a 2:40 average response. ### Priority Emergency Line Program sites get priority routing on the 24-hour food-service line. ### Multi-Site Ready From 2 stores to our 45-site downtown restaurant MSA, one contact and one report format. ### 313A Licensed All maintenance and repair is done by licensed 313A refrigeration mechanics. ## Repair or replace? Get the numbers first. A $185 diagnostic gives you written findings per unit, waived when the approved repair is over $750. (437) 524-2997 [tel:+14375242997 →](tel:+14375242997) Request Service [/contact/ →](/contact/) Process ## How Does Our Refrigeration PM Process Work? 1. 01 ### Equipment Inventory Every box, condensing unit and self-contained unit recorded with model, refrigerant and age. 2. 02 ### Baseline Readings Temperatures, pressures, defrost settings and gasket condition recorded on the first visit. 3. 03 ### Scheduled Visits Visits booked outside service hours, with the checklist worked on every unit. 4. 04 ### Compliance Log A written log after every visit. Elena Petrova, Refrigeration Lead, reviews trends across your sites each quarter. 5. 05 ### Flag and Plan Units trending toward failure are flagged early with repair or replacement options. Field Photos ## Refrigeration PM Work on Toronto Commercial Sites Track Record ## Related Commercial Projects All projects [/projects/ →](/projects/) ![Refrigeration technicians servicing a grocery store condensing unit in Vaughan](/images/featured/two-refrigeration-technicians-cleaning-a-condensin.webp) [/projects/vaughan-grocery-11-store-walk-in-freezer-pm/ →](/projects/vaughan-grocery-11-store-walk-in-freezer-pm/) Vaughan $38,000 annual ### Vaughan Grocery Chain 11-Store Walk-In Freezer PM [/projects/vaughan-grocery-11-store-walk-in-freezer-pm/ →](/projects/vaughan-grocery-11-store-walk-in-freezer-pm/) Quarterly PM on every walk-in freezer and cooler in the chain, with a 24-hour priority line. The contract averaged a 2:40 emergency response through 2025 with zero product loss. Maintenance Case study [/projects/vaughan-grocery-11-store-walk-in-freezer-pm/ →](/projects/vaughan-grocery-11-store-walk-in-freezer-pm/) ![Refrigeration technicians servicing a condensing unit behind a downtown restaurant](/images/featured/two-refrigeration-technicians-servicing-a-condensi.webp) [/projects/downtown-restaurant-row-45-site-refrigeration-msa/ →](/projects/downtown-restaurant-row-45-site-refrigeration-msa/) Downtown Toronto $185,000 annual ### Downtown Restaurant Row 45-Site Refrigeration MSA [/projects/downtown-restaurant-row-45-site-refrigeration-msa/ →](/projects/downtown-restaurant-row-45-site-refrigeration-msa/) One contractor, one log format and one phone number for 45 downtown kitchens, with per-site billing for the operator group. Maintenance Case study [/projects/downtown-restaurant-row-45-site-refrigeration-msa/ →](/projects/downtown-restaurant-row-45-site-refrigeration-msa/) Client Feedback ## What Clients Say About Our Refrigeration PM 5-Star Commercial Satisfaction > "Flour dust used to kill our condenser fans every summer. Since the quarterly program started, we have not lost a single walk-in." Dana Pritchard Director of Operations, Bakery cafe chain, 8 locations North York Quarterly refrigeration PM across 8 cafes$11,600 annual > "Meat cannot sit warm for an hour. Their monthly visits and the written logs give us confidence and our inspector loves the paperwork." Mohammed Siddiqui Owner, Halal butcher and grocery Mississauga Monthly PM on 3 walk-ins and 6 display cases$7,400 annual > "Twelve stores, one schedule and one report. Emergency calls from our stores have dropped by more than half." Carmen Ortiz Regional Manager, Convenience store group, 12 stores Brampton Semi-annual PM on coolers and beverage walk-ins$9,200 annual Straight Answers ## Refrigeration PM FAQs ### How much does commercial refrigeration maintenance cost in Toronto? + Single-site commercial refrigeration maintenance in Toronto costs $185 per visit. Multi-site programs for restaurant groups, grocery chains and convenience stores typically run $4,800 to $18,500 a year, depending on the number of walk-ins, reach-ins and condensing units, how often we visit and the emergency coverage terms. Large portfolios of 20 or more sites are priced as master service agreements. One prevented holiday freezer failure usually covers two to three years of program cost, before counting the lower energy use from clean coils and good gaskets. ### How often should commercial refrigeration be maintained? + Quarterly is the norm for restaurants and grocery. Kitchens with heavy grease, flour or dust, and units in hot back rooms, often need condenser coil cleaning more often. Low-traffic convenience stores may manage with semi-annual visits. ### What is checked on a refrigeration maintenance visit? + Condenser coil cleaning, evaporator inspection, defrost operation and termination, drain lines and drain line heaters, door gaskets, door heaters and closers, fan motors, controller setpoints, refrigerant pressures and box temperatures. Every visit ends with a written compliance log. ### Will maintenance help with health inspections? + Yes. Written logs of box temperatures and work done support HACCP records and public health inspections. ### Do program customers get faster emergency service? + Yes. Program sites get priority routing on the 24-hour food-service line. ### Can you maintain our whole restaurant chain? + Yes. Multi-site programs use one equipment inventory, one log format and per-site cost allocation. Our largest is a 45-site downtown restaurant MSA. ### Do you maintain ice machines? + We maintain the refrigeration side of ice machines. Water filtration and sanitizing are often handled by the ice machine supplier. ### Can HVAC maintenance be combined with refrigeration? + Yes. Many restaurants and grocers put rooftop units, make-up air and refrigeration on one contract with one visit schedule. ### What happens if you find a problem during a visit? + Minor items are fixed on the spot. Larger repairs are quoted at contract rates and done with your approval. ### Is there a minimum term? + Single visits can be booked one at a time. Program pricing is based on one or three-year agreements with a 30-day exit clause. 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View service [/walk-in-freezer-repair/ →](/walk-in-freezer-repair/) ![Technicians repairing a walk-in cooler evaporator inside a Toronto restaurant](/images/misc/two-refrigeration-technicians-repairing-a-walk-in-.webp) [/walk-in-cooler-repair/ →](/walk-in-cooler-repair/) ### Walk-In Cooler Repair [/walk-in-cooler-repair/ →](/walk-in-cooler-repair/) $225+ diag Walk-in cooler repair for food service, grocery and convenience. $450-$3,200. View service [/walk-in-cooler-repair/ →](/walk-in-cooler-repair/) ![Technicians changing filters inside a rooftop unit during a quarterly maintenance visit](/images/misc/two-technicians-in-hard-hats-changing-filters-and-.webp) [/commercial-hvac-maintenance/ →](/commercial-hvac-maintenance/) ### Commercial HVAC Maintenance [/commercial-hvac-maintenance/ →](/commercial-hvac-maintenance/) $185+/visit PM contracts: quarterly, semi-annual or monthly, with a written condition report every visit. View service [/commercial-hvac-maintenance/ →](/commercial-hvac-maintenance/) ![](/images/misc/two-commercial-hvac-technicians-in-hard-hats-walki.webp) 24-Hour Commercial Emergency Dispatch ## Ready to Book Refrigeration PM? Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance across Toronto and the GTA: $185+/visit, written findings before any work, and a 2-4 hour emergency response. Call (437) 524-2997 [tel:+14375242997 →](tel:+14375242997) Request Service [/contact/ →](/contact/) - TSSA G1+G2, ESA, 313A - Written findings every visit - 90-day / 2-year labour warranty